San Juan Bonfires 2026: Dance of Alicante, International Folk Parade and Mascletà. Tuesday, June 23rd

On the eve of St John’s Day, Alicante becomes a melting pot of cultures, music and traditions during its Hogueras de San Juan

Tuesday, June 23rd

• 12:00 PM – Award ceremony for the Flower Offering.

• 1:00 PM – Colla de Nanos i Gegants parade. Calle Altamira, Rambla, and Alfonso X El Sabio.

• 2:00 PM – 6th Mascletà (XXXVII Mascletaes Competition) at Plaza de los Luceros. By Pirotecnia Ferrández SL.

• 6:00 PM – Dansà d’Alacant (Traditional Alicante Folk Dance) around the Official Bonfires at Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Featuring the dance groups Cresol and Postiguet, and the Colla Federal de la Federació de Folklore d’Alacant).

• 8:00 PM – LXIX International Folklore Parade: A showcase of folklore and traditions from the Valencian Community, other Spanish regions, and invited countries.

  • Route: Calle San Vicente, Avenida Alfonso X El Sabio, Rambla Méndez Núñez, Calle Rafael Altamira, and Plaza del Ayuntamiento.

• 10:00 PM – Street parties (Verbenas) at the Barracas and Racós.