Alicante's cultural calendar is loaded with Semana Santa processions, religious pilgrimages, fiery festivals and more. Filling in the few gaps left in the agenda you'll find a variety of music, theater and film festivals. So whether you're a young rock 'n' roller, a classical music buff or a puppetry aficionado, there's sure to be an arts festival to suit your interests!

Music Festivals

Noches del Castillo
(Castle Night)
When: July-August
Where: Castillo de Santa Bárbara

Festival Internacional de Jazz de Alicante
(Alicante International Jazz Festival)
When: July
Where: Tossal de Manises

Verano en los Parques
(Summer in the Parks)
When: July-August
Where: Parks throughout Alicante

Festival de Música Joven El Campello
(Young Music Festival)
When: August-September
Where: Alicante Bars & Clubs

Festival Internacional de Música Contemporánea
(International Contemporary Music Festival)
When: September-October
Where: Teatro Principal, Sala de la CAM, & Casino de Alicante

Theater Festivals

Verano en los Parques
(Summer in the Parks)
When: July-August
Where: Parks throughout Alicante

Festival de Verano de Alicante
(Summer Festival)
When: July-August
Where: Paseo del Puerto

Alicante a Escena
(Amateur Theater Festival)
When: September
Where: Teatro Principal

Muestra de Teatro de Autores Contemporáneos
(Contemporary Theater)
When: November
Where: Venues throughout Alicante

"Festitíteres"
(International Puppet Festival)
When: December
Where: Venues throughout Alicante

Film Festivals

Festival de Cine de L'Alfàs del Pi
(Short Film Festival)
When: April
Where: Cine Warner Panoramis

Festival de Cine de Alicante
(Film Festival of Alicante)
When: June
Where: Cine Warner Panoramis

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