Alicante Carnival 2026
Due to the various weather warnings issued by the Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) forecasting strong gusts of wind, some of the events scheduled for Carnival 2026 have been cancelled or postponed for safety reasons. We recommend following the latest updates through the official channels of Alicante City Council.
Alicante celebrates Carnival with a full programme of activities for all ages, filling the city centre with music, colour and tradition. Parades, concerts, children’s shows and popular events make this one of the most eagerly awaited festivities of the year.
The celebrations run from 12 to 22 February, organised by the Carnival Committee ‘La Meka’ and Alicante City Council. Carnival combines tradition, live music, family activities and a spirit of solidarity, offering an unforgettable experience for residents and visitors alike.
📍 Alicante – Rambla de Méndez Núñez, Old Town and other central locations
📅 12–22 February 2026
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS:
Thursday 12 February – Dijous de Gras
9.30 pm – 11.30 pm
Correfocs (fire parade)
Followed by a concert
Organised by: Carnival Committee (MEKA)
Friday 13 February – CANCELLED
Carnival Proclamation
Plaza del Carmen
10.00 pm
Followed by a concert until 4.00 am
Saturday 14 February – Sábado Ramblero – POSTPONED TO FRIDAY 20 FEBRUARY
Rambla de Méndez Núñez
Children’s Carnival
From 5.00 pm
Brilli Brilli face-painting workshop
Two Carnival accessories workshops
Magic show “Divermagia” with Guillermo Avilés
Batucada and concert
Batucada at 7.00 pm
Followed by a concert in Plaza del Carmen until 4.30 am
Music and festive atmosphere
10.00 pm – 4.00 am
Casa de la Festa Manuel Ricarte area – DJs
Alesmile
Da Rossi (Set by Costa Sonora Festival)
Sergio Salinas (Set by Big Sound Festival)
Fredy Vidal
Portal de Elche area – Orquesta Evasión
11-piece orchestra
Repertoire featuring classic hits and current chart songs
Charity bars
Proceeds will be donated to Alinur, Apsa and Apamm.
Tuesday 17 February
Procession of the Pelele
8.00 pm
Burning of the Pelele
9.00 pm
Plaza del Carmen
Followed by a concert
Wednesday 18 February – Burial of the Sardine
Procession, wake and burning of the Sardine
From 11.30 pm
Plaza del Carmen
Live music afterwards until 2.00 am
Friday 20 February – Sábado Ramblero – RESCHEDULED FROM SATURDAY 14 FEBRUARY
Sunday 22 February
Children’s games and competitions from 11.00 am in Plaza de Argel.
