The Bonfires of Saint John 2026. Programme

Until June 24th, our city completely transforms to celebrate its grand festival: the Fogueres de Sant Joan (Bonfires of Saint John), declared of International Tourist Interest.

Under this year’s slogan, “The festival that unites us,” Alicante opens its doors wide to the world in an explosion of satirical art, color, and tradition.

Alicante’s grand festival will reach its climax at midnight on June 24th with the launching of the monumental firework palm tree from Mount Benacantil, marking the beginning of the magical Nit de la cremà (the night of the burning). And as a grand finale, the spectacle will continue by the sea from June 25th to 29th, with the nights of the International Fireworks Competition at Postiguet Beach.

Below is the official schedule of events for Fogueres 2026. Plan your visit day by day and get ready to experience a unique sensory experience you will never forget.

Enjoy Alicante, enjoy the Fogueres!

PROGRAM

Thursday, June 4th

• 9:00 PM – Extraordinary lighting of the Fogueres from the Town Hall Square (Plaza del Ayuntamiento).

Friday, June 5th

• 6:30 PM – Música per a una Festa (Music for a Festival), at the ADDA parking lot (Auditorium of the Provincial Council of Alicante).

• 7:00 PM – Tribute to the deceased Foguerers and Barraquers at Plaza de España, in front of the Monumento al Foguerer.

• 7:30 PM – Opening Proclamation Parade (Desfile del Pregón). Route: Calle de San Vicente, Rambla de Méndez Núñez, Rafael Altamira, and Plaza del Ayuntamiento.

• 9:00 PM – Official Opening Proclamation (Pregón) from the Town Hall balcony and the official start of the city’s festivities.

• 11:00 PM – Opening Proclamation Party and welcome to the Fogueres at The Ocean Race Zone (former Volvo area).

Saturday, June 6th

• 7:00 PM – Cabalgata del Ninot (Ninot Float Parade). The Fogueres commissions participate in costumes with allegorical themes related to their bonfire monument. Route: Alfonso el Sabio, Rambla de Méndez Núñez, Rafael Altamira, and Plaza del Ayuntamiento.

Sunday, June 7th

• 2:00 PM – Mascletà from the “Pólvora Tot l’Any” (Gunpowder All Year Round) cycle at Avenida UNICEF, No. 6 (Sectors 7 and 10).

Saturday, June 13th

• 2:00 PM – Mascletà at the Gran Vía shopping center.

• 6:30 PM – Entry of the Bands and Parade of the Commissions. Route: Plaza de los Luceros, Alfonso X El Sabio, Rambla de Méndez Núñez, Calle Altamira, and Plaza del Ayuntamiento.

Sunday, June 14th

• 5:00 PM – Closing of the Ninot Exhibition at the old Fish Market (Lonja de Pescado) and final vote count to reveal the Ninot Indultat (the spared pardoned effigy).

Wednesday, June 17th

• 11:30 PM – Arribada del Foc (Arrival of Fire) at El Corte Inglés. A light, sound, and pyrotechnic show (by Pirotecnia Hermanos Sirvent).

Thursday, June 18th

• 2:00 PM – 1st Mascletà (XXXVII Mascletaes Competition) at Plaza de los Luceros.

Friday, June 19th

• 12:01 AM (Midnight) – Plantà (setting up) of the children’s bonfires (fogueres infantils) and street effigies (ninots de carrer).

• 2:00 PM – 2nd Mascletà (XXXVII Mascletaes Competition) at Plaza de los Luceros.

Saturday, June 20th

• 12:01 AM (Midnight) – Plantà (setting up) of the adult bonfires, barraca portals, and decorated streets.

• 9:00 AM – Jury’s visit to the children’s bonfires and street effigies.

• 2:00 PM – 3rd Mascletà (XXXVII Mascletaes Competition) at Plaza de los Luceros.

• 5:00 PM – Announcement of prizes for the children’s bonfires and street effigies.

• 5:30 PM – Official visit to the winning children’s bonfire in the Special Category.

• 8:30 PM – Opening of the Barracas and Racós (traditional tasting of Coca amb tonyina i bacores — tuna pastry and early figs).

Sunday, June 21st

• 9:00 AM – Jury’s visit to the adult bonfires, barraca portals, and decorated streets.

• 11:30 AM – Tribute to Gabriel Miró at Plaza Gabriel Miró.

• 12:30 PM – Tribute to Jose Maria Py at Avenida General Marvá.

• 2:00 PM – 4th Mascletà (XXXVII Mascletaes Competition) at Plaza de los Luceros.

• 5:00 PM – Announcement of prizes for the adult bonfires, barraca portals, and decorated streets.

• 5:30 PM – Official visit to the first-prize winning bonfire in the Special Category.

• 6:00 PM – 1st Session of the Flower Offering to the Virgin of Remedy (Virgen del Remedio).

  • Route: Alfonso El Sabio, Rambla Méndez Núñez, Calle San José, Plaza Abad Penalva (San Nicolás Co-Cathedral), Calle Rafael Altamira, and Plaza del Ayuntamiento.

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

Monday, June 22nd

• 11:00 AM – Prize-giving parade. Route: From Plaza del Ayuntamiento to the official grandstand on Rambla Méndez Núñez.

• 1:00 PM – Parade of the Nanos i Gegants d’Alacant (Alicante’s Giants and Big-Heads).

  • Route: Ayuntamiento, Calle Altamira, and Avenida Alfonso X El Sabio.

• 2:00 PM – 5th Mascletà (XXXVII Mascletaes Competition) at Plaza de los Luceros.

• 6:00 PM – 2nd Session of the Flower Offering.

  • Route: Alfonso El Sabio, Rambla Méndez Núñez, Calle San José, Plaza Abad Penalva (San Nicolás Co-Cathedral), Calle Rafael Altamira, and Plaza del Ayuntamiento.

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

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.

• 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.

Wednesday, June 24th

• 12:00 PM – Official Fogueres Mass at the San Nicolás Co-Cathedral.

• 1:00 PM – Parade of the Nanos i Gegants d’Alacant.

  • Route: Ayuntamiento, Calle Altamira, and Alfonso X El Sabio.

• 2:00 PM – 7th Mascletà (XXXVII Mascletaes Competition) at Plaza de los Luceros.

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

• 12:00 AM (Midnight) – Launching of the monumental firework palm tree from the summit of Mount Benacantil (by Pirotecnia Piberzo SL), immediately followed by the Nit de la cremà (Night of the Burning), starting with the Official Bonfire at Plaza del Ayuntamiento and subsequently in the rest of the city districts.

June 25th to 29th

• 12:00 AM (Midnight) – Every night, the International Fireworks Competition at Cocó Beach (Playa del Cocó / Postiguet):

  • Wednesday, June 25th: 1st Session

  • Thursday, June 26th: 2nd Session

  • Friday, June 27th: 3rd Session

  • Saturday, June 28th: 4th Session

  • Sunday, June 29th: 5th Session

Special Note for Sunday, June 29th: At 8:00 PM, prior to the final fireworks show, the Coso Multicolor Parade will take place (a float parade featuring confetti throwing). Route: Plaza de los Luceros and Avenida de Alfonso X el Sabio.