Mercat Obert d’Art (MOA) – Christmas Special 2025
The Mercat Obert d’Art (MOA) returns this Christmas with an expanded format and a programme brimming with creativity at every turn: art, design, concerts, workshops and activities for all the family at the Pozos de Garrigós – Alicante Water Museum and Plaza del Puente, right in the heart of the old town. Throughout the weekend, […]
Alicante Nativity Scenes
The tradition of Nativity scenes is one of the hallmarks of Christmas in Alicante. The various Nativity displays located throughout the city are testament to this, bringing together handcrafted pieces that reflect Alicante’s cultural identity and the magic of the Adoration of the Magi. This year, visitors can also enjoy guided tours of several of […]
Solidarity San Silvestre Race
One of Alicante’s most eagerly awaited festive sporting events returns this Christmas: the 2025 Solidarity San Silvestre Race. The race, which welcomes participants of all ages and fitness levels, many of them dressed in fun and creative costumes, will take place on Friday, 26 December at 7:30 pm, starting from the Rambla de Méndez Núñez, […]
Official Opening of the Giant Nativity Scene in the Town Hall Square
Alicante’s Town Hall Square will host the official opening of the Giant Nativity Scene, made up of six large-format figures — Saint Joseph, the Virgin Mary, the Baby Jesus, Gaspar, Melchior and Balthazar — and recognised by the Guinness World Records. The event will take place on Sunday, 23 November, as part of a special […]
Extraordinary Christmas Lights Switch-On
Alicante welcomes the Christmas season with the extraordinary lighting switch-on on Friday, 21 November, at 7 pm on Avenida de la Constitución, presided over by a large Christmas tree, in a public event organised in collaboration with local traders’ associations. A total of 2.6 million LED lights, featuring renewed decorations, will be switched on simultaneously […]
Guided Tours of Alicante’s Main Nativity Scenes
The Alicante Nativity Scene Association has organised a series of guided tours of the city’s main nativity scenes on 16 and 18 December, starting at 6:00 p.m. The route includes the nativity scenes displayed at the Town Hall, the Regional Ministry of Innovation, Plaza de la Montañeta, the Provincial Council, and Adif Station. The meeting […]
Christmas Proclamation by the Nativity Scene Association
The Nativity Scene Association of Alicante welcomes the Christmas season with the Christmas Proclamation delivered by Federico Jiménez de Cisneros.The event will feature a performance by the Sèneca-Autobusos bonfire choir, the screening of a video about the Association’s nativity activities, and a concert by Voz&Viento, the “Vila de Sant Joan” Professional Music Conservatory Choir, and […]