Exhibition “Journey to the Snow Kingdom” at Espacio Séneca
From 3 December 2025 to 7 January 2026, Espacio Séneca hosts the exhibition “Journey to the Snow Kingdom”, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s enchanting tale The Snow Queen. A visual and emotional experience for the whole family, with spaces where art, imagination and learning come together to celebrate Christmas. The exhibition is complemented by free […]
Christmas Around the World
Casa Bardin will host a very special gathering with guests from different parts of the world. Christmas Around the World will bring together people of various nationalities—German, Venezuelan, Ukrainian, Chinese and Romanian—on Friday 19 December to share how they celebrate this festive season in their home countries. Visitors will have the opportunity to hear about […]
Christmas Carols with the Séneca-Autobusos Bonfire Choir
The Séneca-Autobusos Bonfire Choir will perform their repertoire of Christmas carols in the hall of Casa Bardín on Thursday 18 December. From 6:30 pm, visitors of all ages can enjoy this vocal ensemble, whose long-standing career has earned them significant recognition and awards, including at the 39th Bonfires Christmas Carols Contest. Free admission.
Navi Fitness ’25 – Sports Day at the Explanada Shell
🥮✨ Alicante celebrates its most active Christmas with a new edition of Navi Fitness ’25, taking place on Sunday 4 January 2026 at La Concha on the Explanada. An open day for everyone to enjoy outdoor sport in one of the city’s most iconic settings. The event will take place on 4 January after being […]
Cultural Christmas 2025 in Alicante
Cultural Christmas 2025 offers over 70 activities for all ages, including music, workshops, exhibitions, theatre and guided tours. The Department of Culture has designed a programme for locals and visitors to enjoy the festive season across Alicante’s main cultural venues and city squares. 🎶 Music and performances “Nadales al Carrer” concerts – free access Saturday […]
Christmas Activities in Alicante’s Squares, Markets and Fairs
The Department of Commerce, Hospitality, Consumer Affairs and Markets of Alicante City Council, together with the city’s commercial associations, is launching a programme of 20 festive activation days to revitalise local businesses and offer residents and visitors a joyful experience across the city’s neighbourhoods, squares, markets and municipal market halls. Under the slogan “The Christmas […]
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 […]