Christmas Hot Chocolate at Santa Bárbara Castle
Santa Bárbara Castle invites visitors to enjoy the Christmas season with a delicious cup of hot chocolate to share with family and friends. In addition, morning sessions will feature children’s activities and workshops, with the presence of the Royal Postman. This free event will take place in the Parade Ground and the Felipe II Hall […]
Concert: “Musical Instruments for the Music Salon: Pianoforte, Harp and Voice”
As part of the exhibition “From Word to Music: Historic Musical Instruments in Alicante”, currently on display at Santa Bárbara Castle, the concert “Musical Instruments for the Music Salon: Pianoforte, Harp and Voice” will take place on Saturday, 13 December at 5:00 p.m. in the Renaissance Cistern of the Baluarte de Santa Ana. The performance […]
Historical Re-enactment at the Castle for the Feast of Saint Barbara
The Castle of Santa Bárbara travels back to the 13th century to commemorate a key date in its history: the Christian conquest of 4 December 1248, the Feast of Saint Barbara, which gave rise—between fact and legend—to the name of the fortress. On 6, 7 and 8 December, the castle transforms into a large historical […]
Flamenco at the Castle
‘Flamenco at the Castle’ is a new series held in the Patio de Armas of Santa Bárbara Castle, featuring five performances of live music and dance at 1:00 p.m. It’s a fantastic opportunity to enjoy live music and Spanish culture in a spectacular setting, completely free of charge. Programme: 25 October – Esencia Flamenca 15 […]
Hispana Lyrica Concert – Sounds of the New World
As a complement to the exhibition ‘From Word to Music’, the vocal and instrumental quartet from Salamanca, Hispana Lyrica, presents Sones del Nuevo Mundo at the Castle of Santa Bárbara, a journey through jarabes, yaravíes and American songs from the 18th and 19th centuries. The programme rescues a little-known Hispanic American and Spanish musical heritage, […]
Flamenco concert at Santa Bárbara Castle
The Patio de Armas del Castillo de Santa Bárbara will be transformed into a unique setting to experience the magic of flamenco on Saturday 25 October, starting at 1 p.m. The show will offer the audience an exciting experience, in which the art of flamenco blends with the history and panoramic views of the Castle. […]