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July 16-August 23 Cirque du Soleil returns to AlicanteThe Big Top is back on San Juan Beach in Alicante this summer Cirque du Soleil is coming back to Alicante this summer and this time around it's bringing KURIOS, Cabinet of Curiosities, a show that has wowed more than six million people across.. 29/04/2026

Celebrate Christmas Day in La Zenia with the biggest beach party in EuropeThousands of people flock to the Orihuela Costa’s Cala Bosque each year for a Christmas Day with a real difference Are you tired of the same old Christmas celebrations? Looking for a unique and exciting way to spend the holiday season? Look.. 16/12/2025

Armistice Day in Spain: Do the Spanish wear poppies and celebrate Remembrance Day?Many British expats in Spain observe Remembrance Day, but don’t be surprised if you get some funny looks from Spaniards for wearing a poppy November 11 is Remembrance Day or Armistice Day for countries like the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia..

Full programme for the 2026 San Javier Jazz FestivalPat Metheny, Ludovico Beier, Camille Thurman, Young Gun Silver Fox, The Brand New Heavies and Carles Benavent top the bill at the 2026 San Javier Jazz Festival The full line-up has been confirmed for the 28th edition of the San Javier Jazz festival, a truly..

May 30 Free guided tour of the old hydroplane air base in Los AlcázaresA key establishment in the aviation history of Spain and the history of Los Alcázares! The skies over Los Alcázares may be quiet these days, particularly since the closure to passenger flights of the nearby airport in San Javier, but 100 years..

June 27 Turtle awareness morning in San Pedro del Pinatar!Learn how to protect loggerhead turtles at the Playa del Coterillo in San Pedro del Pinatar Over the last few years, after a hiatus of around a century, female loggerheads have begun laying their eggs on a few of the unspoilt beaches of the Costa Cá..

July 1 Joe Lovano & Antonio Farao Trio and José James featuring China Moses at the 2026 San Javier International Jazz FestivalA tenor sax great with an Italian pianist and a pair of exquisite vocalists paying tribute to Marvin Gaye on a double bill at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier TICKETS FOR THE 28th SAN JAVIER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ARE NOW ON SALE..

July 3 Cyrille Aimée and Ximo Tebar at the 2026 San Javier International Jazz FestivalThe enchanting voice of Cyrille Aimée and one of the greatest Spanish jazz musicians ever on a double bill at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier TICKETS FOR THE 28th SAN JAVIER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ARE NOW ON SALE ONLINE..

July 3 and 4 Flamenco nights in San Pedro del PinatarThe Vuelta a las Raíces festival includes a performance by star flamenco guitarist Tomatito The “Vuelta a las Raíces” flamenco festival in San Pedro del Pinatar, which is organized as a tribute to the late great Camarón de..

July 4 Camille Thurman with the Darrell Green Quartet and Take Me To The River All Stars at the 2026 San Javier International Jazz FestivalA legendary saxophonist and the music of the Mississippi on a double bill at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier TICKETS FOR THE 28th SAN JAVIER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ARE NOW ON SALE ONLINE HERE (both season tickets and individual..

July 10 Antonio Serrano & The Kaele Jiménez Quartet and The War and Treaty at the 2026 San Javier Jazz FestivalThe well-loved harmonica virtuoso is joined by husband-and-wife duo Michael and Tanya Trotter at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier TICKETS FOR THE 28th SAN JAVIER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ARE NOW ON SALE ONLINE HERE (both season tickets..

July 11 Rafa M. Guillén & The Jazz Walkers with Amy Gaviria and the Clarence Bekker Band with Berget Lewis at the 2026 San Javier Jazz FestivalA Spanish trombone great and two magnificent Dutch vocalists at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier TICKETS FOR THE 28th SAN JAVIER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ARE NOW ON SALE ONLINE HERE (both season tickets and individual concerts)..

July 15 Gunhild Carling & Shakin’All and the Carles Benavent Trio with Raynald Colom & Tomasito at the 2026 San Javier Jazz FestivalThe multi-talented Swedish entertainer and one of the legends of Spanish music at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier TICKETS FOR THE 28th SAN JAVIER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ARE NOW ON SALE ONLINE HERE (both season tickets and..

July 17 The Luca Filastro Trio with Lara Ferrari and Young Gun Silver Fox at the 2026 San Javier Jazz FestivalA master jazz pianist and one of the prime examples of “Yacht Rock” at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier TICKETS FOR THE 28th SAN JAVIER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ARE NOW ON SALE ONLINE HERE (both season tickets and individual..

July 18 The Ludovic Beier “Montmartre” Quartet and The Chico Pérez Quintet with special guest Manuel Lombo at the 2026 San Javier Jazz FestivalThe accordion and acordina veteran is followed by one of the most renowned young musicians in Spain at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier TICKETS FOR THE 28th SAN JAVIER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ARE NOW ON SALE ONLINE HERE (both season..

July 22 Pat Metheny at the 2026 San Javier Jazz FestivalThe legendary guitarist returns to the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier TICKETS FOR THE 28th SAN JAVIER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ARE NOW ON SALE ONLINE HERE (both season tickets and individual concerts) In the eyes of many Pat Metheny..

July 24 Lluís Coloma Blues Project with “Rockin’ my Blues in San Javier” and Fusion Experience Quartet at the 2026 San Javier Jazz FestivalBrilliant boogie woogie and blues piano and the remarkable Dave Weckl heading up a star quartet at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier TICKETS FOR THE 28th SAN JAVIER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ARE NOW ON SALE ONLINE HERE (both season..

Craft market every Thursday in La Florida, Orihuela CostaLooking for a unique and fun shopping experience? Look no further than the La Florida Thursday market The Orihuela Costa has no shortage of exciting and colourful street markets, packed full of the freshest fruit and veg and stalls of unique gifts.. 29/01/2024

Recommended weekly street markets in Orihuela CostaWhether you’re keen to bag a bargain or soak up the atmosphere, a trip to one of Orihuela Costa's street markets is not to be missed No holiday to Orihuela Costa is complete without a trip to a traditional street market, where visitors mingle..