Whats on in Alicante 8–14 December

If you’re planning your week and wondering whats on in Alicante 8–14 December, this is the point where the city fully leans into Christmas. The puente has passed, the lights are on, the bullring is hosting festive tardeos, carols return to the streets, and the concert calendar is unusually strong.

Here’s the full, verified guide to whats on in Alicante 8–14 December, with links only where you genuinely need them.

Whats on in Alicante 8–14 December – Christmas Events & Much more🎄

Rabasa Christmas Fair – Recinto Ferial (Rabasa)

A full-scale winter fairground with large rides, food stalls and light displays – this is proper Spanish feria territory rather than wooden chalet nostalgia.

Dates: 28 November – 19 January
Hours:
- Weekdays: 17:00–24:00
- Fri/Sat/eves of holidays: 17:00–01:00
- Sundays & holidays: 11:00–01:00
Where: Recinto Ferial de Rabasa ( A large space near to San Vicente Del Raspeig)
Getting there: Bus lines L04, L07, L09, L11. Taxis from the centre are quick and painless.

Christmas Market – Paseo Federico Soto (Centro)

A tidy run of seasonal stalls with decorations, sweets and small gifts right in the heart of the shopping district.

Dates: Until 6 January
Hours: 10:00–15:00 & 17:00–23:00
Where: Paseo Federico Soto (Centro)

Children’s Christmas Tree Ride – Explanada (Centro)

New this year: a small illuminated tree-shaped ride for younger children at the marina end of the Explanada.

Dates: 28 November – 7 January
Hours: Until 22:00
Where: Explanada de España (Centro, port end)

Plaza Séneca Christmas Fair & San Nicolás House (Ensanche / Diputación)

Rides, food stalls and the Casa de San Nicolás, where small children can visit the city’s patron saint.

Dates: 30 November – 7 January
Where: Plaza Séneca (Ensanche)
Booking to visit San Nicolás:
👉 https://www.alicante.es/

Giant Belén & Traditional Nativity – Ayuntamiento (Centro)

The famous oversized nativity figures stand guard outside the Town Hall, while the detailed traditional belén sits quietly inside the entrance hallway.

Ice Rink – Muelle 12 (Puerto)

The ice rink returns to the port and is positioned further back into Muelle 12, close to the Ocean Race Museum.

Anabel and I haven’t seen it yet but we believe it’s going to be the same plastic one from last year which is not the best for skating on. But – we could be wrong… Let’s hope so !

Where: Muelle 12 (Puerto)

Santa Bárbara Castle Reenactment – Final Days (Until 8 December)

If you missed it earlier in the week, this is the final chance to catch the historical reenactment at Castillo de Santa Bárbara, which runs until Monday 8 December. The programme combines 13th-century medieval scenes with episodes from the War of Spanish Succession, using live performance, period encampments, and military recreations across the upper and lower terraces.

Timings:

Daily from 10:30 to around 17:30
Cannon firing at 12:00 each day
Performances and activities rotate through the Plaza de Armas and Plaza de Ingenieros

The event is free, and there is also no charge to enter the castle.

🚗 A Quick Trip to El Campello – Classic Car Exhibition, Sunday 14 December

If you fancy stretching your legs beyond Alicante for a few hours, El Campello is only a short tram ride away and is hosting a classic and vintage car exhibition on Sunday 14th December in the morning.

What: Classic & Vintage Car Exhibition
When: Sunday 14 December, 09:00–14:00
Where: Plaza de la Constitución, El Campello
What to expect: A display of beautifully restored classic cars, prize trophies for standout vehicles, a raffle with Christmas-themed hampers, and a free lunch for the first 100 drivers who arrive in their own vehicle.

It’s an easy half-day outing: jump on the TRAM Line 1 or 3 from Alicante, enjoy the coastal ride, have a wander around the cars, and why not stay for a little wander up and down the beach in El Campello – which is very pretty.

🍷 Tardeos Navideños – Plaza de Toros (San Antón / Plaza España)

A Christmas-edition version of Alicante’s much-loved tardeo culture: festive decor, food trucks, shared plates, traditional sweets, live music and DJs, all inside the bullring. Brought to you by the same people that brought the Oktoberfest last month.

Dates: 4–31 December (Thursday to Sunday)
Extra days: Monday 8 & Wednesday 24 December
Hours: 16:00–01:00
Live music:
- Daily concerts 18:00–20:00
- Fridays & Saturdays also 17:00–18:00 and 19:00–20:00
- DJ sessions afterwards
Food: Food trucks, shared plates and traditional Christmas sweets
Entry:
- Free access until capacity is reached
- Advance access: €16 (optional and unnecessary in our opinion)
- VIP area available for groups
Where: Plaza de Toros (Plaza España, San Antón)
Website: https://tardeosnavidenos.com

Special programmes are planned for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve afternoons.

If you’re choosing whats on in Alicante 8–14 December purely on atmosphere, this is one of the most reliably local options of the week.

Blog Post: What is Tardeo in Alicante

🍷 Wine Tasting for Beginners — Thursday 11 December (Centro)

Looking to discover Alicante’s wines without the pretension? The Wine Tasting for Beginners at Espacio Elemental is an ideal way to taste, learn and enjoy in good company.

When: Thursday 11 December, 19:00–21:00
Where: Espacio Elemental, Carrer del Cid 3, Alicante 03001
What: A guided tasting of 5 Spanish wines, with accompanying snacks — casual, informative and welcoming even for complete beginners.
Tickets: €22 from Meetup+1

👉 Good for a relaxed evening indoors, especially if you want to warm up a cold winter night with wine, tapas and friendly conversation.

🎶 Concerts & Cultural Highlights

Triana Tribute – Teatro Principal (Centro) – Thursday 11 December

A live tribute revisiting the great songs of Famous Spanish group Triana with a full band and big production.

Time: 20:30
Tickets: €30–€48
Where: Teatro Principal (Centro, Plaza Ruperto Chapí)
👉 https://www.teatroprincipaldealicante.com

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🎭 Sunday Funday Stand-Up Comedy Show — Sunday 14 December (Centro)

If you’d rather laugh than lip-sync carols, check out the Sunday Funday Stand-Up Comedy Show at Bubbles Beer Club.

When: Sunday 14 December, 20:00
Where: Calle del Cid 9, Alicante 03001
What: A mix of local and international comics — sharp, relaxed stand-up in English, with drinks and good atmosphere.
Tickets: From €5 — you can book online here: Buy Tickets (scroll down to the “Get Tickets” button).

👉 A fun, informal option — ideal if you want something light-hearted, low-key and great for a Sunday evening.

Free Flamenco – Castillo de Santa Bárbara – Friday 12 December

Live flamenco at lunchtime in the Patio de Armas with the city laid out below you.

Time: 13:00
Price: Free
Where: Castillo de Santa Bárbara (Centro)

ADDA·Simfònica Christmas Benefit Concert – Friday 12 December

Tchaikovsky and Khachaturian performed by ADDA·Simfònica Alicante under Josep Vicent.

Time: 20:00
Where: ADDA (Campoamor, Paseo de Campoamor)
👉 https://addaalicante.es

Gustavo Dudamel & JONV – ADDA – Saturday 13 December

Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 7, “Leningrad”, conducted by Gustavo Dudamel.

This is a vast, dramatic work written during the Nazi siege of Leningrad, symbolising both the horror of invasion and the resilience of the city’s people. A must visit for serious music lovers.

Time: 20:00
Where: ADDA (Campoamor)
Status: Very limited availability – check for returns
👉 https://addaalicante.es

Dreaming Bubbles – Teatro Principal – Sunday 14 December

A visual family show of music, light and giant soap bubbles. (probably a Spanish Language show but that doesn’t matter as the show is more visual than anything else – should be a fantastic watch.)

Time: 18:00
Age: From 3 years
Tickets: €10–€15
👉 https://www.teatroprincipaldealicante.com

🎺 Street Music & Neighbourhood Christmas

Plaza América Christmas Event – Friday 12 December (Carolinas)

Workshops, craft stalls, entertainers and a 360-degree photocall.

Time: 17:00–20:00
Where: Plaza América (Carolinas)

Nadales al Carrer – Saturday 14 December from 12:00

Street carols across the city at:

Plaza Argel
Plaza de la Montañeta
Mercado de Teulada
Avenida de la Constitución (by the tree)
Plaza de Luceros
Plaza Séneca

Free, informal and spread right across the centre.

Santa’s Motorbike Tour – Saturday 13 December

This Saturday 13 December at 10:30, Alicante will see one of its most cheerful Christmas traditions roll through the city, as more than 400 motorcyclists dressed as Father Christmas take part in the Papanoelada Solidaria.

📍 Start: Dead end between Calle Río Júcar and Avenida de Neptuno
🏁 Finish: Near the Pitiu Rochel Sports Hall (San Blas area)

As part of the route, the Santas will pass Mercado Central, continue towards Plaza Luceros, head down Avenida Federico Soto, then along Avenida Maisonnave, before climbing towards San Blas where the ride will finish.
Timings along the route can’t be guaranteed, but with the ride starting at 10:30, you can expect them in the city centre from around 10:45 onwards.

The aim is simple and genuinely worthwhile: collecting new toys to be distributed to families in vulnerable situations across the city. The ride is organised by the Department of Social Welfare, LUMA (Liga Unión Motoristas Alicante) and Ángeles Guardianes.

It’s going to be quite a spectacle — hundreds of Santas on motorbikes, rolling through the heart of Alicante for a very good cause.

🏃‍♀️ Navi Fitness ’25 – Sunday 14 December (Explanada)

A full day of free outdoor fitness at La Concha (the big shell shaped stage on the Explanada).

Barre: 10:00–10:50 (Barre is a ballet inspired workout… we had to look it up!)
Combat: 11:00–11:50
Zumba (morning): 12:00–13:45
CaminaFit walk: Check-in 17:30, start 18:00
Zumba (evening): 19:30–20:30
Cost: Free (registration required)
👉 https://alicanteturismo.com/en/events/navi-fitness-25-sports-day-at-the-concha-de-la-explanada/

🖼 Museums & Galleries

MUSA – Castillo de Santa Bárbara

Free entry

🍻 Weekly Meetups (8–14 December)

Mon: Language Exchange – El Gato Cool (Centro, C. Santos Médicos 4) – 19:30
Tue: Cardio Walk to the catsle– Plaza del Carmen – 16:30
Wed: Pub Games – Jendrix (Mercado, C. José Gutiérrez Petén 41) – 19:30
Thu: Open Mic – El Gato Cool – 20:00
Fri: Hangout – El Cookie (Mercado, C. Poeta Quintana) – 19:30
Sat: Beach Volleyball – Postiguet beach – 15:00–17:00
Sun: Language Exchange – Altabirra (Mercado, C. Antonio Galdo Chápuli 13) – 19:00

🎬 VOSE Cinema

VOSE = original language films with Spanish subtitles

Kinépolis – Plaza Mar 2
👉 https://kinepolis.es
Yelmo – Puerta de Alicante
👉 https://yelmocines.es

🚶‍♂️ Self-Guided Walking Tour of Alicante

Even if you don’t plan to do our Self guided Walking Tour – just check out the reviews we’ve been getting – we’re so proud of this tour .

👉 https://voicemap.me/tour/alicante/spain-s-city-of-light-alicante-s-history-and-highlights

TOP ALICANTE TIP: A good reminder that even with everything planned for whats on in Alicante 8–14 December, this city still specialises in the unplanned corner-turn surprise.

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