Whats on in Alicante December 22–28 covers one of the most distinctive weeks of the year: the final days before Christmas, Christmas Day itself, and the gentle restart that follows. It’s a week of concerts, children’s traditions, seasonal events and long walks, mixed with a few opportunities for late nights if that’s your thing.
Much of Alicante’s official Christmas programme is still running, but this is also a good week to enjoy the city at a slower pace.
🎄 Christmas & seasonal highlights
Official Christmas Programme – Alicante Navidad 2025–26
(Multiple locations) Alicante’s official Christmas programme continues throughout this week, with concerts, children’s activities, workshops, performances and festive installations across the city, including Plaza del Ayuntamiento, the Explanada, Las Cigarreras and ADDA Alicante.
Full programme (Spanish): https://www.alicante.es/es/noticias/programa-navidad-2025-2026
Tardeos Navideños
(Centro – Plaza de Toros) Christmas tardeos run throughout the week in and around the Plaza de Toros, with afternoon music sessions and DJs forming part of the city’s official Christmas programme. Times and formats vary by day, but these relaxed afternoon gatherings are a familiar and popular feature in the days leading up to Christmas.
Programme listings: https://tardeosnavidenos.com/
Navalia Christmas Village
(Navalia – Port area) Navalia hosts a small Christmas village aimed mainly at younger children, with Santa visits, craft stalls and festive decorations. Entry to Navalia is free.
There is a paid synthetic skating rink and a paid virtual‑reality experience on site. Skating here is more plastic than glide; families looking for proper ice skating should consider Elche instead (see below).
General Navalia info: https://www.elmuellelive.com/evento/navalia-en-el-muelle-live/
Rabasa Christmas Fair
(Rabasa) The city’s main Christmas fairground, with rides, stalls and seasonal attractions. Rabasa is usually open during this week, including Christmas Day evening.
Transport: buses L04, L07, L09, L11, or taxi (Pide Taxi / Uber).
Fairground info: https://alicanteturismo.com/events/feria-de-navidad/
Municipal Nativity Scenes (Belenes)
(Centro) Large-scale nativity scenes can be visited at Plaza del Ayuntamiento and La Montañeta throughout the Christmas period.
Nativity Exhibition – Palacio de la Diputación
(Centro) The Palacio de la Diputación, located between the train station and Plaza Luceros, is beautifully lit after dark and hosts a traditional nativity exhibition inside during the Christmas period.
🎶 Whats on in Alicante December 22–28: Concerts & cultural events
Concierto de Navidad – Banda Sinfónica Municipal de Alicante
(Centro) ADDA Alicante (near Plaza de Toros) Monday 22 December, 20:00 A Christmas concert forming part of the official Navidad Cultural programme.
Free entry, but ticket required. Tickets are usually released via ADDA / more info
Ecos de Navidad – Orquesta de Cámara Rodríguez Albert
(Centro) ADDA Alicante Tuesday 23 December, 19:00 Seasonal orchestral music as part of the Christmas programme.
Free entry, ticketed. Check ADDA / Vivaticket: https://addaalicante.es/
Los 3 Tenores – Christmas Gala Navidad
(Playa de San Juan) Hotel Almirante, Avenida Niza 38 Sunday 28 December, 18:30 A Christmas‑themed classical concert featuring operatic repertoire and seasonal favourites.
Gala Navideña – Orquesta Virtuós Mediterrani
(Centro) Real Liceo Casino de Alicante, Calle Castaños 19 Sunday 28 December, 20:00 Festive gala concert in one of Alicante’s most elegant historic venues.
Maestros de la Magia
(Centro) Teatro Principal de Alicante A family‑friendly Christmas magic show running during the holiday period.
🎅 Christmas traditions & one‑off events
Royal Postman Camp
(Centro) Plaza Gabriel Miró Children can hand their letters to the Three Kings in a festive setting.
Pre‑registration required: https://citaprevia.alicante.es/CitaPrevia/#/pedirCita?v=2.0
Chair sales – Three Kings Parade
(Centro) Friday 26 December Seats go on sale for the Cabalgata de Reyes on 5 January. These offer one of the best views and the best chance of catching sweets.
Ticket sales: In person at the ticket office of the bullring
📚 Talks & social meetups
English Book Club Alicante – Hercule Poirot’s Christmas
(Centro) VEARTE Galería, Calle Manuel Antón 10 Saturday 27 December, 18:00–20:00
🎶 Regular live music & social events
Language Exchange Evening (Monday) El Gato Cool, Calle Santos Médicos 4
Open Mic Night (Wednesday) El Gato Cool, Calle Santos Médicos 4
Sunday Language Exchange (Sunday, 19:00–21:00) Altabirra, Calle Antonio Galdo Chápuli 13
💃 Dancing & nightlife
Discoteca Wilson
(Centro, near Plaza Séneca) Calle Pintor Aparicio A long‑established nightclub popular with a 50+ crowd, mixing Latin music, table service and a distinctly old‑school sense of glamour — glitterballs rather than glow sticks. Despite its civilised feel, the dance floor can get properly packed; the Spanish love a party.
We’ve been ourselves and had great fun there. It felt lively, friendly and refreshingly grown‑up, with people there to dance rather than pose.
Usually open Friday and Saturday nights until around 04:00, but Christmas opening times should be checked in advance.
Sala Stereo
(Centro, near Mercado Central) Carrer Pintor Velázquez Live music venue and late‑night club.
Events: https://salastereo.com/
🏛 Museums & exhibitions
- MACA – Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Alicante : Modern Art (free): https://maca-alicante.es/
- MUBAG – Museo de Bellas Artes Gravina: Fine Art (free): https://www.mubag.es/
- MARQ – Museo Arqueológico Provincial (ticketed): https://www.marqalicante.com/
- Museo del Agua – Aguas de Alicante (free): https://www.aguasdealicante.es/
🚍 Practical Christmas transport
Free Christmas Bus (Autobús de la Navidad) During the festive period, Alicante operates a free Christmas bus service, linking key areas of the city and making it easier to get around without a car. Routes and timetables are published as part of the official Christmas programme.
Christmas transport information
C6 Airport Bus (runs every day, including Christmas Day): Info
🚶 Walking, outdoors & low‑key plans
Palacio de la Diputación – Christmas lights and nativity exhibition https://www.dip-alicante.es/
Christmas Day beach walk or picnic (idea) – A relaxed stroll along Postiguet or San Juan, or even a small picnic, can be a surprisingly pleasant way to spend part of Christmas Day in Alicante’s mild winter weather.
Real ice skating in Elche: https://pistadehieloelche.es/es/
Alicante walks without a car: https://thisisalicante.com/alicante-walks-easy-half-day-routes-you-can-enjoy-without-a-car
Self‑guided walking tour of Alicante A flexible way to explore the city’s history at your own pace, particularly useful during the quieter holiday days. Purchase
Hidden corners and small discoveries It’s also worth having a look through the blog before heading out and going in search of some of Alicante’s smaller, less obvious details — the sort of things you only notice when you slow down and wander. Hidden Treasures of Alicante.
Looking ahead
San Silvestre Alicante
(Centro) Friday 26 December, 19:30 A hugely popular festive fun run of around 4 km that feels like the whole city turns out. Fancy dress is actively encouraged, spectators line the route, and the noise level rises quickly once the runners hit the centre. La Rambla is one of the best places to watch, with a cracking atmosphere as waves of Santas, elves and improbable costumes stream past.
Registration and details: https://www.chiplevante.com/es/prueba/san-silvestre-alicante-1110-2025
