While Semana Santa forms the religious centrepiece in many towns in the region, there are also unique events such as the „Mig Any Moros y Cristianos“ in Calpe, the „Benidorm Elvis Festival“ and a variety of art exhibitions and concerts. Immerse yourself in the colourful hustle and bustle of these historic towns, from the contemplative Holy Week to exciting music and dance festivals. Whether you are an art lover, music fan or simply looking for a cultural adventure, spring in the Marina Alta promises unforgettable moments.
13 April - 20 April “Semana Santa 2025“ Religious processions and events
throughout the city - one of the most important religious festivals in Spain:
From 25 to 27 April, the „Mig Any Moros y Cristianos“ will be celebrated in Calpe - the
This is the sixth half-year celebration of the famous Moorish and Christian fiesta. The event offers a colourful programme with historical parades, colourful costumes and traditional music groups. The highlight is the big parade on Saturday evening
Until 27 April - Free guided tours through the old town.
Dates: 6, 13, 19 and 27 April at 11:00 am;
17 and 18 April at 18:00. Meeting point: Casa de Cultura.
Registration required at 965 83 69 20 / 965 83 85 32 or turismo@ajcalp.es
Maximum number of participants: 25 people per group.
01 May - Labour Day - public holiday with possible local events.
04-05 May - „Cruz de Mayo“ - Celebrations for the Feast of the Holy Cross, with decorated crosses in the city, music and dancing.
On 30 April at 19:30 in the Saló Blau of the Casa de la Cultura presentation of the book „Fisuras“ by Joanna Jarecka-Gómez.
On 10 May at 19:00 in the Auditorio of the Casa de la Cultura Ilusionate - magic show by Borja Montón.
On 15 May at 20:00 in the Saló Blau of the Casa de la Cultura XIII Festival Internacional de Música: Dúo Pollice from 19:00 in the hall of the Saló Blau. Reservations at info@pal-music.com.
From 2 May to 30 May at 20:00 in the Auditorio of the Casa de la Cultura Calp Piano Festival 2025.
The concert „Trío Sorolla: Del Lied a l'Òpera“ will take place on 15 April 2025 at 19:00 in the Convento de la Olla.
On 16 April 2025 at 19:00 in the Ermita de San Roque the concert „Musicaltea-Sax“ with Laia Garrigues will be performed.
From 13 to 21 April 2025, the „Semana Santa“ will be celebrated in Altea with various religious processions. The highlights include:
The exhibition „Vértice“ will be on display at Casa Toni El Fuster until 9 May 2025.
From 15 to 28 April, Altea celebrates „Semana Santa“ with various religious festivities.
processions are celebrated:
On 24 April at the Teatre Auditori La Vila Joiosa COLORS at 17:15 in Valencian
and at 18:30 in Spanish - A journey through the colour universe, where children mix colours and learn more about the earth, ending in a disco atmosphere.
On 18 May at 19:00 in the Teatre Auditori La Vila Joiosa QUIMERA -
A dance performance that combines contemporary, classical and Spanish dance
and inner monsters as well as unattainable dreams.
From 13 to 21 April in Teulada and Moraira Semana Santa with traditional celebrations:
From 23 April to 4 May - Patronal festival of Teulada in honour of Sant Vicent Ferrer.
From 1 to 4 May - 14th VIVE TEULADA MORAIRA - Gastronomic and commercial fair. Esplanade of the castle, Moraira.
The spring concert of the Orquestra Jove CAM will take place on 12 April at 11:00 a.m. in the Sala Polivalente del Portal del Clot.
On 12 April at 20:30 in the Iglesia de San Bartolomé the
XXIII Festival Coral Ars Nova celebrated.
18 to 19 April at Recinto La Fontana „Mar de Jávea Festival“ - with artists
like Alex Ubago, Álvaro de Luna, Dani Fernández and more. (concert)
The Semana Santa is celebrated until 20 April, with religious processions
and events that are deeply rooted in the city's tradition.
18 to 21 April from 10:00 am at the Centro Histórico - Feria de Artesanía de Semana Santa (Craft Fair)
24 April - 4 May - as part of the Fiestas en honour a Jesús Nazareno: Bous al carrer
on the Placeta del Convent, flower cross competition, etc.
03 May „Pujada“: Procession to the Ermita del Calvario with the image of Jesús Nazareno
The „Semana Santa“ (Holy Week) will be celebrated in La Nucía from 18 to 21 April 2025.
The Passion of Jesus Christ has been performed on the Plaza Mayor and Monte Calvario since 1997.
from La Nucía.
From 18 to 19 April 2025, the „Festival Garage Rules“ will take place at Pabellón Muixara. Enjoy an exhibition of classic cars, motorbikes and kustom bikes, various stands, food trucks and live music from rock bands. Admission is free.
From 25 to 27 April 2025, the XXII Open Internacional de España de Taekwondo -
WTF G1 was held in La Nucía. This event brings together 1,200 athletes from 42 countries,
including world and Olympic medallists, and takes place just a few months before the
World Championships in China 2025.
The Semana Santa school will take place at Colegio Muixara from 22 to 28 April 2025. Registration is open from 1 to 15 April.
On 26 and 27 April 2025, the
International Tournament „Jóvenes Promesas“
in Olympic Wrestling (U17, U20, U23), organised by the Spanish Wrestling Federation and part of the United World Wrestling (UWW) calendar.
The „Semana Santa“ (Holy Week) will be celebrated in La Nucía from 18 to 21 April 2025.
The Passion of Jesus Christ has been performed on the Plaza Mayor and Monte Calvario since 1997.
from La Nucía.
From 18 to 19 April 2025, the „Festival Garage Rules“ will take place at Pabellón Muixara. Enjoy an exhibition of classic cars, motorbikes and kustom bikes, various stands, food trucks and live music from rock bands. Admission is free.
From 25 to 27 April 2025, the XXII Open Internacional de España de Taekwondo -
WTF G1 was held in La Nucía. This event brings together 1,200 athletes from 42 countries,
including world and Olympic medallists, and takes place just a few months before the
World Championships in China 2025.
The Semana Santa school will take place at Colegio Muixara from 22 to 28 April 2025. Registration is open from 1 to 15 April.
On 26 and 27 April 2025, the
International Tournament „Jóvenes Promesas“
in Olympic Wrestling (U17, U20, U23), organised by the Spanish Wrestling Federation and part of the United World Wrestling (UWW) calendar.
Semana Santa is celebrated in Benidorm from 13 to 20 April,
with religious processions and cultural activities.
The Benidorm Spring Festival takes place on 18 April (23:30).
25 - 27 April: Benidorm Elvis Festival - The biggest Elvis-themed festival
in the Mediterranean region with performances by top Elvis acts at the Hotel Melia and surrounding
Venues.
01 - 03 May: Fiesta de la Santa Cruz - festival in honour of the Holy Cross. On the 1st of May
from 08:00 a.m. Bells ring in the churches of San Jaime and Santa Ana,
followed by a procession to the Creu with flower offerings and mass.
7 May - The Arts Society Marina Alta presents: „Francis Bacon“ - An exclusive,
illustrated lecture by Frank Woodgate. Morning session: Espai La Senieta,
Ctra. Moraira a Calpe 8, Moraira - Admission from 10:15 am, start 11:00 am.
Evening lecture: Casa de la Cultura, Plaça de Baix 6, Jávea - Admission from 18:45, start at 19:30. The renowned art expert Frank Woodgate sheds light on Bacon's works, which deal with abysses, hope and human experience. Admission free for members, guests welcome by prior arrangement via www.artsocma.org
On 28 April, the traditional Fiestas de Sant Vicent del Captivador
celebrated at the hermitage of the same name. The chapel is located on a historic
crossroads between Alfaz del Pi, Altea and La Nucía, all of which are the setting for the
of this popular festivity with a religious and cultural programme.
On 3 May 2025, the Fiesta de Moros y Cristianos begins, an event
of international tourist interest, which commemorate the historical events
of 1276 and honours the patron saint San Jorge.
In addition to these traditional moments, the festival includes programme items such as the Día de la Gloria, the Día de los Músicos and La Trilogía. The festivities create a unique atmosphere that brings the tradition and history of Alcoy to life.
From 10 April to 3 May, the Casa de Cultura in Dénia is hosting the exhibition
Desapareciendo by María Balibrea. The exhibition is open
from Monday to Friday from 11:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 21:00.
From 10 April to 3 May in the vestibule of the Casa de Cultura in Dénia
the exhibition XXIX Concurs De Fotografia Tema Dénia.
The best photographs on the subject of Dénia are presented here.
The exhibition is open Monday to Friday from 11am to 2pm and from 5pm to 9pm.
From 11 April to 4 May, the Centre d'Art l'Estació in Dénia is hosting the exhibition
Un Camino Con Corazón by Nicoletta Tomas Caravia.
Opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00.
12 April at 12:00 noon, the Casa de Cultura in Dénia will host the
Book presentation Los Reflejos
Del Agua by Vicente Barberá Albalat.
12 April, the play Maquiavelo by Chema Cardeña will be performed at 20:00 at the Teatre Auditori in Dénia.
13 April a performance of traditional dances will be presented at 12:00 noon on C/ Marquès de Campo in Dénia: Danses Populars
Valencianes.
13 April at 17:30 on the Plaça del Consell in Dénia there will be a Masterclass Danza with Rafa Darder.
13 April at 19:00, the documentary Mi Hermano Ali by Paula Palacios will be shown at the Teatre Auditori in Dénia.
16 April at the Biblioteca Pública, Dénia at 19:30 Los 42 De Septfonds (TVE)
Documentary film about Spanish soldiers in the Second World War, accompanied by a discussion on the role of remembrance work.
From 22 to 28 April, the city of Dénia is offering free Easter workshops for children and young people, including art therapy, robotics, nature & sport and creative activities.
depending on age group (3-16 years):
23 April at 19:30, a Homenatge a Vicent Balaguer will be held at the Biblioteca Pública in Dénia. The occasion is the new edition of the book „Xiquets dels anys difícils,
de la república al franquisme“
25 April at 19:00, the Salon Orchestra Costa Blanca will perform works by Johann Strauss, Franz Lehár, P. I. Tchaikovsky and Claude Debussy at the Teatre Auditori in Dénia under the title Dénia Clàssics.
26 April 2025 at 20:00, the Jove Ballet de la Marina (JBM) will present a contemporary dance performance entitled Dansa Contemporània at the Teatre Auditori Dénia.
27 April 2025 at 10:00 am the Excursió En Família starts along the Via Verda
a la Xara, a family-friendly hike through landscapes with monumental trees. Organised by Endèmica Natura. Meeting point is at 10:00 am on Via Verda next to the Verdecora garden market. The return journey is by FGV train. Duration:
4 hours. Minimum age: 7 years. Registration required by Thursday, 14:00
at viuiconviu@ayto-denia.es.
27 April 2025 at 19:00 at the Teatre Auditori Dénia as part of the CINECLUB
the film Marco was shown