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Holy Week Calendar

Alicante Holy Week 2026–2027

Tradition, faith and devotion. Discover the main religious services, events and celebrations organised by the Board of Holy Week Brotherhoods and Guilds of Alicante.

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Provisional calendar, subject to possible changes.

2026

November

15 SUN
FELLOWSHIP · SOLIDARITY

Alicante Holy Week Fellowship and Solidarity Day

10:00–17:00

Salesianos Don Bosco School, Alicante

2026

December

04 FRI
CHRISTMAS

Opening of the Holy Week Nativity Scene

19:00

Palacio El Portalet

11 FRI
MUSIC · CHRISTMAS

Christmas Concert

20:15

Co-Cathedral of St Nicholas

2027

January

05 TUE
TRADITION

Three Kings Parade

19:00

Avenida de la Estación

2027

February

The journey towards Holy Week begins

10 WED
PRESENTATION

Presentation of El Capuchino 2027

Water Museum

Time to be confirmed
10 WED
WORSHIP · LENT

Ash Wednesday Mass and Imposition of Ashes

19:30

Co-Cathedral of St Nicholas

20 SAT
OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION

Official Proclamation of Alicante Holy Week

18:30

Main Theatre

20 SAT
HOLY WEEK GATHERING

Official Alicante Holy Week Dinner

22:00

Juan XXIII Restaurant

26 FRI
WAY OF THE CROSS

General Way of the Cross of Alicante Holy Week

Most Holy Christ of the Good Death

20:15

Procession through the streets of the old town

2027

March

Music, tradition and preparations for Holy Week

07 SUN
HOLY WEEK MUSIC

National Band Competition

12:00

City Hall Square

14 SUN
TRADITION · MUSIC

Tamborrada (Drum Parade)

12:00

City Hall Square and Explanada de España

MAR 2027
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION

Presentation of the Official Alicante Holy Week Magazine

Blue Hall, City Hall

Date and time to be confirmed
TBC
OFFICIAL POSTER

Presentation of the Official Alicante Holy Week 2027 Poster

Date to be confirmed
28 SUN
EASTER SUNDAY

Procession of the Most Holy Risen Christ and Encounter with Our Lady of Joy

10:45 · Departure from the Co-Cathedral of St Nicholas

12:00 · Encounter at City Hall Square

2027

April

No specific events for this month are listed in the provisional calendar provided.

2027

May

MAY 2027
POPULAR TRADITION

May Cross Celebration

Santa Cruz Neighbourhood

Date and time to be confirmed
02 SUN
WORSHIP · CLOSING

Closing Mass for the 2026–2027 Season

12:00

Monastery of Santa Faz