Board logo HOLY WEEK OF ALICANTE DECLARED A FESTIVAL OF NATIONAL TOURIST INTEREST
OUR IDENTITY

A city that lives and breathes its Holy Week

Alicante Holy Week is an expression of faith, culture and tradition that forms part of our city's identity. A history built generation after generation, in which Brotherhoods and Guilds and the people of Alicante keep a deeply rooted feeling alive, renewed every spring.

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OUR ROOTS

A tradition that brings us together

Brotherhoods and Guilds that preserve and pass on a heritage of faith, devotion and commitment.

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ART AND HERITAGE

The value of our heritage

Religious sculptures, floats, embroidery, goldsmithing and artistic heritage that form part of our history.

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ALICANTE AND ITS PEOPLE

A city united in celebration

Families, neighbourhoods, members of the Brotherhoods and visitors brought together by a celebration that fills our streets with emotion.

A TRADITION PASSED DOWN THROUGH GENERATIONS

From generation to generation, from neighbourhood to neighbourhood, from heart to heart.

THE HEART OF OUR HOLY WEEK
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One shared passion, many different stories

Discover the organisations that make our Holy Week possible and learn about their principal sacred images, their histories and their canonical seats.

DISCOVER THE BROTHERHOODS ↗
ALICANTE AND ITS HOLY WEEK

The churches and venues of our Holy Week

Explore Alicante and discover the churches that are home to our Brotherhoods and Guilds. A religious and cultural heritage spread throughout the city.

Canonical seats

Historic centre (enlarged)

THE SOUND OF OUR FAITH

The music of our Holy Week

The sound of drums and processional marches is an essential part of our Holy Week identity. The Board organises events that keep this musical tradition alive.

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THE BEAT OF OUR TRADITION

The Drum Parade

The sound of drums announces that Holy Week is drawing ever closer. An event that brings participants and spectators together through rhythm, fellowship and Brotherhood tradition.

DISCOVER THE DRUM PARADE →
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THE SOUNDTRACK OF OUR FAITH

National Band Competition

A musical event organised by the Board to showcase the work of the bands and musical groups that accompany our Brotherhoods and Guilds.

DISCOVER THE COMPETITION →

« Music is also a way of expressing our faith and devotion. »

BEYOND HOLY WEEK

A tradition lived throughout the year

Holy Week does not begin on Palm Sunday. Throughout the year, the Brotherhoods and Guilds and the Board work to keep alive a tradition that is built day by day.