Halloween is a new tradition in Alicante, Spain, but Todos los Santos (All Saints’ Day), on 1 November, has been around for centuries. This guide covers both: this year’s Halloween events in and around Alicante, how locals celebrate, and what to expect on 1 November.
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In 2027, Halloween falls on a Sunday. Every event below is confirmed on the organiser’s, the venue’s or the ticket seller’s own page, and past events drop off the list by themselves.
Events checked on 31 October 2026.
Halloween in Alicante 2027 – Events
New Halloween events are usually announced from early October.
With Kids
Most Halloween events for children take place in the afternoon: Halloween parties in squares and community centres, with workshops, games and entertainers, plus some theatre shows and story sessions. The City Council announces its parties in October, neighbourhood by neighbourhood, and we add them to the list above as soon as the date, time and place are published. Any age limits are given in the event’s name.
Trick-or-treating is less common here than in the UK or the US (see Truco o Trato below). For a day out, the theme parks in Benidorm have Halloween seasons for families (see the trips below).
Halloween Night
On the night of 31 October, the old town (El Barrio) and the bars around Calle Castaños fill with people in costume. Clubs and concert halls hold Halloween parties: the list above has the ones whose details are confirmed, along with calmer concerts and shows. For a drink with a view first, try one of the rooftop bars. To get back late, see taxis, Uber and Bolt in Alicante.
Halloween Trips from Alicante
New Halloween events are usually announced from early October.
Terra Mítica, the theme park in Benidorm, has a Halloween season with horror experiences and shows. It does not open every day, so check the dates in the list above; its biggest night is 31 October. Most horror experiences are not for young children. Tickets are cheaper online, and cheaper still for children, seniors and afternoon visits. To get to Benidorm by TRAM, bus or taxi, see our Alicante to Benidorm guide; from Benidorm, you can continue to the park by TRAM or bus.
In Benidorm too, Mundomar, the marine park, has a Halloween season for younger children.
In Elche, the City Council holds a Halloween party for families in the Plaza de Baix, in the town centre.
If you really want to be an Alicantinian expert, drive inland to Cocentaina for the Fira de Tots Sants (All Saints’ Fair), one of the oldest fairs in Spain. You can expect farm animals and machinery, food, children’s activities, traditional Arab and Christian markets and many other traditional activities and shows. Edition number 680 takes place from 30 October 2026 to 1 November 2026. The town fills up, so use the car parks on its official website.
Día de Todos los Santos
Traditionally, Spaniards celebrate el Día de Todos los Santos (All Saints’ Day/All Hallows) on 1 November, while Halloween is on 31 October. Halloween and Todos los Santos share very close dates in the calendar and, partially, their origins, but they are different celebrations. Halloween’s origin is the Celtic Samhain. Later in time, the Catholic Church created the All Saints celebration to replace the pagan Samhain. All Saints ended up inheriting some of the pagan traditions, such as praying for the dead or lighting candles. Currently, most of Spain (Alicante included) celebrates both.
There are many traditions that some people, mostly older people, follow. One of the biggest is going to the cemetery to visit their loved ones who are no longer with us. People bring a beautiful bouquet of flowers to show their respect and to remember them. It is also a day for the family: some go to the countryside or enjoy some hot roasted chestnuts.
On All Saints’ Day, Alicante’s municipal cemetery (Nuestra Señora del Remedio) is open 08:00–18:00.
It is also the season of Don Juan Tenorio, the play by José Zorrilla that Spanish theatres traditionally stage around All Saints’ Day (in Spanish; see the list above).
Some Special Sweets for the Occasion You Should Try
The most typical are huesos de santo (saints’ bones): small marzipan rolls filled with a sweet egg-yolk cream. They are traditionally made only at this time of the year.
Another typical sweet is buñuelos de viento: little sweet fried balls of dough, often filled with a cream made of milk, eggs and cornflour.
Is Halloween a Public Holiday in Spain?
No. Halloween, on 31 October, is a normal working day. All Saints’ Day, on 1 November, is a national bank holiday (festivo). In 2027, 1 November falls on a Monday and is a bank holiday in the Valencian Community, so it is a day off in Alicante. You can check it in Alicante’s official working calendar.
Do Spaniards Celebrate Halloween?
Halloween is a big festivity in most English-speaking countries. The influence of that cultural party has been exported to Spain through films, costume parties, business opportunities and foreigners living in the country. But this is not how Spaniards originally celebrated Halloween.
As a general rule, in Alicante and in Spain, people love celebrations and parties. There is a very wise meme saying, “They say Halloween is not a Spanish party, but what is more Spanish than joining all parties?” Jokes apart, Halloween has been growing as a party on the 31st of October at a quick pace. You can expect parties, people in costumes, and city-hall organised events all around the city centre. Pumpkins are not as present as they would be in other countries, but they are not impossible to find in supermarkets. So don’t be shy if you like to carve one and put a candle in it.
Halloween in Alicante is a sort of big party, bigger and bigger year after year. Don’t be scared by the people you will find on the streets: join an organised party or throw your own at home. Spaniards will love it.
Truco o Trato
Yes, you guessed it, Truco o Trato translates to Trick or Treat. Everyone in Spain knows how it works thanks to the movies. The tradition of children going from house to house to ask for sweets is not as big as in the United States or the UK. Nevertheless, trick-or-treating is increasingly common among families, schools and organised neighbourhoods, and some neighbourhoods, such as La Florida, organise routes for children with their local shops. And proudly, my family is ready every year for children ringing the bell: “¿Truco o trato?“
Halloween in Alicante: FAQ
On 31 October, as everywhere else. In 2027 it falls on a Sunday. Most events are that evening and night, and some start in the days before.
All Saints’ Day is a national bank holiday in Spain. In 2027, 1 November falls on a Monday and is a bank holiday in the Valencian Community, so it is a day off in Alicante.
Mostly in the old town (El Barrio) and the bars around Calle Castaños, where many people go in costume. Concert halls and clubs also hold Halloween parties.
Yes, but less than in the United States or the UK. Some neighbourhoods organise routes with local shops, and in many blocks of flats children knock on their neighbours’ doors.
The City Council’s Halloween parties in squares and community centres, usually in the afternoon, plus theatre shows and story sessions; this year’s are in the event list above. For a day out, the theme parks in Benidorm have Halloween seasons for families.
Usually mild. In October, the average high is 24.9°C (76.8°F), the average low 14.5°C (58.1°F) and the sea is still about 22.6°C (72.7°F). More in Alicante weather in October.
On 1 November, Día de Todos los Santos, many families visit the cemetery to leave flowers for their loved ones. Bakeries sell huesos de santo and buñuelos de viento, the sweets of the season.
More festivals in Alicante: Carnival, Easter, the Santa Faz pilgrimage and the Hogueras de San Juan.