Festivals in Alcoy

Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of Alcoy, municipality of Alicante, in Valencian Community.

Local festivals in Alcoy

Usual celebration

The Moors and Christians festivities in honour of Saint George are Alcoy's main celebration. Their dates are adjusted each year to the festive calendar, and the three-day Trilogía is preceded by the Musicians' Day. Plaza de España, Sant Nicolau and the streets of the historic centre host the Christian and Moorish Entradas, the Second Diana, processions, embassies, the Alardo and the appearance of Saint George. The Town Council and Associació de Sant Jordi organise the celebration with the filaes, music bands and festival office-holders.

Other events

Mig Any and the Three Kings Parade are other major festive dates in the city; Modernist Week and the Mostra de Teatre extend its cultural calendar.

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