What happens
The sculptures go up on the 20th. Daily mascletàs are held in Plaza de los Luceros. At midnight on the 24th a firework is launched from Benacantil mountain and the hogueras are set on fire. Firefighters spray the crowd to cool things down.
When it is held
20 to 24 June every year.
Dates for 2027 are based on the fixed date or the usual rule. Confirm with the organisers or town hall before booking.
Tips
- Stand at a distance from the bigger hogueras: the heat is intense.
Where it happens
Alicante: A sunny port city with a castle above the beach, a palm-lined promenade, and the Costa Blanca and its big foreign commu…
How to experience it
- See the hogueras (sculptures) before they burn on the night of 24 June.
- Watch the fireworks from Postiguet beach.
Bring
- Earplugs.
Frequently asked questions
When is Hogueras de San Juan in 2027?
20 to 24 June 2027. 20 to 24 June every year.
Where is Hogueras de San Juan held?
Alicante.
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