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Flamenco, food and fiesta return as April Fair comes to La Cala de Finestrat

 

La Cala de Finestrat / 7 april 2026

 

A vibrant celebration of Andalusian culture will return to Spain’s Costa Blanca later this month, as the annual April Fair takes place in La Cala de Finestrat on the weekend of 25–26 April.

 

The popular event, inspired by the famous Feria de Abril in Seville, promises a weekend filled with live music, traditional dance, gastronomy and family-friendly entertainment along the seafront.

 

Organised by the local council, the fair will transform the coastal area into a lively hub of colour, flamenco and Spanish tradition, attracting both residents and tourists.

 

Music, dance and Andalusian traditions

• Visitors can expect a packed programme of activities, including:
• Live flamenco performances and sevillanas dancing
• A traditional horse parade and exhibition
• Castanets workshops and dance demonstrations
• Children’s activities and entertainment
• Evening DJ sessions and live music

 

Attendees are also encouraged to dress in traditional flamenco attire to fully embrace the festive atmosphere.

 

Tapas competition and local flavours

A key highlight of the weekend is the Tapas Competition, where local bars and restaurants will showcase their best dishes, offering visitors the chance to sample authentic Spanish cuisine.

 

A tasting of traditional drinks such as rebujitos will also form part of the celebrations, alongside a vermouth session on the Saturday afternoon.

 

Winners of the tapas contest will be announced on Sunday, rounding off the culinary aspect of the event.

 

Community and tourism boost

Local officials say the event continues to grow in popularity each year, becoming a key date in the it's cultural calendar.

 

The fair not only celebrates Andalusian heritage but also helps promote local businesses and tourism in the Costa Blanca region.

 

With its mix of music, food and seaside setting, organisers are expecting strong attendance across the weekend.

 

 

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS APRIL FAIR 2026

 

Saturday 11

12:00 p.m. Start of the Fair with stilt walkers, exhibition of horses, dancers and flamenco group. From Bar Ruta 66, on Avenida Marina Baixa (Magical Splash).

12:45h. Arrival at Plaça de l’Àmfora.

1:15 p.m. Vermouth tasting. Plaça Àmfora pergola.

5:00 p.m. Flamenco dance demonstration.

6:00 p.m. Castanets Workshop.

6:45 p.m. Performance of flamenco musical group and dance.

7:00 p.m. Photocall.

8:30 p.m. Switching on the lights.

10:00 p.m. DJ session.

10:30 p.m. Photocall.

00:00h. Closing.

 

Sunday 12

11:00 a.m. Agurtzane Altuna School Dance.

12:30 p.m. Children’s workshops under the pergola.

12:30 p.m. Tasting of rebujitos.

4:30 p.m. Awards ceremony for the winners of the Tapas Contest.

6:00 p.m. Closing with ambient music.