Alicante

Alicante and the Costa Blanca are a sun-drenched, gay-friendly destination with a laid-back yet vibrant queer nightlife. Historic venues like Canibal Pub and La Cúpula Azul offer drag and cabaret; the region is known for tolerance and a mix of bars, beaches, and LGBTQ+ spaces.

Canibal Pub is a bar in Alicante. Located at EXPLANADA DE ESPAÑA ,25 CALLE VALDES 15 / ESQ, Passeig Esplanada d'Espanya, LOCAL, 03001 Alicante (Alacant), Alicante, Spain.

Canibal Pub

La Cúpula Azul is a bar in Alicante. Located at Av. Oscar Espla, 2, 03003 Alacant, Alicante, Spain.

La Cúpula Azul

Cienfuegos is a bar in Alicante. Located at C. Cienfuegos, 03002 Alicante (Alacant), Alicante, Spain.

Cienfuegos

Divina is a bar in Alicante. Located at C. Montengon, 7, 03002 Alicante (Alacant), Alicante, Spain.

Divina

Menuda Lagarta Plaza is a bar in Alicante. Located at Plaça de San Cristóbal, 7, 03002 Alacant, Alicante, Spain.

Menuda Lagarta Plaza

Menuda Lagarta Barrio is a bar in Alicante. Located at Plaça de San Cristóbal, 7, 03002 Alacant, Alicante, Spain.

Menuda Lagarta Barrio

DARK Alicante is a bar in Alicante. Located at Av. de Ramón y Cajal, 9, 03003 Alicante (Alacant), Alicante, Spain.

DARK Alicante

Refugio is a bar in Alicante. Located at Carrer del Cid, 20, 03001 Alacant, Alicante, Spain.

Refugio

Sauna Basaky is a sauna and bathhouse in Alicante. Located at C. Murcia, 4, 03005 Alicante (Alacant), Alicante, Spain.

Sauna Basaky

Ipanema Thermas is a sauna and bathhouse in Alicante. Located at C. Espronceda, 12, 03013 Alicante (Alacant), Alicante, Spain.

Ipanema Thermas

Sauna Steam is a sauna and bathhouse in Alicante. Located at C. Murcia, 4, 03005 Alicante (Alacant), Alicante, Spain.

Sauna Steam

Librería Pynchon & Co is a shop in Alicante. Located at C. Segura, 22, 03004 Alicante (Alacant), Alicante, Spain.

Librería Pynchon & Co

La Folie is a bar in Alicante. Located at Maestro José Garberí Serrano, 10, local 2 y 3, 03540 Alicante (Alacant), Alicante, Spain.

La Folie

Market-driven menus featuring fish & rice, plus Spanish wines, in a classic space with a wooden bar.

La Taverna del Racó del Pla

Dark-hued, artfully lit space for North African fare like couscous & tagine, plus bellydancing.

TK arabesco Halal

Brunchit - Alicante is a restaurant in Alicante. Located at Av. de la Condomina, 40, Local 21, 03540 Alicante (Alacant), Alicante, Spain.

Brunchit - Alicante

Playa Muchavista

Vóley playa

Entendemos LGTBI

A beach volleyball game at Playa Muchavista organized by Entendemos LGTBI.

Obra de teatro Cavalllet de mar o el peix invisible

Paraninfo de la UA

Teatro en la UA

A theater play titled "Cavalllet de mar o el peix invisible" at the Paraninfo de la UA.

Presentación literaria Fiat Lux de Lydia Na

Casal Jaume l (Elx)

Una historia valiente, íntima y necesaria. Martí tiene 20 años y comenzó su transición hace un año. Tras meses de tratamiento con testosterona, una noticia inesperada lo cambia todo: está embarazado de tres semanas. A partir de ahí, se abre un proceso profundo de reflexión sobre su cuerpo, su identidad, los mandatos de género y la masculinidad. Sin estereotipos y con una mirada honesta, esta multipremiada obra de Flyhard Produccions cuestiona lo que entendemos por género mientras retrata las dudas y anhelos propios de los veinte. Escrita por Pau Coya, dirigida por Rebeca Del Fresno, interpretada por Marc Torres. Obra en valenciano. Duración aproximada: 70 minutos. Espectáculo Recomendado (R) por Redescena.

Universidad de Alicante

Cavallet de mar o el peix invisible

A theatrical play exploring gender identity, body image, and personal reflection through the story of a young trans man who is unexpectedly pregnant.

Casa de la Festa

Charla sobre LGTBIQ+ y Fogueres

A talk about LGBTQ+ topics and Fogueres celebrations.

Casal d'ACPV/Elx

Gala Entrega de Premios Diversielx Fest

A ceremony to give awards at the Diversielx Fest celebrating the LGBT community.

Plaza Virgen del Remedio

Inauguración Restaurante Marimar

A community event celebrating the opening of Restaurante Marimar.

The Festival de Cine de Alicante 2026 is scheduled to take place from May 23 to May 30, 2026, in Alicante, Spain. The event will showcase a variety of film screenings, including short films, feature films, and special sections such as Fashion Cinema and projects in development. It will feature competitions, juries, and parallel activities aimed at promoting cinema and fostering industry connections.

Festival de Cine de Alicante 2026

The Fogueres de Sant Joan is a traditional festival celebrated in Alicante, Spain, from June 19 to June 24. It features the creation and burning of artistic monuments called Bonfires, which are satirical sculptures made of wood, cardboard, and other materials. The festival includes various events such as parades, fireworks, street parties, and cultural activities, culminating in the burning of the Bonfires on June 24. It is recognized as a Fiesta of International Tourist Interest and a Bien de Interés Cultural.

Fogueres de Sant Joan

In Alicante, Entendemos LGTBI (an LGTBIQ+ association) has organized an inclusive rowing team ("Equipo de Remo LGTBI"). It is noted as the first LGTBI+ rowing team in the Valencian region and the second in Spain .

Rowing: Entendemos LGTBI

In Elche (Alicante), Dimove – Diversidad y Movimiento is a non-profit LGTBIQ+ sports and cultural association that offers volleyball as part of its activities .

Upcoming Events

Vóley playa

Teatro en la UA

Presentación literaria Fiat Lux de Lydia Na

Cavallet de mar o el peix invisible

Charla sobre LGTBIQ+ y Fogueres

Gala Entrega de Premios Diversielx Fest

Inauguración Restaurante Marimar

Festival de Cine de Alicante 2026

Sports Leagues

Rowing: Entendemos LGTBI

Volleyball: Dimove – Diversidad y Movimiento

Community Groups

Businesses & Venues

Canibal Pub

La Cúpula Azul

Cienfuegos

Divina

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