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

A beach volleyball tournament for the LGTBIQ+ community, focusing on sport, camaraderie, and Pride. Medals and trophies for winners. Open to all skill levels.

Playa Muchavista

II Torneo de Vóley Playa LGTBIQ+ Entendemos

Entendemos LGTBI

A beach volleyball tournament for the LGBTQ+ community focused on sport, friendship, and Pride.

A gathering for the LGBTQ+ community to celebrate diversity and inclusion.

Alicante Community Center

Community LGTBIQ+ Event

Asociación ENTENDEMOS LGTBI

A charity running event organized by the Policía Nacional to support Apsa, encouraging community participation.

Policía Nacional Solidarity Run

Policía Nacional Alicante

El Festival de Cortometrajes Helena Cortesina busca visibilizar y reivindicar el papel de la mujer en el cine. La edición 2026 se celebra del 21 al 23 de septiembre en Alicante, con proyecciones de veinte cortos seleccionados entre 276 presentados, en sesiones en el Auditorio Puerta Ferrisa y el Teatre Arniches. La programación incluye cortometrajes de diversos autores, una masterclass sobre la mujer en el cine español, y una ceremonia de clausura con entrega de premios y homenaje a Helena Cortesina, pionera en el cine español.

Festival de Cortometrajes Helena Cortesina

Mujeres por la Igualdad

Beach event with DJ sets featuring Jes Set, Lucía Ponce, Orlean B, Kokedama, Nani Doya, Shira Fusión, and Mia Wallas at Alicante's dunes and beach.

Nirvana Beach

Nirvana Beach - El Reencuentro

Celebration of the 22nd anniversary of Alicante Comedy Club with a special comedy show.

Calle Poeta Quintana

Alicante Comedy Club Anniversary

Alicante Comedy Club

A short film festival with screenings on September 21 and 22, and a closing gala on September 23.

Teatre Arniches

Edición - Festival de Cortometrajes

Night event at Discoteca Refugio Alicante to celebrate the puente with music and dance.

Discoteca Refugio Alicante

Fiesta en Discoteca Refugio Alicante

Music session with Lydia D. del Corral at Pub El Jaleo, featuring a mix of styles from the 60s to present.

Pub El Jaleo

Lydia D. del Corral Session at Pub El Jaleo

The start of the new autumn season at El Jaleo with Lydia D. del Corral's musical session.

El Jaleo Autumn Season Opening

An entertainment event featuring Kiara Show with dancing, singing, and fun performances.

PUB DIVINA alicante

Kiara Show at Divina Alicante

A lively night event at Discoteca Refugio Alicante to celebrate the weekend with music and dancing.

Discoteca Refugio Alicante Night

A theatrical comedy titled 'Llévame a Benidorm' will be performed in Alicante this autumn. The play explores themes of dignity, love, and humor, featuring two characters who share a lifelong love story. The story involves Mila, who suffers from Alzheimer's and is confined to a nursing home, and Luisa, who visits her daily. When Luisa has to move to Santander, they decide to escape together to Benidorm in a journey seeking paradise. The production, praised for its social critique and emotional depth, was previously staged in July at CC. Las Cigarreras and is scheduled to return to Alicante in October. The play is a heartfelt tribute to life, friendship, and the resilience of love.

Centro Social C. Gastón Castellón

Llévame a Benidorm Theatre Play

A themed underwear party held at DARK Alicante, located at Av Ramón y Cajal, 9, on October 15, 2026, starting at 22:00. The event is organized for the LGBTQ+ community and attendees are encouraged to wear underwear as part of the theme.

Underwear Party at DARK Alicante

A festival featuring various themed events with colorful monster-themed posters.

Alicante, Spain

FANTAELEX

El evento es la XI edición del Festival de Cine Fantástico de Elche, que se celebra del 9 al 25 de noviembre de 2026. Durante este período, se presenta una programación variada de cine de ciencia ficción, terror y fantasía en diferentes sedes y horarios en la ciudad de Elche. La edición incluye proyecciones de cortometrajes, exposiciones, charlas y otras actividades relacionadas con el género fantástico.

Diputación de Alicante

XI Edición del Festival de Cine Fantástico de Elche

Short film screening event featuring various international films including Skinjacker, Nina and the Robots, Take You There, Doll, Disconnected, and Astronauts. Free entry until full capacity.

Alicante City & Beach

RO'S Film Festival

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

II Torneo de Vóley Playa LGTBIQ+ Entendemos

Community LGTBIQ+ Event

Policía Nacional Solidarity Run

Festival de Cortometrajes Helena Cortesina

Nirvana Beach - El Reencuentro

Alicante Comedy Club Anniversary

Edición - Festival de Cortometrajes

Fiesta en Discoteca Refugio Alicante

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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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