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

Sesión formativa presencial sobre comunicación inclusiva y respeto a la diversidad LGTBI, como parte del programa "MAYORES LGTBI CON VOZ". Sesión libre y gratuita, abierta a cualquier persona interesada en sumarse al voluntariado de la fundación.

Restaurante Marimar

COMUNICACIÓN INCLUSIVA EN REDES SOCIALES Y RESPETO A LA DIVERSIDAD LGTBI

Alicante Entiende LGTBI

A free in-person training session on inclusive social media communication and respecting LGTBI diversity.

A solidarity marathon event to raise awareness and support for the fight against LGTBIfobia, coinciding with the International Day.

Palacio de la Diputación – Avenida de la Estación

Maratón Solidario por el Día Mundial Contra la LGTBIfobia

Diputación de Alicante

Maratón Solidario de Donación de Sangre con motivo del Día Internacional contra la LGTBIfobia. All donors will participate in a raffle for a dinner for two at Restaurante MARIMAR. The dinner is courtesy of Restaurante MARIMAR and Fundación de Mar a Mar, a social project to combat loneliness in elderly LGTBI people.

Maratón Solidario de Donación de Sangre

Alicante Entiende

A blood and plasma donation marathon to promote LGBTQ+ equality and save lives.

An annual showcase of short and feature films held from May 23 to May 30, 2026, in Alicante. The festival includes a selection of LGTBI short films, workshops, concerts, and parallel events.

Festival de Cine de Alicante 2026

Proyección oficial de los cortometrajes a concurso de la Sección LGTBI, una selección que visibiliza historias, identidades y realidades llenas de fuerza, sensibilidad y talento. Dentro del 23º Festival Internacional de Cine de Alicante.

Teatre Arniches

Proyección oficial de los cortometrajes a concurso de la Sección LGTBI

Festival de Cine de Alicante y Colectivo Alicante Entiende

A screening of short films featuring LGBTQ+ stories and talents as part of a film festival.

Concurso del cartel oficial que dará vida, color y mensaje a una de las citas más importantes del año. Se busca la mirada, creatividad y forma de sentir el Orgullo: diversidad, inclusión, convivencia… y ese vínculo tan especial con Santa Pola. Se pueden presentar hasta tres obras originales. Premio de 300€ para la propuesta ganadora. Exposición pública con las obras seleccionadas. El diseño ganador será la imagen oficial del Orgullo de Santa Pola 2026.

Entendemos Santa Pola

Concurso del cartel oficial Orgullo Santa Pola 2026

entendemos.lgtbi y ayuntamientosantapola

A contest to design the official poster for Santa Pola Pride 2026, celebrating diversity and inclusion through artwork.

A comedy performative show blending humor, personal storytelling, and social commentary to explore LGBTQ+ themes. Performed by María Abad and La Marika de Pueblo, and presented by Elena Gifer, the event discusses growing up LGBTQ+, family challenges, shame, desire, survival, and pride, all conveyed through humor and everyday life, promising strong laughs and immediate connection.

La Cuna

Pluma y Camión

Elena Gifer

The Fogueres de Sant Joan is a traditional festival celebrated in Alicante, Spain, from June 19 to 24. It involves the creation and burning of artistic bonfires called 'Fogueres,' which critique societal, political, and economic issues. The festival includes parades, fireworks, street parties, and the burning of elaborate monuments, culminating in the 'Cremà' on June 24. It was declared a Fiesta of International Tourist Interest in 1983 and a Bien de Interés Cultural in 2014.

Fogueres de Sant Joan

A film series organized by the Aula de Cine y Audiovisual de la Universidad de Alicante featuring movies with LGBTQ+ themes.

Sede Universitaria Ciudad de Alicante

Ciclo de Cine LGTBI

Aula de Cine y Audiovisual de la Universidad de Alicante

An event celebrating LGBTQ+ pride in Alicante, scheduled for July 14, 2026, from 19:00 to 23:59. The event details include a short name, date, time, and location inferred from the context, with no specific venue or host provided.

Casa Mediterráneo

Alicante with Pride

Tribute event to Toni Forat at El Claustro Municipal Building.

El Claustro Municipal Building

Alicante with Pride - July 15

An event celebrating LGTBI culture with films, music, and dance at Caja Negra Cigarreras.

Caja Negra Cigarreras and Cala Cantalar

Desire: LGTBI-themed Film, Music & Dance Event

Film, music, dance event with LGBTQ+ themes and environmental awareness activities.

Alicante with Pride - July 16

Musical theater performance and foundation presentation at Cigarreras and Canibal Pub Alicante.

Caja Negra Cigarreras and Canibal Pub Alicante

Alicante with Pride - July 17

A pride demonstration will take place on Saturday evening, July 18, 2026, starting from Plaza de los Luceros in Alicante, Spain, celebrating LGBTQ+ pride with community events and festivities.

Plaza de los Luceros

Orgullo LGTBI 2026

A large LGBTQ+ pride march in Alicante, Spain.

A fun-filled beach volleyball tournament at San Juan Beach as part of Pride celebrations.

San Juan Beach and Bonfire Los Ángeles - Felipe Bergé

Pride Beach Volleyball Tournament

Beach volleyball tournament at San Juan Beach and an LGBTQ+ party at Bonfire Los Ángeles – Felipe Bergé.

Alicante with Pride - July 18

The main Pride celebration with music, dance, and festivities at City Hall Square.

City Hall Square

Alicante Pride Party at City Hall Square

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

COMUNICACIÓN INCLUSIVA EN REDES SOCIALES Y RESPETO A LA DIVERSIDAD LGTBI

Maratón Solidario por el Día Mundial Contra la LGTBIfobia

Maratón Solidario de Donación de Sangre

Festival de Cine de Alicante 2026

Proyección oficial de los cortometrajes a concurso de la Sección LGTBI

Concurso del cartel oficial Orgullo Santa Pola 2026

Pluma y Camión

Fogueres de Sant Joan

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Rowing: Entendemos LGTBI

Volleyball: Dimove – Diversidad y Movimiento

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La Cúpula Azul

Cienfuegos

Divina

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