San Miguel de Salinas will be in fiesta mode throughout September, with live music, family entertainment, food, parades and traditional celebrations leading up to the feast of San Miguel on September 29.

Although festivities began earlier in the month, the main programme gets under way on Saturday, September 12, beginning several weeks of events before celebrations continue into October.

Rocket launch and foam party get the main San Miguel fiestas under way

The main programme begins on Saturday, September 12, with the traditional rocket launch outside the Town Hall at 5:00 PM.

The opening will be followed by a foam party and DJs in Plaza de la Libertad, setting the tone for a busy programme aimed at different ages.

The following weekend brings a neighbourhood dinner and street decoration competition, alongside the official fiesta proclamation and coronation. Bella Donna will provide live music as the celebrations gather pace.

Food will also have its place in the programme, with the town’s 16th Tapas Route giving residents and visitors an opportunity to try dishes prepared by participating local businesses.

Children’s activities, water slide and 80s music fill the fiesta programme

Family entertainment continues throughout the festivities with inflatables, traditional games and children’s activities among the events planned.

A fire and light show will add to the programme before September 24 brings Children’s Day, when reduced-price fairground rides will be available.

The following day, September 25, a giant water slide will take over Calle Torrevieja, providing another attraction for families.

The entertainment will continue into the evening with a celebration of 80s music.

One of the biggest nights arrives on Saturday, September 26, when the grand float and fancy dress parade makes its way through San Miguel de Salinas.

The parade will be followed by free pizza and music as the town heads into the final days before its main fiesta.

San Miguel feast day brings fireworks, Mass and traditional procession

September 29 is the main fiesta day and will begin with a morning street band and hot chocolate.

Children’s and main fireworks displays are planned during the day, while the religious programme will include Mass and the traditional procession in honour of San Miguel.

The feast day forms the centrepiece of a programme combining the municipality’s traditions with entertainment, food and activities for families.

The celebrations will not end with September. A paella competition is planned for October 4, extending the festivities into the following month.

San Miguel de Salinas will finally bring its 2026 fiesta programme to a close on October 7, ending several weeks of celebrations across the town.

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Neil Diamond fans can enjoy an evening of classic hits when tribute performer Rees brings The Neil Diamond Experience to Lo Crispin Tavern & Beer Garden in Algorfa on Saturday, September 12.

The show will celebrate the songs of one of the world’s most successful singer-songwriters, with a set drawing on a career spanning decades.

Neil Diamond classics will fill the Lo Crispin beer garden

Audiences can expect familiar favourites including “Sweet Caroline”, “Cracklin’ Rosie”, “Love on the Rocks”, “Forever in Blue Jeans”, “Song Sung Blue” and “I Am… I Said”, alongside more from Diamond’s extensive catalogue.

The evening takes place in the beer garden, with meals served from 7:00 PM before the tribute show begins at 9:00 PM.

Rees will take audiences through some of the songs that made Neil Diamond an international star, with the Saturday night performance offering fans the chance to hear many of his best-known hits together in one show.

€15 ticket includes an evening meal and tribute show

Tickets cost €15 per person, including a meal and the show.

Meal choices include scampi with chips, peas and tartare sauce; gammon steak with chips and peas; or lasagne with chips and garlic bread.

Ice cream is included for dessert, while vegetarian alternatives include lasagne, curry and Mexican-style pizza.

A children’s menu will also be available for youngsters aged 12 and under, allowing families to attend the evening together.

Meals will be served from 7:00 PM, giving diners plenty of time to eat before The Neil Diamond Experience begins at 9:00 PM.

Bookings are open for the September 12 performance in Algorfa

Lo Crispin Tavern is open Monday to Sunday from 11:00 AM until 11:30 PM.

The venue is located at Avenida de las Naciones 55A, Algorfa.

With dinner included in the €15 ticket price, the September 12 event combines an evening meal with a full tribute to the music of Neil Diamond in the venue’s beer garden.

For bookings and further information, call (+34) 966 924 828 or email locrispintavern@hotmail.com.