The city of Elche is preparing for its Nits de Festa 2026, taking place from August 7th to 14th at the Barraca Municipal, located in the parking lot of the Miguel Hernández University (UMH). The musical lineup offers a variety of styles for all audiences, with notable performances and free access for some concerts.
Urban music will kick off the festival on Friday, August 7th, with MVRK and Juicy Bae (10:30 PM, €17). Saturday, August 8th, will feature Siloé and Neverland Bari (10:30 PM, €27). On Sunday, August 9th, the Spanish rock band Sidecars will take the stage (10:30 PM, €17).
The week continues with prominent artists: on Monday, August 10th, Lia Kali will perform (10:30 PM, €20). On Tuesday, August 11th, the emblematic group Celtas Cortos will offer a free-access concert. Wednesday, August 12th, will see one of the most anticipated events: a performance by Rigoberta Bandini (10:30 PM, €20), as part of a limited-stop tour.
The musical program concludes with OBK, a national reference in electronic music and pop, on Thursday, August 13th at 1:00 AM with free entry. On Friday, August 14th, Chimo Bayo and Kuve will close the Nits de Festa starting at 10:30 PM, also with free access. DJ sets and musical entertainment will follow each performance.
In addition to concerts, Elche's cultural agenda features several exhibitions. At Las Clarisas, visitors can see Llévame contigo: La Dama, a photographic exhibition about the Lady of Elche as a symbol of Ilicitan identity. At the MAHE, La huella de Dionisos continues, exploring the culture of wine from historical, archaeological, and artistic perspectives.
The MACE hosts Evolución y Síntesis: 1989-2026, by Cristina Navarro. The Lonja Medieval presents works from the Hort del Xocolater Painting School, and the Museu Escolar de Puçol exhibits La juguetería del pasado. Construyendo sueños, a journey through the history of toys in the Valencian Community.
