Burning Times for the Alicante Hogueras 2026: When Each Monument Burns
The night of June 24th is the most anticipated moment of the Alicante Bonfires.
After days of exploring monuments, watching mascletàs, visiting barracas, and soaking up the festive atmosphere, the most thrilling moment of the celebrations arrives: la Nit de la Cremà (The Night of the Burning).
Over just a few hours, the 184 monuments set up across the city will disappear amidst flames, gunpowder, and emotion, bringing the 2026 Bonfires to a close. If you want to know what time your favorite bonfire will burn, here is the complete schedule.
What time does the Cremà of the 2026 Bonfires start?
Everything kicks off at 00:00 on June 25th with one of the most spectacular moments of the festivities.
🎆 The Palmera from Santa Bárbara Castle
Thousands of people will look up toward the summit of Mount Benacantil to witness the launching of the traditional Palmera Monumental from Santa Bárbara Castle. This signal marks the official start of the Cremà. A few seconds later, the burning of the monuments will begin all over the city.
Official Bonfire and Winning Monument
As tradition dictates, the first monument to burn will be the Official Bonfire in City Hall Square.
At approximately 1:00 AM, one of the most anticipated moments of the night will take place with the burning of Florida Portazgo, winner of the Special Category in 2026.
Cremà Schedule Summary
| Round | Start Time | Featured Monuments |
|---|---|---|
| First Round | 00:00 | Palmera Monumental, Official Bonfire and 23 monuments |
| Second Round | 01:30 | 34 monuments, including winner Florida Portazgo |
| Third Round | 03:00 | Final monuments and portaladas |
Which Cremà is the Best One to Watch?
If this is your first time experiencing the Alicante Bonfires, the most iconic moments are undoubtedly the Official Bonfire and the Palmera firework display from Santa Bárbara Castle.
If you want to watch some of the city's most impressive monuments burn, pay special attention to the main Special Category bonfires:
- Florida Portazgo (2026 winner)
- Baver-Els Antigons
- Diputació-Renfe
- La Ceràmica
- Calvo Sotelo
- Explanada
- Port d'Alacant
How to Plan Your Cremà Route
The city becomes extremely busy during the final night of the festival. Instead of trying to cover the entire city, it is usually better to choose a specific area and enjoy several nearby burnings.
Important: All schedules are approximate and may change slightly depending on firefighters' operations and safety requirements.
To plan your evening more efficiently, use the interactive Alicante Bonfires map and locate the monuments you don't want to miss.
Before the Cremà: Plan Your Visit
If you're visiting Alicante during the Bonfires, we recommend checking the interactive map to organize your route and discover monuments across every district of the city.
You can also explore the 2026 Bonfire Awards, browse the full festival programme, and discover the best Alicante Bonfires of 2026.
If you plan to move around the city during the night, you may also want to check the special TRAM schedule for the Cremà.
Check the Burning Time of Each Bonfire
On Top Hogueras Alicante, you can access the individual profile of each monument, including photos, location, category, visitor ratings, and approximate burning time.
The public voting remains open until the Cremà itself, allowing visitors to continue voting and helping decide the most popular bonfires of 2026.
Families visiting Alicante can also discover the best children's bonfires recommended by other parents.
For official information about public transport, visit TRAM d'Alacant. For official festival information, consult the Federation of Bonfires or Alicante Tourism.
After months of work and only a few days on display, every monument shares the same destiny: to burn so that the celebration can begin again next year.