A taste of Bavaria is coming to Alicante this week, with 11 days of beer, live music and entertainment at the city’s bullring.
Oktoberfest opens at Plaza de Toros de Alicante on Thursday 8 October and continues until Sunday 18 October.
Entry is free, with the venue taking on a German-inspired atmosphere for the occasion, complete with beer, games, live bands and a touch of Tyrolean style.
Live music every evening
Music forms a major part of the programme, with performances covering rock, indie, pop and international hits.
The announced live shows run from 20:00 to 22:00.
Banda Coartada gets things underway on Thursday 8 October with a mixture of rock and indie hits.
On Friday 9 October, Banda Two Backs takes over with indie rock from the 1970s and 1980s.
Saturday 10 October brings Banda Camelot and a selection of Spanish and international indie music, followed by Banda Moyo with international pop on Sunday 11 October.
A resident DJ provides the music on Monday 12 October.
More bands for the second weekend
Following a few days without announced performances, live music returns on Thursday 15 October.
Banda Conecta2 will play pop hits before Banda Play Grnd switches to international rock on Friday 16 October.
On Saturday 17 October Banda Índigo takes the stage with international pop rock.
Banda Coartada then returns for the final night on Sunday 18 October, bringing the festival to a close with another evening of rock and indie hits.
What’s on at Alicante Oktoberfest?
The announced music programme, with performances from 20:00 to 22:00, is:
- Thursday 8 October: Banda Coartada, rock and indie hits
- Friday 9 October: Banda Two Backs, 1970s and 1980s indie rock
- Saturday 10 October: Banda Camelot, Spanish and international indie
- Sunday 11 October: Banda Moyo, international pop
- Monday 12 October: resident DJ
- Thursday 15 October: Banda Conecta2, pop hits
- Friday 16 October: Banda Play Grnd, international rock
- Saturday 17 October: Banda Índigo, international pop rock
- Sunday 18 October: Banda Coartada, rock and indie hits
With free entry and more than a week of entertainment, the event offers another excuse for an autumn evening out in Alicante, whether you are there for the beer, the bands or both.
Bridging the Gap’s recap
- Alicante Oktoberfest runs from Thursday 8 to Sunday 18 October.
- The festival takes place at Plaza de Toros de Alicante.
- Entry is free.
- Expect beer, games, live music and a German-inspired atmosphere.
- Announced music performances run from 20:00 to 22:00.
- Rock, indie and pop feature throughout the programme.
- A resident DJ takes over on Monday 12 October.
- Banda Coartada opens the music programme and returns for the final night.
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