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Patron saint festival
Festes d'Els Poblets 2026
Els Poblets, Alicante · Comunitat Valenciana
2026 edition
11 July 2026
✔ Official dates confirmed
2026 programme
- 15 July, 20:00 · Sorteig de taules (Local de la Gent Gran)
- 15 July, 20:00 · Sorteig d'enfrontaments del torneig de cau (Local de la Gent Gran)
- 16 July, 18:30 · Primera ronda del torneig de parxís
- 16 July, 18:30 · Primera ronda del torneig de cau
- 23 July, 18:30 · Segona ronda del torneig de parxís
- 23 July, 18:30 · Segona ronda del torneig de cau
- 30 July, 18:30 · Tercera ronda del torneig de parxís
- 30 July, 18:30 · Tercera ronda del torneig de cau
- 5 August, 13:00 · Gran Final del torneig de parxís
- 5 August, 13:00 · Gran Final del torneig de cau
Sources: elspoblets.es · elspoblets.es · Web oficial del Ayuntamiento de Els Poblets (elspoblets.es)
Where it is and getting there
Local de la Gent Gran · Els Poblets
Sources: www.elspoblets.es
Introduction and local significance
Las Festes d'Els Poblets 2026 are officially held on 11 July 2026 in this municipality in the Comunitat Valenciana. This patron saint festival features scheduled events spanning several weeks, combining local tradition with community participation across various venues set up in the province of Alicante.
Historical origins and tradition
Historical data and specific traditional chronicles for this celebration are not detailed in the current official documents of the festival. The activities are based on the participation of local residents in the gatherings organised within the municipality.
Programme and main events
Given that the official programme features detailed events in the section above, here we highlight the general structure of the gatherings. The events focus on traditional tournaments such as parxís (a popular Spanish board game) and cau (a traditional card game), whose knockout rounds and grand finals take place on specific dates between July and August. To check specific timetables, round locations and the draw for taules (tables) at the Local de la Gent Gran, please review the official programme list available on this same page.
Traditional festival food
Official records for this edition do not specify particular traditional dishes exclusively linked to the festival calendar. The local cuisine is part of the Alicante and Comunitat Valenciana region, with official documentation providing no details on specific recipes or menus for these dates.
Visitor guide and where to stay
Main events are organised at key locations such as the Local de la Gent Gran. For travel during peak days, using public transport or parking outside the centre is recommended. It is advisable to book accommodation in advance, either in the municipality itself or in nearby towns, to make attending the scheduled events easier. It is wise to check for any updates to official timetables before travelling.