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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
By Jose Maestro · Editor · MadridFact-checked by Suites & Sunsets editorial desk
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Culture festival · Alcalá de Henares
Don Juan en Alcalá
Late October 2026
2026
Late October 2026
2027
Dates confirmed later — moveable feast
Where
Alcalá de Henares
What it is
Don Juan en Alcalá explained
Zorrilla's 'Don Juan Tenorio' staged outdoors in the historic squares around All Saints.
Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Alcalá de Henares tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.
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Asked by first-time visitors
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Don Juan en Alcalá, explained
What is Don Juan en Alcalá?
Zorrilla's 'Don Juan Tenorio' staged outdoors in the historic squares around All Saints. It's a culture event held in Alcalá de Henares.
When is Don Juan en Alcalá in 2026?
Don Juan en Alcalá runs Late October 2026 in Alcalá de Henares. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.
Is Don Juan en Alcalá free to attend?
Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Don Juan en Alcalá is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.
Where should I stay for Don Juan en Alcalá?
Book a room in Alcalá de Henares itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Alcalá de Henares also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.
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- I'm visiting Don Juan en Alcalá for the first time. List the 5 things I must see and 3 I can skip, and say why.
- Build me a 3-day Don Juan en Alcalá itinerary grouped by geography, with walking times between stops.
- What in Don Juan en Alcalá must be booked weeks ahead, and what can I buy on the day?
- Where do locals eat near the main sights of Don Juan en Alcalá? Avoid tourist-trap restaurants.
- What are the common tourist scams in Don Juan en Alcalá and how do I avoid each one?
- Give me a mid-range daily budget for Don Juan en Alcalá broken down by food, transport and attractions.
- Act as a Don Juan en Alcalá local: what's your favourite corner that isn't in the guidebooks?
- I have half a day in Don Juan en Alcalá. What is the most representative thing to do?
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