What to Do This October in the Marina Alta: Culture, Hikes & Autumn Plans

From music festivals and art exhibitions to theatre, hiking routes, and family-friendly activities — this month is perfect to enjoy the region in a more relaxed, authentic, and local way.

At Riu Rau Rentals, we invite you to discover a different Mediterranean rhythm — the one you feel when the summer buzz gives way to the calm of autumn.

🎵 Music & Festivals: The Soundtrack of Autumn

The month begins with piano keys, organ pipes, and soulful voices. In Dénia, the International Piano Festival brings together artists from all over the world, filling the city with unforgettable recitals. In Pedreguer, the Festival d’Orgue celebrates Valencian musical tradition with concerts inside its church — a venue worth visiting on its own.

Contemporary music also takes the stage: Valencian singer Sandra Monfort, one of the region’s most powerful voices, performs in Xàbia, blending tradition, electronic beats, and poetry.

And for those who enjoy open-air events, several towns — including Teulada-Moraira and Benissa — host local performances, music bands, and choir gatherings throughout the month in squares and auditoriums.

A lo largo del Danubio

📅 Thursday 2 · 20:00 h 📍 Theatre Auditori, Dénia 💶 Precio: 20 €

Concert d’Intercanvi de Bandes

📅 Saturday 4 · 12:00 h 📍 Centre d’Art Taller d’Ivars, Benissa

Músiques corals (D’Orgue Festival)

📅 Sunday 5 · 18:00 h📍 Church Santa Creu, Pedreguer 💶 Precio: 15 €

“Walking in Brooklyn”

📅 Sunday 12 · 12:00 h 📍 Church Santa Creu, Pedreguer 💶 Precio: 15 €

Concert (OCSFV + Antonio Galera)

📅 Saturday 18 · 20:00 h 📍 Theatre Auditori, Dénia 💶 Precio: 10 €

Diàlegs en harmonia

📅 Sunday 19 · 18:00 h 📍 Church Santa Creu, Pedreguer 💶 Precio: 15 €

Paisatges sonors

📅 Sunday 26 · 18:00 h 📍 Church Santa Creu, Pedreguer 💶 Precio: 15 €

“Des de Bach fins Queen”

📅 Thursday 30 · 20:00 h 📍 Theatre Auditori, Dénia 💶 Precio: 20 €

“Real Blues” (Eric Sardinas)

📅 Friday 3 · 19:00 h 📍 Auditori, Calp 💶 Precio: 30 €

Sandra Monfort’s concert

📅 Thursday 9 · 20:00 h 📍 Plaza de la Iglesia, Xàbia

Sarsuela concert

📅 Friday 10 · 21:30 h 📍 Church Sant Bertomeu, Xàbia

“A mamar, tots el versos!”

📅 Saturday 11 · 19:00 h 📍 Theatre Auditori, Beniarbeig 💶 Precio: 7 €

Kela’s acustic concert

📅 Friday 24 · 20:00 h 📍 Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Orba 💶 Entrada gratuita

No em vinguis amb romanços

📅 Sunday 26 · 12:00 h 📍 Pista Espai Cultural, Pedreguer

DANA’s charity concert

📅 Sunday 26 · 19:00 h 📍 Theatre Auditori, Beniarbeig

Zapico Concert

📅 Wednesday 29 · 19:30 h 📍 Theatre Auditori, Dénia 💶 Precio: 15 €

Organ concert (didactic)

📅 Friday 31 📍 Church, Pedreguer

🎭 Theatre, Dance & Popular Culture

Autumn also steps onto the stage. In Benissa, Calp, and Dénia, theatres host a variety of plays — from contemporary comedies to Valencian classics. The company La Foradà presents several itinerant performances with social and humorous themes that connect deeply with audiences.

A very special event also returns: “Espanta la Por”, a cultural initiative that revives characters from Valencian legends such as el Butoni and la Quarantamaula. There will be storytelling sessions, workshops, and family-friendly shows across many villages — a fun way to celebrate local traditions with the little ones.

La nit als ulls (adult storyteller)

📅 Friday 3 · 19:30 h 📍 Library, Dénia

Quina vida

📅 Saturday 4 · 19:30 h 📍 Building Ayuntamiento, Benialí (La Vall de Gallinera)

L’oroneta

📅 Saturday 4 · 20:00 h 📍 Theatre Auditori, Dénia 💶 Precio: 10 €

Què fem? (local theatre)

📅 Thursday 9 · 19:00 h 📍 Casa de Cultura, Sagra

¿Mal o bien de amores?

📅 Friday 10 · 19:30 h 📍 Library, Dénia

Sí, però no exactament (family)

📅 Friday 17 · 19:30 h 📍 Library, Dénia

El dietari de Matide Salvador

📅 Saturday 18 · 19:00 h 📍 Pista Espai Cultural, Pedreguer

Va com va

📅 Saturday 18 · 19:00 h 📍 Centre d’Art Taller d’Ivars, Benissa

‘Margaret teacher’

📅 Saturday 18 · 19:30 h 📍 Theatre Auditori, Beniarbeig 💶 Precio: 7 €

La xiqueta que volia arribar a la pau

📅 Saturday 25 · 17:30 h 📍 Casa de Cultura, Xàbia 💶 Precio: 3 €

Esbrinant la vida

📅 Saturday 25 · 19:00 h 📍 Pista Espai Cultural, Pedreguer

Germans (theatre)

📅 Saturday 25 · 20:00 h 📍 Auditori, Calp

Relatos oscuros (adult storyteller)

📅 Wednesday 29 · 19:30 h 📍 Library, Dénia

Pespuntes (adult storyteller)

📅 Friday 31 · 19:30 h 📍 Library, Dénia

🖼️ Exhibitions & Art in Every Corner

Art also flourishes in October. In Pedreguer, the exhibition by Joan Castejón pays tribute to one of the great artists of the Marina Alta. In Xàbia, Liliana Fischer presents a collection of contemporary paintings that interact beautifully with the local landscape.

In Calp, the works of Juan Caravaca turn the exhibition space into a visual journey through light and colour. Meanwhile, in Dénia and Teulada-Moraira, you’ll find collective exhibitions showcasing emerging local artists — a reflection of the region’s vibrant creative spirit.

Un viatge per l’escola de l’Atzúbia

📅 Since September 1st till October 5th 📍 Centre Ausiàs March, L’Atzúbia

Reflections

📅 Since 12/9 till 12/10 📍 Ca Lambert, Xàbia

El eco de los pasos

📅 Since 12/9 till 12/10 📍 Casa del Cable, Xàbia

Quasi 80 (Joan Castejón’s tribute)

📅 Since 19/9 till 31/10 📍 Casa Municipal de Cultura, Pedreguer

Alamar (Francis Rubio)

📅 Since 20/9 till 17/10 📍 Centre d’Exposicions, Pego

Marinant Estellés

📅 Since 25/9 till 13/10 📍 Theatre Auditori, Beniarbeig

VI Encontre Patchwork

📅 Since October 2nd till October 4th 📍 Casa de Cultura, Pego

Imperial (Group fotography)

📅 Since 3/10 till 30/10 📍 Sala d’Exposicions, Calp

Un jardín con leyes propias

📅 Since 3/10 till 31/10 📍 Centre d’Art Taller d’Ivars, Benissa

A contraforma

📅 Since 4/10 till 2/11 📍 Centre d’Art l’Estació, Dénia

Rock Art Interpretation Center

📅 Saturday 4 · 10:30 h 📍 Building Ayuntamiento, Benialí (La Vall de Gallinera)

Metamorfosis fuera de plazo

📅 Since  6/10 till 20/10 📍 Casa de Cultura, Dénia

Estéticas en transición: de la pintura al objeto

📅 Since  17/10 till 31/10 📍 Casa de Cultura, Dénia

10 anys compartint il·lusions i solidaritat

📅 Friday 17 · 18:00 h 📍 Casa de Cultura, Pedreguer

Marinant Estellés (itinerant)

📅 Since 23/10 till 10/11 📍 Museum Casa Gabriel Miró, Parcent

7 años travessant murs, teixint ponts d’humanitat

📅 Since 24/10 till 15/11 📍 Casa de Cultura, Dénia

7th International Festival of Spanish and Latin American Photography

📅 Since 24/10 till 30/11 📍 Xàbia

Works from the 10th Open Air Painting Competition

📅 Since 27/10 till 31/10 📍 Ayuntamiento Viejo, Calp

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Plans to Enjoy Together

October in the Marina Alta is also perfect for children. Along with the Espanta la Por activities, many towns organize children’s cinema, creative workshops, and outdoor nature days.

El peix i la fulla (contacontes infantil)

📅 Thursday 2 · 18:00 h 📍 Casa Municipal de Cultura, Pedreguer

Sal i sol

📅 Saturday 4 · 12:00 h 📍 Library, Dénia

Divinos animales

📅 Saturday 11 · 12:00 h 📍 Library, Dénia

Encendre la nit

📅 Saturday 18 · 12:00 h 📍 Library, Dénia

Library Day – Benitatxell

📅 Friday 24 · 17:00 h 📍 Local library

Library Day – Benitatxell

📅 Saturday 25 · 11:30 h 📍 Local library

El tresor de l’encantada

📅 Saturday 25 · 12:00 h 📍 Library, Dénia

Contes i titelles

📅 Monday 27 · 17:30 h 📍 Seu d’Ajuda’m, Pedreguer

On estàs Quarantamaula?

📅 Tuesday 28 · 17:30 h 📍 Agència de lectura Enric Valor, Dénia

Monstres Valencians (infantil)

📅 Wednesday 29 · 17:30 h 📍 Cases del Batlle, Benissa

Espanta la por! (taller relatos de miedo)

📅 Wednesday 29 · 18:30 h 📍 Library, Benitatxell

Un sombrero para la noche

📅 Thursday 30 · 18:00 h 📍 Library, Benitatxell

On estàs Quarantamaula?

📅 Friday 31 · 17:30 h 📍 Agència de lectura Josep Ivars, La Xara

🌿 Nature Walks & Guided Routes

October is the ideal month to reconnect with nature in the Marina Alta. Mild, sunny days invite you to explore scenic trails, discover hidden viewpoints, and wander through landscapes like La Vall d’Ebo, Segària in Benimeli, or La Marjal de Pego.

Besides guided hikes, many towns offer workshops on environmental interpretation, birdwatching, and outdoor family activities. Walking through terraced fields, crossing old mills, or wandering through forests and peaceful coves makes autumn feel more authentic — every path becomes a small adventure for both adults and children.

La Cova del Rull (Vall d’Ebo)

📅 Since 1/10 till 31/10 · 11:00 h 📍 Vall d’Ebo 💶 Precio: 4 €

Benissili – La Carroja (guided hiking)

📅 Saturday 4 · 09:00 h 📍 Benissili (La Vall de Gallinera)

Les aus de la Marjal (interpretive trail)

📅 Saturday 4 · 09:00 h 📍 Montaña Verda, Pego

Alineació Solar de la Foradà

📅 Saturday 4 · 17:30 h 📍 Antiguo convento de Benitaia, La Vall de Gallinera

Senderismo en la Vall d’Ebo

📅 Sunday 5 · 08:30 h 📍 La Vall d’Ebo

La Segària de Benimeli

📅 Sunday 5 · 08:30 h 📍 Benimeli 💶 Precio: 5 €

El castell de l’Ocaive

📅 Sunday 5 · 09:00 h 📍 Els Porxes, Pedreguer 💶 Precio: 2 €

Recuperación de bancales perdidos

📅 Sunday 5 · 09:30 h 📍 Parking CEIP Manuel Bru, Benissa

La Bassa dolça (ruta saludable)

📅 Sunday 5 · 09:30 h 📍 Espai Veïnal Toni Ribera, Pego

Museu Etnològic l’Almàssera dels Molto

📅 Sunday 5 · 10:30 h 📍 Alpatró, La Vall de Gallinera

Benialí: pels carrers de la memòria

📅 Sunday 5 · 11:00 h 📍 Benialí 💶 Precio: 5 €

Canving in Morro de les Coves

📅 Sunday 19 · 08:30 h 📍 El Verger 💶 Precio: 5 €

Urban route  “Alcalà de la Jovada: Passeig pel passat”

📅 Sunday 19 · 11:00 h 📍 La Vall d’Alcalà 💶 Precio: 5 €

Castell d’Aixa (senderismo)

📅 Sunday 26 · 08:30 h 📍 Llíber 💶 Precio: 5 €

Circular de Bodoix

📅 Sunday 26 · 08:30 h 📍 Pego

Ebo, poble viu. Històries que parlen en cada racó

📅 Sunday 26 · 11:00 h 📍 La Vall d’Ebo

Correllengua 2025

📅 Since 3/10 till 4/10 📍 Pedreguer

Guided visits  – Old town

📅 Since 11/10 Till 25/10 · 18:00 h 📍 Centro histórico, Calp

La Torre del Gerro and coastal defense (XVI-XVIII centuries)

📅 Sunday 12 · 10:30 h 📍 Les Rotes, Dénia

Exploring Pego: streets and legends

📅 Sunday 12 · 11:00 h 📍 Pego 💶 Precio: 5 €

🌾 An Autumn to Rediscover the Marina Alta

October isn’t a month of farewells — it’s a time for new discoveries. In the Marina Alta, autumn can be felt in every musical note, every play, every sunset, and every quiet walk through villages that breathe again after the busy summer.

Come, feel, discover.

Let this October be your invitation to experience the authentic — away from rush and crowds, surrounded by our culture and nature.

At Riu Rau Rentals, we’re ready to welcome you with charming homes, strategic locations, and the desire to help you live the region from the inside out.🔗 Book now on our website and become the protagonist of your own Mediterranean autumn.

If you’re staying for more than a month, have a look at our guide to spending the winter in Jávea.