What to expect
The festival brings together literature, local associations and art in public spaces. Confirmed times and venues are listed individually below; the organiser has not yet published times for the children’s sessions.
Confirmed
Literatura a la fresca 2026
Literary festival from 12 to 28 August with family activities, open-air art and four literary evenings.
Useful information
- The Art al Carrer exhibition can be seen freely around the town centre from 13 to 28 August.
- Check the children’s session time and meeting point with the organiser before travelling.
Programme and dates
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
- Respirando literatura: book games for children
Family programme at the festival. The official announcement does not give a time or exact meeting point for this day.
Various locations in the centre of El Poble Nou de Benitatxell
Thursday, 13 August 2026
- Art al Carrer open-air exhibition
A total of 101 feminist artworks turn town-centre balconies into an open-air gallery.
Avenida de Alicante and La Pau and Mayor streets, Benitatxell - Respirando literatura: book games for children
Family programme at the festival. The official announcement does not give a time or exact meeting point for this day.
Various locations in the centre of El Poble Nou de Benitatxell - Art al Carrer opening and guided route
Official opening with speeches followed by a route through the exhibition.
Start: Avenida de Alicante (school); finish: Benitatxell Town Hall
Friday, 14 August 2026
- Respirando literatura: book games for children
Family programme at the festival. The official announcement does not give a time or exact meeting point for this day.
Various locations in the centre of El Poble Nou de Benitatxell
Monday, 17 August 2026
- 7th short-story competition awards
The winners will read their short stories in public.
Plaza de la Iglesia, Benitatxell
Tuesday, 18 August 2026
- Women writers of Generation 26 and writers of 27
Literary evening with readings, including contributions from the European Union of Women Marina Alta.
Calle Trinquet, Benitatxell
Thursday, 20 August 2026
- Poemas en las calles: travelling poetry recital
A travelling poetry reading among the exhibited artworks, led by Mar Busquets Mataix.
Avenida de Alicante and La Pau and Mayor streets, Benitatxell
Friday, 21 August 2026
- Main literary evening at the Centre Social
Veus del nostre poble, a tribute to Francesc Almela i Vives and a round table on Marina Alta literature.
Centre Social, Benitatxell
Last checked: 2026-08-12