Alcalá prepares five days of Mercado Cervantino with more than 300 stalls

The Cervantes and San Diego squares will be two of the main locations for the Mercado Cervantino, which will take over the streets of the historic centre of Alcalá de Henares from Thursday 8 to Monday 12 October. More than 300 stalls will share space with musicians, actors, and historical re-enactments in a programme for all ages.

Activities include medieval jousts, a XVII-century camp, and a fencing school. There will also be an exhibition on falconry and an orc camp that will add a fantasy element to the route. Music will have its own spotlight with the Celtic Music Festival, while the Corral de Comedias will host theatre performances.

The celebration will maintain its connection to Cervantes with a public reading of «El Quijote» and a Feria del Libro Antiguo y de Ocasión. Families can combine these offerings with children's attractions and other activities spread throughout the centre.

The market is part of the Semana Cervantina and coincides with the Hispanidad long weekend. For five days, visitors can explore the heritage of Alcalá de Henares among craft stalls, food offerings, and street performances.