# Alcoy Modernisme festival

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/alcoy-modernisme-festival
> Updated: 2026-09-26T21:38:56.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The IX Fira Modernista d’Alcoi in Alcoy, Spain, was organized to celebrate the city’s cultural history, specifically focusing on the life and musical legacy of composer Gonzalo Barrachina and the historical figure José Canalejas.

The festival featured various workshops, exhibitions, and conferences centered on the aesthetics and social life of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Key activities included a procession and a historical reenactment of the inauguration of the Pont de Canalejas. The event drew significant participation from tourists and locals, many of whom attended in period attire.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Alcoi attracts tourists with Modernisme festival and historical reenactments

Alcoi's Modernisme festival has drawn large crowds of tourists and locals for historical reenactments, including the ceremonial reinauguration of the Pont de Canalejas.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alcoi-attracts-tourists-with-modernisme-festival-and-historical-reenactments

### 2026-09-18: Alcoy Fira Modernista to honor Gonzalo Barrachina and José Canalejas

The IX Fira Modernista d’Alcoi will honor composer Gonzalo Barrachina and politician José Canalejas during its 2026 edition, featuring historical recreations and musical tributes.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alcoi-fira-modernista-to-honor-composer-gonzalo-barrachina

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Cite as: Alcoy Modernisme festival. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/alcoy-modernisme-festival