A look at what interesting events await residents and visitors of Torrevieja, as well as nearby towns in the province of Alicante, at the end of this week.
May 14. “Sabor & Cultura” wine-tasting dinner
Qtal Gourmet is once again organizing the “Sabor & Cultura” (“Taste and Culture”) event in Torrevieja – a unique occasion combining gastronomy, wine and live music in a carefully designed format. The event will take place at the Municipal Theatre of Torrevieja and will include a dinner with wine tasting by Bodegas Chozas Carrascal. As a complement, the Melody Academy of Music and Art will add an artistic touch with live music, creating an elegant and engaging atmosphere.
Wines:
- Las Dosces Blanco;
- Las Dosces Rosado;
- Anma Tinto;
- Las Ocho “8” Tinto;
- Roxane Brut Rosé.
Dishes:
- sea bass tiradito, green apple, lime and fennel oil;
- red prawn tartare, pink grapefruit emulsion and orange blossom water;
- duck in its own juices, black cherry and truffle;
- cheeks glazed with “Las 8” wine, celery cream;
- red berries in different textures with strawberry aroma and raspberry sorbet.
Starts at 20:00, tickets from 54 euros.
May 14. Play “Un monstruo viene a verme”
The play “Un monstruo viene a verme” (“A Monster Comes to See Me”) will be presented on the stage of the Teatro Principal in Alicante. Conor is only 13, but he knows very well what will happen shortly after midnight – he will have the same nightmare again, “full of darkness, wind and screams,” as has happened since his mother became ill. Yet this night seems somehow different: Conor hears a voice calling him from the garden. Opposite the house stands an old church with a cemetery and an ancient tree – a yew that turns into a monster before the boy’s eyes. Together with this creature, Conor sets off night after night on a new adventure to escape his own fears, until he gains enough courage to face his worst nightmare.
Starts at 11:00 and 20:00, tickets cost 18, 20 and 25 euros.
May 14–17. “Croqueteando por Torrevieja 2026” gastronomic route
Until May 17, residents and visitors of Torrevieja will be able to visit different establishments around the city and try a wide range of croquettes – from the most traditional to innovative options combining modern flavors and techniques. Following the success of previous events, this initiative once again brings together local bars and restaurants around a proposal as simple as it is irresistible: enjoying the best croquettes and a drink for 3.5 euros. The offers include croquettes with chicken, Iberian pork, seafood and oxtail, as well as more innovative creations – such as combinations with coconut, pork cheeks or even sweet versions.
In addition to the gastronomic experience, “Croqueteando por Torrevieja 2026” includes an interactive component. Visitors will be able to scan QR codes available at participating venues to enter prize draws and compete for various prizes, encouraging them to visit as many establishments as possible.
The following establishments will take part in the route:
- Jax Torrevieja;
- Restaurante HB Torrevieja;
- Restaurante La Floridita;
- Luna Creciente Gastrobar;
- Bar La Esquina;
- Guest Restaurante Gastrobar;
- Mesón El Huertano;
- Restaurante Martini´s;
- Bianco Sea Emotion;
- Di Claudio Restaurante Pizzería;
- El Chiringuito de la Mar de Bien;
- La Cantina Foods & Drinks;
- Restaurante La Concha;
- Foodline La Mata;
- Restaurante El Rincón.
May 14–17. Exhibition of works by Picasso, Warhol, Murakami and other great artists
Until May 18, the Maritime Museum of Santa Pola is hosting an exhibition of works by Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Takashi Murakami, Marc Chagall and other great Spanish and international artists from the Vicente Aguilera Contemporary Art Museum in Vilafamés (MACVAC) and from the collection of Mariano Poyatos and Filomena De Lorenzo (Espai Nivi gallery). Many of the works on display are previously unpublished paintings and recent additions to the MACVAC holdings and the Espai Nivi collection, making the project a unique opportunity to discover them. The two collections, built around four themes – “Body,” “Rituals,” “Landscapes of the Soul” and “Transcendence” – invite visitors to follow a path that leads from the most bodily and biographical experience toward the realms of abstraction and sign. As the exhibition curators note, “it does not offer a closed discourse, but rather a process of searching, a journey within oneself, in which each work becomes a threshold and each room a dwelling where the visitor inhabits at their own pace.”
Opening hours – from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00 (Tuesday to Saturday), and from 11:00 to 13:30 (Sunday).
May 14–17. Trip to Tabarca Island
Every day, from the ports of Torrevieja, Santa Pola or Alicante, visitors can take a boat to Tabarca Island – the largest and only inhabited island in the Valencian Community. Travelers can enjoy underwater views, discover rich marine biodiversity, try dishes in local restaurants and visit historical monuments. The boat has capacity for 250 passengers, including people with reduced mobility and pets, and passengers may bring food and drinks on board.
Departures – from 9:30 to 18:45, returns – from 10:30 to 19:30, ticket prices from Torrevieja – 27 euros for adults and 19 euros for children.
May 15. Friday market in Torrevieja
Every Friday, the street market of Torrevieja operates in Parque Antonio Soria – one of the largest small-business centers in the Vega Baja region. On an area of 82,000 sq.m., up to 700 stalls and sales points offer food products, clothing, footwear, accessories and other goods at affordable prices compared with large supermarket chains. The Torrevieja market offers many conveniences – such as free parking, public toilets and a taxi rank. Every 20 minutes from 8:00 to 14:00, a bus runs that is accessible for people with reduced mobility or wheelchair users.
From Friday to Sunday, starting at 19:30, an amusement and games park for all ages is open here.
May 15. Musical “We love disco”
At Teatro Circo in Orihuela, the musical “We love disco” will take place – a show dedicated to the great hits of disco and dance music that have left a mark on several generations. The production brings together five multidisciplinary artists, six acrobatic dancers, a DJ and 80 sq.m. of LED screens to offer a musical journey with more than 100 hits by artists such as ABBA, Donna Summer, Bee Gees, Gloria Gaynor, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Boney M and many others.
Starts at 21:00, tickets from 10 euros.
May 15–17. International Museum Day
On the occasion of International Museum Day, celebrated on May 18, the museums of Alicante’s municipal centers are offering visitors a special program of activities. Since 1977, the International Council of Museums (ICOM) has organized this annual celebration to draw public attention to the fact that “museums are an important means of cultural exchange.” As every year, ICOM chooses a theme around which the event is built, and in 2026 the motto is: “Museums unite a divided world.”
The following museums are taking part in this initiative:
- MUA (Museum of the University of Alicante);
- MACA (Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art);
- MARQ (Archaeological Museum);
- MUBAG (Fine Arts Museum);
- Las Cigarreras Cultural Centre;
- The Ocean Race Museum;
- Lonja del Pescado (Fish Market);
- Museo de Aguas (Alicante Water Museum);
- Sede Universitaria Ciudad de Alicante (University campus “City of Alicante”).
May 16. Concert by the Elche Symphony Orchestra
The Grand Theatre of Elche will host a concert by the City Symphony Orchestra conducted by guest conductor Akim Golub. The program includes works by Robert Schumann (“Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54,” with Yui Higashijima performing the piano part) and Johannes Brahms (“Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98”).
Starts at 19:00, tickets cost 18, 20 and 22 euros.
May 16. Concert by the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
At the ADDA Concert Hall in Alicante, violinist Sergey Khachatryan and the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Eduard Topchjan, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, will perform. Their program will feature works by Johannes Brahms (“Violin Concerto”), Aram Khachaturian (suite from the ballet “Gayane”) and P.I. Tchaikovsky (symphonic fantasy “Francesca da Rimini”).
Starts at 20:00, tickets cost from 22 to 45 euros.
May 16. Play “Tango for Dinner”
The experimental theatre El Faro, located in Torrevieja at Calle Antonio Ruiz Coves, 6, invites audiences to the play “Tango for Dinner,” based on the play by Marc Camoletti “Playing Happy Families, or Garnish à la Française.” A weekend in a country house turns into complete chaos: a husband and wife plan to spend it not together, but with their lovers. Everyone hides the truth and invents excuses, but the lies only make the situation more confusing. Unexpected meetings and absurd coincidences lead to everything going completely off plan, and no one understands what is really happening anymore.
Starts at 19:30, tickets cost 20, 25 and 50 euros.
May 16. Musical “From Simba to Kiara: A Tribute to The Lion King”
OnBeat presents the family musical “From Simba to Kiara: A Tribute to The Lion King” at Kinépolis Plaza Mar 2 cinema in Alicante – a show full of emotion, music and fun. This dynamic and interactive performance with unforgettable songs, live vocals and choreography leads from Simba’s origins to the new generation represented by Kiara, passing through the most iconic moments of “The Lion King” and “The Lion King 2.”
Starts at 17:00, tickets from 16 euros.
