About 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.
APRIL 23–26. Exhibition of Works by Picasso, Warhol, Murakami and Other Great Artists
Until May 18, the Sea 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 Cerni Museum of Contemporary Art 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 Many of the works on display are previously unpublished paintings and recent additions to the MACVAC holdings and the Espai Nivi collection, making this project a unique opportunity to discover them. The two collections, built around four themes – “The Body”, “Rituals”, “Landscapes of the Soul” and “Transcendence” – invite visitors to follow a path leading from the most physical and biographical experience to the realms of abstraction and sign. As the exhibition curators note, “it does not offer a closed discourse, but rather presents a process of searching, a journey inward, in which each work becomes a threshold and each room a dwelling in which the visitor inhabits at their own pace.”
- Opening hours – from 10:00 to 13:00, from 16:00 to 19:00 (Tuesday–Saturday) and from 11:00 to 13:30 (Sunday).
APRIL 23–26. Trip to Tabarca Island
Every day from the port of Torrevieja, Santa Pola or Alicante, visitors can take a boat to Tabarca Island – the largest and the only inhabited island in the Valencian Community. Travellers will be able to enjoy underwater views, discover the area’s rich marine biodiversity, sample dishes in local restaurants and visit historical landmarks. The boat is designed for 250 passengers, including people with reduced mobility and pets, and food and drinks may be brought on board.
- Departure – from 9:30 to 18:45, return – from 10:30 to 19:30, ticket prices from Torrevieja – €27 (adults), €19 (children).
APRIL 24. Valery Meladze Concert
Valery Meladze will perform at the VB Spaces concert venue, located in Alicante at Avinguda d’Elx, 186. After the resounding success and sold-out concerts attended by thousands during his anniversary tour in 2025, one of the most popular Russian-speaking artists of today is returning to European stages with a new concert programme. The 2026 tour is full of fresh emotions, even more heartfelt and sincere lyrics, new compositions and a high-tech lighting design.
- Starts at 20:00, ticket prices from €69.
APRIL 24. Friday Market in Torrevieja
Every Friday, the Torrevieja street market operates in Parque Antonio Soria – one of the largest centres of small business in the Vega Baja region. Spread across 82,000 sq m, it features up to 700 stalls and sales points offering 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 stand. Every 20 minutes from 8:00 to 14:00, a bus departs that is accessible for people with reduced mobility and wheelchair users.
From Friday to Sunday, starting at 19:30, an amusement and games park for all ages is open here.
APRIL 24. Francisco and Tamara “Únicos” Concert
Francisco, one of Spain’s most outstanding singers, and Tamara, the undisputed “queen of bolero”, will perform at Alicante’s Main Theatre with their joint programme “Únicos”. It includes the greatest hits from their successful careers spanning decades.
- Starts at 20:00, ticket prices – €28, €32 and €38.
APRIL 24. Musical Performance “El Bosque de Grimm”
At the ADDA Concert Hall in Alicante, the company La Maquiné, accompanied by the City Symphony Orchestra, will present the musical performance “Grimm Forest”, based on the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm: “Little Red Riding Hood”, “Thumbelina”, “Snow White”, “Sleeping Beauty” and others. La Maquiné is the creative project of Joaquín Casanova and Elisa Ramos, a theatre company founded in 2008 and recognised as one of the most outstanding in the creation of performances for children and young audiences. Their signature style combines movement, music and gesture, creating a unique stage language that has brought them national and international recognition. To date, La Maquiné has staged 13 productions and received 27 awards – including two Max Awards, four Lorca Awards, the Teatro de Rojas Award and the FETEN Award, as well as numerous nominations in the categories of “Best Performance”, “Best Costumes” and “Best Stage Design”.
- Starts at 18:00, ticket prices from €15.
APRIL 24–25. 5th Tapas Tour “A todo tren”
Torrevieja will host the 5th tapas tour “A todo tren”, which includes various tapas and drinks for €5 per set. Each participating venue will offer its own unique dish, combining tradition and innovation with quality ingredients. Among this year’s dishes, highlights include rice with ribs, lamb timbale, squid in sauce, Russian salad and others.
Tapas and drinks can be sampled at the following venues: Restaurante HB Torrevieja, Mini Golf Las Salinas, Bianco Sea Emotion, La Glorieta, Mesón El Huertano, Restaurante Martinis, Jax Torrevieja, La Cantina Food & Drinks, Restaurante Botánico, Cafetería Olga, Luna Creciente Gastrobar.
APRIL 25. Performance “Diary of Madmen”
The Aula de Cultura CAM (Avenida Doctor Godea, 1, Alicante) will host Dmitry Krymov’s performance “Diary of Madmen” featuring Chulpan Khamatova and Maksim Sukhanov. The actors, who nearly 30 years ago starred in Valery Todorovsky’s film “Country of the Deaf”, will appear together on stage for the first time. The characters of “Diary of Madmen” are two people who find themselves, against their will, in new life circumstances. Their settled life is now in the past, and they must find a purpose for themselves in a foreign country, a new place in life.
- Starts at 19:30, ticket prices from €59.
APRIL 25. Dance Show “Fantasía española”
To mark International Dance Day, the stage of the Torrevieja Municipal Theatre will present the dance show “Fantasía española”. It is a colourful and rhythmic performance for audiences of all ages by the Spanish Ballet of Murcia, which has a history of more than 40 years. Ten dancers will guide the audience through Spanish culture to the music of great masters such as Manuel de Falla, Joaquín Rodrigo, Isaac Albéniz and, of course, with traditional motifs included.
- Starts at 20:30, ticket prices from €17.
APRIL 25. “Indie Day” Music Festival
The El Muelle Live club in Alicante will host the Indie Day 2026 music festival dedicated to indie and alternative music. It will bring together on stage artists who stand out for their originality and distinctive style. Indie Day is an event combining concerts and DJ sets, featuring artists such as Carlos Sadness, Niña Polaca, Fascinado Club, Juanca & Pope Supersub DJ Set, as well as other special guests.
- Starts at 17:00, ticket prices from €35.
APRIL 25. Concert by Violinist Akiko Suwanai and the National Orchestra of Wales
The following day, the ADDA Concert Hall in Alicante will host a concert by Japanese violinist Akiko Suwanai and the National Orchestra of Wales. Akiko Suwanai has established herself as one of the most sought-after artists of her generation. Since winning the International Tchaikovsky Competition in 1990, she has enjoyed a successful career, performing chamber music around the world and collaborating at a high level with international orchestras and conductors.
For its part, the BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales (BBC NOW), the only professional symphony orchestra in Wales, has played a key role in the country’s cultural life for more than 90 years, occupying a prominent place as a national broadcasting orchestra. It has a rich programme of live concerts and broadcasts, collaborating with acclaimed conductors and soloists from around the world, including its principal conductor, award-winning Ryan Bancroft. BBC NOW serves as an ambassador of Welsh culture: the orchestra and chorus regularly perform music created in Wales, including in the Welsh language, and support local composers and artists.
- Starts at 20:00, ticket prices from €28 to €60.
APRIL 25. Concert Honouring Queen
At the Archaeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ), the string quartet Adre Quartet will perform as part of the Candlelight concert series dedicated to the band Queen. Their programme will include the following world-famous hits by the legendary British group led by Freddie Mercury: I Want to Break Free, We Will Rock You, Somebody to Love, Radio Ga Ga, Don’t Stop Me Now, Killer Queen, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Who Wants to Live Forever, Bohemian Rhapsody, Love of My Life, We Are the Champions, Another One Bites the Dust.
- Starts at 20:30, ticket prices from €25.
APRIL 25. Dance Evening “Danza para todos”
To mark International Dance Day, the Zenia Boulevard shopping centre is holding the event “Danza para todos” (“Dance for Everyone”), aimed at drawing attention to local dance schools and supporting local talent. These are not professional companies but students of various schools – people who enjoy learning and developing through dance. Spectators will be able to enjoy different dance styles, get to know the participating schools better and share a unique, open and family-friendly cultural experience.
- Starts at 17:00, free admission.
APRIL 25–26. Comedy Play “Mejor no decirlo”
Alicante’s Main Theatre will present the comedy play “Mejor no decirlo” (“Better Not Say It”). He and she are a married couple who have lived together for many years. Their secret to success is knowing when to speak and when to remain silent, but one day they decide to say absolutely everything, questioning all clichés, shifting perspective with great humour, complicity and endless irony.
- Starts at 19:00 (Saturday) and 18:00 (Sunday), ticket prices – €12, €18 and €26.
APRIL 26. Performance “Talk to Me, Mum”
The experimental theatre El Faro invites audiences to the already much-loved performance “Talk to Me, Mum”. Throughout the performance, inner dialogues with one’s mother will be heard through excerpts from works by Olga Savelyeva, Vera Polozkova and Olga Demidyuk. The production resembles a journey from a point of fears, grievances and complaints to a point of awareness, gratitude and love.
- Starts at 20:00, ticket prices – €20, €25 and €50.
APRIL 26. Musical “Viaje a Oz”
“Viaje a Oz” (“Journey to Oz”) is a bright and captivating show that combines the magic of children’s theatre with dazzling stage design, energetic musical numbers and a story full of fantasy and colour. The musical, which will be staged at Teatro Circo in Orihuela, introduces audiences to Dora, a girl with a special talent for drawing, who, together with her friends, discovers that her creations belong to a magical world. After an unexpected tornado, an adventure begins filled with extraordinary characters, amazing challenges and lessons about creativity, self-confidence and the importance of following one’s own path.
- Starts at 12:00, ticket prices from €5.
APRIL 26. Street Dance Marathon
To mark International Dance Day, an open-air street dance marathon will take place in Torrevieja by the natural pools on Paseo Juan Aparicio, featuring local schools and academies as well as professional performers.
- Starts at 17:00.
