Here is what awaits residents and visitors of Torrevieja, as well as nearby towns in the province of Alicante, at the end of this week.
29 July. Performance “7/40-2. Odessa Sketches”
The experimental theatre El Faro, located in Torrevieja at Calle Antonio Ruiz Coves, 6, invites audiences to the performance “7/40-2. Odessa Sketches”.
The action of the play takes place in a typical Odessa courtyard on Primorskaya Street. The neighbours live their days at an unhurried pace until they suddenly learn about the alleged demolition of their communal house.
Start – 20:30, ticket prices – 20, 25 and 50 euros.
30 July – 2 August. Cirque du Soleil tour
Until 23 August, Cirque du Soleil is performing in Alicante on San Juan beach, Avenida Costablanca, 168, with the show “KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities”.
This inspiring production tells the story of the Seeker – an inventor and owner of a cabinet of curiosities who is convinced that a hidden and invisible world exists beyond our own.
In his improvised realm, inhabited by characters from another world, the collection comes to life and makes everything around it wonderfully intriguing.
The show reveals the signature style of Cirque du Soleil in a new way, combining spectacular acrobatics with poetry, art and humour.
The show premiered in Montreal in 2014. Since then, Cirque du Soleil has captivated more than 6 million spectators in more than 40 cities around the world, giving over 3,000 performances with a troupe of 50 artists.
Start – 18:00 and 21:30, ticket prices – from 62 euros.
30 July – 2 August. Raluy Legacy Circus tour
Until 16 August, the Raluy Legacy Circus, which is touring Spain, will be performing in Torrevieja opposite Los Naúfragos beach.
The international troupe of more than 20 artists will present the revolutionary show “Cyborg”, taking spectators into a world full of unreal, magnetic and almost robotic characters, and showing highly risky acts – such as the “Globe of Death” in the dark.
Start – 20:00, ticket prices – from 15 euros.
30 July – 2 August. Trip to Tabarca Island
Every day, boats depart from the ports of Torrevieja, Santa Pola and Alicante to Tabarca Island – the largest and only inhabited island in the Valencian Community.
Travellers will be able to enjoy underwater views, discover rich marine biodiversity, taste dishes in local restaurants and visit historic monuments.
The boat can accommodate 250 passengers, including people with reduced mobility and pets, and passengers may bring food and drinks with them.
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.
31 July. Concert in honour of Queen and ABBA
At Torrevieja Municipal Theatre, as part of the Candlelight concert series, the Noor Quartet string quartet will perform.
The programme will include the following world-famous hits by Queen and ABBA: Dancing Queen, SOS, Money, Money, Money, Bohemian Rhapsody, I Want to Break Free, Waterloo, Super Trouper, Mamma Mia, Don’t Stop Me Now, We Will Rock You, We Are the Champions.
Start – 19:00, ticket prices – from 15 euros.
31 July. Concert “Lo mejor de Hans Zimmer”
On the same evening, the Adre Quartet string quartet will perform at Torrevieja Municipal Theatre.
This concert is dedicated to German film composer Hans Florian Zimmer, known for his music for films and video games.
The programme includes compositions from the following films: “El rey león”, “Madagascar”, “Dunkerque”, “The Pacific”, “Batman, el caballero oscuro”, “Wonder Woman”, “Interstellar”, “Dune”, “Gladiator”, “Sherlock Holmes”, “Piratas del Caribe”, “El Hombre de Acero”.
Start – 21:00, ticket prices – from 15 euros.
31 July – 2 August. Low Festival music festival
Low Festival will take place in Parque Antonio Soria in Torrevieja, bringing together representatives of rock, pop, indie and many other styles.
Among others, the audience will see Kasabian, Editors, Love of Lesbian, Dani Fernández, Fangoria, La Casa Azul, Ginebras, Natalia Lacunza and Rufus T. Firefly.
Over three days, in addition to live music, visitors can expect various entertainment, surprises and a rich gastronomic offering.
Start – 19:00, ticket prices and passes – from 25 euros.
4 August. Kristina Orbakaite concert
Kristina Orbakaite will perform at the VB Spaces concert venue, located in Alicante at Avinguda d’Elx, 186.
The well-known singer and actress will perform her most famous hits and favourite songs from different years, and the following day she will give a solo concert in Marbella.
Start – 20:00, ticket prices – from 59 euros.
