Main events at the end of the week in Torrevieja and the surrounding area
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.
September 17–20. Exhibition «El oro y el universo. Saberes indígenas de Colombia»
Until May 2, 2027, the Archaeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ) is hosting the major international exhibition «El oro y el universo. Saberes indígenas de Colombia» («Gold and the Universe. Indigenous Knowledge of Colombia»). Thanks to a historic collaboration with the Gold Museum in Bogotá and the University of Cambridge, a unique collection of almost 300 sacred objects, masks and breast ornaments has arrived in Spain, completely changing perceptions of the myth of El Dorado.
The exhibition includes 291 archaeological objects specially selected for this exhibition – including around 157 gold pieces, as well as works by contemporary indigenous peoples. Many of these exhibits are being shown in Spain for the first time. Hybrid beings – such as the famous «bat-men» or «shamans in flight» – attract particular attention. These objects are unique and exceptional not only because of their design and technical craftsmanship, but also because of the important role they played in ensuring the preservation of the world. Ceramic and stone objects are no less important, including a wide variety of representations of plants and animals, some of which are now threatened with extinction due to the destruction of their ecosystems.
Opening hours – from 10:00 to 21:00 (Tuesday – Saturday), from 10:00 to 14:00 (Sunday and public holidays), tickets cost 6 euros.
September 17–20. Virtual tour «Egipto. Un crucero por el Nilo»
Following the success of «The Moon» and «Titanic» – projects for which hundreds of thousands of tickets have already been sold in cities such as Madrid, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Dubai, Rome and Paris – the time has come for a new grand adventure in virtual reality. Visitors can travel through Ancient Egypt with impressive scenery and amazing challenges until October 14 at Virtual Zone Alicante, Plaza de los Luceros 17, Planta 1.
The first session starts at 9:00 and the last at 22:00, tickets cost 26 euros, and the number of places for each session is limited.
September 17–20. 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 disabilities 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.
September 18. Multisensory exhibition «Plantoj»
Until October 18, Museo Aguas, located in Alicante at Plaza del Puente, is hosting the multisensory exhibition «Plantoj». This project by Luis Zaragoza invites visitors to contemplate nature through four senses: sight (with projections of 23 photographs and videos on six screens), touch (with three wooden sculptures that allow visitors to feel their forms and textures), hearing (with an original soundtrack composed by Jaime Zaragoza) and smell (with an exclusive natural fragrance symbolizing all the works as a whole).
Opening hours – from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 20:00 (Tuesday – Friday), from 10:00 to 14:00 (Saturday, Sunday).
September 18. 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.
September 19. Children’s San Fermín bull run in La Mata
As part of the festivities in honor of the Virgin of the Rosary, which are taking place in La Mata until October 7, a children’s San Fermín run with toy bulls will be held through the streets of the town. The event will start at Plaza Gaspar Perelló, from where the route will continue through various streets to Plaza Encarnación Puchol. At the end of the «encierro», children and their parents can look forward to a grand foam party with music and entertainment.
Starts at 11:30.
September 19. Mixed martial arts tournament «Kings of the ring»
The 12th mixed martial arts tournament «Kings of the ring» will take place at the VB Spaces concert venue, located in Alicante at Avinguda d´Elx, 186. The energy of the spectators, the atmosphere, the intense reaction on social networks and the high level of the fights have proven that the tournament continues to grow and is reaching a new level. This time there will be even more participants who did not get a place at the previous event, along with many other surprises.
Starts at 17:00, tickets cost from 25 to 55 euros.
September 19. Concert «Ludovico Einaudi Esencial con Borja Niso»
The International Auditorium of Torrevieja will host a concert by pianist Borja Niso, who, accompanied by cellist María Montes, will present the program «Ludovico Einaudi Esencial». After five years of theatrical and musical performances, Niso offers a new interpretation of Einaudi’s most iconic works in a minimalist and introspective format.
Starts at 19:00, tickets from 15 euros.
September 19. Circus show «Gran Circus Maximus»
Every Saturday until September 26, the themed circus show «Gran Circus Maximus» takes place in Villajoyosa at Partida Piletes, 26, dedicated to the most famous mass spectacle of Ancient Rome – gladiatorial combat. In addition, the audience can enjoy a performance by one of Spain’s best groups specializing in working with horses.
Starts at 21:00, tickets cost 15.93 euros for children and 26.28 euros for adults; with dinner, the prices are 46.98 euros and 62.5 euros respectively.
September 19. Concert «Lo Mejor de Ennio Morricone»
The Archaeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ) will host a performance by the Noor Quartet as part of the Candlelight concert series, dedicated to Italian composer and arranger Ennio Morricone. The program includes soundtracks from «The Godfather», «Once Upon a Time in America», «The Mission», «The Untouchables», «La Califfa» and other films.
Starts at 18:30, tickets from 25.5 euros.
September 19. Concert «Lo mejor de Hans Zimmer»
Later that evening, the string quartet Adre Quartet will perform at the Archaeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ) as part of the Candlelight concert series. This concert is dedicated to German film composer Hans Florian Zimmer, known for his music for films and video games. The program includes compositions from the following films: «The Lion King», «Madagascar», «Dunkirk», «The Pacific», «The Dark Knight», «Wonder Woman», «Interstellar», «Dune», «Gladiator», «Sherlock Holmes», «Pirates of the Caribbean», «Man of Steel».
Starts at 20:30, tickets from 25.5 euros.
September 20. Play «7/40-2. Odessa Sketches»
The experimental theatre El Faro, located in Torrevieja at Calle Antonio Ruiz Coves, 6, invites audiences to the play «7/40-2. Odessa Sketches». The action takes place in a typical Odessa courtyard on Primorskaya Street. The neighbors live their days at an unhurried pace until they suddenly learn about the proposed demolition of their communal house.
Starts at 19:30, tickets cost 20, 25 and 50 euros.
September 20. Concert in honor of Queen and ABBA
At the Archaeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ), pianist Cristina Cámara will perform as part of the Candlelight concert series. She will perform 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.
Starts at 18:30, tickets from 22.5 euros.
