Discover what’s happening in Torrevieja, nearby towns and the wider Alicante province over the coming days.
October 22. Sabor & Cultura Wine-Tasting Dinner
Qtal Gourmet is once again bringing its Sabor & Cultura (Taste & Culture) event to Torrevieja, combining fine dining, wine and live music in a carefully curated experience. Held at Torrevieja’s Municipal Theatre, the evening includes dinner and a tasting of wines from Spain, Italy, Hungary, Germany and the United States. This edition’s cultural programme will feature scenes from classic films.
Starts at 20:00. Tickets from €59.
October 22. Callas by Pilar Jurado
Alicante’s Teatro Principal presents Callas by Pilar Jurado, a contemporary musical tribute to Maria Callas. Pilar Jurado’s voice and stage presence enter into dialogue with the legacy of the legendary opera singer. Through iconic arias and carefully crafted dramatic storytelling, the performance explores Callas’s artistic achievements and personal complexity, bringing her story to modern audiences.
Starts at 20:00. Tickets: €12, €18 and €25.
October 22–25. Alicante Ciudad del Arroz Food Festival
More than 50 restaurants are taking part in the fourth Alicante Ciudad del Arroz (Alicante, City of Rice) festival, offering specially designed menus from €25. Until November 15, restaurants across the city will showcase Alicante’s signature rice dishes, from traditional recipes to innovative interpretations.
A full alphabetical list of participating restaurants and their menus – generally including two or three starters, a rice dish, dessert and coffee, with prices – is available on the festival website.
October 22–25. El oro y el universo. Saberes indígenas de Colombia Exhibition
A major international exhibition, El oro y el universo. Saberes indígenas de Colombia (Gold and the Universe: Indigenous Knowledge of Colombia), is on display at Alicante’s MARQ Archaeological Museum until May 2, 2027. Thanks to collaboration with Bogotá’s Gold Museum and the University of Cambridge, almost 300 ceremonial objects, masks and breastplates have arrived in Spain, offering a fresh perspective on the legend of El Dorado.
The exhibition features 291 archaeological objects, including approximately 157 gold pieces, alongside works by contemporary Indigenous communities. Many are being shown in Spain for the first time. Particularly striking are representations of hybrid beings, including bat-men and flying shamans.
The objects are remarkable not only for their craftsmanship and design but also for their spiritual significance and their role in Indigenous understandings of the world’s balance. The exhibition also includes ceramics and stone artefacts depicting plants and animals, some of which are now threatened by habitat loss.
Opening hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00–21:00; Sundays and public holidays, 10:00–14:00. Admission: €6.
October 22–25. Day Trip to Tabarca Island
Boat trips to Tabarca, the only inhabited island in the Valencian Community, are available from the ports of Torrevieja, Santa Pola and Alicante, subject to services and weather conditions. Visitors can enjoy beautiful marine scenery, discover the area’s rich underwater biodiversity, sample local food and explore historical landmarks.
The advertised vessel accommodates up to 250 passengers, including passengers with reduced mobility, and allows pets. Passengers may bring their own food and drinks. Check sailing availability and the operator’s conditions before travelling.
Advertised departures: 09:30–18:45; returns: 10:30–19:30. Tickets from Torrevieja: €27 for adults and €19 for children.
October 23. Friday Street Market in Torrevieja
Every Friday, Parque Antonio Soria hosts Torrevieja’s popular street market, one of the largest small-business shopping areas in the Vega Baja region. Covering 82,000 m², it accommodates up to 700 stalls selling food, clothes, shoes, accessories and other goods, often at competitive prices.
Facilities include free parking, public toilets and a taxi rank. An accessible bus service operates approximately every 20 minutes between 08:00 and 14:00.
From Friday to Sunday, an amusement and games area for all ages also opens at 19:30.
October 23. Panorama desde el puente
Alicante’s Teatro Principal presents Panorama desde el puente, based on Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge. Set among Italian immigrants in 1950s New York, the play explores the tensions between personal desires, family loyalty and social expectations.
At the centre of this tragic family drama is Eddie Carbone, whose suppressed attraction to his niece Catherine triggers jealousy, obsession and betrayal. The story follows his downfall as forbidden desire collides with the rules of his community.
Starts at 20:00. Tickets: €12, €18 and €26.
October 23. Damas Mágicas International Magic Gala
Ahead of All Saints’ Day, Torrevieja’s Municipal Theatre hosts Damas Mágicas, an international gala featuring three female illusionists. Venezuelan magician Dania Díaz, who received a Golden Buzzer on Got Talent España and reached a final in the United States, will perform her emotional style of magic.
Jessica Guloomal from the Canary Islands, a national award-winning magician with more than 20 years of experience, will present her spectacular illusions. The programme concludes with Patri Zenner, a national magic award winner whose performances blend medieval fantasy with mentalism. Dolls inspired by iconic characters from horror films and television series will also appear.
Starts at 19:00. Tickets from €10.50.
October 23–25. El Circo de los Horrores: PrisionIA
El Circo de los Horrores brings its new production PrisionIA to Multiespacio Rabasa in Alicante, with performances running until November 8. The show combines circus acts, live music, dark humour and spectacular special effects.
Audiences can expect daring stunts, including a globe of death featuring seven motorcycles. Unlike earlier productions focused on traditional horror, PrisionIA introduces a socially and technologically charged storyline set in a prison controlled by artificial intelligence.
Performances: Friday at 20:45; Saturday at 18:00 and 20:45; Sunday at 17:00 and 19:45. Tickets from €30.
October 24. Little Red Riding Hood Children’s Theatre
Alicante’s Teatro Principal continues its Kids & Stories series of English-language children’s performances with Little Red Riding Hood, based on the famous European fairy tale. Recommended for children aged 3–10.
Starts at 12:00. Tickets: €5.
October 24. Grupo Serrano Automoción Outlet Motor Fair
Grupo Serrano Automoción is organising its 25th Outlet Motor fair in the Altabix industrial area of Elche, on Calle Hospitalet de Llobregat. Visitors can buy or reserve discounted Seat, Cupra, Škoda, Volkswagen and Audi vehicles and receive a guaranteed accessory gift.
The programme also includes live music and catering. A dedicated electric vehicle area will offer test drives and an opportunity to explore alternatives to conventional cars.
Opening hours: 10:00–20:00.
October 24. Elche Municipal Symphony Orchestra Concert
The Elche Municipal Symphony Orchestra opens its new season with a concert at the city’s Gran Teatro. The programme features selected works by Rossini, Zanella, García-Tomás and Stravinsky.
Starts at 19:00. Tickets: €18, €20 and €22.
October 25. Circarte Circus Gala
Alicante’s Teatro Principal hosts the 16th Circarte Circus Gala. Created especially for the occasion, the performance celebrates humour, extraordinary physical skill and the beauty of circus arts. It presents contemporary circus as a form of artistic expression, cultural exchange and inclusion, without the exploitation of people or animals.
Starts at 19:00. Tickets: €10, €15 and €18.
October 26. Gleb Samoylov Concert
Gleb Samoylov, the renowned former frontman of Agatha Christie, performs his new The Best programme at VB Spaces in Alicante (Avinguda d’Elx, 186). The setlist features well-known songs such as Skazochnaya Taiga, Kovyor-Vertolyot, Kak na Voyne and Dva Korablya, alongside other hits familiar to several generations of rock fans.
Starts at 20:00. Tickets from €30.
October 26. Düsseldorf Symphony Orchestra Concert
The Düsseldorf Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Ádám Fischer, performs at Alicante’s ADDA concert hall. One of Germany’s leading orchestras, it regularly tours internationally, including performances in Spain.
The evening’s programme features Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 3. Two recordings of Mahler symphonies by the orchestra received prestigious distinctions in 2019, including a BBC Music Magazine Award and an Opus Klassik award.
Starts at 20:00. Tickets from €28.
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