A look at what interesting events await residents and visitors of Torrevieja, as well as nearby towns in Alicante province, at the end of this week.
8 October. Sara Baras dance show «Infinita»
Sara Baras will present her dance show «Infinita» on the stage of the Gran Teatro in Elche. Sara Baras is one of the world’s best-known flamenco dancers, as well as a choreographer and director of her own dance company. The Cervantes Institute selected her to represent flamenco art abroad, where she has performed, among other venues, in theatres in Paris, Athens, Shanghai and Moscow.
Starts at 21:00, tickets cost 52, 56 and 60 euros.
8–11 October. Play «La cuisine de ma cousine»
La Cubana theatre returns to the stage of Alicante’s Teatro Principal with the «crazy comedy» «La cuisine de ma cousine» («My Cousin’s Kitchen»). This «culinary melodrama» will give audiences the chance to immerse themselves in the world of gastronomy using typical «ingredients»: humour, music, songs, colours, rhythm, surprises and plenty of local flavour.
Starts at 20:00 (Thursday), 17:00 and 21:00 (Friday, Saturday), 18:00 (Sunday), tickets cost 35, 40 and 48 euros.
8–11 October. Exhibition «El oro y el universo. Saberes indígenas de Colombia»
Until 2 May 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 historic cooperation with the Gold Museum in Bogotá and the University of Cambridge, a unique collection of almost 300 sacred objects, masks and breastplates has arrived in Spain, completely changing perceptions of the myth of El Dorado.
The exhibition includes 291 archaeological pieces specially selected for the display – including around 157 gold objects – as well as works by contemporary indigenous peoples. Many are being shown in Spain for the first time. Hybrid beings such as the famous «bat-men» and «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 preserving the world. Equally important are ceramic and stone objects, including a wide variety of plant and animal figures, some of which are now endangered because of the destruction of their ecosystems.
Opening hours – 10:00 to 21:00 (Tuesday–Saturday), 10:00 to 14:00 (Sunday and public holidays), tickets cost 6 euros.
8–11 October. Virtual tour «Egipto. Un crucero por el Nilo»
After the success of «Luna» and «Titanic» – projects that have already sold hundreds of thousands of tickets in cities such as Madrid, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Dubai, Rome and Paris – it is time for another major virtual-reality adventure. Visitors can journey through Ancient Egypt with impressive scenery and surprising challenges until 14 October at Virtual Zone Alicante, Plaza de los Luceros 17, Floor 1.
The first session starts at 9:00 and the last at 22:00, tickets cost 26 euros, and places for each session are limited.
8–11 October. Trip to Tabarca Island
Every day, visitors can take a boat from the ports of Torrevieja, Santa Pola or Alicante to Tabarca Island – the largest and only inhabited island in the Valencian Community. Travellers can enjoy underwater views, discover rich marine biodiversity, try dishes in local restaurants and visit historic monuments. The boat has capacity for 250 passengers, including people with reduced mobility and pets, and passengers may bring food and drinks.
Departures – from 9:30 to 18:45, returns – from 10:30 to 19:30, tickets from Torrevieja – 27 euros for adults and 19 euros for children.
8–11 October. Multisensory exhibition «Plantoj»
Until 18 October, Museo Aguas, located at Plaza del Puente in Alicante, is hosting the multisensory exhibition «Plantoj». The project by Luis Zaragoza invites visitors to contemplate nature through four senses: sight (projections of 23 photographs and videos on six screens), touch (three wooden sculptures allowing visitors to feel their shapes and textures), hearing (an original soundtrack composed by Jaime Zaragoza) and smell (an exclusive natural fragrance symbolising all the works as a whole).
Opening hours – 10:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 20:00 (Tuesday–Friday), 10:00 to 14:00 (Saturday, Sunday).
9 October. Friday market in Torrevieja
Every Friday, Parque Antonio Soria hosts Torrevieja’s street market – one of the largest small-business hubs in the Vega Baja area. Across 82,000 sq.m., up to 700 stalls offer food, clothing, footwear, accessories and other goods at affordable prices compared with large supermarket chains. The Torrevieja market offers numerous conveniences, including free parking, public toilets and a taxi rank. Every 20 minutes from 8:00 to 14:00, an accessible bus runs 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.
9–12 October. «Circarte» festival
Until 25 October, the 17th «Circarte» festival will take place at 10 venues in five municipalities: Alicante, San Vicente del Raspeig, El Campello, Beniardá and Benimantell. The event comprises 23 performances and activities involving 14 circus companies and more than 50 artists: acrobats, jugglers, clowns and many others. The festival continues to pursue its goal of introducing audiences from different backgrounds and communities – from cities to rural areas – to contemporary circus by organising performances in theatres, cultural centres, squares and other public spaces.
The festival programme promotes circus without animal exploitation and pays particular attention both to the artistic quality of performances and to caring for the people involved. In addition, 16 of the 23 activities will be free, highlighting Circarte’s commitment to making contemporary circus more accessible to the public.
9–12 October. «Fireta del Camp d’Elx» fair
Elche will host another edition of the traditional «Fireta del Camp d’Elx» fair in the Paseo de la Estación and Paseo de Jaca area. Visitors can expect an extensive high-quality programme and a central stage called «Espai del Camp d’Elx», with a particular focus on Elche’s gastronomy combined with traditions, popular culture and music. This year, the number of official exhibitors has increased from 60 to 95, and new sectors such as crafts and the automotive industry, featuring vehicles used in agricultural work around Elche, have joined the traditional food, agriculture and environment sectors.
This year’s programme includes product presentations, preparation of traditional «all i oli» sauce, tastings of smoked products, tapas, beer, wines and spirits, a pomegranate-peeling competition and culinary workshops featuring rice, dates and mullet. Musical performances are scheduled at the end of each day. Visitors will be able to buy the finest products from Elche’s countryside. A renovated catering area offering a wide selection of quality products will also be available next to «Espai del Camp d’Elx».
Opening hours – 11:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 20:00 (Friday), 10:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 21:00 (Saturday, Sunday), 10:00 to 14:00 (Monday).
10 October. «Candlelight: Disney Princesas» concert
As part of the Candlelight concert series, the Archaeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ) will host the «Disney Princesas» concert. The Adre Quartet string ensemble will perform instrumental versions of songs by Disney princesses from animated films including «Cinderella», «Beauty and the Beast», «The Little Mermaid», «Tangled», «Aladdin», «Snow White», «Mulan» and others.
Starts at 18:30, tickets from 29 euros.
10 October. Play «Геймпад дружбы»
The experimental El Faro theatre, located in Torrevieja at Calle Antonio Ruiz Coves, 6, invites audiences to the interactive family play «Геймпад дружбы». Spectators can expect unusual inventions, colourful events and interesting challenges, but most importantly, a reminder that no gadgets can replace genuine friendship and live communication.
Starts at 18:00, tickets cost 15, 20 and 25 euros.
10 October. Concert «El Genio de Bonn»
At the International Auditorium of Torrevieja, the Municipal Symphony Orchestra (OST), conducted by José Miguel Rodilla, will perform the programme «El Genio de Bonn», dedicated to the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s death and exploring the German composer’s profound influence on the French musical school of the 19th century. The programme will culminate in the monumental Fifth Symphony in C minor – a heroic and revolutionary narrative that forever changed the course of European Romantic music.
Starts at 19:00, tickets from 19 euros.
11 October. Iron Canary Fest
The following day, the International Auditorium of Torrevieja will host the third Iron Canary Fest tournament, considered one of the most important events in the world of fitness and bodybuilding in Spain. Top athletes will come together to compete for the coveted professional licence awarded by the IFBB Pro League. In addition, leading companies in the industry will have the opportunity to present their latest products at the EXPO held alongside the competition.
Starts at 10:00, tickets from 40 euros.
