Residents and visitors of Torrevieja and nearby Alicante province towns have a rich selection of cultural and entertainment events to enjoy at the end of this week. Here is a curated guide to the highlights from 16 to 19 April.
April 16: Concert by “The Jazz Room”
At La Fundición concert hall-restaurant in Alicante (Carrer Poeta Pastor, 16), the group “The Jazz Room” will perform timeless jazz classics by legends Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong. This live musical experience blends performance, improvisation, and audience intimacy, transporting listeners to the golden era of jazz with a carefully curated repertoire.
- Showtimes: 18:30 and 20:30; tickets from €25.
April 16–19: Exhibition Featuring Picasso, Warhol, Murakami, and More
The Sea Museum of Santa Pola hosts a unique exhibition until 18 May, showcasing works by Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Takashi Murakami, Marc Chagall, and other renowned Spanish and international artists. The pieces come from the Vicente Aguilera Cerni Museum of Contemporary Art in Vilafamés (MACVAC) and the Mariano Poyatos and Filomena De Lorenzo collection (Espai Nivi gallery). Many works are previously unpublished or recent acquisitions, organized around four themes: “The Body,” “Rituals,” “Landscapes of the Soul,” and “Transcendence.” Visitors are invited to embark on a contemplative journey through physical, biographical, abstract, and symbolic realms.
- Opening hours: Tuesday–Saturday 10:00–13:00 and 16:00–19:00; Sunday 11:00–13:30.
April 16–19: Raluy Legacy Circus Tour in Elche
The internationally acclaimed Raluy Legacy circus performs its innovative show “Cyborg” at Recinto Feria de San Andrés (Plà Nou) in Elche until 19 April. Featuring over 20 artists, the show immerses audiences in a futuristic world of robotic characters and daring acts, including the thrilling “Globe of Death” performed in darkness.
- Showtimes: 18:30 (Thu, Fri); 17:00 and 19:30 (Sat); 12:00 and 17:00 (Sun); tickets from €15.
April 16–19: Daily Trips to Tabarca Island
Visitors can take daily boat trips from the ports of Torrevieja, Santa Pola, or Alicante to Tabarca Island, the largest and only inhabited island in the Valencian Community. The island offers stunning underwater views, rich marine biodiversity, local cuisine, and historical sites. Boats accommodate up to 250 passengers, including those with reduced mobility and pets, and allow food and drinks on board.
Departure times range from 9:30 to 18:45; return trips from 10:30 to 19:30. Ticket prices from Torrevieja are €27 for adults and €19 for children.
April 17: Torrevieja Friday Market
Every Friday, the expansive street market operates at Parque Antonio Soria, one of the largest small business hubs in the Vega Baja region. With up to 700 stalls covering 82,000 square meters, the market offers a wide variety of food, clothing, footwear, accessories, and more at competitive prices. Amenities include free parking, public restrooms, and a taxi stand. Accessible buses run every 20 minutes from 8:00 to 14:00, catering to people with reduced mobility.
- From Friday to Sunday, an amusement and games park for all ages opens at 19:30.
April 17: Concert by Finnish String Quartet “Meta4”
At the ADDA Concert Hall in Alicante, the internationally acclaimed Finnish string quartet “Meta4” performs alongside the City Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Josep Vicent. Founded in 2001, Meta4 has won prestigious awards including first prize at the International Shostakovich String Quartet Competition and the International Joseph Haydn Chamber Music Competition. The quartet plays on distinguished instruments, including a Stradivarius violin and a Lorenzo Storioni cello from 1780.
- Concert starts at 20:00; tickets priced at €22, €26, €32, and €38.
April 17: Royal Concert Orchestra and DJ Symphonic Show
The Royal Concert Orchestra teams up with DJ Symphonic at the International Concert Hall of Torrevieja for an innovative fusion of electronic music and symphonic pop-rock. The show features reimagined hits such as Coldplay’s “Viva la Vida” and “A Sky Full of Stars,” David Guetta’s “Titanium,” Avicii’s “Hey Brother” and “Wake Me Up,” Daft Punk’s “One More Time,” Swedish House Mafia’s “Don’t You Worry Child,” Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” ABBA’s “Mamma Mia,” and more.
- Performance begins at 20:00; tickets start at €29.
April 18: “Lo Mejor de Hans Zimmer” Concert
The Noor Quartet performs at the Archaeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ) as part of the Candlelight concert series, celebrating the iconic German film composer Hans Florian Zimmer. The program includes music from films such as “The Lion King,” “Madagascar,” “Dunkirk,” “The Pacific,” “The Dark Knight,” “Wonder Woman,” “Interstellar,” “Dune,” “Gladiator,” “Sherlock Holmes,” “Pirates of the Caribbean,” and “Man of Steel.”
- Concert starts at 20:30; tickets from €38.
April 18: Irina Prikhodko’s Show “Only No Hands”
At the experimental theater El Faro in Torrevieja (Calle Antonio Ruiz Coves, 6), independent Belarusian stand-up comedian Irina Prikhodko presents her new show “Only No Hands.” Known for her sharp humor and self-irony, Irina reflects candidly on health, personal insecurities, relationship boundaries, and social phenomena. Her previous show toured over 40 European cities in 2024, proving the universal appeal of her humor.
- Showtime at 20:00; ticket prices €25, €35, €45, and €60.
April 19: Play “Tango for Dinner”
Also at El Faro theater, the play “Tango for Dinner” is based on Marc Camoletti’s “Playing at Being a Happy Family, or French-Style Garnish.” The story unfolds over a chaotic weekend in a country house where a couple plans to spend time separately with their lovers. Lies, unexpected encounters, and absurd coincidences spiral into comedic confusion.
- Starts at 20:00; tickets €20, €25, and €50.
April 19: Comedy Play “Escape Room”
The Main Theater of Alicante hosts the comedy “Escape Room,” where two couples enter an escape-room game in the Cabanyal district, recently the scene of a grisly discovery. What begins as a fun challenge quickly turns eerie and tests their friendship under intense pressure.
- Performance at 18:00; tickets €12, €18, and €25.
April 19: Opera “Turandot”
The Municipal Theater of Torrevieja presents Giacomo Puccini’s opera “Turandot” in a semi-staged format that blends musical performance with visual elements. The production features some of the opera’s most memorable choral and dance scenes, enhanced by projections and scenic design that evoke the imperial palace of Beijing.
- Starts at 20:00; tickets from €10.