Explore the exciting events lined up for residents and visitors in Torrevieja and nearby towns in Alicante province this weekend.
19 March: Children’s Musical “La Isla de Maui: Tributo a Vaiana”
At the Kinépolis cinema center in Alicante, the children’s musical La Isla de Maui: Tributo a Vaiana will be performed. Premiered in November 2024, the story follows Vaiana, a courageous chief’s daughter from a seafaring tribe, who embarks on an ocean adventure to save her island and discover her destiny. Accompanied by the demigod Maui, they face challenges that highlight the importance of friendship, courage, and a connection with nature.
- Start time: 17:00 | Tickets from €16
20 March: Concert by Ukrainian Band “Без обмежень”
The VB Spaces venue in Alicante (Avinguda d’Elx, 186) hosts a concert by the Ukrainian band “Без обмежень” as part of their European tour “Сильні серця.”
- Start time: 20:00 | Tickets €49–€55
20 March: Friday Market in Torrevieja
Every Friday, the Torrevieja street market operates in Parque Antonio Soria, one of the largest small-business hubs in the Vega Baja region. Spanning 82,000 sq. m, it features up to 700 stalls offering food, clothing, footwear, accessories, and more at prices often lower than major supermarkets. The market provides free parking, public toilets, and a taxi rank. Additionally, an accessible bus service departs every 20 minutes from 8:00 to 14:00, catering to 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.
20 March: “Música sin fronteras” Festival
Running until 27 March, the 19th edition of the “Música sin fronteras” (Music Without Borders) Festival takes place weekly at the Ciudad Quesada Cultural Center in Rojales. Organized by the town hall’s Department of Culture, the festival is a cultural highlight of Alicante province, showcasing national and international artists and presenting works of high artistic value.
- 20 March: Al’dam Connection
- 27 March: Javier Colina & Cucurucho Valdés
Start time: 19:00 | Tickets €10
20 March: Concert “Lo Mejor de Ennio Morricone”
The Noor Quartet will perform at the Archaeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ) as part of the Candlelight concert series, honoring Italian composer Ennio Morricone. The program features iconic soundtracks from films such as The Godfather, Once Upon a Time in America, The Mission, The Untouchables, and others.
- Start time: 20:30 | Tickets from €26
21 March: Concert Dedicated to Queen
The Noor Quartet returns to MARQ with a program celebrating the legendary British band Queen. The performance includes hits like I Want to Break Free, We Will Rock You, Somebody to Love, Radio Ga Ga, Don’t Stop Me Now, Killer Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody, and more.
- Start times: 18:30 and 20:30 | Tickets from €29
21 March: Children’s Play “Robin Hood”
The Main Theatre of Alicante resumes its English-language “Kids & Stories” series for children aged 3 to 10 with the play Robin Hood, performed in the theatre foyer.
- Start time: 12:00 | Tickets €5
21 March: Play “Las amistades peligrosas”
The Main Theatre of Alicante presents Las amistades peligrosas (“Dangerous Liaisons”) by Christopher Hampton, based on Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’s 1782 novel. The play explores timeless themes of power abuse and corruption, illustrating how the elite manipulates vulnerable individuals through love and sex as weapons.
- Start time: 19:00 | Tickets €12, €18, and €25
21 March: Dani Martínez Show
At the ADDA Concert Hall in Alicante, TV host, actor, impressionist, and comedian Dani Martínez presents his new show Remember, blending music and improvisation. Known for his talent in impersonation, Martínez’s performance reflects on changes from 2050 to the present, sharing memorable moments and insights for the future.
- Start time: 20:00 | Tickets from €24
21–22 March: Theatrical Tours “Torrevieja and the Earthquake of 1829”
The cultural association Ars Creatio in Torrevieja offers historical theatrical routes focusing on the city’s early 19th-century history, especially the earthquake of 21 March 1829. Recommended for ages 12 and up, the tours combine history, theatre, and a city walk to vividly portray Torrevieja’s society and daily life during that period. The event is conducted entirely in Spanish.
Start time: 11:00 | Meeting point: Plaza de la Constitución
22 March: Play “Parejas imperfectas”
The Main Theatre of Alicante stages Parejas imperfectas (“Imperfect Couples”), telling the story of Edu, an unemployed truck driver, and Ana, his ex-wife who becomes paralyzed after an accident. The play also follows Juan, a postgraduate student with cerebral palsy, who hires Yanis, a financially struggling university student of Serbo-Croatian descent, as his assistant. The narrative challenges perceptions of disability and highlights social divides based on status, race, nationality, and finances.
- Start time: 18:00 | Tickets €12, €18, and €25
22 March: Play “Música para Hitler”
At the Municipal Theatre of Torrevieja, the play Música para Hitler (“Music for Hitler”) recounts the story of Catalan cellist, conductor, and composer Pau Casals, who was forced into exile in southern France after the Spanish Civil War. In 1943, during the German occupation, Casals was invited to perform for Hitler, a refusal that could have had dire consequences.
- Start time: 20:00 | Tickets from €16