Explore an exciting lineup of cultural and leisure events taking place this weekend in Torrevieja and nearby towns across Alicante province. From theater performances to markets, exhibitions, and music festivals, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
MARCH 26: Comedy Play "Behind the Scenes"
The experimental theater El Faro, located at Calle Antonio Ruiz Coves, 6 in Torrevieja, presents the comedy "Behind the Scenes." This play offers a humorous and candid glimpse into the lives of actors and directors, revealing the behind-the-scenes dramas and daily challenges of theater life. With lively dialogue and vivid characters, the production promises an engaging and dynamic experience.
- Showtime: 19:30
- Tickets: €20, €25, and €50
MARCH 27: Friday Market in Torrevieja
Every Friday, Parque Antonio Soria hosts one of the largest street markets in the Vega Baja region. With up to 700 stalls spread over 82,000 square meters, visitors can find a wide variety of goods including food, clothing, shoes, and accessories at prices often lower than major supermarkets. The market offers convenient amenities such as free parking, public restrooms, and a taxi stand. Additionally, a bus service accessible to people with reduced mobility runs every 20 minutes from 8:00 to 14:00.
From Friday through Sunday, starting at 19:30, an amusement and games park suitable for all ages is also open at the market site.
MARCH 27: Play "Viejos tiempos" (Old Times)
In celebration of World Theatre Day, the Gran Teatro of Elche stages "Viejos tiempos," based on the play by Nobel laureate Harold Pinter. The story revolves around Anna, the childhood friend of Kate, who unexpectedly visits Kate and her husband Deeley after 25 years. This reunion stirs suspicion, jealousy, desire, and doubt, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. The play explores how the past changes with each retelling and its profound impact on the present.
- Showtime: 20:00
- Ticket price: €24
MARCH 27: "Música sin fronteras" Festival Finale
The 19th edition of the "Música sin fronteras" (Music Without Borders) Festival concludes at the Ciudad Quesada Cultural Center in Rojales. Known for its artistic diversity and high musical standards, the festival features nationally and internationally acclaimed artists. The closing performance will be by the Cuban jazz duo Javier Colina & Cucurucho Valdés.
- Starts at 19:00
- Ticket price: €10
MARCH 27–29: Exhibition Featuring Picasso, Warhol, Murakami, and More
Until 18 May, the Sea Museum of Santa Pola hosts a remarkable exhibition showcasing works by Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Takashi Murakami, Marc Chagall, and other prominent Spanish and international artists. The pieces come from the Vicente Aguilera Cerni Museum of Contemporary Art in Vilafamés (MACVAC) and the collections of Mariano Poyatos and Filomena De Lorenzo (Espai Nivi gallery). Many works are previously unpublished or recent acquisitions, offering a unique viewing experience.
The exhibition is organized around four themes: "The Body," "Rituals," "Landscapes of the Soul," and "Transcendence." Visitors are invited on an introspective journey, with each artwork serving as a threshold to deeper reflection.
- Opening hours: 10:00–13:00 and 16:00–19:00 (Tuesday–Saturday), 11:00–13:30 (Sunday)
MARCH 28: 38th Book Fair in Torrevieja
Running until 15 April, the 38th Book Fair takes place along Paseo Vista Alegre. Visitors can explore multiple pavilions featuring local bookstores offering discounts, meet renowned authors, and enjoy musical performances, poetry readings, and literary workshops.
- Opening time: 12:30
MARCH 28: Concert "Las Cuatro Estaciones de Vivaldi"
The Archaeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ) hosts the Arde Quartet performing Antonio Vivaldi’s iconic violin concerto cycle, "The Four Seasons," as part of the Candlelight concert series.
- Starts at 18:30
- Tickets from €22.50
MARCH 28: Children’s Play "Nobody Wants to Play with Me"
The Principal Theatre of Alicante resumes its English-language "Kids & Stories" series for children aged 3 to 10. This weekend’s performance, "Nobody Wants to Play with Me," will be held in the theater lobby.
- Starts at 12:00
- Ticket price: €5
MARCH 29: Play "Where Do Children Come From?"
El Faro experimental theater presents "Where Do Children Come From?" — a play depicting two days in the lives of seven diverse women sharing a provincial maternity hospital. From a mother with many children to a young woman unprepared for motherhood and a surrogate mother, each character brings unique stories, dreams, and hopes, transforming the hospital ward into a place where destinies intertwine.
- Starts at 19:30
- Tickets: €20, €25, and €50
MARCH 29: Play "Pijama para seis" (Pajamas for Six)
The Principal Theatre of Alicante hosts the comedy "Pijama para seis." Fernando, whose wife Mercedes is visiting her mother, invites his lover Susi for the weekend and enlists his friend Carlos to provide an alibi. He even hires a cook, Susana, to ensure everything runs smoothly. However, the evening quickly spirals into chaos as everyone pretends to be someone else to avoid exposure.
- Showtimes: 17:00 and 19:00
- Tickets: €12, €18, and €25
MARCH 29: "Spring Music Fest" at Zenia Boulevard
The "Spring Music Fest" takes place at Plaza Mayor in the Zenia Boulevard shopping center (Orihuela Costa). Featuring over 30 performers of various ages and musical styles, the festival offers a vibrant celebration of music.
- Starts at 18:00
- Admission: Free