Below is a selection of events in Alicante and nearby for the upcoming weekend – Friday to Sunday, May 1–3, 2026. For each event, you will find the venue, time, price and a ticket link or event page. We recommend checking the schedule before heading out.
May 1, Friday
LOLITA CROMAĂ‘Ă“N concert
An Alicante-based “garage galáctico” band performing in Spanish – an energetic garage concert at Sala Euterpe.
- Venue: Sala Euterpe
- Time: May 1; doors open at 21:00, show starts at 21:30
- Price: from €10 + fee
- Buy ticket
May 2, Saturday
Stand-up show El raro de los 90
A nostalgic stand-up show by David DomĂnguez about VHS tapes, arcade machines, first mobile phones and the madness of the 90s.
- Venue: Teatro Principal de Alicante
- Time: May 2, 17:30 and 20:00
- Price: from €8.40
- Buy ticket
Orquesta FilarmonĂa Ciudad de Orihuela – “Treguas Sonoras” concert
An orchestral evening featuring music by Sixto Herrero, including a fantasy on a Bach theme, a violin concerto and an absolute premiere.
- Venue: ADDA
- Time: May 2, 19:00
- Price: from €5
- Buy ticket
Mambon2 en Vinilo
A Latin vinyl party at La Fábrica Dolores Art Living Events.
- Venue: La Fábrica Dolores Art Living Events
- Time: May 2, 17:30
- Price: from €12
- Buy ticket
Candlelight: Las Cuatro Estaciones de Vivaldi
A candlelight concert at MARQ featuring a program based on Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons.
- Venue: MARQ, Museo ArqueolĂłgico de Alicante
- Time: May 2, 18:30
- Price: from €32.50
- Buy ticket
Festival Abril en Danza: “Valencianas”
A dance evening at Teatre Arniches: two contemporary pieces – Sostenidor and Hiraeth – as part of Abril en Danza.
- Venue: Teatre Arniches
- Time: May 2, 20:30
- Price: from €5.00
- Buy ticket
CRISTIAN DE MORET
A futuristic flamenco-electro trio: a blend of Andalusian, North African and American roots with electronics, a DJ set and live instruments.
- Venue: Sala Euterpe
- Time: May 2; doors open at 21:00, show starts at 21:30
- Price: from €12
- Buy ticket
Jessi Uribe y Paola Jara
A major Latin American concert at VB Spaces: together in Alicante for the first time, with Los Inquietos del Vallenato also performing.
- Venue: VB Spaces
- Time: May 2, 22:00
- Price: from €39.00
- Buy ticket
BALMOG + MIXOMATOSIS + TĂśMBA
A late-night metal concert at Sala Marearock with three bands in one lineup.
- Venue: Sala Marearock
- Time: May 2, 22:00–02:00
- Price: from €16
- Buy ticket
May 3, Sunday
Banda sinfĂłnica de Alicante
A morning concert by Banda SinfĂłnica Municipal at ADDA.
- Venue: ADDA
- Time: May 3, 11:30
- Reserve a seat
International Jazz Day, Alicante 2026
A charity collective jazz concert featuring local, national and international musicians as part of International Jazz Day under the auspices of UNESCO.
- Venue: Teatro Principal de Alicante
- Time: May 3, 19:00
- Price: from €8.40
- Buy ticket
ART OF BRASS VALENCIA – “Paseos y miradas”
A chamber brass quintet with a program ranging from Bach and Ewald to contemporary music – a concert “walk” through different musical landscapes.
- Venue: ADDA
- Time: May 3, 19:00
- Price: from €7.00
- Buy ticket
Runs all weekend
Exposición “La balada de Hugo Pratt”
A major exhibition at Espacio Séneca dedicated to Hugo Pratt, his characters and visual world – from Corto Maltés to lesser-known works.
- Venue: Espacio SĂ©neca
- Time: until May 31, 2026; during this weekend – Saturday 10:30–13:30 and 17:00–20:00, Sunday 10:30–13:30.
- Information
ExposiciĂłn “La romerĂa de los cornudos”
An exhibition by MarĂa Alcaide at Las Cigarreras, inspired by the ballet by GarcĂa Lorca and Rivas Cherif, combining video, dance, music and costume. This weekend, it is available on Friday and Saturday, as the venue is closed on Sundays.
- Venue: CC Las Cigarreras
- Time: until August 22, 2026; Tuesday–Saturday 10:00–21:30, Sunday and Monday closed.
- Information
Where to stay so you can fit everything in?
Packed weekends call for smart planning: the logic is simple – stay in a spot that makes it easy to get to evening concerts, daytime exhibitions, and seaside walks.
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Alicante Smart Hotel is a perfect match for a “smart weekend”, where the city is close and your отдых is without the rush:
- a convenient location to quickly reach the main venues,
- early check-in and late check-out (as an option, so you don’t lose half a day),
- breakfast delivered to your room (as an option),
- a swimming pool,
- 10% off when booking directly on the hotel website.
Choosing a room depends on your trip format:
- Superior Double Standard – ideal for couples or solo travelers who want maximum comfort:Â
- Double Standard with Terrace – perfect for those who value having their own outdoor space.
- Superior Triple Room – a practical and comfortable option for families or small groups:Â
To make your weekend trip even easier and more comfortable, Alicante Smart Hotel offers several add-ons that naturally fit a 2–3 day itinerary.
- Breakfast delivered to your room.
- For special occasions – or simply to add a festive mood – the hotel has celebration packs.Â
- You can also arrange an airport transfer from Alicante Airport – from €30.Â
- In addition, early check-in and late check-out options are available – so you can make the most of your weekend.