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Weekend in Alicante – Events Guide for May 14-17, 2026

Best picks this week:

  • Armenian Philharmonic at ADDA
  • Chica Sobresalto at Sala Marearock
  • International Museum Day 2026
  • Candlelight: Ed Sheeran & Coldplay at MARQ
  • Children’s performances, jazz and free exhibitions

Below is a selection of events in Alicante and nearby this week, from Thursday to Sunday, 14–17 May 2026. For each event, you will find the venue, time, price and ticket link or event page. We recommend checking the schedule before going.

Planning concerts, theatre, exhibitions and walks around the city centre? Alicante Smart Hotel is a convenient option for a weekend in Alicante: close to city routes, evening events and the main cultural venues.

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14 May, Thursday

Javi Chapela – GPS16 concert

An indie rock concert by Javi Chapela at Sala Euterpe as part of the Futuros PropĂłsitos tour.

Play Un monstruo viene a verme

A theatre production based on the novel by Patrick Ness — a story about fears, growing up and the power of acceptance.

15 May, Friday

Orquesta SinfĂłnica Ciudad de Elche concert

A symphonic concert at ADDA — an evening of classical music in one of Alicante’s main concert halls.

Play La Ternura

A romantic comedy by Alfredo Sanzol about the fact that love is impossible to hide from, even with the most carefully designed plan.

Calequi y Las Panteras concert

A live concert mixing indie, pop, funk, Afropop and Latin American rhythms.

Punk night Kante Pinrelico – 40 años en la sombra

A punk night at Sala Marearock with Kante Pinrelico, Gayola and Scandal.

Classical guitar recital – Master de Guitarra Escena Daci

A chamber classical guitar concert as part of the city’s Friday programme.

The Rock and Rollers live night

An evening of live rock and roll at The Robin’s pub.

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16 May, Saturday

Armenian Philharmonic concert: Francesca da Rimini

The Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Eduard Topchjan, with violinist Sergey Khachatryan, will perform a programme featuring works by Brahms, Tchaikovsky and Khachaturian.

Chica Sobresalto concert in Alicante

Chica Sobresalto performs at Sala Marearock — emotional Spanish pop rock with a distinctive singer-songwriter style.

Basstek party: Mandidextrous

A late-night electronic party with Mandidextrous, Lokura Selecta, Naivety, Pandawan and other artists in the line-up.

SoniArt 2026 – saxophone concert at MACA

A free concert from the SoniArt cycle at MACA museum.

Musical evening Una opera de pelicula

A musical evening with famous opera and lyrical themes featured in cinema.

Riada – GPS16 concert

A concert by Riada — singer-songwriter music, rock, blues and Latin American influences.

Candlelight: Ed Sheeran & Coldplay concert

A candlelight concert featuring songs by Ed Sheeran and Coldplay performed by a string quartet.

Show De Simba a Kiara – tribute to The Lion King

A family musical show inspired by the story of The Lion King.

Mus’n’babies musical visit for toddlers at MUBAG

A family musical visit for children aged 0–3 and their parents.

Children’s show Peke Tube

A dynamic children’s stage show for a family outing on Saturday.

Museums during the day, a concert in the evening, a seaside walk in the morning — with Alicante Smart Hotel, it is easy to plan your weekend without unnecessary transfers and return to a comfortable room after the events.

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17 May, Sunday

In Viola Key concert

A chamber concert by David Fons and Luis Fernando PĂ©rez featuring works by Hindemith, Nino Rota and Prokofiev.

Nuria Hernandez concert

Indie pop and singer-songwriter music: Nuria Hernández will present material from her first EP, Pasos.

Play La pasion infinita

A theatre production starring Pepón Nieto — a story about love, theatre, memory and human passions.

Children’s puppet show Som Menuts: BoBo

A puppet show for children aged 3 and over about a little penguin and a new family member.

Walking route in Bocairent

A walking route through the Mariola natural area as part of the La Volta a la Mariola – primavera 2026 programme: on 17 May, the Ruta al Sant Crist route is scheduled in Bocairent.

  • Place: Bocairent
  • Time: 17 May, 10:00
  • Price: free, advance registration required
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Sergio Alamar monologues – Chistes y Chisteras

Monologues and magic in a pub format — an easy-going Sunday evening plan.

Blue Lola jazz concert

A jazz concert for Museum Day, with a programme inspired by vocal jazz classics.

Children’s play Petit Teatre – theatre festival for children

A cycle of children’s performances in Sant Joan d’Alacant: an intimate family format for children and parents.

All weekend

International Museum Day in Alicante

From 15 to 17 May, Alicante museums are holding free guided tours, concerts, family workshops, exhibitions and special programmes.

  • Venue: museums and cultural spaces in Alicante
  • Time: 15–17 May, according to each museum’s schedule
  • Price: free, some activities require advance booking
  • information

MUA – Museo de la Universidad de Alicante

  • 15 May: Gran Fiesta DIM — murals, games, workshops, horchata and fartons.
  • 16 May: museum tour and Trialogamos workshop.
  • 17 May: guided tour and Personas unidas, mundos conectados workshop.
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MACA – Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Alicante

  • 15 May: graphic music workshop and the meeting Otros museos, otras miradas.
  • 16 May: workshop visits, SoniArt concert and curator-led tour.
  • 17 May: Mitolatorio ZĂłbel and a guided tour of Soledad Sevilla’s exhibition.
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MARQ – Museo Arqueológico de Alicante

  • 16–17 May: free admission to MARQ, La Illeta, Lucentum and Torre Almohade de Almudaina.
  • information

MUBAG – Museo de Bellas Artes Gravina

  • 15 May: catalogue presentation and opening of the exhibition El legado de Lorenzo Aguirre.
  • 16 May: Mus’n’babies, workshop, theatrical visit, guided tour and swing concert.
  • 17 May: theatrical visit, Emilio Varela guided tour and family workshop.
  • information

Las Cigarreras

  • 16 May: exhibitions, Matinal Sonor, workshops, Open Studio and PeregrinaciĂłn al árbol.
  • information

The Ocean Race Museum

  • 15 May: tours of Brasil 1 and the museum, followed by Ofelia in the evening.
  • 16 May: guided tours and family show Semelengualatraba.
  • 17 May: guided tours and the ExtinciĂłn quest.
  • information

Lonja del Pescado

  • 17 May: Blue Lola Jazz — a concert as part of the museum programme.
  • information

Museo de Aguas de Alicante

  • 15 May: Las voces del agua concert.
  • 16 May: presentation of the album FĂ©nix by Marabina.
  • information

Sede Universitaria Ciudad de Alicante

  • 15 May: Ay Luna que reluzes concert by the early music ensemble La Sablonara.
  • information

La romeria de los cornudos

An exhibition at Las Cigarreras exploring the ballet by Federico GarcĂ­a Lorca and Cipriano Rivas Cherif through video, dance, music and costume.

La balada de Hugo Pratt

An exhibition dedicated to Italian comic artist Hugo Pratt and his visual universe.

La firmeza de un instante

A photography exhibition by Jesús Madriñán about young people and nightlife culture, captured in the style of classical portraits.

Extend your weekend in Alicante

After a performance, concert or evening walk around the city, stay at Alicante Smart Hotel and start the next day calmly — with breakfast, a stroll through the centre and new plans in Alicante.

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