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Alicante weekend events guide, 22–24 May 2026: concerts, theatre, exhibitions, shows

Best of this week:

  • Luis Prado at Sala Euterpe
  • La verdad at Teatro Principal de Alicante
  • Porco Bravo + Knibal at Sala Marearock
  • Candlelight: Larga Vida a las Leyendas del Rock at MARQ
  • Film festival, stand-up comedy, family plans and free exhibitions

Below is a selection of events in Alicante and nearby for this week: concerts, theatre, stand-up comedy, exhibitions, family activities and walking routes from 22 to 24 May 2026. Each event includes the venue, time, price and a link to buy tickets or check the event page. We recommend checking the latest schedule before going.

Where to stay in Alicante for the weekend?

Planning concerts, theatre, exhibitions and walks around the city centre? Alicante Smart Hotel is a convenient base for a busy weekend in Alicante: you can easily reach cultural venues, restaurants, the seafront promenade and evening events.

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22 May, Friday

Luis Prado concert

Singer-songwriter pop-rock and piano songs by Luis Prado in the intimate atmosphere of Sala Euterpe.

La verdad – theatre play

A comedy with JoaquĂ­n Reyes about truth, lies, relationships and awkward situations that can no longer be escaped without consequences.

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Las Dolientes #ERROR 2113 – theatre play

A theatrical work about farewell, loss, memory and the way society experiences death and loneliness.

Morreo – Improvivencia show

An improvised comedy show about love, sex, relationships and stories from the audience.

Porco Bravo + Knibal concert

A powerful rock concert at Sala Marearock: punk energy, intensity and a loud night for fans of hard live sound.

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Maelo Ruiz Alicante salsa night

A big romantic salsa night: Maelo Ruiz will perform in Alicante with a programme for fans of Latin music.

Muñeca Rusa concert

A concert at Söda Bar as part of this week’s music programme.

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23 May, Saturday

Desert Vipers concert

A hard rock concert with a dense, raw and energetic sound – for those who want a louder Saturday night.

Copenhage + Polémico Chinasky + Yakuza concert

An indie night at Sala Marearock with three bands and a late-night concert format.

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Candlelight: Larga Vida a las Leyendas del Rock concert

A candlelight concert at MARQ with a programme of rock hits in an atmospheric chamber format.

Speaker Cabinets concert

Speaker Cabinets live at Sala Stereo – a night of live guitars in the centre of Alicante.

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Spring City – urban portrait workshop

An urban portrait workshop as part of the Spring City programme ahead of Spring Festival.

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Secretillos en el castillo

A family theatre plan from the Cultura en Barrios programme.

Colla Federal de Dolçainers i Tabaleters concert

A concert of traditional Valencian music with dolçainas and tabalets at Las Cigarreras.

24 May, Sunday

The Jazz Stickers charity concert

A charity jazz concert in support of Operation International: jazz versions of classics, pop, rock and Latin American music.

No me toques el cuento – theatre play

A theatre comedy that reimagines fairy-tale heroines and shows that “they lived happily ever after” is not always the final word.

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Dannusx – De cara al público show

A comedy show by Dannusx at VB Spaces – a Sunday plan for anyone who wants to end the weekend with humour.

La Chirichota Sinfónica – Vuelven los clásicos y vuelven con refuerzos concert

Humour, music and classical composers in an unusual format together with Orquesta VirtuĂłs Mediterrani.

For a ready-made route, see our guide to Alicante in 2–3 days.

Running all weekend

ColecciĂłn Daniel Escolano en el MUA exhibition

An exhibition of works by Daniel Escolano at MUA – a chronological journey through his graphic work, painting and visual universe.

Triálogos. Conversaciones a tres voces en la colección del MUA exhibition

An exhibition from the MUA collection: 18 works arranged into six visual dialogues on the themes of the body, rain, play, the spiral, the horizon and the stars.

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Centro 14 Alicante exhibition

A municipal youth space in the historic centre of Alicante with an exhibition hall and cultural programme.

III ciclo de artista fogueril y escenografĂ­a exhibition

An exhibition about the work of foguerer artists and scenography connected to Alicante’s festive culture.

Extend your weekend in Alicante

After an evening concert, theatre performance or festival event, staying one more night in the city is a convenient option. Book your stay at Alicante Smart Hotel and start the next day at a relaxed pace – with breakfast, a walk and new plans in Alicante.

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