Alicante weekend events guide, 12–15 March 2026: drone show, concerts, theatre, exhibitions

Below is a selection of events in Alicante and nearby for the upcoming weekend (Thursday–Sunday, March 12–15, 2026). Each event includes the venue, time, and a ticket link (or the event page). It is recommended to double-check the schedule before heading out.

March 12 (Thu)

Toronzo Cannon Concert (Teatro Principal)

A blues concert: a live performance by Toronzo Cannon on the Teatro Principal stage.

Comedy Show Mermelada de Impro with “Nata Pelusa” (Sala Euterpe)

An improv comedy show: stories created in the moment, different every time.

  • Venue: Sala Euterpe (Sant Joan d’Alacant)
  • Time: 12.03.2026 – doors 21:00, show starts 22:00
  • Price: from €7
  • Buy ticket

Creative Evening Ciclo “Contar y cantar”: Christina Rosenvinge (IAC Juan Gil-Albert)

An evening of storytelling and music: a conversational and musical format with Christina Rosenvinge.

  • Venue: Casa Bardin / IAC Juan Gil-Albert (Alicante)
  • Time: 12.03.2026 – 19:00
  • Free
  • Reserve a free spot

March 13 (Fri)

DroneArt Show Alicante – Vivaldi “Las Cuatro Estaciones”

A string quartet plus drones and light figures in the sky – a “music that lights up the night” format.

Stand-up Show Hovik Keuchkerian – “Grito” (Teatro Principal)

Stand-up / monologue: a major solo evening by Hovik Keuchkerian.

Performance “Postals” (Teatre Arniches)

A theatre production at Teatre Arniches.

Comedy Show Eva Soriano – “Disfrutona” (Teatro Principal)

A comedy show by Eva Soriano: a late Friday slot.

Music Festival KALIFEST: Jazzwoman + Arre AK + Mawela + Manyacaes

A late-night live festival at Marearock: several artists in one evening.

  • Venue: Sala Marearock
  • Time: 13.03.2026 – 22:00–04:00 (continues into 14.03)
  • Price: from €10
  • Buy ticket

Evening Talk “Japon sin filtros” with Estella Ramirez

A talk / lecture evening: Japan “without filters”.

Screening of PRECIOUS (Lee Daniels, 2009) – Cinema al Coixi

A film screening as part of “Cinema al Coixi”.

Performance “La odisea segun Penelope”

A theatre performance as part of the city’s cultural activities program.

March 14 (Sat)

Children’s Show KIDS & STORIES – “The Little Mermaid” (Teatro Principal)

A short children’s performance in English (Kids & Stories format) for children aged 3–10.

Carles Trepat Concert – Classical Guitar (ADDA)

Classical guitar as part of the ADDA program.

Spanish Dance Evening “20 pasos, 20 huellas”

A stage performance evening.

Workshop Taller de mĂşsicas graficas

A creative workshop at the intersection of music and graphics (registration required).

Sant Josep Celebration in El Campello

The Sant Josep celebration in El Campello: a family-friendly daytime format, free entry.

  • Venue: Plaza de la Iglesia (El Campello)
  • Time: 14.03.2026 – from 12:30
  • Free
  • More information here

Music Evening DJ Maria More: Liquid Funk & Intelligent DnB (Di Giorgio)

A bar night with a DJ set: smooth liquid funk and intelligent drum & bass. It is best to reserve a table in advance (DM / phone).

March 15 (Sun)

Performance American Buffalo

A performance based on the play by David Mamet.

Performance Bolero

A family daytime performance at Arniches (according to the schedule – Sunday).

Concert XIII Cycle “Las bandas de la provincia” – Agrupacion Musical “Los Montesinos” (ADDA)

A morning wind orchestra concert (entry by prior request / reservation).

  • Venue: ADDA (Auditorio de la DiputaciĂłn de Alicante)
  • Time: 15.03.2026 – 10:00
  • Buy ticket

XIII Cycle “Las bandas de la provincia” – AMCE Santa Cecilia (Elda) (ADDA)

An afternoon wind orchestra concert (entry by prior request / reservation).

Flamenco Evening Flamenco Lounge Session (Sausalito)

A flamenco evening in a lounge format (via Eventbrite).

St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Cabo Roig – St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Cabo Roig Strip)

A St. Patrick’s Day parade in Cabo Roig: green vibes, music, and a street-party format.

  • Venue: Cabo Roig Strip (Orihuela Costa)
  • Time: 15.03.2026 – parade starts at 15:00
  • More details

Any day (March 12–15) – museums and walking ideas

Circus Show Circo Raluy Legacy – CYBORG

A futuristic show with acrobatics, humor, and spectacular staging (duration around 2 hours).

  • Venue: Carpa del Circo Raluy Legacy, Avda. Doctor Rico, s/n, Alicante
  • Time (shows this weekend): March 12 – 18:30; March 13 – 18:30; March 14 – 17:00, 19:30; March 15 – 12:00, 17:00.
  • Price: from €10
  • Buy ticket

MUBAG – Current Exhibitions

Current exhibitions at Museo de Bellas Artes Gravina (check opening hours and schedule on the museum page).

  • Venue: MUBAG (Museo de Bellas Artes Gravina)
  • Time: according to the museum schedule
  • Buy ticket

MUA – Exhibitions on the UA Campus

Three current exhibitions at MUA: gender-art (mulier, mulieris) and anniversary exhibitions by the faculties.

  • Venue: MUA (Museo de la Universidad de Alicante), San Vicente del Raspeig
  • Time: Mon–Fri 09:00–20:00; Sat–Sun 10:00–14:00
  • mulier, mulieris 2026 – details
  • 50th Anniversary: Faculty of Philosophy and Letters – details
  • 50th Anniversary: Faculty of Science – details

“Sabados en el museo” (Museo The Ocean Race) – by reservation

Family activities at The Ocean Race Museum: advance booking format (calendar available on the page).

Where to stay so you can fit everything in?

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  • In addition, early check-in and late check-out options are available – so you can make the most of your weekend.

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