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Planning a weekend in Alicante? Alicante Smart Hotel is a convenient base for concerts, theatre, exhibitions and city-center walks.<\/p>\n
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Weekend in Alicante \u2013 Events Guide for May 7\u201310, 2026<\/h1>\n
Below is a selection of events in Alicante and nearby this week, from Thursday to Sunday, May 7\u201310, 2026. For each event, you will find the venue, time, price and a link to buy tickets or visit the event page. We recommend checking the latest schedule before you go.<\/p>\n
Not sure what to do in Alicante? Read our guide: Best itinerary to explore Alicante in 2\u20133 days<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
May 7, Thursday<\/h2>\n
Paco Candela Concert<\/h3>\n
A major concert celebrating 30 years of Paco Candela\u2019s career, with flamenco, sevillanas and fandangos performed live with an expanded group of musicians.<\/p>\n
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- Venue: Teatro Principal de Alicante<\/a><\/li>\n
- Time: May 7, 20:30<\/li>\n
- Price: 21\u201350 \u20ac, depending on the seating area<\/li>\n
- Buy tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Mermelada de Impro con Hannah Alba<\/h3>\n
An improv comedy show by Como Diciendo Teatro, where each performance is built around new situations and interaction with guest Hannah Alba.<\/p>\n
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- Venue: Sala Euterpe, Sant Joan d\u2019Alacant<\/a><\/li>\n
- Time: May 7; doors open at 21:00, show starts at 22:00<\/li>\n
- Price: 7 \u20ac in advance \/ 10 \u20ac at the door<\/li>\n
- Buy tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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May 8, Friday<\/h2>\n
La mujer rota<\/h3>\n
A one-woman theatre performance based on the text by Simone de Beauvoir, starring Anabel Alonso \u2014 an intimate story about emotional fracture and personal crisis.<\/p>\n
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- Venue: Teatro Principal de Alicante<\/a><\/li>\n
- Time: May 8, 20:00<\/li>\n
- Price: from 12 \u20ac to 25 \u20ac<\/li>\n
- Buy tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Danza sagrada de la Ruta de la Seda<\/h3>\n
An intimate show with Eastern-inspired aesthetics and sacred dance at Teter\u00eda Luz de Luna.<\/p>\n
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- Venue: Restaurante Teter\u00eda Luz de Luna, Alicante<\/a><\/li>\n
- Time: May 8, 21:30<\/li>\n
- Price: from 11,35 \u20ac<\/li>\n
- Buy tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
DOUDOU NGANGA THE BAND Concert<\/h3>\n
An afrobeat and afropop concert by Spanish-Congolese artist Doudou Nganga with the Tokororo<\/em> program \u2014 music, dance and a strong message of peace.<\/p>\n
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- Venue: Sala Euterpe, Sant Joan d\u2019Alacant<\/a><\/li>\n
- Time: May 8; doors open at 20:30, show starts at 21:00<\/li>\n
- Price: 14 \u20ac online \/ 17 \u20ac at the venue<\/li>\n
- Buy tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
GANSOS ROSAS + BED OF ROSAS + M\u00d6TORKILLERS Concert<\/h3>\n
A big tribute night featuring Guns N\u2019 Roses, Bon Jovi and Mot\u00f6rhead in one late-night rock program.<\/p>\n
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- Venue: Sala Marearock<\/a><\/li>\n
- Time: May 8, 22:00\u201303:00<\/li>\n
- Price: 18 \u20ac<\/li>\n
- Buy tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Tip: if you are planning evening concerts or theatre shows, staying in the city makes it easier to return after the event without long transfers.<\/p>\n
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May 9, Saturday<\/h2>\n
aLUZina<\/h3>\n
A family show about light, shadow and the sense of wonder \u2014 a visual story for children aged 5+ and adults.<\/p>\n
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- Venue: Teatre Arniches, Alicante<\/a><\/li>\n
- Time: May 9, 19:30<\/li>\n
- Price: adults 10 \u20ac, children under 13 \u2014 4 \u20ac<\/li>\n
- Buy tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Las Minas Flamenco Tour<\/h3>\n
A flamenco evening with artists and award winners from the Festival del Cante de las Minas \u2014 vocals, guitar, dance and instrumental performance.<\/p>\n
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- Venue: Teatro Principal de Alicante<\/a><\/li>\n
- Time: May 9, 20:00<\/li>\n
- Price: from 14 \u20ac to 25 \u20ac<\/li>\n
- Buy tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Alfonso Toribio & His Yodeling Cowboys Concert<\/h3>\n
A live country concert with folk and blues influences \u2014 classic American tradition in a contemporary format.<\/p>\n
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- Venue: Sala Euterpe, Sant Joan d\u2019Alacant<\/a><\/li>\n
- Time: May 9; doors open at 21:00, show starts at 21:30<\/li>\n
- Price: 10 \u20ac online \/ 14 \u20ac at the venue<\/li>\n
- Buy tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
JUANTXO SKALARI & LA RUDE BAND + ORKESTA PARA\u00cdSO Concert<\/h3>\n
A major night concert celebrating the III anniversary of Sala Marearock \u2014 a ska\/rock program with an after-party until morning.<\/p>\n
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- Venue: Sala Marearock<\/a><\/li>\n
- Time: May 9, 22:00\u201307:00<\/li>\n
- Price: from 16 \u20ac<\/li>\n
- Buy tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
IMPREVISIBLE \u2013 Ismael Galletero<\/h3>\n
A stand-up comedy show with strong improvisation and everyday humor in Ismael Galletero\u2019s signature style.<\/p>\n
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- Venue: Sala el Refug\u00edo (Antiguo Clan Cabaret), Alicante<\/a><\/li>\n
- Time: May 9, 23:00<\/li>\n
- Price: from 13,60 \u20ac<\/li>\n
- Buy tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Ric and Ram \u2013 Standup Comedy in English \u2013 Alicante<\/h3>\n
A double stand-up comedy night in English with Ric and Ram.<\/p>\n
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- Venue: KARAOKE FEELING’S, Alicante<\/a><\/li>\n
- Time: May 9, 18:30<\/li>\n
- Price: around 17 \u20ac<\/li>\n
- Buy tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Jazz Concert<\/h3>\n
An educational jazz concert as part of ESCENA D\u2019ACI \/ Cultura en Barrios.<\/p>\n
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- Venue: Centro Social Comunitario Felicidad S\u00e1nchez, Babel, Alicante<\/a><\/li>\n
- Time: May 9, 18:30<\/li>\n
- Price: free<\/li>\n
- Reserve a place<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
You may also like our article 11 most Instagrammable spots in Alicante and nearby<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
May 10, Sunday<\/h2>\n
Family Workshop Diumenges al MUA: \u201cTejiendo palmeras\u201d<\/h3>\n
A free family workshop at MUA as part of the Diumenges al MUA<\/em> program.<\/p>\n
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- Venue: MUA, Museo de la Universidad de Alicante<\/a><\/li>\n
- Time: May 10, 11:00\u201313:00<\/li>\n
- Price: free, with prior registration<\/li>\n
- Register<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Albaladre y Orfe\u00f3n Cant\u00e1bile \u2013 Alma Mediterr\u00e1nea 7 Concert<\/h3>\n
A concert featuring two well-known Alicante ensembles.<\/p>\n
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- Venue: Teatro Principal de Alicante<\/a><\/li>\n
- Time: May 10, 18:00<\/li>\n
- Price: from 10 \u20ac to 20 \u20ac<\/li>\n
- Buy tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Stand-up Comedy in English by The Comedy Kiosk<\/h3>\n
An English-language stand-up comedy night by The Comedy Kiosk at the craft beer bar Bubbles.<\/p>\n
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- Venue: Bubbles Beer Club | Craft Beer Bar & Beer Shop, Alicante<\/a><\/li>\n
- Time: May 10, 18:00<\/li>\n
- Price: from 16 \u20ac<\/li>\n
- Buy tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Chistes y Chisteras \u2013 Mon\u00f3logo y Magia<\/h3>\n
Comedy and magic in one show: Sergio Alamar and Juanan Casbel combine stand-up and illusion.<\/p>\n
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- Venue: The Rudy’s Irish Tavern & Pub, Alicante<\/a><\/li>\n
- Time: May 10, 19:30<\/li>\n
- Price: from 10 \u20ac<\/li>\n
- Buy tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Un viaje sin retorno \u2013 Alex Gadea<\/h3>\n
A theatre production by Alex Gadea about love, dreams, ambition and overcoming challenges.<\/p>\n
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- Venue: Casa de Cultura de Sant Joan d\u2019Alacant<\/a><\/li>\n
- Time: May 10, 19:00<\/li>\n
- Price: from 18 \u20ac<\/li>\n
- Buy tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
See also our Gastronomic guide to Alicante: cuisine, local products and experiences<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
All Weekend<\/h2>\n
Feria del Libro Alicante 2026<\/h3>\n
The 56th Alicante Book Fair at Espacio S\u00e9neca: around 30 stands, more than 200 activities, author meetings and a program for all ages.<\/p>\n
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- Venue: Espacio S\u00e9neca, Alicante<\/a><\/li>\n
- Time: May 8 \u2013 10:30\u201314:00 and 17:30\u201321:30; May 9 \u2013 10:30\u201314:00 and 17:30\u201321:30; May 10 \u2013 10:30\u201314:00 and 17:30\u201321:30<\/li>\n
- Price: free entry<\/li>\n
- More information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Exposici\u00f3n \u201cLa balada de Hugo Pratt\u201d<\/h3>\n
A major exhibition at Espacio S\u00e9neca dedicated to Hugo Pratt, his characters and visual world \u2014 from Corto Malt\u00e9s to lesser-known works.<\/p>\n
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- Venue: Espacio S\u00e9neca<\/a><\/li>\n
- Time: until May 31, 2026; during this weekend \u2014 Saturday 10:30\u201313:30 and 17:00\u201320:00, Sunday 10:30\u201313:30.<\/li>\n
- More information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Exposici\u00f3n \u201cLa romer\u00eda de los cornudos\u201d<\/h3>\n
An exhibition by Mar\u00eda Alcaide at Las Cigarreras, inspired by the ballet by Garc\u00eda Lorca and Rivas Cherif, combining video, dance, music and costume. This weekend it is available on Friday and Saturday<\/strong>, as the venue is closed on Sundays.<\/p>\n
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- Venue: CC Las Cigarreras<\/a><\/li>\n
- Time: until August 22, 2026; Tuesday\u2013Saturday 10:00\u201321:30, closed on Sunday and Monday.<\/li>\n
- More information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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