At the end of April and the beginning of May, Alicante and nearby towns join the celebration of International Jazz Day. The program includes club concerts, a lecture on the visual culture of jazz, photography exhibitions, open-air performances, dance events, and a major charity concert. Below, we have compiled the updated schedule of events that have not yet taken place in Alicante, Sant Joan d\u2019Alacant, and Villajoyosa.<\/p>\n
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Victor de Diego Organic<\/h2>\n
Refugio Jazz Club in Sant Joan d\u2019Alacant will host a concert by the quartet of saxophonist V\u00edctor de Diego. The program features organ jazz with an energetic sound, genre standards, and original compositions performed by musicians from the Barcelona jazz scene.<\/p>\n
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- Date:<\/strong> April 18, 2026<\/li>\n
- Time:<\/strong> 19:00<\/li>\n
- Venue:<\/strong> Refugio Jazz Club, Avenida de la Constituci\u00f3n, 46, Sant Joan d\u2019Alacant<\/li>\n
- Price:<\/strong> from \u20ac15<\/li>\n
- Booking:<\/strong> buy ticket<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u201cThis Cover Sounds Familiar\u201d: Jorge Garc\u00eda\u2019s lecture on the visual identity of jazz<\/h2>\n
Jorge Garc\u00eda\u2019s lecture explores how jazz has developed its own visual language through record covers. It is a reflection on the relationship between music, design, and cultural memory \u2014 from the LP era to the present day.<\/p>\n
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- Date:<\/strong> April 23, 2026<\/li>\n
- Time:<\/strong> 18:00<\/li>\n
- Venue:<\/strong> Fundaci\u00f3n Mediterr\u00e1neo, Alicante<\/li>\n
- Price:<\/strong> free<\/li>\n
- Details:<\/strong> view event<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
La Sedajazz Big Band Vol. III: A History of Latin Jazz<\/h2>\n
The major concert by the Sedajazz Latin Big Band offers a musical journey through the history of Latin jazz \u2014 from Afro-Cuban roots and cubop to the most contemporary forms of the genre. It is one of the central events of Alicante\u2019s jazz week.<\/p>\n
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- Date:<\/strong> April 24, 2026<\/li>\n
- Time:<\/strong> 20:00<\/li>\n
- Venue:<\/strong> Auditorio Fundaci\u00f3n Mediterr\u00e1neo, Avenida Doctor Gadea, 1, Alicante<\/li>\n
- Price:<\/strong> \u20ac20<\/li>\n
- Booking:<\/strong> buy ticket<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Clandestino: vinyl session with DJ Louis Legstrong<\/h2>\n
An open vinyl session with DJ Louis Legstrong, inspired by swing and lindy hop culture, will take place at the Concha de la Explanada in Alicante. It is a daytime open-air event designed for all audiences.<\/p>\n
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- Date:<\/strong> April 25, 2026<\/li>\n
- Time:<\/strong> 12:30<\/li>\n
- Venue:<\/strong> Concha de la Explanada, Paseo de la Explanada de Espa\u00f1a, s\/n, Alicante<\/li>\n
- Price:<\/strong> free<\/li>\n
- Details:<\/strong> view event<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Swing at the Tower<\/h2>\n
At Torre Ansaldo in Sant Joan d\u2019Alacant, a full day of swing will be held with a Jazz Steps class, followed by a concert and social dance with Smart Set Tr\u00edo and Paul Evans. A perfect option to combine live music and dancing.<\/p>\n
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- Date:<\/strong> April 26, 2026<\/li>\n
- Time:<\/strong> 11:00 \u2013 class, 12:15 \u2013 concert and social dance<\/li>\n
- Venue:<\/strong> Torre Ansaldo, Av. Comunitat Valenciana, Sant Joan d\u2019Alacant<\/li>\n
- Price:<\/strong> from \u20ac10.20<\/li>\n
- Booking:<\/strong> buy ticket<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Award ceremony of the JazzDay Alicante 2025 photography contest and opening of the 2026 exhibition<\/h2>\n
At \u00c1mbito Cultural of El Corte Ingl\u00e9s, the award ceremony for the JazzDay Alicante 2025 photography contest and the opening of the new exhibition will take place. The focus will be on the work of photojournalist Rafa Arjones, together with guest artist Vilma Dobilaite.<\/p>\n
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- Date:<\/strong> April 29, 2026<\/li>\n
- Time:<\/strong> 12:00<\/li>\n
- Venue:<\/strong> \u00c1mbito Cultural de El Corte Ingl\u00e9s, Avenida de Federico Soto, 1\u20133, 1st floor, Alicante<\/li>\n
- Price:<\/strong> free<\/li>\n
- Details:<\/strong> view event<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
II JazzDay Alicante 2026 Photography Exhibition<\/h2>\n
From April 29 to May 8, the JazzDay Alicante 2026 photography exhibition can be visited at \u00c1mbito Cultural of El Corte Ingl\u00e9s, featuring works by Rafa Arjones and with the participation of Vilma Dobilaite.<\/p>\n
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- Date:<\/strong> April 29 \u2013 May 8, 2026<\/li>\n
- Opening hours:<\/strong> daily from 10:00 to 22:00<\/li>\n
- Venue:<\/strong> \u00c1mbito Cultural de El Corte Ingl\u00e9s, Avenida de Federico Soto, 1\u20133, 1st floor, Alicante<\/li>\n
- Price:<\/strong> free<\/li>\n
- Details:<\/strong> view event<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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JazzDay in the Street 2026 collective concert<\/h2>\n
On April 30, Plaza del Ayuntamiento will host an open-air collective concert as part of the JazzDay in the Street program. A meeting point for musicians and the public right in the heart of the city.<\/p>\n
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- Date:<\/strong> April 30, 2026<\/li>\n
- Time:<\/strong> 18:00<\/li>\n
- Venue:<\/strong> Plaza del Ayuntamiento, 1, Alicante<\/li>\n
- Price:<\/strong> free<\/li>\n
- Details:<\/strong> view event<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
International Jazz Day Costa Blanca at Roger\u2019s Temple<\/h2>\n
At Roger\u2019s Temple in Villajoyosa, one of the main International Jazz Day events on the Costa Blanca will take place, featuring several concerts, project premieres, and a major jam session.<\/p>\n
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- Date:<\/strong> April 30, 2026<\/li>\n
- Time:<\/strong> 20:00 \u2013 01:00<\/li>\n
- Venue:<\/strong> Roger\u2019s Temple, Pla\u00e7a Bulevar 3 Pp 33, 4F, 03570, Villajoyosa, Alicante<\/li>\n
- Price:<\/strong> from \u20ac22<\/li>\n
- Booking:<\/strong> buy ticket<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Piano Sit&Play with Kike Vidal<\/h2>\n
At Plaza San Crist\u00f3bal, pianist Kike Vidal will give an open public performance inviting attendees to take part. A warm and spontaneous format to experience jazz in the street.<\/p>\n
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- Date:<\/strong> May 1, 2026<\/li>\n
- Time:<\/strong> 19:00<\/li>\n
- Venue:<\/strong> Plaza San Crist\u00f3bal, s\/n, Alicante<\/li>\n
- Price:<\/strong> free<\/li>\n
- Details:<\/strong> view event<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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XV International Jazz Day charity collective concert<\/h2>\n
Teatro Principal of Alicante will host a major charity concert with nearly one hundred musicians. During the event, awards will also be presented, and the proceeds will go to a solidarity project for children in India.<\/p>\n
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- Date:<\/strong> May 3, 2026<\/li>\n
- Time:<\/strong> 19:00<\/li>\n
- Venue:<\/strong> Teatro Principal de Alicante, Plaza Chap\u00ed, s\/n, Alicante<\/li>\n
- Price:<\/strong> \u20ac12, \u20ac16 and \u20ac22<\/li>\n
- Tickets:<\/strong> buy ticket<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Where to stay<\/h2>\n
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