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*The Phantom of the Opera* is coming to Alicante; in Orihuela, Mozart’s music will be performed amidst thousands of candles; and Calp is welcoming *La Cubana*, one of Spain’s best-known theatre companies, to the stage. There will also be international orchestras, photography, dance, comedy and major sporting events. The events calendar for November 2026.
A phantom in Alicante, an orchestra by candlelight and a play in which the kitchen becomes the stage: November on the Costa Blanca is certainly anything but boring. The Teatro Principal in Alicante is staging a major musical on an international scale, whilst Calp, Altea, Dénia, Elche and Torrevieja are offering their own cultural programmes. There’s plenty going on off the theatre stage too – from contemporary dance and photography to a half-marathon through Benidorm.
The focus here is on concerts, theatre performances, exhibitions and sporting events. Anyone interested in traditional folk festivals and autumn fairs will find these listed in the separate CBM calendar, „Fiestas and Firas on the Costa Blanca in November 2026“.
Programme and tickets: https://www.teatroprincipaldealicante.com/programacion-actual/
1 November | Theatre | Don Juan Tenorio: A Charity Performance
2 November | Ballet | El Corsario – Kiev Ballet
5 Nov | Opera | Madama Butterfly – Giacomo Puccini
6 Nov | Comedy | David Suárez – ‘Humor blanco’ for the last time
7–8 November | Theatre | El hijo de la cómica
7 Nov | Family theatre | Kids & Stories – Dream on
11.–12.11. | Music show | Julio Iglesias Experience – Julio Iglesias Jr., 8 pm each night
13 Nov | Comedy | J. J. Vaquero
14 Nov | Family theatre | Kids & Stories – Robin Hood
14 Nov | Musical theatre | Libres!!! – An anarcho-apocalyptic cabaret
15 Nov | Family music | CantaJuego – Yo quiero ser
19.–29.11. | Musical | The Phantom of the Opera – several performances, running until the 6th. December
21 Nov | Family theatre | Kids & Stories – The fussy little mouse
28 Nov | Family theatre | Kids & Stories – Cinderella
CBM TIP | 19 November to 6 December – The Phantom of the Opera
A mysterious figure behind a mask, a young singer and a love story that has long been part of musical theatre history: The Phantom of the Opera is performing at the Teatro Principal in Alicante.
The Spanish-language production, featuring music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, runs from 19 November to 6 December. Daniel Diges will take on the title role on selected dates, including 19, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29 November.
The performance lasts around 150 minutes. Standard tickets cost between 56 and 74 euros, depending on the seat category.
Programme and tickets: https://addaalicante.es/
2 Nov | Classical | Joven Orquesta Nacional de Venezuela – Gustavo Dudamel
6 Nov | Classical | ADDA Simfònica Alicante – Génesis, Josep Vicent and Blake Pouliot
13 Nov | Classical/Guitar | Día de la Guitarra – Juan Manuel Cañizares and ADDA Simfònica
14 Nov | Guitar | Alumnos Cum Laude
14 Nov | Classical | Czech Philharmonic – Semyon Bychkov and Mao Fujita
15 Nov | Brass band music | Sociedad Musical La Lira, Monforte del Cid
With the Czech Philharmonic and the Venezuelan Youth Orchestra, the November programme features two international orchestras. It is rounded off by concerts from our very own ADDA Simfònica and Spanish guitar music.
Programme: https://elchesemueve.es/?espacio=gran-teatro
12 Nov | Comedy | Dani Fez – Estamos cucú de la cabeza, 8 pm
13 Nov | Theatre | Locuras Paralelas, 8.00 pm
14–15 November | Magic | El Mago Invisible – Nothing is what it seems, several performances
20 Nov | Music tribute | Malas Compañías – Joaquín Sabina, 8.30 pm
21 Nov | Music show | Night of Techno Pop, 9.00 pm
26 Nov | Theatre | Maléfiga – Bomba Teatro, 8 pm
27 Nov | Piano | James Rhodes – Manía
28 Nov | Music show | Julio Iglesias Experience – Julio Iglesias Jr.
Combining comedy, magic and musical theatre, the Gran Teatro offers a varied programme. On 27 November, James Rhodes, a pianist who brings classical music to audiences beyond traditional concert settings, will be taking to the stage.
Programme and tickets: https://orihuelacultural.es/eventos/
13 Nov | Opera | The Magic Flute – Opera 2001, 8.00 pm
14 Nov | Chamber music | Concert by Candlelight – Camerata Antiqua, 8.00 pm
21 Nov | Comedy | Cómicas – Martita de Graná, Antonia Triviño and Patricia Espejo, 6 pm
21 Nov | Comedy | Aguilera and Meni – Mission: Impro-sible, 9.00 pm
27 Nov | Music tribute | He’s Back – Michael Jackson tribute, 8.30 pm
CBM TIP | 14 November – An orchestra and 3,000 candles
No electric headlights, but thousands of candles instead: At the Concert by candlelight The Teatro Circo in Orihuela will be transformed into an unusual concert hall. Camerata Antiqua will be performing on 14 November at 8 pm. According to the organisers, more than 3,000 candles will be used for the production.
Programme: https://www.turismolavilajoiosa.com/agenda/
8 Nov | Opera | The Magic Flute – Opera 2001, 6.00 pm
14 Nov | Family music | CantaJuego Solidario MegaHits, 6 pm
22.11. | Brass band music | Santa Cecilia Concert – Societat Ateneu Musical, 12 noon
26 Nov | Documentary | From Montgó to Manhattan. 100 Years of the American Dream – Centro Social, 6 pm
Mozart's The Magic Flute will be performed on 8 November in the original German with a Spanish translation. The production features a stage set inspired by science fiction. Tickets cost between 15 and 23 euros.
Tickets for the CantaJuego Solidario MegaHits family concert will be issued in exchange for two kilograms of non-perishable food.
Programme: https://cultura.calp.es/
1 November | Classical music/commemorative event | Trío Solistas de la Camerata Amicitia – Municipal Cemetery, 11.00 am
6 Nov | Choral concert | Coral Ifach, 7.00 pm
7 Nov | Theatre | Pequeño asesinato – Espantanublos Teatro, 7 pm
14 Nov | Theatre | El vuelo de las palomas – 2nd Act, Theatre Association, 7 pm
15 Nov | Theatre | Almas gemelas – Asociación Cultural PLANC, 6.30 pm
19–20 November | Theatre/Comedy | La Cubana – La cuisine de ma cousine, 8 pm on both evenings
21 Nov | Theatre/Comedy | La Cubana – La cuisine de ma cousine, 7 pm
29 Nov | Theatre/Improvisation | Closing ceremony of the 14th Amateur Theatre Competition featuring *Corta el cable rojo*, 6.30 pm
Performances at the amateur theatre competition are free of charge, subject to availability. Tickets for *La Cubana* cost 45 or 48 euros.
CBM TIP | 19–21 November – La Cubana in Calp
When La Cubana puts a kitchen on stage, it’s hardly just about cooking. The Catalan theatre company combines My cousin's cooking A culinary experience featuring humour, music, over-the-top characters and their trademark audience participation.
The performances will take place from 19 to 21 November in the auditorium of the Casa de Cultura in Calp.
Programme: https://www.sfaltea.com/es/agenda/
14 Nov | Brass band music | Santa Cecilia Concert by the Banda Sinfónica SFA – Palau Altea, 7 pm
15 Nov | Plucked-string orchestra | Orquesta de Pulso y Púa – Community Centre, 7.00 pm
21 Nov | Children’s programme | Games and workshops organised by the EsMuAltea Music School, 11.00 am
21 November | Choral music | Santa Cecilia Mass with Coral SFA – Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Consuelo, 6.30 pm
28 Nov | Music | Performance by the Orquestra Blava – Palau Altea, 7 pm
The Altea Music Society is dedicating several weeks to Santa Cecilia with concerts and events. A donation of five euros is requested for the Banda Sinfónica concert on 14 November.
Programme and tickets: https://culturatorrevieja.com/programacion/
7 Nov | Theatre/Comedy | Infieles, 8 pm
8 Nov | Family musical | Tadeo Jones and the Magic Lamp, 5 pm
15 Nov | Brass band music | Santa Cecilia Concert – Sociedad Musical Ciudad de Torrevieja „Los Salerosos“, 7.00 pm
20 Nov | Opera | The Magic Flute – Opera 2001, 8.00 pm
21 Nov | Comedy | Luis Piedrahita – Apocalípticamente correcto, 8.30 pm
22 Nov | Brass band music | Santa Cecilia Concert – Unión Musical Torrevejense, 12 noon
The The Magic Flute Following stops in La Vila Joiosa and Orihuela, the Opera 2001 tour is also making a stop in Torrevieja. Families can look forward to Tadeo Jones a stage production centred on the well-known animated hero.
Programme and tickets: https://culturatorrevieja.com/
8 Nov | Flamenco | Flamenco & Sal – Flamenco comes from the south
13 Nov | Rock tribute | Brothers in Band – Dire Straits, 8.30 pm
22 Nov | Flamenco | Flamenco & Sal – Santa Cruz, Jardines del Auditorio, 12 noon
27 Nov | Chamber music | Violin and piano recital – I Ciclo de Cámara, Sala de Cámara, 8.00 pm
28 Nov | Comedy | David Fernández and José Corbacho – No somos Estopa, 9.00 pm
29 Nov | Classical | Alicante Provincial Youth Orchestra, 6.00 pm
22 Nov | Family theatre | Bichitos – Spasmo Teatro
28 Nov | Drama | Los santos – Amalgama Teatro, adapted from Pedro Salinas
CBM TIP | 13 November – Brothers in Band
Money for Nothing, Walk of Life, Sultans of Swing: Brothers in Band are dedicating their concert evening to the sound of Dire Straits. The concert on 13 November at the Auditorio Internacional starts at 8.30 pm.
Programme: https://denia.net/agenda-denia/
1 Nov | Cinema | La buena hija
4 Nov | Talk/Archaeology | La princesa de los Cárpatos – Juan Chabás Library, 7 pm
5 Nov | Talk | 100 years of the Fallas in Dénia – Juan Céspedes, 7.30 pm
6 Nov | Storytelling | Coralia Rodríguez – Stories for Adults
7 Nov | The Art of Storytelling | Cuentos bailados – Andrea Ríos
8 Nov | Cinema | Newborns
11–15 November | Dance festival | XII Festival de Dansa Contemporània
13 Nov | The Art of Storytelling | Sandra Rossi – Stories for Adults
14 Nov | Family theatre | Sandra Rossi
15 Nov | Cinema | Manas
19 Nov | Music | Danza de sombras – Alberto Nosé
19 Nov | Literature | Presentation of the comic *Cómo morir en Dénia*
20 Nov | Literature/Discussion | Koinós Dénia with Paco Cerdà – Biblioteca Juan Chabás, 7 pm
21 November | Family programme | La boja del barret – Mary Peppis, Juan Chabás Library, 12 noon
22 Nov | Documentary | Arrels Vives de Dénia and Arrels Vives
24 Nov | Storytelling | Event in Jesús Pobre
26 Nov | Classical | David Martínez, violin, and Marta Andreo, piano
27 Nov | The Art of Storytelling | Event at La Xara
28.11. | Music | Agrupació Artística Musical de Dénia
28 Nov | Children’s workshop | Sustainable art
11–15 November | Dénia – 12th Contemporary Dance Festival
For five days, the stage at the Teatre Auditori will be dedicated to the contemporary dance scene. The productions range from new choreographic works to pieces that combine flamenco, theatre and modern movement.
Programme:
11 November | 8.00 pm | Impuls a la Dansa 2026 – Aperio Pensum and La vibració del silenci, free admission
12 Nov | 8.00 pm | Colectivo Sin Par – Mírala cara a cara, 10 euros
13 Nov | 8.00 pm | Padre Nuestro – Edu Migro, 10 euros
14 Nov | 8.00 pm | Valencia Dancing Forward – Anniversary programme, 10 euros
15 Nov | 12 noon | Únicos – Da.te Danza, family performance, free admission
Venue: Teatre Auditori Dénia, Carrer Calderón 4.
Programme: https://denia.net/agenda/xii-festiva-de-dansa-conteporania/
19 September–3 December | Dénia – International Piano Festival
The International Piano Festival will continue its series of concerts, which began in September, in November.
19 Nov | Piano | Danza de sombras – Alberto Nosé, Italy
26 November | Chamber music | David Martínez, violin, and Marta Andreo, piano
Information: https://denia.net/agenda-denia/
November | Torrevieja – Science Week
The Ars Creatio Cultural Association is organising its Science Week, featuring talks, workshops and activities for different age groups.
Planned venues include the Centro Cultural Virgen del Carmen and the Torrevieja Casino. Please check with the organiser for the detailed programme.
Information: https://culturatorrevieja.com/
30 October–29 November | Dénia – Ojos Rojos Festival
Photography that tells stories, provokes thought or demands a second look: the Ojos Rojos Festival brings international and Spanish photographic art to Dénia.
The announced exhibitions include works by Irina Werning, Marcos López and Matías Costa. The exhibitions are spread across various cultural venues.
CBM TIP | Ojos Rojos in Dénia
The festival is ideal for taking a tour of several exhibitions. Rather than a single large exhibition, it brings together a variety of artistic styles – ranging from documentary approaches to staged photography.
Information: https://denia.net/agenda-denia/
6–28 November | Dénia – Goals for Hope
Ofelia de Pablo and Javier Zurita present with Goals for Hope A joint exhibition. It forms part of the City of Dénia’s November programme.
Information on the venue and opening hours: https://denia.net/agenda-denia/
Until 9 January 2027 | Dénia – Espai d’Art Joan Castejón
To mark its sixth anniversary, the Espai d’Art Joan Castejón is staging an exhibition which runs from 7 October 2026 to 9 January 2027. The exhibition focuses on the artistic milieu of the painter and graphic artist, who has deep roots in Dénia.
Information: https://denia.net/agenda-denia/
6 November–30 December | La Vila Joiosa – Animalism Abstract
The artist Daniel González Peiró is presenting his exhibition Animalism Abstract in La Vila Joiosa.
Information: https://www.villajoyosa.com/departamento/cultura/
14–15 November | Torrevieja – Expo Torrevieja
Whether it’s homes and gardens, health, property or local clubs: the Expo Torrevieja brings together local businesses, service providers and organisations. For international residents in particular, the fair offers an opportunity to get to know local providers and initiatives.
Alongside commercial exhibitors, the event features craftspeople, small businesses and charitable organisations.
Location: Auditorio Internacional, Torrevieja
Date: 14th and 15th. November
Opening hours: 10 am–3 pm
Admission: free of charge, according to the organiser’s announcement
Information: https://expotorrevieja.info/
7 Nov | Elche – Noche de Leyendas 4
Boxing and martial arts are on the programme at the Pabellón Sara Marín y María Díez. Among the announced bouts is the fight between Kiko Martínez and Julián Londoño.
Information: https://www.elche.es/
8 Nov | Cocentaina – Fira de Tots Sants Trail
The Fira de Tots Sants trail winds its way through the countryside around Cocentaina and the Serra de Mariola.
There are 20-kilometre and 8-kilometre routes on offer, as well as an 8-kilometre route that is not part of the competition.
Start: 8 am, Plaça del Pla
Information: https://www.firadecocentaina.org/
21 Nov | Benidorm – Benidorm Half
Running shoes instead of a stroll on the beach: on 21 November, the Benidorm Half will wind its way through the town. You can choose between a half-marathon and a 10-kilometre run.
Start times:
5.00 pm | 10-kilometre run
6.00 pm | Half marathon, 21.1 kilometres
Collection of race numbers:
20 November | 9 am–8 pm
21 November | 9 am–4 pm
Information: https://benidormhalf.com/
29 November | Elche–Alicante – International Marathon
The Elche–Alicante International Marathon connects the two cities over the classic distance of 42.195 kilometres.
Date: Sunday, 29 November
Information: https://www.elche.es/
Anyone who prefers to spend their time wandering amongst market stalls, historic parades and traditional festivals rather than attending concerts and sporting events will find the relevant November dates in the second CBM calendar: „Fiestas and Firas on the Costa Blanca in November 2026“.
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