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It's the month when the region comes alive with a colourful mix of local festivals, community events and cultural offerings. Whether you've been living here for a while or have just arrived, May offers you the perfect opportunity to discover the true soul of the Costa Blanca and take part in the events that make life here so special. Be inspired by the exciting activities that reveal new facets of the region, even for long-time residents.
15 May, 20:00 - Theatre „Lisístrata“, Auditorium Casa de Cultura
15 May, 20:00 - XIII Festival Internacional de Música: Dúo Pollice, Saló Blau
- from 19:00: Reception in the hall | Reservation: info@pal-music.com
22 May, 20:00 - Book presentation „Morent“ by José Luís Luri, Saló Blau
24 May, 19:30 - Concert of the Unión Musical Calp-Ifach, Auditorium Casa de Cultura
29 May, 19:30 - Book presentation „Cómo cultivar la salud“ by Tomás Morales, Saló Blau
29 May - 1 June - Splash Kizomba Festival 2025, Hotel Bahía Calpe - Info & Booking: www.lasalsadelbaile.com/splashkizombafestival
Until 30 May, 20:00 - Piano Festival 2025, Auditorio Casa de la Cultura
31 May, 20:00 - Concert „Cantante Abril“, Auditorium Municipal
02-29 June - Exhibition „A flor de piel“ by Noelia Lillo, Ajuntament Vell - Opening hours: 10-14h & 16:30-19h
07 June, 20:00 - Dance spectacle „Rememorando“ by Solera Artística, Auditorium Casa de la Cultura
07, 14, 21, 28 June, 18:30 - Guided tours of the old town of Calp - Registration: tourist offices, tel. 965 83 69 20 / turismo@ajcalp.es
14 June, 21:00 - Theatre „Paco y Mayte en Calpe“, Auditorium Casa de la Cultura
16-18 May - VIII. Photo competition „Vila d'Altea“, Casa de Cultura
Start: 16 May, 20:00 | End: 18 May, 13:00 Prize money: €1,100 | Registration: alteacultural.com/ralli
20 May - „Encontes 2025“ cuddly toy pyjama party at Altea & Altea la Vella libraries - cuddly toys can be brought in during the day; night-time adventure for the stuffed animals
Daily until 25 May - 17th Fairytale Book Swap Market „Fairytales that nourish“, Casa de Cultura
- 1 kg of non-perishable food = 1 storybook (during opening hours)
22nd „Encontes“ Storytelling Festival Plaça de l'Aigua, Altea
Until 16 May - Exhibition „Destrenzando realidades“, Espai d'Art Contemporani La Barbera
- Open: Mon-Fri mornings & Mon-Thu evenings
Until 25 May - 2nd La Vila Joiosa street art competition
- Conditions of participation: joventud@villajoyosa.es
Until 30 May - hands-on art project „Els col-les dels colours“, Plaça de les Moreres
- With school children & artist Ángela Gordero | part of Cultura Pasito a Pasito
17 May - Concert by the Big Band of the Ateneu Musical, Teatre Auditori
18 May, 19:00 - Dance piece „Quimera“, Cía. A3 Danza, Teatre Auditori
23 May - 15 August - Exhibition „Geometría y colour“ by Vicente Rubio Tarifa, La Barbera
24 May, 17:30 - Final concert of the XIII Tuba Competition, Teatre Auditori
25 May, 12:00 - Children's theatre „Los colores de Zoe“, Auditori Barbera dels Aragonés
31 May, 19:30 - Concert Trio Doña Manteca (Latin American music), Teatre Auditori
7 June, 20:00 - Documentary film „KIBOKO“, Auditori del Centre Social
- Organiser: Asociación Vila-Diversitat
14 June, 19:30 - Music show „ABBA LIVE TV“, Teatre Auditori
15 June, 20:00 - Double event:
- Orquestra de Pols i Pua del Ateneu Musical, Auditori del Centre Social
- Exchange concert of the Agrupació Musical Mediterraneo, Teatre Auditori
15-30 May - Art exhibition „Unity in Diversity“, Espai La Senieta
- Vernissage on 15 May at 19:00 with concert by Voces de Gala
16 May - 2nd „Vida Teulada Moraira“ awards ceremony, Auditori Teulada Moraira
17-18 May - Football tournament at Les Sorts sports centre, as part of Moros y Cristianos 2025
18 May, 10:00-14:00 - 21st Lace Art Day (bobbin lace, macramé, tulle),
Plaça del Vié Centenari, Teulada
24 May, 18:00 - Music show „Dancing ABBA“, Auditori Teulada Moraira
25 May
- 08:30 am: 2nd Triathlon Teulada Moraira, start in Moraira
- 20:00: Comedy show „Grison, On Loop“, Auditori
26 & 28 May, each 19:00 - Adult reading circle
- 26 May: „Caperucita en Manhattan“, Public Library
- 28 May: „La ciudad y los perros“, reading point
30 May, 19:30 - Concert by the ensemble Music City Strings (USA), Auditori
04 June, 11:00 a.m. - Lecture „The Age of Jazz“ by Sandy Burnett, Espai La Senieta
- Free admission for TASMA members, guests via artsocma.org
06-08 June - „Mercado Andalusí“, Plaza de la Sort, Moraira
- Arts and crafts, music and Andalusian flair
09-15 June - „Moros y Cristianos“ festival, Moraira
- 13 June: Moorish conquest
- 14 June: Christian reconquest
- 15 June: Grand Gala Train
02-27 May - Exhibition „Vector Mediterráneo“, Gallery Isabel Bilbao - Vernissage on 2 May, 18 h
10 May-15 June - „Restos: Cerámica y deriva“ by Cristina Minguillón, Soler Blasco Museum
- Ceramic art between found objects and coastal movement
15-16 & 19-22 May - Travelling exhibition „Maria Beneyto: vida ferida de lletra“,
Public library in the historic centre - homage to the Valencian poetess
16 May
- 17:30: Children's workshop „Diversity in family forms“, Duanes library
- 18:00: Board game afternoon, PlayJove
- 18:30: Historical-artistic tour of Xàbia (Plaza Marina Alta)
- Registration: David Gutiérrez, Tel. 646 87 50 14
- 19:00: Book presentation „El corn de la muntanya gran de Pedreguer“, Public Library
17-18 May - Arts and Crafts Fair, Paseo Marítimo Joaquín Sorolla
23 May
- 17:30: Children's workshop on family diversity, public library
- 18:00: Table tennis tournament, PlayJove
- 20:00: Jazz concert „Le Ducs du Swing & Eva Slongo“, Casa de Cultura - Homage to Django Reinhardt & Stephan Grappelli
24-25 May - Arts and Crafts Fair, Paseo Marítimo Joaquín Sorolla
- 25 May, 20:00 - Music project „Innov@cant“ with texts by Jordi Pla & music by Mario Roig, Plaza de la Constitució
30 May, 18:30 - Tour of the old town of Xàbia (Plaza Marina Alta)
30-31 May - Play „Encerrados“, Casa de Cultura - Dystopia about censored emotions and human resilience
04 June, 19:30 - Lecture „The Age of Jazz“ by Sandy Burnett, Casa de la Cultura
- Admission free for TASMA members, guests with registration via www.artsocma.org
On 1 June at 11 a.m. at the Fundación Klein-Schreuder (Camí del Pinar 23, l'Alfàs del Pi)
The exhibition with works by Nelly Gérouard and Moisès Gil was officially opened on 27 July. The exhibition can be seen in the Foundation's garden and will run until Sunday 27 July. Paintings and iron figures by Nelly Gérouard and aluminium and polyester sculptures by Moisès Gil will be on display. The opening will be accompanied by music and snacks and drinks will be served. Further information: info@klein-schreuder.com
On 16 May at 20:00 at the Teatre Local El Sindicat in La Nucía, „The Bourbon Sisters“ will be performing. The formation will delight with a musical evening full of soul and rhythm & blues.
On 17 May, the „Family Day“ will be celebrated in the car park of the Pabellón Muixara sports hall in La Nucía from 10 am to 2 pm. Various sporting challenges, games and activities invite you to join in.
There will also be an anniversary concert by the Spanish band „Elefantes“ on 17 May at 20:00 in L'Auditori La Nucia.
On 24 May at 20:00, the play „La Colección“ by Juan Mayorga will be performed at L'Auditori La Nucía.
On 31 May at 20:00, the Auditori La Nucía will be transformed into a large dance floor with the music event „Saturday Night Disco“.
Inspired by the legendary Studio 54, the show brings the greatest disco hits by Barry White, Donna Summer, the Bee Gees and many more to the stage.
On 7 June at 20:00 at L'Auditori La Nucía there will be a musical tribute concert in honour of
by Camilo Sesto, interpreted by the music group UM La Nucia.
On 14 June from 12:00 noon, „Nit del Vi“ will take place in the Plaça de les nits de La Nucía -.
a night of wine, where local winegrowers and gastronomic highlights come together to create a
enjoyable evening.
Further information is available at www.lanuciagastronomica.com/lanitdelvi2025.
16 May, 19:30 - Book presentation „Diània. Terra de Castells“ by Just I. Sellés,
Museu de Finestrat
17 May, from 12:30 pm - Celebration of the 745th anniversary of the Carta de Poblament, Casa de la Cultura
19-23 May, 9:00-14:00 - Workshop „SIMULACTIVA EMPRENDE“ for promotion
of Entrepreneurship, Vivero de Empresas - Organised by the City of Finestrat
& Chamber of Commerce Alicante
25 May, 18:00 - Play „Aladdín“, conclusion of the children's theatre workshop,
Casa de la Cultura
28 May - 15 June - Children's Art Exhibition (Drawing & Painting), Museu de Finestrat
- Vernissage on 28 May at 18:00
31 May, 19:00 - Exchange concert by Agrupació Coral Finestrat & Unió Musical La Nucia, Casa de la Cultura
03 July-13 August, weekdays 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Free course „Caregiver for early care, canteen & transport“, Centre Juvenil - For young people aged 16-29 | Talento Joven 2025 project
- Registration: WhatsApp 606 936 432 | joventut@finestrat.org | Tel. 678 391 982
17 May, 19:00 Concert by the Sociedad Lírica y Musical de Benissa, Centre d'Art Taller d'Ivars
17-18 May Film screening „Un funeral de locos“, Municipal Cinema - Black family comedy Sat: 19:00 & 22:00, Sun: 18:00 & 21:00
24-25 May „Una película de Minecraft“, Municipal Cinema - family adventure based on the video game | 18:00 & 20:15 each day
25 May, 14:30 - Live jazz with Jazz Cats High Society feat. Maria Ramos, Jon Turner & Rudy Maarsman, La Paillotte, Cala Advocat
15 June, 14:30 - Jazz Cats Soulstation live, La Paillotte, Cala Advocat
15-18 May - San Isidro Festival
18 May, 20:00 - Concert „Peregrinatio. Llibre Vermell“ (chants from the 14th century)
with Capella de Ministrers, Iglesia de San Jaime
22 May, 20:30 - Concert by the Naval Infantry Music Unit, Anfiteatro Óscar Esplá
23 May, 20:00 - Theatre: „Madness“ by Yllana & Primitals Bros, Auditorio Centro Cultural
24 May, 20:00 - Play „Medea“, Taller de Teatro y Producciones Mascarat
25 May, 12:00 - Concert „Aniversari S.M. La Nova“, Auditorio Centro Cultural
28-30 May, 20:00 - Theatre series at the Tossal Teatre:
- 28 May: „En la luna“ (Alpi Teatre)
- 29 May: „Melocotón en almíbar“
- 30 May: „El laberinto del tiempo“ (Cía Teatrix 360)
30 May, 20:00 - XIII International Organ Festival, concert with Jan Vermeire,
Iglesia de San Jaime y Santa Ana
05 June, 19:00 - Conference: „Music, copyright and culture“, Ayuntamiento (Salón de actos)
May & June - „AIRE“ - new stage show at Benidorm Palace - part of the „Elements“ series with over 50 international artists
07 June, 21:00 - with La Barqueta de Benidorm, Iglesia de San Jaime
The exhibition „Leonardo da Vinci: 500 years of a genius“ is running in the „City of Arts and Sciences“ in Valencia until 13 April 2026. Faithfully reconstructed
Machines, a 360° replica of the Mona Lisa and high-resolution projections transport visitors to Renaissance Florence, Venice and Milan - and bring Da Vinci's visionary legacy impressively to life.
Further information at
https://cac.es/en/exposiciones/leonardo-da-vinci
