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From spooky circuses to classical operas - the region has more to offer than just beaches and sunshine! If you thought the Costa Blanca was just sun, sea and sangria, then buckle up: Over the coming weeks, Calpe, Altea, Benidorm & Co. will be transformed into a festival paradise full of theatre, concerts, art exhibitions and even a little thrill for the brave. Whether you're singing along to Coldplay's greatest hits, meeting a dancing dragon or enjoying classical operas in their original language, you're guaranteed not to be bored. Here's your ultimate guide to the cultural highlights from October to November!
- On 31 October, the Pasaje del Terror: El Circo del Terror will take place from 20:00 to 22:00 for 12 to 14-year-olds and from 22:00 to 00:00 for young people aged 15 and over in the Parque de la Creatividad. The passes start every 15 minutes, groups maximum 8 people. Free activity, limited places. Registration by WhatsApp: 664 281 810 or 635 131 845.
- On 1 November at 11:00 and 17:00 at the Cementerio Municipal de Calpe the
Conciertos Día de Todos los Santos of the Camerata Antigua.
- On 9 November at 18:30 in the Auditorio of the Casa de la Cultura the performance
“La Decisió de Lola” as part of the XIII Certamen Nacional Teatro Amateur.
- On 14 November at 20:00 in the Auditorio of the Casa de la Cultura, the play
“Princeses, Cavallers i Dracs. El dia que deixàrem de ser xiquets” takes place. Duration: 55 minutes.
For people aged 14 and over.
- On 15 October from 18:15 to 20:30 at the Campus d'Excel-lència Empresarial Casa Nova
de Calp, the event “Marina Alta en Clave de Futuro: Tendencias Gastronómicas y Náuticas” will take place. Registration required.
- On 16 October at 20:00 in the Saló Blau of the Casa de la Cultura the concert
“Art Tango Ensemble - Tango Argentino” as part of the XIV Festival Internacional de Música
de Otoño takes place. Limited seating (126 seats).
- From 16 to 22 October, Calpe celebrates the traditional Fiestas de Moros y Cristianos in honour of the Santísimo Cristo del Sudor with parades, historical re-enactments, the Desembarco on Arenal beach and solemn masses.
→ Thursday, 16 October:
From 20:00 to 23:30, the Casa de la Cultura de Calp „Jaume Pastor i Fluixà“ (Av. Masnou, 1) will host the presentation of the festival book, the official presentation of the pregonera of the Fiestas de Moros y Cristianos 2025, followed by a concert of festive music in the Plaza Mayor.
→ Friday, 17 October:
- 13:00-14:00: Official announcement of the start of the festival with bell ringing and salutes.
- 18:30-19:30: Entrada de Bandas, from Plaza Colón to Plaza Mosquit.
- 19:30-20:00: Pasacalle of the Filaes Moras y Cristianas to the Plaza Mayor.
- 20:00-21:30: Pregón de las Fiestas and Izada de Estandartes on the Plaza Mayor,
then Ofrenda de Cirios to the Santísimo Cristo del Sudor.
→ Saturday, 18 October:
- 00:30-01:00: Pasacalle, followed by all the charangas playing a march at the same time
on the Plaza del Mosquit.
- 01:00-02:30: Baile Capitanía Cristiana (Filá Mozárabes).
- 09:30-12:00: Diana and Almuerzo.
- 18:30-23:30: Entrada Cristiana and Mora.
→ Sunday, 19 October:
- 10:15-10:45 am: Bando Cristiano concentration in the Plaza del Mosquit.
- 10:45-12:30: Desembarco y Primera Batalla at Playa del Arenal-Bol.
- 19:00-23:30: Desfile Infantil.
→ Monday, 20 October:
- 01:00-03:00: Baile Capitanía Mora (Filá Tuareg).
- 23:00-23:30: Correfocs.
→ Tuesday, 21 October:
- 20:30-23:30: Parlamento y Segunda Batalla “Miracle” on the Plaza Mayor.
→ Wednesday, 22 October:
- 01:00-03:00: Baile Abanderada de la Asociación (Filá Berberiscos).
- 11:15-12:00: Concentration of the festeros in the Plaza del Mosquit.
- 12:00-13:30: Misa Solemne y Mascletá in honour of the Santísimo Cristo del Sudor,
Mascletá after mass.
- 19:30-20:00: Concentration of the festeros in the Plaza del Mosquit.
- 20:00-21:30: Solemne Procesión in honour of the Santísimo Cristo del Sudor.
After the procession Pasacalle to the Mascletá Nocturna.
- On 11 October at 20:00, the theatre play „El cuarto de atrás“ will be performed at the Palau Altea.“
by Lantia Producciones.
- On 12 October at 17:00, the celebration „La Ruleta Valenciana - Celebració 9 d'octubre Altea 2025“ will take place in the Plaça de l'Ajuntament. There will be a game of the Ruleta Valenciana followed by a cosy berenar.
- On 16 October at 19:30 at the Casa de Cultura Altea/Biblioteca Pública, the book
„Crónicas Senderistas“ by Miguel Torres Calabuig as part of the cycle „Altea, libres a la tardor - 2025“.
- On 17 October at 19:00 at the Palau Altea, the play „El intruso“ by the Col-lectiu
Intermittent listed.
- On 18 October at 20:00, the Camerata Aitana will perform „Sacro“ in the Església de Sant Francesc. The trio with piano and two voices (soprano and tenor) is part of the Festival de Música
Antiga i Barroca Altea 2025, access is free.
- On 1 November at 20:00 at the Palau Altea the play „La mujer de negro“ will be performed.“
of Olympia Metropolitana.
- On 10 November at 20:00, the Palau Altea presents the opera „La Traviata“ by Ópera 2001.
- On 25 October, at 18:00 in the Auditori Teulada Moraira, the opera La Traviata by Verdi will be performed by the soloists and orchestra of the Compañía Ópera 2001 and the Coro Lirico Siciliano.
The performance will be in the original language, Italian, with Spanish surtitles.
- On 1 November and 2 November, the musical Tarzán, el Musical will take place at 17:00 and 20:30 in the Auditori Teulada Moraira.
- On Wednesday, 5 November, from 10:15 to 12:00 at Espai La Senieta, Avda. de Madrid 15, 03724 Moraira, the lecture „Art of the 21st Century“ with Anna Moszynska will take place.
- On 18 October at 19:00, the Coldplace company presents the concert „Tributo a Coldplay“ for young people and adults in the Teatre Auditori.
An impressive live experience that celebrates Coldplay's greatest hits of the last 20 years from „Yellow“ to „Higher Power“ and recreates the magic of the original tours.
- On 23 October at 18:30, the Auditorio Centro Social will be showing the play „Alfred Hitchcock, La Espiral y el Vértigo“ for young people and adults. An immersive journey into the fascinating universe of the legendary film director, full of suspense, music and surprising moments.
- On 25 October at 19:00, the Teatre Auditori presents the play „El Moble“ by Albena Teatre for young people and adults. A humorous comedy with dramatic accents about the conflicts of a couple's relationship and two completely different pieces of furniture.
- On 26 October at 18:00, Mag Lari returns to the Teatre Auditori with „Strafalari“, a magical spectacle for families aged 6 and over full of humour, illusions and interaction.
- On 30 October at 20:00, the Teatre Auditori will host a theatre performance in honour of Miguel Hernández for young people and adults. A gripping experience that celebrates the poet's life and work.
- On 1 November at 6:30 pm, the Auditorio Centro Social presents a charity spectacle for young people and adults that combines entertainment and solidarity.
- On 2 November at 18:00, the Teatre Auditori will be showing „Farra“ by Cía Lucas Escobedo and the Compañía Nacional de Teatro Clásico for everyone over the age of 7. A musical-theatrical festival full of magic, acrobatics and festivities.
- On 5 November at 18:00, the film „La Innocència (2019)“ will be shown for young people and adults at the Centro Social Llar del Pensionista. The story of a young circus lover and her adventures in a small community.
- On 9 November at 11:00 am, the Teatre Auditori presents „Juguem?“ by Cia. Ninnus for children from 0 to 4 years old. A musical dream journey with hits from Coldplay, Nirvana,
Billie Eilish and more, played live by a four-piece band.
- On 14 November at 21:00, the „Concert de la Bandeta“ will take place in the Teatre Auditori for young people and adults. An entertaining musical event for the whole family.
- On 15 November at 19:00, the Teatre Auditori will be showing „Asesinato en el Orient Express“ by Saga Producciones for young people and adults. A thrilling theatre piece based on the famous detective story by Agatha Christie with a brilliant ensemble cast
- On 18, 19, 25, 26 October, 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 November, the Feria de Artesanía de Autor takes place on the Paseo Marítimo Joaquín Sorolla. Everything sold there is handmade: Watercolours, leatherwork with macramé, ceramics, jewellery, papier-mâché figures, mandalas and soaps, among others.
- The exhibition „Transformando lo cotidiano“ opens at the GudzGallery on 10 October and invites visitors to rediscover the everyday.
- Robbert Fortgens' exhibition opens at the Isabel Bilbao Galería on 19 September.
On display are photographic works from New York and the Netherlands, digitally processed, together with oil paintings that were created especially for the presentation.
- On 16 October at 19:00 at the Biblioteca Pública Centro Histórico, Adriana Serlik's new book of poetry „Reflejo dorado“ will be presented, with a prologue by Javier Díaz Gil and the participation of Maite Sastre.
- On 17 October at 18:00, the official ceremony of the XXIX Premis 9 d'Octubre Vila de Xàbia will take place at the Pl. Església.
- On 17 October at 19:00, the dance company Al Punto will present a dynamic dance performance on Pl. Església that combines tradition and modernity.
- On 17 and 18 October, the III Campeonato Autonómico Comunidad Valenciana Skateboarding will take place at the Portal del Clot.
- On 23 October at 19:00, the book „Desterrats per ordre de Carles III“ by Francesc-Joan Monjo i Dalmau will be presented at the Biblioteca Pública Centro Histórico.
- From 24 October to 30 November, Susana Galbis will be showing the exhibition „Cuando duermen las tortugas“ at Ca Lambert as part of the VII Festival de Fotografía Ojos Rojos.
- From 24 October to 30 November, R. Pablos and C. Blasco present „Fosfografía: el alma del bosque“ at Ca Lambert.
- On Sunday 26 October 2025 at 19:00, the Jávea-Dénia-Pedreguer Lions Club's benefit concert in aid of the DANA Valencia 2024 flood victims will take place at the Beniarbeig Auditorium. The English pianist Grahame Throm-Jones will perform classical masterpieces by Mozart, Chopin, Liszt and modern composers such as Scott Joplin and Gottschalk.
Tickets: 28 €, available on the website www.lionsclub-javea.com
- On 31 October at 17:30, the children's storytelling theatre „No em fa por!“ will take place at the Biblioteca Pública Centro Histórico.
- On Wednesday, 5 November 2025, from 18:45 to 21:00 at the Casa de la Cultura, Plaça de Baix 6, 03730 Jávea, the lecture „Art of the 21st Century“ with Anna Moszynska will take place.
- On 13 November at 19:00, Guillermo Ros will present his comic „Triangle“ at the Biblioteca Pública Centro Histórico. There will also be a workshop on drawing comics and manga on 20 November.
- On 14 November at 21:30, the Orquesta CAM Xàbia will perform a concert in honour of Santa Cecilia in the Iglesia de San Bartolomé.
- On 17 October at 19:00 at the Museu de Finestrat the exhibition opening will take place.
„Tierra de sombra“ by Nelly Baude. The exhibition is on display until 26 November.
- The dance performance „Olor a Tiempo“ by Sara Nieto will take place on 18 October at 19:00 in the Casa de la Cultura.
- On 25 October from 11:00 to 13:00 at the Museu de Finestrat, the workshop
„Bordados Japoneses“ takes place. The number of participants is limited.
- On 25 October at 19:00 in the church of Sant Bertomeu the concert
„Dúo Canelobre: plectre i guitarra“ takes place.
- On 26 October at 19:00 at the Casa de la Cultura, the monologue „Misery Class“
with Goyo Jiménez.
- On 18 October from 20:00, the international show „Symphonic Rhapsody of Queen“ presents a unique, symphonic experience. Prestigious singers, a powerful rock band and a symphony orchestra interpret the greatest hits of the legendary band Queen.
- On 18 and 19 October, La Nucía will once again play host to an exciting international
cycling events: the Critérium Internacional and Gran Fondo. New this year is
the introduction of a women's category, which will ensure even more competition and excitement.
- The „Nacional Radikal Darts 2025“ will take place at the Pabellón Camilo Cano from 23 to 26 October.
- On 25 October from 20:00, Clownic Tomas celebrates its premiere in the theatres of the Comunidad
Valenciana. In „Tomás. El extraordinario hombre normal“, comedy and visual gags meet
and exuberant situation comedy to a tender, emotional story.
- On 1 November from 20:00, the show „Homenaje a Sabina“ honours the musical work
by Joaquín Sabina.
- On 6, 7 and 8 November, La Nucía will be dominated by the 31st Rally La Nucía „Trofeo Costa Blanca“. The event, which takes place in „La Nucía, Ciudad del Deporte“, is the eighth and final stage of the Superchampionship of Spain (S-CER) and also part of the International Iberian Rally Trophy - a decisive race weekend full of excitement and action.
- On 15 November from 20:00, the Grammy award-winning jazz singer Catherine Russell will present the great classics of jazz on her Spanish tour.
- There are currently several active vacancies in the job portal on the town hall website.
Further information is available from the Agency for Employment and Local Development (AEDL)
in the Vivero de Empresas (Avenida Federico García Lorca, 6, Bulevar Comercial).
- On 16 October at 19:30 at the Biblioteca de Dénia (c/ de Sant Josep, 6) the book
„Un polsim de sal. Un pessic de vida“ by Paquibel Server i Pérez.
- On 17 October at 19:00 at the Biblioteca de Dénia (c/ de Sant Josep, 6) the book
„Mentes Despiertas“ by Javier Herrero, presented by Rafael Pulido Moyano.
- On 17 October from 19:30 at the Biblioteca de Dénia (c/ de Sant Josep, 6)
the adult narrative theatre „Sí, pero no exactamente“ with Sandra Rossi.
- From 17 to 31 October, Dénia will host the exhibition „Chair Project. Estètiques en transició:
De la pintura a l'objecte“ by the Eklektix23 Art Society. The exhibition brings together 15 international artists and invites visitors to explore the connection between painting and everyday objects.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 11:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 21:00,
Saturday from 10:00 to 13:30.
- On 18 October from 12:00 noon, the Biblioteca de Dénia (c/ de Sant Josep, 6) will host the
Children's storytelling theatre „Encendre la nit“ with Sandra Rossi. The event is aimed at families.
- On 18 October, the Orquesta de Cámara Sociedad Filarmónica de Valencia (OCSFV)
with Antonio Galera at the piano in a concert conducted by Julen Fernández Pla.
The central performance is Mozart's Concerto for Piano and Orchestra K.414.
- On 19 October, the film „Rock Bottom“ by María Trénor (Spain, 2024, 85 min.) will be shown at the CIEN Club. The original language is Catalan and English, with Spanish subtitles.
- On 19 October, the family excursion „Explorant la Cova Ampla“ will take place on the Montgó.
The activity is suitable for children aged 8 and over.
- The photographic exhibition „7 Años atravesando muros, tejiendo puentes de humanidad“ opens in Dénia on 24 October. The opening is on 24 October at 19:00 and includes readings, music and the presentation of the documentary film „Montgó, Castell i Mar“. Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 11:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 21:00, Saturday from 10:00 to 13:30.
- On 28 October from 17:30, the children's storytelling theatre „On estàs Quarantamaula?“ by Paco Bertomeu and Davínia Lekeux will take place at the Agència de Lectura Enric Valor, Jesús Pobre (Pl Pou de la Murtera, 4). The event is part of the „Espanta la por!“ campaign and is aimed at families.
- On 29 October from 19:30, the Biblioteca de Dénia (c/ de Sant Josep, 6) will host the
Relatos oscuros„ adult narrative theatre with Marta Vicent and Javi Alfonso (3000 Ducados Teatro y Educación). The stories are based on texts by Emilia Pardo Bazán, Angela Carter, Henry Kuttner and Julio Cortázar. The performance is part of the “Espanta la por!„ campaign.
- On 29 October, Pablo Zapico (Arxillaüt) and Daniel Zapico (Tiorba) will give a concert with works by Filippo Dalla Casa and Antonino Regio.
- On 31 October from 17:30, the children's storytelling theatre „On estàs Quarantamaula?“ by Paco Bertomeu and Davínia Lekeux will take place at the Agència de Lectura Josep Ivars, La Xara (c/ de les Escoles, 1 - Espai Sociocultural). The event is part of the „Espanta la por!“ campaign.
- On 31 October from 19:30, the Biblioteca de Dénia (c/ de Sant Josep, 6) will host the
adult narrative theatre „Pespuntes“ with Félix Albo. The performance is part of the „Espanta la por!“ campaign.
- On 6 November, Congyu Wang (Singapore) will play works by Mozart, Chopin and Liszt at the Dénia International Piano Festival - Cita Romántica. The founder and artistic director of the festival is István I. Székely.
- On 7 November, the exhibition „Usus Fructus Abusus. La Blanche et la Noire“ by Gloria Oyarzabal (Festival Ojos Rojos). The opening is on 7 November at 19:00.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 11:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 21:00,
Saturday from 10:00 to 13:30.
- The exhibition „California Island“ by Jose Miguel Cerezo opens in Dénia on 8 November
(Festival Ojos Rojos). The opening is on 8 November at 13:00. Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 11:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 21:00, Saturday from 10:00 to 13:30.
- On 14 November from 19:30 at the Biblioteca de Dénia (c/ de Sant Josep, 6)
the adult storytelling theatre „La matazuga“ with Carlos Alba.
- On 15 November from 12:00 noon at the Biblioteca de Dénia (c/ de Sant Josep, 6)
the children's storytelling theatre „Me lo contaban en casa“ with Carlos Alba.
The event is aimed at the whole family.
- From 24 November to 29 November, the exhibition „California Island“
by Jose Miguel Cerezo (Festival Ojos Rojos). Opening hours: Monday to Friday
from 11:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 21:00, Saturday from 10:00 to 13:30.
- From 8 October to 2 November, the Espai Cultural Les Cases del Batlle will host the XXXVII Exfilnum
a philatelic exhibition with workshops, lectures and market stalls.
- On 12 October, the Copa Caixa Popular 2025 - Pilota Valenciana will take place at the Trinquet de Benissa. The public can look forward to an exciting day centred around the traditional Valencian ball sport with the best players from the professional circuit.
- On 18 October, the Centre d'Art Taller d'Ivars opens for the play „Tornar a les arrels“ by the group Va com va, starting at 19:00.
- Also on 18 October, the Espai Cultural Les Cases del Batlle is hosting a market for collectors
with a stamp exchange and a themed album on 9 October.
- On 18 and 19 October, the film „El Cautivo“ will be shown at the Saló Cultural (C/ Pare Andreu Ivars, 21).“
by Alejandro Amenábar - a drama adventure from the 16th century.
- On 19 October, the V Marcha Rosa contra el cáncer will take place in the Plaça Rei Jaume I.
with music, entertainment and a joint solidarity walk.
- On 25 October, the Medio Año de Quintadas will be celebrated in Paseo Dolores Piera - in the morning with children's attractions and in the afternoon with live music and a DJ.
- On 25 and 26 October, the Saló Cultural (C/ Pare Andreu Ivars, 21) will be showing the film „Parecido a un
asesinato“ by Antonio Hernández, a psychological thriller with Blanca Suárez and Eduardo Noriega.
- On 29 October, the Biblioteca Pública Bernat Capó in Benissa presents the
Children's storytelling programme „Un fum de contes - Monstres Valencians“. The programme starts at 17:30
at the Espai Cultural Les Cases del Batlle.
- On 31 October, the Ayuntamiento de Benissa invites you to the Noche de las Ánimas - with a
Children's costume parade from the Placeta del Convent and a mini disco on Passeig Joaquín Piera i Mariana Torres.
- From 17 to 19 October, the Palau d'Esports L'Illa de Benidorm will host the Benidorm Games Event 2025, the major technology event for video game and PC fans organised by the
Youth Department and supported by the Diputación de Alicante.
- On 17 October at 20:00 in the Salón de Actos of the Ayuntamiento de Benidorm, the concert Ciclo Grandes Recitales. Jóvenes Talentos will take place, with young musicians
of the CPM José Pérez Barceló.
- The event De la cocina de siempre al bienestar de hoy y de mañana will take place on 21 October at 18:30 in the Casa del Fester, a lecture in the Charlas de Agoraben series with Elia Carceler.
- On 26 October at 18:30 in the Auditorio del Centro Cultural de Benidorm
the Concert Setmana Cultural S.M. L'Illa took place, as part of the Setmana Cultural de Festes 2025, performed by the Societat Musical L'Illa de Benidorm.
- From 27 October to 25 May 2026, the literary cycle „Te cuento un libro en una hora“ will take place at the Biblioteca de Benidorm at 18:00.
Programme overview:
→ Monday, 27 October 2025: La Ilíada (Troya) from Homero
→ Monday, 24 November 2025: El Holandés by Elisa Ferrer
→ Monday, 26 January 2026: Caperucita en Manhattan by Carmen Martín Gaite
→ Monday, 23 February 2026: La ciudad de los prodigios by Eduardo Mendoza
→ Monday, 23 March 2026: La colmena by Camilo José Cela
→ Monday, 27 April 2026: La ciudad de las damas by Cristina de Pizán
→ Monday, 25 May 2026: Las ciudades invisibles by Italo Calvino
- On 31 October at 20:00 in the Iglesia de San Jaime y Santa Ana, the concert of the XIII Festival Internacional de Órgano will take place, with Javier Artigas (organ and harpsichord) and
Javier Pantoja (fortepiano).
- The Festes Majors Patronals 2025 will be celebrated in Benidorm from 8 to 12 November.
the traditional town festivals with parades, music, fireworks and local celebrations.
