If you’re wondering whats on in Alicante between Saturday 14 March and Friday 20 March, there are several concerts, cultural events and food festivals taking place around the city this week.
The couple of properly heavy rainy days we had recently seem, fingers crossed, to have marked the end of the darker and gloomier stretch of winter. Alicante occasionally likes to remind us that it does have seasons after all, although the reaction to two days of rain can make it sound like a natural disaster has struck.
Still, the skies appear to be clearing again and spring is slowly returning. The terraces are filling up, the sea is beginning to sparkle again, and the events calendar is starting to wake up ahead of the Semana Santa period that will soon follow.
So if you’re looking for whats on in Alicante this week, here are some confirmed events worth adding to your diary.
Saturday 14 March
Directos al Muelle – Live Music Series
Saturday 14 March – from 12:00
Muelle 12 / El Muelle Live (Port of Alicante)
The new season of Directos al Muelle begins this Saturday at the port venue El Muelle Live, starting from midday and continuing into the evening.
The event combines live music, DJs, food stalls and a relaxed open-air atmosphere by the harbour. Performances during the opening event include indie-pop group Lisasinson, alongside DJ sets and street food vendors.
It’s part of the programme of cultural events now taking place regularly at Muelle 12, the large event space on the Alicante harbourfront.
Website:
https://elmuellelive.com
Virtuós Mediterrani – 5th Anniversary Concert
20:00
Palacio de Congresos – Colegio de Médicos (Ensanche Diputación)
The Virtuós Mediterrani orchestra celebrates its fifth anniversary with a special classical music concert featuring works by several composers and a programme celebrating Mediterranean musical traditions.
More information:
https://alicanteturismo.com/events/conciertos-temporada-2025-2026-virtuos-mediterrani/
Classical Guitar Concert – Carles Trepat
19:00 – 20:30
ADDA / Instituto Alicantino de Cultura (Calle San Fernando 44)
The renowned Spanish guitarist Carles Trepat performs in Alicante as part of a concert series dedicated to the guitar. Trepat studied with the legendary José Tomás in Alicante and is widely recognised as one of Spain’s leading classical guitarists.
Programme and details:
https://agendacultural.diputacionalicante.es
GEN-IA Creative Workshop
09:30
Las Cigarreras Cultural Centre (San Antón, Calle San Carlos)
Las Cigarreras hosts a creative workshop exploring the relationship between artificial intelligence, design and artistic creation. The event forms part of a project examining how new technology is influencing modern creative work.
Agenda:
https://www.alicante.es/es/agenda
Live Music – Los Invaders
22:00
Sala Stereo (Centro, Calle Pintor Velázquez)
The Spanish indie band Los Invaders perform live at Sala Stereo, one of Alicante’s best known live music venues.
Sunday 15 March
Concert – “Las Bandas de la Provincia”
10:00
ADDA Alicante (Avenida de Jijona area)
Part of the cycle Las Bandas de la Provincia, this concert features the Agrupación Musical Los Montesinos, bringing together musicians from across the province in a morning performance at the ADDA auditorium.
Details:
https://agendacultural.diputacionalicante.es
Food and Festivals
Galician Seafood Festival – MarisGalicia
Until 22 March
Muelle 12 / El Muelle Live (Port of Alicante)
The Galician seafood festival currently taking place at the port brings dishes from northern Spain to Alicante. Expect pulpo a la gallega, razor clams, mussels, scallops and other seafood classics served in a large marquee by the harbour.
The event forms part of the new season of programming at El Muelle Live, which combines food events, live music and cultural activities at the port.
Website:
https://elmuellelive.com
Directos al Muelle – Live Music Series
Starts Saturday 14 March
Muelle 12 (Port of Alicante)
The new season of Directos al Muelle begins this weekend with live music, DJ sessions, food stalls and a small design market taking place at the port venue. The opening weekend features performances including the group Lisasinson alongside DJs and street food.
Gastronomy
Ruta de la “Tapa Cofrade”
Until early April
Various bars across Alicante
Alicante’s Jornadas Gastronómicas de Cuaresma invite restaurants and bars across the city to create tapas inspired by traditional Lenten cuisine. The “Tapa Cofrade” route celebrates seasonal recipes linked to the weeks leading up to Semana Santa.
More information:
https://jornadascuaresmaalicante.com/tapa-cofrade/
Whats on in Alicante Next Weekend
Alacant Street Food Market
21–23 March
Plaza Séneca (Centro)
After being postponed earlier this month due to bad weather, the Alacant Street Food Market will return to Plaza Séneca next weekend. The event features vintage food trucks, international street food, live music and craft stalls.
More information:
https://www.comunitatvalenciana.com/en/alacant-alicante/alacant-alicante/events/alacant-street-food-market
Museums and Cultural Attractions
MACA – Contemporary Art Museum of Alicante
Old Town, next to the Basilica of Santa María
MACA is one of the city’s most impressive cultural spaces, featuring works by artists such as Miró, Dalí and Picasso inside a beautifully restored historic building.
MARQ – Archaeological Museum of Alicante
Plaza Doctor Gómez Ulla
The MARQ museum is widely regarded as one of Spain’s best archaeological museums and presents the history of the region through modern exhibitions and multimedia displays.
Discover Alicante on Foot
If you’re exploring whats on in Alicante this week, another option is to discover the city’s history at your own pace.
Our self-guided walking tour of Alicante takes you through the Old Town, the harbour and several fascinating historic locations while telling the stories behind them.
Tour link:
https://voicemap.me/tour/alicante/spain-s-city-of-light-alicante-s-history-and-highlights
Even in a relatively quiet week there is still plenty happening across the city. Between concerts, food festivals and cultural events, this week’s whats on in Alicante list should give you a few good reasons to get out and enjoy the city again.
And if the weather does behave itself again after last week’s rain, there is always the classic Alicante solution: find a sunny terrace, order something cold to drink and watch the world go by.
