International Museums Day 2026 in Alicante: Official Program

Cultural Agenda: International Museum Day Special

Dates: May 12th to 18th, 2026

Location: Museums and Cultural Centers across Alicante

Alicante transforms into a vibrant cultural stage to celebrate International Museum Day. Enjoy a unique program ranging from live music and creative workshops to open days and cutting-edge exhibitions.

Las Cigarreras Cultural Center

An intense day of art and sound.

• Saturday, May 16th (10:00 AM – 9:30 PM):

  • Exhibitions: “The Steadfastness of an Instant” (Jesús Madriñán) and “The Pilgrimage of the Cuckolds” (María Alcaide).

  • Music: Morning sound sessions with concerts at 12:00 PM and 8:00 PM. DJ session at the “Secadero” space.

  • Workshops: “Infrared Multisala Disco” and “Robot Portrait” (5:30 PM – 8:30 PM, pre-registration required via Instagram).

  • Live Art: Open Studio with Martín López Lam and wood engraving with “La Cuarta Piel” (limited capacity).

MACA (Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art)

Research, technology, and the avant-garde.

• Tuesday, May 12th: “Lyrical Rigor: Art, Research, and Technology” conference.

• May 15th – 17th: Meeting with Santiago Olmo, graphic music workshops, and guided tours of the Soledad Sevilla exhibition.

• Saturday, May 16th: Extended hours until 10:00 PM and a contemporary music concert by Lumina Ensemble.

MARQ (Archaeological Museum of Alicante)

Living history for everyone.

• May 16th & 17th: Open Days (Free entry to the museum and the archaeological sites of Lucentum, La Illeta, and the Almudaina Tower).

• Activities: Family workshops, dramatized tours, and the creation of a collective “archive of memories.”

MUBAG (Museum of Fine Arts)

The 19th Century and Romantic art.

• Highlights: Musical tours of the permanent collection and “Oil on Fashion” workshops for adults.

• Music: Swing concert featuring Paul Evans & Smart Set Trio.

Lonja del Pescado (Fish Market Gallery)

Jazz by the sea.

• Sunday, May 17th (12:00 PM): “Blue Lola Jazz” concert. A tribute to jazz divas Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone.

Juan Gil-Albert Cultural Institute (Casa Bardín)

Dialogues and literature.

• Wednesday, May 13th: “Manifesta” Art Club (7:15 PM).

• Thursday, May 14th: “The Oblique Glance” cycle with National Essay Prize winners Remedios Zafra and Javier Echeverría (7:00 PM).

• Friday, May 15th: Artist talk and live music with Nacho Casado (7:00 PM).

Alicante Water Museum (Pozos de Garrigós)

Culture beneath the surface.

• Wednesday, May 13th: Book presentation: “The Image of the Roma People.”

• Thursday, May 14th: Colloquium on “Water in Ancient Alicante.”

• Friday, May 15th: “Voices of Water” concert.

• Saturday, May 16th (5:00 PM): Album presentation: “Fénix” by Marabina—an ancestral-contemporary sound journey.

MUA (University of Alicante Museum)

Creative celebration and community.

• Friday, May 15th (Afternoon): Festival featuring collective murals, games, and a traditional snack of horchata and fartons.

• Saturday, May 16th: Open until 8:00 PM with educational workshops.

The Ocean Race Museum

Adventure and theater at the Port.

• Friday, May 15th (7:00 PM): “Ofelia”: A scenic poem exploring delirium and courage.

• Saturday, May 16th (6:00 PM): “Semelengualatraba” children’s puppet and oral tradition show.

• Sunday, May 18th (12:00 PM): “Extinction” Family Escape Room.

University City Venue (C/ Ramón y Cajal)

Music and reflection.

• May 13, 15, and 18 (7:00 PM): Monologues, Renaissance music, and the closing of the “Threads of the Periphery” exhibition.

Practical Information:

• More details and registration: Visit the unified portal museosdealicante.com

• Note: Pre-registration is highly recommended for specific workshops due to limited capacity.