Wednesdays in January and February
Cultural Encounters
Central Library, 18.00 h
January 5th
18.00 h
Three Kings Parade
The next 5th of January the town of Benidorm will receive to the Three Kings throught the Great Three Kings Parade with the following itinerary: Parque de Elche, almendros av, c / Marte C / Venus, c / Ruzafa, C / Herrerias and Town Hall square
January 7th to 18th
Exhibition of painting and sculpture
XIV Competition New creators
Espai d 'Art Town Hall
Monday to Friday from 09.00 to 14.00
Wednesday 09.00 to 14.00 & 17.00 to 19.30
14, 21, 28 January and 4, 18, 25 February
Reading Club
Jelena social centre 18.30
January 15th to February 14th
Poetic representation
Objects Speak
Josep Sou
Mercat Espai d art, mercat 16 st
From Monday to Friday 09.00 to 14.00
The exhibition space will host from today until February 14th this "Objectual Poetics Work", which can be visited from Monday to Friday from 9 to 14 hours. The exhibition comprises 20 works framed within Surrealism.
The artist from Alcoy described the exhibition as "an ironic reflection with a pinch of humor about our reality, wishes and desires, as well as our failures and social fracture".
January 18th, 20.00 h
Projection and the first meeting with the directors in Benidorm
Short Films by Alberto Evangelio(Beniwood)
Theatron (19 ') Maid Asleep (16') The Cruz (10 ') and Alexis (10'). Discussion with the director Alberto Evangelio and producers Rafa Navarro and Javier Abinzano
Town Hall Auditorium
The Department of Culture of the Town of Benidorm has organised for Friday 18th and 25th January the screening of several short films by new directors, two cultural events where the authors of the shorts may share with the public the creative process.
On January 18th, at 20 hours, it will be screened the shorts 'Theatron', the 'La doncella dormida', 'La cruz' and 'Alexis'. Subsequently, there will be a discussion with Alberto Evangelio and producers Rafa Navarro and Javier Abinzano, moderated by journalist Jorge Fauró.
On Friday, January 25th, also in the Hall of the Consistory at 20 hours, the shorts screened will be 'Los ojos del ángel' and 'Efímero' by Ivan Montero and 'Turno de noche' by Victor Palacios, 'La madre' by Alberto Evangelio and 'Leo creciente' by Ruben Mateo-Romero. Later there will be discussion with the directors of the shorts and the assistant director Beatriz Hernandez.
These new directors already stand out inside and outside Spain, as some of these films have been screened and even awarded in international competitions in countries like Mexico and Finland. Also, from the local producer 'Beniwood', founded in 2005, works to produce audiovisual works produced by local filmmakers.
Both Alberto Evangelio and Rafael Navarro have ensured that it has been so successful some of their short films that they are already working up to five relevant projects, like filming the new video for the singer Soraya, who was shot in Benidorm, the creation of a animation short film in 3-D, and the performance of two feature films: 'Límite 15-M' and an adaptation of the short film 'Alexis'.
From 'Beniwood' is working, Abinzano indicated, to support "young producers" and, especially, to allow "Benidorm is known for more than just the sun and the beach, which is a great town to do this kind of Projects". Is also underway a hard work from local production company to develop new productions focused on information technology, such as the Internet or the video game world.
January 24, 20.00 H
Book Launch
Els Quan Trabucs Refilaven
Manel I Arcos Martinez
Town Hall Auditorium
The group of photographers 'Llum' exhibits its work at the Espai d'Art of the Town Hall
'Journey through the dreams of Levante' is the title of the latest exhibition the Department of Culture has organised in the Espai d'Art of the Town Hall, and opens to the public until next Friday, February 1st.
The group of photographers 'Llum' has been commissioned to collect its best work for this initiative, which focuses on images, specifically in the sunrises and sunsets from our Levante Region.
Altogether twelve artists have collected with their cameras the marine, wild nature, or popular festivals portrayed in flashy fireworks. The exhibition will be open in the morning, from 9 to 14 hours.
January 24th to March 1st
Travelling group exhibition
Dream Trip Llum Levante
Photography Collection
Espai d 'Art Town Hall
Monday to Friday from 09.00 to 14.00
Wednesday 09.00 to 14.00 & 17.00 to 19.30
From 5th february to 29th March 2013
Unpublished photos of Benidorm
Central Library
View from Rincon (start 20 century)
Photographic Collection "Edelmiro Trillo"
Monday to Friday a | From 9 to 14 h and 17 to 20’00 h
February 7, 20.00 h
conference
The Navy fighters
Manel I Arcos Martinez
Town Hall Auditorium
"The Iberian priestess" is the title of the book that Miguel Llopis, its author, will present on Friday February 8th, at the Town Hall Auditorium of Benidorm, with the collaboration of the Department of Culture.
The author of "The Iberian priestess" explained that the presentation of the book does not focus exclusively on the novel, but he has also prepared a talk with a slide show on the Iberian culture in general, comparing current images of people of the world that continue living at that time.
The presentation ceremony will be on Friday at 20 hours in the Town Hall Auditorium.
On Saturday February 9th, between 14.00 and 18.00 hours celebrates a new edition of the second Open BTT 'Ciudad de Benidorm' organised by the 'Sol Cycling Club' of Benidorm, sponsored by the Department of Sports of Benidorm.
This morning has been presented this test starting and finishing at the Sports Centre Guillermo Amor, with a distance of 7,800 meters. This test is scoring for the Regional MTB Cross Country Championship and for the Mountain Bike Rankings for the Royal Spanish Cycling Federation 2013. There will be schools races, juvenile, kids, cadets, master-30, master-40, females, elite, under-23, senior and junior.
After departing from the Foietes Sports Centre it will run through the Xixo Canyon and Murtal Canyon, which will feature several laps according to the category, with a minimum of two or three laps, cadets and females and the most elite, will be six laps to complete about 40 kilometers.
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
Saturday, February 9
CHILDREN CARNIVAL
• Inscriptions from 10:00 10:45h. at the intersection of Gambo Street with Martinez Alejos Ave.
• Departure at 11:00h. with the following route: Gambo Street, Puente Street, SSMM Los Reyes de España Square.
• Playground at SSMM Los Reyes de España Square with inflatables, entertainment and magic.
• Performance by Ronald McDonalds, sponsored by McDonalds of Benidorm Centre (Hispanidad Square) and Levante Beach (Rincon de Loix).
• Snack by the Association of Our Lady of Suffrage for participating children.
• Bar with affordability prices: 1€ montaditos, 1€ beer and soda, 3€ combined.
ADULT CARNIVAL
• Inscriptions at the Casa del Fester (3, La Biga Street) until Thursday February 7th.
• Concentration at 21.00h on Venus Street.
• Departure at 21.30h with the following route: Marte Street, Ruzafa Street, Herrerías Street and SSMM Los Reyes de España Square.
• Dinner for registered participants.
• Fiesta enlivened by DJ Benidorm.
• fireworks display.
• Bar with affordability prices: 1€ montaditos, 1€ beer and soft drinks, 3€ mojitos and combined.
TUESDAY 12 FEBRUARY
Burial of the Sardine
• Concentration to accompany on its last trip to our beloved sardine in the Plaza Mayor from 21.00h
• start our funeral procession at 21:30h. with the following itinerary: Tomas Ortuño Street (1st stop to recharge and continue our moans, Escuelas Street), Ruzafa Street (2nd stop at Rioja Street), Paseo de la Carretera Street (3rd stop at La Palmera), Paseo de Colon, and Poniente Beach where we will incinerate Dona Sardina as she deserves, under a fireworks display.
• We will finish to mourn our loss in the LIVING ROOM (old Franky's Bar, La Palma Street), where the association of clubs will continue paying its particular tribute with economic prices.
Especially for you the voice of Paco Arrojo at the Benidorm Palace.
On 14th, 15th and 16th February. Valentine´s day Special Show.
Regular Prices.
More Information: Benidorm Palace.
February 15th
Concert - Ara Malikian
24 Caprices of Paganini
Town Hall Auditórium
Next saturday February 16th, the Sports Centre 'L'Illa de Benidorm' hosts the VI Taekwondo ITF Cup 'Town of Benidorm', organised by the Club Tae Benidorm, sponsored by the Department of Sports of Benidorm and with the collaboration of the Valencia Region´s Taekwondo ITF Association.
This morning has been presented this event with the presence of the president of Club Tae Benidorm Paco Ferrando and the president of the Valencia Region´s Taekwondo Association Jose Luis Diego.
Regarding the planned programme will be held from nine in the morning until two in the afternoon, in the four areas of competition that will be mounted, three tatami mats and a jumping area, with the presence of 30 official referees.
Finally the event coordinator José Luis Diego said that "we are making a great effort from the club for the kids are well prepared for this event, given that the kids have to combine training with studies. This championship is for the kids to improve in the competition and improve our school too".
III Historic Route
February 17
TORRE DE LES CALETES
Information Patrimonio Historico dept 966 815 486
On 17th February, It will take place the I Carnival Poniente Beach Swim Across included in the 2013 Swim Alicante Winter League.
This test is organised by Grupo Brotons Alicante Events and Globalon Foundation, with the collaboration of the Department of Sports of Benidorm, Benidorm Yacht Club and various commercial firms. Registration is now open on the website www.grupobrotons.com. The across is scheduled to start at 11.00 hours from the Benidorm Yacht Club.
18 feb – 1 marzo
Photography Exhibition
II Photo Competition
Digital and Mobile
Young people Marina Baixa
Espai Mercat d'Art, mercat st, 16
From Monday to Friday from 09.00 – 14.00
XXV International Music Competition
February 24, 20.00 h
Inaugural concert
Cristina Palau (Horn)
XIV 2012 competition
Town Hall Auditórium
February 25, 21.00 h
Concert by Competition tutors
Margarita Escarpment (Guitar)
Mariano García (Cello)
Town Hall Auditorium
XXV International Music Competition
26 febrero, 21.00 h
Final del concurso de Guitarra
Salón de Actos ayuntamiento
XXV International Music Competition
February 27, 21.00 h
Concert course students
Town Hall Auditorium
Wednesday February 27th: Conference by Infodona "Impact of crisis on women" in the 'Casa del Fester' at 18:30 h.
Tuesday March 5th: "XIII Meeting of Women of the Sea" in L'Alfac of Pi.
Friday March 8th:
After the symposium will be the performance of the Choir of the Housewives of Benidorm.
XXV International Music Competition
February 28, 21.00 h
Concert by the tutors
Igor Malinovsky (Violin)
Radovan Vlatkovic (horn)
Town Hall Auditorium
From 1st to 15th March
Collective Exposition
Casa del Fester “Diego Cano Enguera”
XI CERTAMEN DE DIBUIX I PINTURA “LA BARQUETA”
Monday to Friday | From 9 to 14 h and 17 to 21 h
March 1st, 20.00 h
Closing concert of the winner of the course and their tutor
Christian Wetzel (oboe)
Award Ceremony of the XV music competition Benidorm 2013
Town Hall Auditorium
Terra Natura facilities, nature & animal park of Benidorm will host on Sunday March 3rd a sporting event open to people of all ages and provenances.
It´s the Duathlon of Benidorm, organised by the company White and Terra Natura, in collaboration with the Sports Department of the Town Hall of Benidorm. In Benidorm will host the second phase of a duathlon which started in Alicante and will end on March 10th in the town of Murcia region; Jumilla.
The test, which until now has 200 registered athletes, have two different outputs, one at 9 and again at 11 am. The 'Sprint', departing at 9h, will consist of a portion of 5K run, followed by another 20.4K bike, ending with another 2.5K walk.
The 'Supersprint', departing at 11h, will consist of 2.5K on foot, 10.2K on bike and the last kilometer of the race. In both outputs, the foot race will elapse in Terra Natura while the bike path will be run by the vials attachments to the animal park.
The duathlon Benidorm is endorsed and refereed by Valencia Triathlon Federation and under the general regulations of the competition of the Spanish Triathlon Federation.
Monday 4th and 11th March | 18:30 h Monday 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th April | 18:30 h
Centre Social Jelena
READING CLUB
Escritura e intimidad Literatura y memoria
Wednesday 6th March | 19’00h.
Saló d’actes. Ajuntament
TOCA MÚSICA
GRUPS INSTRUMENTALS I VOCALS
CONSERVATORI DE MÚSICA “JOSÉ PÉREZ BARCELÓ”
Entrance for general public: 19h
Free Entrance
Wednesdays on Març | 18’00 h Wednesdays on April | 18’00 h
Biblioteca Central
CULTURAL MEETINGS BY AGORABEN
From 7th to 21st March
Espai d'Art Mercat. C/ Mercat 16
Collective Exposition
MULIER MULIERIS
Mostra d’Art Contemporani
FACULTAT BB. AA. UNIVERSITAT MIGUEL HERNANDEZ
Monday to Friday | From 9 to 14 h
LOGO UMH
Thursday 7th March | 20:00 h
Cine Colci. C / dels Ametlers, 36
MILLENNIUM. La xica que somiava un misto i un bidó de gasolina
Daniel Alfredson (Suècia, 2009)
Adult Public
Sunday 10th March
LA RUTA DEL CASTELL
Regidoria Patrimoni Històric
Information: 966815486
Friday 15th March | 20:00 h
Saló d’actes. Ajuntament
RECITAL POÉTICO MUSICAL
CELEBRATION OF THE 10th ANNIVERSARY
LICEO POÉTICO DE BENIDORM
Donative: 2 € on benefit of Cruz Roja-Prevención desahucios
One of the most popular events of the festive calendar of Benidorm, l'Alba, will take place on Saturday 16 March, and for the celebration the major festivals Commission has prepared a full program of activities. The president of the Commission, Vicenta Asensio, explained that "as this year fell on Saturday we have prepared all acts for the same day".
According ahead Asensio on Saturday at 5:30 h. at St. James's Square will start the transfer of the Virgin of Suffrage to the beaches of the town, in the traditional time of l'Alba. Then it will be offered a chocolate and at 10 hours in the Church of San Jaime and Santa Ana, there will be a Mass in honor of the patron.
In the afternoon, at 18:00 h. will take place the floral offering in honor of the Virgin of Suffrage, with concentration of authorities, queens, ladies, associations, committees and festive entities at Paseo Colón.
On Sunday, at 20 h. the Church of San Jaime and Santa Ana will host the concert of Plucked, by Recreational & Cultural Association 'The Barqueta'.
Sunday 17th March | 20:00 h
Church of Sant Jaume i Santa Anna
CONCERT COMMEMORATIU DE LA “TROBADA DE LA MARE DE DÉU DEL SOFRATGE”
ORQUESTRA A.C.R. LA BARQUETA
The Benidorm Palace hosts the next Monday, March 18th at 20h, Verdi's opera "Nabucco", by the company 'Opera 2001'.
The artistic director of the opera, Luis Miguel Lainz, explained at a press conference that the company 'Opera 2001' has 120 actors and said it is the last show in Spain, after staging more than 30 cities.
Lainz declared that the representation coincides with the celebration of the Verdi´s year, and described it as one of the most popular operas of the author, "especially the chorus fragment 'Va, pensiero ...', which interprets a choir of 45 people" said the artistic director.
Nabucco is an opera with great force and intrigue, amorous jealousy mixing with political conflict. According to Lainz, 'Opera 2001' will perform a new original production with simultaneous subtitled translation, and emphasized its scenery and costumes, "being the first opera by Verdi that was successful".
Thursday 21st march | 20:00 h
Cine Colci. C / dels Ametlers, 36
INTOCABLE Olivier Nakache, Eric Toledano (França, 2011)
All publics
Friday 22nd March | 20:00 h
Church of Carmen
CONCERT DE MÚSICA SACRA
AGRUPACIÓ CORAL DE BENIDORM
Friday 22nd March | 20:00 h
Saló d’actes. Ajuntament
LA CORBATA DE APOLO
By Javier García-Mauriño
TEATRO DE LA SOMBRA
Free Entrance
Saturday 23rd March | 20:00 h
Church of Sant Jaume i Santa Anna
CONCERT DE MÚSICA SACRA
AGRUPACIÓ CORAL DE BENIDORM
Benidorm´s Town Hall, through the Department of Beaches and Environment, has also joined this year's campaign by WWF 'Earth Hour', to be held on 23rd March worldwide.
That day, and from 20.30 to 21.30 hours the lights will be turned off on monuments, streets, businesses and homes in thousands of cities, to become aware of the problem and know the importance of participating in the defense of the environment.
Benidorm´s Town Hall lights will go off in the garlands of Levante beach, in the architectural wall lighting of Paseo de Poniente, and in the Memorial "The Cross" located in the Natural Park of Serra Gelada, all landmarks of town.
In 2012, more than 7,000 cities and 152 countries, the lights of the main monuments and landmarks went out, thus sending a clear message, as symbolic gestures can lead to large changes if you get a global commitment throughout the year. 'Earth Hour' is proposed as the largest call for action against climate change and get millions of people on six continents turn off the light at the same time for an hour.
From 26th de March to 16th April
Espai d’Art Ajuntament
Photographic Exposition
VISIONS DE TERRA SANTA
Fons de la col·lecció Boulos Meo
Monday to Friday | From 9 to 14 h
Wednesday | From 9 to 14 h and 17 to 19’30 h.
'Visions of Terra Santa' is the exhibition that from today until April 16th will host the Town hall at the Espai d'Art. A photo exhibition very consistent with the dates and Easter holiday because travels places of worship in Palestine during the nineteenth century.
The exhibition is based on the album 'Terre Sainte', conducted between 1870 and 1880 by Boulos Meo, the main tourist shop in Jerusalem. Boulos Meo opened in 1872 his own shop 'Persian Carpet' at the Jaffa Gate, and transformed his emporium dedicated to sell antiques and souvenirs, and introduced into the world of photography, getting photographers collections of the time as Felix Bonfils, who obtained a collection of photographs of places of worship in the city.
The exhibition, organised by the 'Centre for Contemporary Culture 'October'', complete with works of other contemporary photographers among them the brothers Zangaki, of Greek origin, or the entrepreneur and photographer from Alcoy Frances Botella as explained the curator of the exhibition , Emili Payá.
From 26th March to 13th April
C/ Bilbao
TECNO REVOLUCIÓN
EXPOCAIXA
Fundació “La Caixa”
Monday to Sunday
Benidorm hosts 'TecnoRevolución', an interactive exhibition that explores new technologies and their application
Benidorm today inaugurated the exhibition 'ExpoCaixa TecnoRevolución', an exhibition that will tour the Spanish territory in order to publicize the progress of converging technologies whose application has brought unthinkable progress.
Monday to Friday from 9.30 to 13.30 h. and from 16 to 21 h. and on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays from 11 to 14 h. and from 17 to 21 h, those who come to see the exhibition can enjoy an interactive exhibition that seeks to knowing converging technologies: nanotechnology, biotechnology, information and communications technologies (ICT), and cognitive science (NBIC).
Move a ball with the power of the mind, using a computer to guess how a virus spreads and a pandemic occurs, see a mini-robot takes a drug to a specific point of the body, these are just some of the applications converging technologies that will see visitors in 'TecnoRevolución', an exhibition organised by the Obra Social La Caixa in collaboration with the town hall of Benidorm.
Admission is free, and school students can do visits by phone 902 906 666. In addition, guided tours are offered from Monday to Friday at 19 h. and Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays, at 12:30 and 19 h.
The 'Electro Weekend' is an event to be held in Benidorm on 29th and 30th March coinciding with the Holy Week, where electronic music will be featured.
You can buy tickets HERE.
The next March 31st at 21.30 h. Benidorm Palace will host the concert of Malú, the undisputed voice of the Spanish Pop.
Born into a family of great artists, she grew up surrounded by talent, art and music. Paco de Lucia's niece and daughter of Pepe de Lucía, began his career with only 15 years old. She had as godfather Alejandro Sanz who composed for her "Aprendiz" theme that quickly became a huge success.
Since then, Malú has developed one of the most solid and respected careers of music in Spain with more than two million copies sold, ten albums published, 19 platinum albums and numerous awards including the Latin Grammy nomination for 2011 in the category of "Best Female Pop Vocal Album."
Malú especially noted for her powerful and care direct with which she has toured the main scenarios hanging the sign 'no entries'. Her force on stage has led her to sing live with the legendary Tony Bennett, Alejandro Fernandez and Alejandro Sanz, among other artists.
Malu has participated as a coach on "The Voice" TV programe of Telecinco.
Buy your tickets at 25 € or 30 €, depending on location.
From 4th to 30th Ap ril
Espai d’Art Mercat C/ Mercat 16
Exposition of Paintings
LA MATERIA CORPÓREA
MIGUEL ESPINOSA
Monday to Friday |From 9 to 14 h
The Department of Culture organises at the Espai d'Art Mercat in Benidorm a new art exhibition. This time it is 'corporeal matter', by the artist Miguel Espinosa. A wide range of paintings depicting the human body, both male and female, the result of hard work by Espinosa in recent months, after several years without exposing. Espinosa's work will be open from today Thursday, April 4th, until the 30th of this month, in morning, from 9-14h, from Monday through Friday.
Thursday 4th April | 20:00 h
Cine Colci. C / dels Ametlers, 36
LES AVENTURES DE TADEU JONES
Enrique Gato (Espaya, 2012)
All publics
The next few days from 6th to 14th April, the Sport Club La Marina, will host the second annual Open of Paddle 'Penya La Creïlla', which has been presented this morning in the press room of the Town Hall of Benidorm.
The Open comprises categories of second, third and fourth for male, fifth mixed, female and female initiation. The registration fee is 20 euros and should be formalised by calling 622 710 477 (Alfonso). The awards for the second category are 150 euros (first) and 80 euros (second), for the third category are 100 and 60 euros respectively.
For the fourth a batch of Iberian products and a dinner for two people, for the fifth mixed a dinner for two and a Fisionatura treatment for the winner and a dinner for two for the finalist team, for female category paddle material and treatment and paddle material, respectively, and finally in the female initiation category 50€ and a meal for two people.
Sunday 7th April
LA RUTA DE LA TORRE DE LES CALETES
Regidoria Patrimoni Històric
Information: 966815486
On Sunday 7th at 9.30 am, will start the II historic route of Benidorm: "Les Caletes Route".
The meeting point will be at 9.15h. in the Department of Tourism (Torrechó Square). At 9.30h. start our route along the seafront of the Playa de Levante, where there will be explained its evolution tourist/urban. About 10 hours we will arrive at Rincón de L'Oix, where it has been organised the second meeting point (for those who want to make a shorter path), at the height of the statue of Juan de Avalos.
Then we will march towards the "Tio Ximo" cove area where there will be explained the historical significance of the coves and landforms. At the entrance of the Natural Park of "Serra Gelada" we will receive by the technical stuff details on relevant aspects of its flora and fauna, as well as its extraordinary environmental conditions.
In the Tower "Punta del Cavall" declared BIC (a Cultural common good, maximum protection figure reserved for historic buildings), we will documente the importance of defense towers for coastal protection (their systems communication, provision of troops, artillery, etc.., and its relevance to the defense of Benidorm).
From there, we will make the trip back to the exit of the park, where we will completed the historic route.
The approximate length of the route will be 3 hours and 30 minutes, starting from the Department of Tourism, and from the second meeting point, sculpture by Juan de Avalos at the Rincón de L'Oix, about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
For those who wish, there will be a prolonged visit to the ocher mines and Cala "Tio Ximo" where it will be explained the operation and extraction system used at the moment.
Information and registration: patrimonihistoric@benidorm.org
Friday 12th April | 18:00 h
Centre Social La Torreta
VIVA EL PASODOBLE. VIOLETA MONTENEGRO
GRUPO SOCIOCULTURAL “EL DESGUACE”
Donative: 2 €

From 17th to 21st April Benidorm will held its particular April´s Fair with many events taking place at various restaurants in the town.
One more year, the establishments Restuarante Condal, Galera Café Sport, Rias Baixas, Sabores del Sur Isla Cristina, Cervecería Bar Angelillo and Taberna Andaluza have prepared a series of activities consisting of typical Andalucía Gastronomy and flamenco performances starting on April 17th with the Lighting day and ending on 21st April with the closing of the Fair.
You can check out the activities in the Official Brochure.
From 19th April to 16th May
ESPAI d’ART Ajuntament
Exposition
ETIOPIA SIN FIN
ASOCIACIÓN ABAY
Monday to Friday | From 9 to 14 h
Wednesday | From 9 to 14 h and 17 to 19’30 h
Friday 19th April | 20:00 h “23 abril -Día del Libro”
Saló d’actes. Ajuntament
LA GITANILLA
RINCONETE Y CORTADILLO
By Miguel de Cervantes (IV Centenary of the publication of Novelas Ejemplares)
Theatre companies: CATARSIS and TOSSAL TEATRE
Donative: 3 €
The Town Hall of Benidorm through the Department of Sports organises next Sunday 21st April the thirty edition of the "Bicycle Day for All", a cyclist running the organization hopes to gather more than 1200 people in this new edition.
The Bicycle Day has become one of the most traditional sport events in Benidorm, all participants take the streets and avenues of the town for practise sports, while holding a fun day. This is ultimately to promote healthy lifestyles, claiming the bicycle as alternative transportation and state that Benidorm can and should be a livable town, happy, fun and caring.
The concentration and output will be in the Plaza SS. MM. Los Reyes de España about 10.30 hours, with a route that includes Avenida Mediterraneo, Calle Bilbao, Avda Severo Ochoa, Avenida Albir to reach the area of Ermita de Sanz, where it will be served a refreshment (courtesy of Coca-Cola) and back run along the same route in the first leg.
After the cyclist march, it will be held the traditional prize draw for all participants who have the ticket delivered to the output of the test. 15 Bicycles will be drawn together with different gifts, consisting of balls for different sports such as basketball, handball, futsal and beach volleyball.
In this edition collaborate Cycling Club Sol Benidorm, Benidorm Cycling Union, Coca-Cola and Sport Zone (which donates 3 bikes for the final draw for gifts).
Tuesday 23rd April | 20:00 h “23 abril -Día del Libro”
Saló d’actes. Ajuntament
PRESENTATION OF THE BOOK
BENIDORM 1808
by CÉSAR EVANGELIO
Wednesday 24th April 11:00 h
Saló d’actes. Ajuntament
IAIOS
by Joan Carles Simó
Premi FETÉN 2010 a la Millor Direcció
Premi Abril 2010 a la Millor Adaptació
Premi Públic Comunitat Valenciana al Millor Espectacle
Premi XIX Edició Premis Teatres de la Generalitat a la Millor Adaptació
Nominada al Millor Espectacle Revelació del Premis Max 2011
Thursday 25th April | 20:00 h
Cine Colci. C / dels Ametlers, 36
HEADHUNTERS
Morten Tyldum (Noruega, 2011)
Adult public
Friday 26th April | 20:00 h “23 abril -Día del Libro”
Saló d’actes. Ajuntament
CONFERENCE AND POETRY READING
EL POETA, UNA DESMITITIFICACIÓN
by ANTONIO PORPETTA
Premio Valenciano de las Letras 2012
COLLABORATION: LICEO POÉTICO DE BENIDORM
Now available the program of events for the Feast of the Cross in Benidorm which will be held between 30th April and 3rd May.
Tuesday April 30th
22:00 h. In the Plaza de la Cruz, DRESSED of the CROSS, enlivened by the Colla de Xirimiters de la Marina .
Is giving away the audience with sweet wine and Coca roñosa.
Wednesday May 1st
08:00 h. General Swing of Bells and parades by Colla Xirimiters de la Marina.
11:00 h. Concentration in the palm of Fiestas Commissions of Benidorm and the Creueta of Alfaz del Pi. Then collecting authorities and Mr. Priest in the Church of San Jaime and Santa Ana and in pilgrimage, to the foot of the Cross, and proceed with the blessing of the municipality. Upon completion, the child MANUEL NAVARRO ALMIÑANA will recite the traditional verse to the Santa Creu.
Then we will move to the Church of San Jaime and Santa Ana, which will take place OFFERING OF FLOWERS, and MASS celebration will be entertained by the Choir of the Barqueta.
18:00 h. Grand Concert by the UNION MUSICAL DE BENIDORM directed by D. Miguel Angel More Perez, in Alameda Mayor D. Pedro Zaragoza.
Friday May 3rd
19:00 h. Requiem Mass at the Church of San Jaime and Santa Ana, in memory of all the deceased of Benidorm.
We hope to meet all the residents of Benidorm.
NOTE FROM THE COMMISSION: This Commission is not responsible if, for any reason beyond our control, there was some delay in schedule, including cancellation of any of the events planned.
Thursday 2nd May | 19:00 h
Town Hall of Benidorm
PROMOCIÓN DE LA CONVIVENCIA Y
PREVENCIÓN DE LA INTOLERANCIA
Conference
Regidoria de Joventut i CIJB
On Sunday May 5th will be the second edition of the Race Up to the Cross "Town of Benidorm", organised by the Grupo Brotons in collaboration with the Department of Sports of Benidorm.
This athletic race has a distance of 9400 meters with start and finish in the Plaza SSMM Los Reyes de España, next to the Town Hall, is Ecuador at the Cross of the Serra Gelada, located in the Natural Park of the same name.
New in this second edition, there are two modalities, the usual runners at this year features a new, that of walkers who made the same journey, albeit with different departure times, the walkers will leave at 9 hours and runners at 9.30 h.
Registration will continue until next Sunday, half an hour of the start time and the price of it (early) is 10 euros for runners with chip and 12 for runners who do not have it and 8 euros for walkers. On the day of the test is 15 euros runners and 10 walkers.
There will be trophies and gifts for absolute champions (male and female) for the top 5 of each category and to the top 5 local (male and female), and a trophy and a shoulder of ham for the club with the highest number of participants in goal, addition to the usual runner bag with a technical shirt and different gifts, as well as the usual refreshment during and after the test.
Also for the second consecutive year the children's races will be held at Parque de l'LAiguera in different categories and in this case the price is one euro per participant in accident insurance concept. Also for the kids there will be prizes for the winners and runner's bag.
Isabel Pantoja lands at Benidorm Palace next Mother's Day to offer a concert where we will be surprised you with her great classics and imposing stage presence.
This historic Spanish artist started in the world of entertainment with just six years old and gradually became one of the world's most renowned singers of the 'Copla'.
Born in Seville in 1956, she recorded his first album in 1971, managing to consolidate a career that led her to sell millions of albums and get a place in the hearts of many music lovers.
Now we can see her live on Sunday, May 5th from 21:30 hours.
For more information, visit the website of Benidorm Palace or phone to: 96 585 16 60.
Wednesdays 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th May | 18’00 h Wednesdays 5th,12th,19th june | 18’00 h
Centre Social Jelena. Olivos st., 11
CONFERENCES OF LITERATURE, ART & HISTORY
ASOCIACIÓN AGORABEN
Thursday 9th May | 20:00 h
BRAVE. INDOMABLE
Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman & Steve Purcell, 2012
All publics
Ticket: 2’50 €
Cine Colci. dels Ametlers st, 36
Collaborate: Universitat d’Alacant
Thursday 9th May | 20:00 h
Town Hall of Benidorm
Recital del poeta marroquí
MOHAMED BENNIS
Friday 10th May | 20:00 h
Saló d’actes. Ajuntament
Anniversary concert of composer Richard Wagner
ENSEMBLE BRASS ACADEMY ALICANTE
Free entrance
Friday 10th May | From 17 to 20 h
Public Library
“PALABRA EN EL MUNDO”
Maratón de lectura poética para poetas y público en general
LICEO POÉTICO DE BENIDORM
Saturday 11th May | 21:30 h.
Plaça de Sant Jaume
REPRESENTACIÓ DE L’ACTE
D’ATORGAMENT DE LA CARTA DE POBLAMENT

The versatile musician is known, among many other things, for his work as electronic music producer, and for founding the world famous record label Dim Mak Records.
He will be joined in this unique poster by Alex Now with Dollar Club, AutoErotique and Army Of The Universe.
A unique opportunity to vibrate with one of the most important DJs on the international scene in recent years.
You can buy tickets at the following link.
Mondays 13th, 20th and 27th May | 18:30 h
Centre Social Jelena. Olivos st., 11
READING CLUB
William Shakespeare
Wednesday 15th May | 19:00 h
Town Hall of Benidorm
“MAÑANITAS DE SOL” Y “SANGRE GORDA”
Sainetes de los hermanos Álvarez Quintero
GRUPO DE TEATRO LA TORRETA
From 17th to 30th May
Exhibition
ROCIO COLOMA
Projecte de Belles Arts UPV
Espai d'Art Mercat. Mercat st. 16
From Monday to Friday | From 9 to 14 h
Wednesday | From 9 to 14 h and From 17 to 19’30 h.
From 17th to 30th of this month will be on display in the Art Space Mercat a sample of the artist Rocio Coloma, student of Fine Arts of the UPV.
Coloma´s exhibition opens a series of exhibitions that develop students of the faculties of Fine Arts of the Polytechnic University of Valencia and the University Miguel Hernández their ending studies art projects .
The exhibition, which will remain in our town until May 30th, consists of various works of sculpture and painting that focus on the human face. The facial expression reflecting approaching reality of each of us.
The fundamental issue is the portrait of people linked to the artist, and has also included a mirror in the room where it portrays, albeit ephemeral, the image of those who participate in this exhibition and visitors.
From its arts curriculum can emphasize studies Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Polytechnic University of Valencia and the development of the artistic project that is now exposed in the Espai d'Art Mercat and has been carried down the direction of the Department of Sculpture Faculty of Fine Arts.
She has been part of the group exhibition "Es-culture" in the student's home in UPV in Valencia, and has made several solo exhibitions:
In 2011, Childhood, Project Rooms, faculty
Fine Arts of San Carlos (UPV), Valencia
2012, Animals, Project Rooms,
Rock & roll, coffee Rumble in La Nucia.
Sunday 19th May
HISTORIC ROUTE “El Tossal”
Regidoria de Patrimoni Històric. Information: 966815486
From 21st May to 7th june
Exhibition
CARTA DE POBLAMENT BEATRIU FAJARDO DE MENDOZA
Regidoria de Patrimoni Històric
Espai d’Art Ajuntament
From Monday to Friday | From 9 to 14 h
Wednesday | From 9 to14 h and From 17 to 19’30 h
Thursday 23th May | 20:00 h
EL HÒBBIT. UN VIATGE INESPERAT
Peter Jackson, 2012
All publics
Ticket: 2’50 €
Cine Colci. dels Ametlers st, 36
Collaborate: Universitat d’Alacant
Thursday 30th May | 18:30 h
Public Library
LUIS LEANTE. Alfaguara Award
LITERATURA INFANTIL I JUVENIL
Meeting with the author of Justino Lumbreras detective privado
Regidoria d’Educació
Friday 31st May | 20:00 h
Church of Sant Jaume & Santa Anna
Cicle de concerts de presentació de l’orgue
ALFONSO SÁEZ. Profesor del Conservatorio Profesional de Música de Murcia.
Saturday 1st june| 21:30 h
Plaça Major
Concert Homenatge a Músics i Socis
UNIÓ MUSICAL DE BENIDORM
Antonio Orozco returns to Benidorm Palace to offer a new concert, within his latest tour 'Gira Único'.
After the success of his previous visit, this singer from Seville with hits like 'Devuélveme la vida' and six studio albums, notable for his meteoric career with over 600,000 copies sold, toured Spain and Latin America with great success, 10 platinum discs and dozens of number 1 in Spain, USA and Latin America.
This new concert will be held on June 2nd at 21:30h, and tickets can be purchased from Wednesday April 17th.
Prices will vary between 25 and 30 € depending on location.
Mondays 3rd and 10th june | 18:30 h
Centre Social Jelena. Olivos st., 11
READING CLUB
Travels Literature. Claudio Magris
From 3rd to 15th june
Collective Exhibition
ESCOLA DE DIBUIX I PINTURA "LA BARQUETA"
Casa del Fester Diego Cano Enguera
From Monday to Friday, from 9 to 14 and from 17 to 21 h
From 4th to 14th june
Exhibition
DERMATOGRAFÍAS
BELÉN DÍAZ
Projecte de Belles Arts UMH
Espai d’Art Mercat. Mercat st. 16
From Monday to Friday | From 9 to 14 h
Wednesday | From 9 to 14 h and From 17 to 19’30 h
In order to create a positive vision emerges 'Dermatografías' exhibition by Belén Díaz, 5th year student of Fine Arts in Altea.
Through the use of macrophotographies the artist constructs a vision focused on the details of the various bodies showing the scars and traces of bodily experiences, memories and overcoming.
The exhibition was inaugurated this morning at the Espai d 'Art Mercat, and will be open until June 14th, Monday to Friday from 09.00 to 14.00h. and Wednesday evening from 17.00 hours to 19.30h.
Thursday 6th june | 20:00 h
Town Hall of Benidorm
LA LOCA VIDA DE PAULINA
TALLER MUNICIPAL DE TEATRO
Entrance with invitation to take at the Department of Culture from 3rd June
Friday 7th june | 22:00 h
Amfiteatre Óscar Esplà. Parc de l’Aigüera
HOMENAJE A LA COPLA. VIOLETA MONTENEGRO
GRUPO SOCIOCULTURAL “EL DESGUACE”
Donative: 2 €
From 11th to 26th june
Collective Exhibition
MOSTRA D’ART CONTEMPORANI
SUMMER PARADISE
Students of the Fine Arts Faculty of Sant Carles-UPV
Town Hall of Benidorm
From Monday to Friday | From 9 to 14 h
Friday 14th june | 22:00 h
Amfiteatre Óscar Esplà. Parc de l’Aigüera
LA GITANILLA. TOSSAL TEATRE
RINCONETE Y CORTADILLO. CATARSIS.
IV Centenario publicación de las Novelas Ejemplares de Miguel de Cervantes
Donative: 3 €
The sports center 'Guillermo Amor' of Benidorm hosts this Saturday June 15 the final round of the Veterans Football league.
In this final round have qualified Athletic de Bilbao, as a champion of the North, the Cádiz CF as champion of the South, the Valencia C. F. as the champion of the East, and join them as a host team the Benidorm CD Veterans Association.
From 18:30h. will start the semi-finals with times of 45 minutes in the natural grass field at Municipal Stadium and the synthetic grass field next to it.
Then at 19:30h. the Final will be played and the matches for third and fourth place in the same scenarios.
With Athletic de Bilbao play Imanol Etxeberria, Andoni Lakabek, Oskar Vales, Javi González, Joseba Aguirre, Joseba Etxeberria, Angel Vélez and Jon Pérez Bolo, etc..
With Cádiz CF: Manolín Bueno, Pepe Mejías, José Antonio Mateos, Juan José, Paco Baena, Barla, Oli, Cortijo, David Vidal, etc..
With Valencia CF: Fernando Giner, Arias, Mendieta, Pipo Baraja, Juan Sánchez, Djukic, Bossio, Subirats or Camarasa, among others.
The Benidorm CD Veterans Association will be represented by Cristóbal Ronda, Agustín Montón “Gus”, Pepito, Quique Salmerón, Rodri, Manolo Moreno, Vicente Terentí, Miguel del Castillo or Paco Martínez “Metralla”among many players who defended during years the disappeared Benidorm CD.
The singer Miguel Poveda will perform at the Benidorm Palace on Sunday June 16th at 21:30h.
This artist, born in Barcelona (February 13th, 1973), started singing at age of 15 in the Catalan flamenco clubs.
In 1993 he began his professional career, winning four awards: Mining Lamp (the world's most precious flamenco award) and three awards in the categories of 'the soleá', 'the Cartagenera' and 'the Malagueña' in the National Festival del Cante de las Minas La Unión (Murcia).
Flamenco singer and interpreter of other genres with which enriches his career, characterized by constant experimentation of his work.
Now lands in Benidorm on the stage to show all his virtues.
Tickets go on sale on Wednesday April 17th and the price will range from 25 to 30 €.
Now available the programme of acts for the Bonfires of San Juan, taking place in Benidorm from 19th to the 24th June.
Wednesday 19th of June
“PLANTÀ” (setting up) of the Hogueras (Bonfires), at night:
“El Campo”- Plaza de España
“La Cala”- Av. Murtal
Friday 21st of June
18:00 h. Opening speech of the Bonfires, at the Plaza de España.
Saturday 22nd of June
18:30 h. Procession and Flower Offering, at the “Hoguera La Cala”
Sunday 23rd of June
19:00 h. Clowns Parade in the surrounding streets of “Hoguera El Campo”.
Monday 24th of June: Saint John´s Day
14:00 h. Great “Mascletà” (firecrackers sound show) at the Hoguera “El Campo”.
23:00 h. “Cremà” (burning) of the Children Hoguera “El Campo”.
24:00 h. “Cremà” of the Hoguera “El Campo”.
01:30 h. “Cremà” of the Hoguera “La Cala”.
IMPORTANT: the Saint John´s Comission has the right to modify or cancel any acts if it is considered necessary.
Friday 21st june | 22:00 h
Amfiteatre Óscar Esplà. Parc de l’Aigüera
RECETAS DE HUMOR
CANELA PURA
Donative: 2 €
Friday 21st june | 20:00 h
Town Hall of Benidorm
Recital del poeta valencià
POETA PERE BESSÓ
Regidories Casa Mediterráneo i Cultura
Collaborate: Liceo Poético de Benidorm i Taller de Arte Isabel Marquina
On Saturday June 22, the popular racing sports calendar is increased with two new tests, the first race of enterprises in the province of Alicante called 'Costa Blanca Business Run' and the 1st Popular Race Town of Benidorm organised with the Grupo Brotons and open to the public.
This time the race of companies 'Costa Blanca Business Run' is played by teams with a maximum of four athletes, both the men, women or mixed representing a company or government agency. Inscriptions with a cost of 10€ per runner, which includes an amazing runner bag, are open on www.grupobrotons.com web. According to the organization is expected to attend a number of runners of all parts of the province, given the characteristics of the race, even from other provinces as Albacete, Murcia and Valencia.
The race is held together will start at 19:30h. from the Plaza SSMM. Los Reyes de España and will pass through the Aigüera park and Levante promenade with a length of five kilometers.
Both classification as prizes are distributed independently. Runners may view the test result while after their entry into finish line thanks to new technologies with a QR code.
Saturday 22nd june | 20:00 h
Amfiteatre Óscar Esplà. Parc de l’Aigüera
VIII FESTIVAL DE BANDES DE MÚSICA
SOCIETAT MUSICAL L’ILLA DE BENIDORM
Sunday 23rd june | 22:00 h
Amfiteatre Óscar Esplà. Parc de l’Aigüera
FESTIVAL DE DANSA
CONSERVATORI DE BENIDORM
Regidoria d’Educació
From 23rd to 30th june
FESTIVAL ESTRELLAS DEL MEDITERRÁNEO
Hoteles Poseidón (Information - Tlf. 965850200)
Friday 28th june | 21:00 h
Church of Sant Jaume & Santa Anna
Cicle de concerts de presentació de l’orgue
JOSÉ VICENTE GINER. Profesor del Conservatorio Profesional de Música de Valencia.
Next Saturday June 29th, Bebidorm will host the 1st International Underwater Marathon 'Town of Benidorm'.
The underwater Marathon is conducting a tour designed for all ages, with a total length of 1.4 km under water by the Mal Pas beach in Benidorm. The type of diving to practise will be strictly sports and recreational.
Not only is it a competition, is a feast for all divers. Competitors participate in pairs linked by a resilient bonding out of 3m long, marked on the surface with a buoy attached to the center of it by a rope with a maximum depth of 5m. The course will be marked out in the background in its entirety by Filières, spears and banners with bright colors for easy tracking, reaching a height 5meters máximade so dive profiles will be maximum security.
On the surface, must be indicated by yellow buoys from those used in racing and guarded at all times by officials of the organization. The output will be performed by all competitors starting simultaneously from the sand of the beach and had to spend under an inflatable structure will also serve as a goal at the end of the tour.
The circuit consist of an L-shaped rod 700 m with a tack to the buoy return. Compliance with the rules of the competition is guaranteed for 6 judges from kayak type support vessels. Only disqualified for not completing the course.
INSCRIPTIONS
Includes shirt, bottle and food snacking.
Chess Club 'l'Illa de Benidorm' organises for the third year in a row this chess event to be held on June 30th.
The tournament will take place in the Town Hall of Benidorm (Aïgüera´s Park) in the morning from 10h, and in the afternoon from 16h.
The game system will be 8 rounds of 12 minutes + 3s increment (4 morning and 4 evening).
The inscriptions are 20 € generally, under 18 and under 16 are 10€ , under 14, under 10 and under 8 are 5€ and club members 15€.
The tournament is endowed with 800€ in trophies and prizes for all categories.
For more information and registration call phones: 96 586 17 32 - 660 40 45 86 and in the following link.
Grand Evenin acuatic party at Aqua Natura with artists DJ Nano, Dick-Ray, Javi Reina
More information (spanish) regrding entrance tickets, accomodation and transport
http://www.neptunofestival.com/
info@neptunofestival.com
info@frenetikgroup.com
660 249 225
This year again, Aqua Natura Benidorm is the chosen place for the celebration of the most refreshing summer festival, 'Neptuno Aquatic Festival' 2013, that will take place on 6th July.
'Neptuno Aquatic Festival' is an aquatic Festival that combines fresh music and all the fun of a water park: Aqua Natura Benidorm. A major festival of light, music, performances, DJs, gogos, lots of water and fun, but where you’re the real star.
For this year´s edition the following artists are confirmed: DJ Nano, Dick-Ray and Javi Reina.
More information and tickets at the following link.
Next Sunday 21st July we have the opportunity to enjoy the performance of Paloma San Basilio at the Benidorm Palace.
This artist is one of the most popular and prestigious performers both in the melodical song genre and in the musical theater which highlights her roles in films like Evita or El hombre de La Mancha.
Now she comes to Benidorm to introduce her 'till forever' tour in what will presumably her farewell to the musical stage.
The concert will begin at 22:30h. and places are limited with numbered and shared tables.
The ticket prices range from 55 € dinner and concert, to 30 € only the concert.
More information on the website of Benidorm Palace or phone 96 585 16 60.
Bertin Osborne and Paco Arevalo present '2 caras muy duras en crisis' next August 4th at the Benidorm Palace.
It is a fun-filled show where these geniuses of humor will make you spend an unforgettable evening.
More than 30 years support this unmistakable couple and relatively recently presented another great assembly called 'Twins' in which attracted more than 100,000 viewers across Spain.
Now, with live music, humor, new stories and surprises, they hope to repeat the success in his previous visit to Benidorm.
The ticket prices range between 25 € and 30 € and the show will start at 22:00h.
More information on the web of Benidorm Palace or telephone 96 585 16 60.
The famous Spanish singer-songwriter David De Maria will perform at the Benidorm Palace next August 18th to present his album 'Posdata'.
The concert will start at 21:30h. and tickets range between 20 and 25 €. Limited places.
More information on the website of Benidorm Palace or phone: 96 585 16 60.
The Benidorm Palace has announced the concert of Richard Clayderman on September 15th.
The famous pianist who achieved international success in the 80 published a few months ago an album after more than a decade of silence.
In the new album 'Romantique', Clayderman makes versions of songs like 'Someone like you' or films and musicals as 'Schindler's List', 'Los Miserables' and 'West Side Story'.
The famous pianist has sold 70 million albums worldwide and achieved 267 gold records and 70 platinum.
Places are limited and prices range between 40 and 45€.
More information on the website of Benidorm Palace or phone: 96 585 16 60.
Benidorm Tourism Foundation
Edificio Torrejó (2º Planta)
Plaza Canalejas, 1 - 03501 Benidorm
(+34) 966 806 475
Línea Turística (+34) 965 851 311
turinfo_centro@benidorm.org