Alicante Water Museum marks its fifteenth anniversary with a year of cultural action around the facility, promising more than a dozen performances and projects. The milestone was announced by the Director of Communications and External Relations at Aguas de Alicante. The tribute also honors the late former mayor and Cultural Council member whose work helped shape the museum’s opening.
With the unveiling of the museum’s new corporate identity on February 5, the director highlighted a diverse cultural program aimed at making the city more vibrant. The fifteenth anniversary will be celebrated with exhibitions, musical performances, audiovisual pieces, and stage poetry, inviting residents and visitors to engage with the space in new ways.
The Director noted that the city invites proposals from collaborating organizations and authors to ensure an open, eclectic, and diverse lineup. The programming will be expanded in partnership with local cultural institutions such as the Alicante Cultural Institute Juan Gil-Albert and the University of Alicante, continuing a long-standing collaboration. As in past years, the museum will participate in broader city events, including the Alicante International Classical Theater Festival, blending traditional works with avant-garde pieces.
Programming details emphasize a collaborative approach, with activities spanning multiple disciplines. The year will feature two audiovisual projects organized by the Imajoven association, focusing on comics, graphic novels, and video games from the past fifteen years. A selection of award-winning audiovisual works will be showcased, alongside screenings that celebrate the most influential graphic literature and animation from recent history, paired with panel discussions.
One notable highlight is a live performance piece combining poetry and music titled Fifteen Water Poets. Esteemed poets from around the world will read their work about water, accompanied by a musician who uses traditional instruments such as the charango, viola braguesa, and bird callers. Readers will include writers from Portugal, Latin America, and Spain, with poets ranging from classic to contemporary voices who reflect on water as a shared element of life and culture.
In the outdoor spaces, the city will host a series of concerts and happenings. A bridge square will come alive with music, including a feature set by a renowned DJ collective and several dance-oriented evenings. The aim is to create an inclusive atmosphere where people can enjoy performances in a relaxed, community-focused setting, with occasional surprise guest appearances and cross-genre collaborations.
Inside the central hall, the Garrigós Wells venue will showcase a curated photography exhibition exploring origin and place. Costa Rican photographer Karla Solano will present her work, alongside a piece by Alicante artist Perceval Graells. The exhibition runs through the spring, with a separate temporary exhibit planned during the Art and Environment Cycle to complement the museum’s environmental education mission.
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Music remains a central element of the program. The local pop-rock group Mailers is set to headline a special concert around International Museum Day, offering an intimate acoustic performance. The singer described the show as an opportunity to connect directly with audiences, free of gimmicks or heavy amplification.
Other musical highlights include intimate folk-rock showcases on the Pozos de Garrigós grounds, featuring Kamilo Soriano and his ensemble. A chamber music recital by the San Pablo community is planned for November, adding a refined, contemplative note to the schedule.