During another festive season, the Alicante Fine Arts Museum Mubag extends its annual Christmas celebration with a rich mix of entertaining and educational experiences designed for the entire family. The program spans from December 22 to January 4 and features concerts, hands-on workshops, guided tours, and live theater performances, all offered with free admission. These events are curated to create a welcoming cultural space where visitors can enjoy art, music, and storytelling in a relaxed, holiday atmosphere.
Dalí’s surrealism illuminates a historical exhibition in Alicante with soft light
For the holidays Mubag unveils a specially crafted schedule that opens on Friday, December 22 at 7:00 PM with a free concert by the Jazz Meeting ensemble. The performance serves as a warm musical welcome to Christmas, reinforcing Mubag’s mission as a crossroads of culture that invites families to gather around great art. The museum notes that this lively kickoff is part of a broader effort to transform the holiday period into a shared cultural event that resonates with visitors of all ages. The sentiment behind the evening frames the season as a time for connection, creativity, and collective memory that families can enjoy together.
In parallel, Mubag expands its programming with curated guided tours of the Dalí exhibition titled Dalí. Metamorphosis. To make the experience more accessible, weekend passes have been extended to December 28 and 29 as well as January 2 and 4. In a bid to deepen engagement, the venue introduces a new format called dialogue visits on Wednesday, December 27 and Wednesday, January 3, designed to spark conversation around the current show focused on the works of Eusebio Sempere and Felipe Pantone, opening this season. The aim is to give visitors a chance to explore the ideas behind these works in a relaxed, conversational setting, guided by knowledgeable staff and guest experts.
Alongside the exhibitions, Mubag hosts two educational workshops centered on Dalí’s art. The first, Under the Hood Catch a Dream, runs from December 28 to January 3 and targets children aged 3 to 6, inviting the youngest visitors to imagine and create simple crafts inspired by the Catalan genius. The second workshop, Dalinian Showcase, takes place on December 29 and January 4 for ages 6 to 12, challenging kids to translate Dalí’s surreal imagination into hands-on art activity. A separate watercolor brush strokes workshop is scheduled for January 3 and 4 at 6:00 PM for participants aged 16 and older, crafted by María Alfonso, a Fine Arts graduate. Registration for both workshops and guided visits is required in advance through Mubag’s official website. This ensures spaces are managed smoothly and families can plan their days effectively around the program. (Source attribution: Mubag official communications)
Mubag protects its 20th century collections
In addition to the visual arts experience, Mubag arranges two family theater matinees during the holiday period. The performances are scheduled for December 27 and January 2 at 6:00 PM and bring a playful narrative to life through stagecraft and storytelling. The shows, titled Dragon in Helmet and created by Vicente Ramon, are free to attend but capacity is limited, so visitors are encouraged to arrive early to secure seating. This family-focused program complements the gallery’s permanent displays, offering a balanced mix of art appreciation and theatrical storytelling that makes the museum a dynamic destination for winter weekends. (Cultural programming note: Mubag events calendar)
Throughout the season Mubag remains committed to accessibility, educational value, and the celebration of creative heritage. The holiday offerings are designed to be welcoming, interactive, and informative, encouraging conversations between generations about art, history, and the ways in which imagination shapes our understanding of the world. Visitors are invited to participate in a wide range of activities that highlight the museum’s 20th century collections while opening doors to contemporary dialogues in contemporary art and design. (Institutional overview: Mubag collection and programs)