Live music is thriving in the province, with venues filled by a diverse slate of performances. From Galician rap by Hard GZ to Ketekalles’ bold, feminist message, the scene offers something for every palate. Even the classical crowd has a moment, as Bertín Osborne is set to visit Alicante after several postponements.
Urban music icon Hard GZ at The One
This Saturday at 21.00, Raspeig welcomes Hard GZ to The One Room in San Vicente. The artist has left a significant mark on national urban music, drawing a large following through a steady career that translates to sold-out shows and robust streaming numbers. Now releasing a new album titled Beach, he collaborates with a broad circle of artists, including Kaze, Tanxugueiras, and Chilean Nfx. The venue is The One, in San Vicente del Raspeig.
Galician rapper Hard GZ
The Big Elsa act in Euterpe, Lavender Island, and Annacrusa
The Euterpe room hosts three distinctive acts starting Friday at 22.00. Castellón’s Annacrusa brings dark, melancholy rock, while Lavanda Island launches its European tour with a performance in the same time and place. The Boomerang Tour in Euterpe follows. On Sunday at 19.00, Alicante’s own Elsa Grande, a rising artist, will blend rock, bossa nova, and pop in a lively set. Euterpe Room, Sant Joan d’Alacant.
Women in power at Ketekalles, Marearock Chamber
Friday at 21.00 the Marearock Room hosts Ketekalles, a quartet of women who came together to celebrate female strength in music. Their sound fuses a wide range of styles into compelling tracks, delivering stories with a distinctly feminist edge about overcoming challenges, from performing in Austria to achieving millions of views on music videos. Marearock Chamber, Alicante.
Ketekalles perform a protest-infused set that highlights resilience and empowerment.
Protest music in Marearock with Ketekalles
Acclaimed Bertín Osborne finally arrives at ADDA
The show initially planned for January 8 was delayed due to an unforeseen event. A new date lands this Sunday at 20:00. Bertín Osborne steps onto the stage at ADDA in Alicante, delivering a career-spanning performance that has made him a favorite of generations with his melodic storytelling. ADDA, Alicante.
Rodrigo Cuevas brings contemporary folklore to Alicante
Asturian artist Rodrigo Cuevas opens the Mediterranean Foundation’s Global Voices cycle with a concert at the Alicante Culture Room on Friday, February 2, at 20.30. The show, titled Pilgrimage Guide Piloña, invites listeners on a musical journey from Asturias to the world. Cuevas reinterprets traditional Asturian melodies and festival songs with a modern lens, expanding how folk music is perceived. Mediterranean Foundation, Alicante.
Asturian Rodrigo Cuevas
Polish Girl, the new explosion of Spanish pop
The Polish Girl group is riding a rising wave of popularity in Spanish pop. With members hailing from Alicante and Madrid, the group performs this Saturday at 22:00 at Sala Stereo in Alicante, presenting their latest album Let Them Worship Your Bones, a collection that has driven tours across Spain and parts of Latin America. Stereo also hosts Friday’s offering, starting at 21:00, with Vudu Delta and Lola Tovar from Almoradí playing in the famous Alicante hall.
Las Cigarreras’ black box houses indie band Mailers
Las Cigarreras Cultural Center opens the Black Box for a tight indie set as Mailers debut their new album Postmen Anthem. The pop-rock act with international and indie influences takes the stage tomorrow at 19.00. Las Cigarreras, Alicante.
Mailers bring a blend of catchy melodies and sharp storytelling to the Alicante scene.
Guilty Habits is a different voice for Wilson
Delinquent Habits, an American group known for Chicano rap and hip-hop, blends English and Spanish in their lyrics. Discovered by Cypress Hill member Sen Dog, they produced their first album with his support. While touring Europe with Sick Jacken, the band will perform at Sala Wilson in Alicante this Saturday at 20.00. Wilson Nightclub, Alicante.