From late July through mid August, Magical Nights will illuminate Alicante with a vibrant sequence of concerts and cultural and leisure activities, marking its 12th anniversary in 2024. Ahead of this grand festival, the Magical Nights Solidarity Party will debut on March 23, during which the official poster for the summer festival will be revealed.
Magic Nights Solidarity Party bids farewell to the Invisible Dance
On March 23, April Gardens land will host the fourth Magical Nights Solidarity Party. An afternoon inspired by the eighties begins at 13:30, an emotionally charged event that also serves as the festival’s poster presentation. The same stage will host summer activities to come. The Solidarity Festival spotlights the Last Invisible Dance concert in the Alicante province, as the group confirms its final separation. This band has brightened the Spanish music scene for more than four decades and will perform a retrospective of their greatest hits this year. The Eighties Afternoon will feature tracks such as Taste of Love, This Side of the Road, and Breathless, among others, presenting the last chance to see Danza Invisible live.
The solidarity initiative supports five charities taking part in this edition: Nuevo Futuro Alicante, Apnea Association, Ukrainian Friends Alicante, 5p Syndrome Foundation and La Despensa Solidaria de Alicante. Each ticket contributes €10 to the chosen association, and attendees can buy tickets through the festival website by selecting the beneficiary. The gala will be hosted by a journalist who has become a staple of the province, Juan Francisco Corredera, a recognized reference for Alicante.
In addition to the Invisible Dance concert, the Solidarity Party will offer a variety of activities for every taste and age. Food trucks, a market, DJ sets, exhibitions, performances, a charity raffle, and fair games will fill the venue with gifts donated by local businesses. The atmosphere will be festive and supportive, underscoring Magical Nights as a cornerstone event for music, art, and culture lovers in the Alicante region.
The Magical Nights Solidarity Party is an ongoing effort to support local charitable associations in Alicante, a project that has run for four years. Since its inception in 2021, the Solidarity Party has raised more than €10,500, entirely allocated to the participating organizations.
Confirmations for the 2024 poster
Natural area April Gardens in Sant Joan d’Alacant hosts a multi-faceted festival called Magical Nights, entering its 12th edition. It blends generations and styles including indie, rock, flamenco, and pop, creating an eclectic identity. The festival balances music with gastronomy, crafts, and themed parties, while exhibitions, live art, dances, and performances enrich the program. Summer nights on the white shore offer a connection with nature in a unique setting, where concerts begin around 20:00 and turn the evenings into memorable experiences.
On July 25, Rozalén will take the stage for the first time, presenting new work with the initial preview of “I Understood This Clearly.” She will also revisit timeless anthems like Violet Door and Living, inviting audiences into a deeply emotional performance.
July 27 will bring a tribute to the 80s with La Frontera, La Guardia, and Los Rebeldes in the new 80s Summer Party edition, a highly anticipated highlight of the season.
Angel Martín will close July with a festival appearance on July 31, delivering a monologue titled Signal to the Crazy. The former host of I Know What You Did is regarded as a leading voice in the national scene. His tour is packed with sold-out shows, and the monologue will address mental health drawing on personal experiences. Following the success of the program In Case the Voices Return, he released a new book exploring his own psychotic episode and offering guidance on mental health. Behind the Noise continues that conversation.
August opens with Magical Nights and a peak concert by Waterboys, a band formed by Mike Scott renowned for its accomplished live performances. Classic anthems such as The Whole Moon, How Long Will I Love You, This Is the Sea, and The Fisherman’s Blues will resonate in a singular and intimate setting.
On August 3, the 80s Summer Party returns with Short Celtics, Sociedad de Seguridad Social, and a Valencian act known for reviving classic 80s and Spanish rock tunes, delivering beloved tracks like Chiquilla, Comerranas, and I Want Your Presence.
Short Celtic, a Valladolid group, will recall timeless melodies and introduce a distinctive blend of Celtic, rock, and folk influences. With more than three decades on the Spanish scene, they will coax the crowd with hymns such as April 20, Tell Me a Story, Calm Down Majete, and The Way of Time.
The August schedule continues with Symphonic Dreams on August 7, featuring the Virtuós Mediterrani Orchestra in a symphonic film-music experience. Gerardo Estrada Martínez will conduct, guiding a live performance that invites listeners into the cinematic mood of the festival. The show will showcase the orchestra’s artistry at the Garden venue.
On August 9, Van Gogh’s Ear premieres a new tour at Magical Nights, presenting fresh material from a band with a long creative history. Audiences in Alicante will hear new songs ahead of wider releases, continuing a legacy of more than 25 years and a growing fanbase.
Finally, on August 11, Israel Fernández, the Toledo-born singer and composer, will close the festival with a recital of his discography and latest album Pura Sangre. This performance highlights Fernández’s recent Latin Grammy nomination and his ability to fuse traditional flamenco with modern sensibilities and bold experimentation.
More than a concert
The events extend beyond music. Visitors can stroll through the Centennial Gardens, a crafts, design, and more market, where local artisans showcase handmade, one-of-a-kind products. A complete gastronomic experience is available with Luna Restaurant and a Gastro Street concept featuring food trucks and Alacant Street Food Market corners. Attendees can expect magic, dance, live art, exhibitions, sculpture, photography, and live performances by local artists on the Garden Stage, followed by themed after-parties and concerts.
All children of the festival will discover a city rich in culture, enjoying a blend of performance and crafts in a setting where music becomes part of everyday life and community spirit thrives.