The cultural agenda in Alcalá de Henares this week is marked by the celebration of International Theatre Day. To commemorate this event, the Teatro Salón Cervantes will host an open day on March 27 with three sessions at 17:00, 18:00, and 19:00. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the interior of the Teatro Salón Cervantes, including its facilities, stage, warehouses, dressing rooms, control booth, as well as the operation of the stage machinery, curtains, spotlights, and sound equipment. Visitors will be guided by the technical and support staff of the theater to discover the intricacies of the building and its history.
Due to the overwhelming success of previous editions, interested individuals can sign up for the waiting list at the box office of Teatro Salón Cervantes or via email at tsc.sala@ayto-alcaladehenares.es. It is essential to provide your name, last name, email address, phone number, and preferred session.
Quijote/Play on Friday at Teatro Salón Cervantes
Another highlight of the week’s cultural activities surrounding International Theatre Day is the performance of Quijote/Play on Friday at 20:00 at Teatro Salón Cervantes. This play is an adaptation of Don Quixote to the stage, performed by ten Spanish and ten Italian young actors. Alcalá de Henares will host for the first time the Lingue in scena youth theater festival, which has been held in Turin for twenty years, bringing together students from different countries to perform universal classics in a multilingual version. (Check ticket availability at culturalcala.es).
Spring Concert by OCA
In addition to the events related to International Theatre Day, the cultural agenda of the week in Alcalá de Henares will also feature the Spring Concert by the Orquesta Ciudad de Alcalá on Saturday at 20:00 at Teatro Salón Cervantes. (Check ticket availability at culturalcala.es). Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony embodies the romantic spirit’s aspiration for the total art that Wagner would later achieve. The music sought to break free from any programmatic references to become an absolute art form, detached from external influences, creating a conceptual world. However, music could not escape the centrifugal force that contemporary times imposed rapidly since the French Revolution. Musicians drew inspiration from four sources: literature, history, legend, and landscape. The Scottish Symphony is a result of the latter.
‘De lo más aburrido’ at Alcalá a Escena
This Sunday, the Alcalá a Escena cycle continues, showcasing local talent and receiving a fantastic response from audiences every Sunday. The play ‘De lo más aburrido’, directed by José Carlos Vázquez and produced by FarFlay Teatro, will be presented at 18:00.
Alcine Club
Alcine Club will screen the movie ‘Bird’ at Teatro Salón Cervantes on Wednesday, March 26, with two sessions at 18:00 and 20:30. Directed by Andrea Arnold and starring Barry Keoghan, Nykiya Adams, and Franz Rogowski, the film has received awards at Cannes and San Sebastián.
Exhibitions
Various exhibitions can be enjoyed at Santa María La Rica, including ‘Alcalá vista por sus mayores’, showcasing photographs by students from the Elderly Center in Alcalá de Henares until March 30. ‘Mujeres Leyendas del Deporte’ will remain open until March 26, featuring over 70 items that highlight the achievements of Spanish and global female athletes. Also, ‘Mujer’ by Mariano Cobo, a collection of drawings, engravings, paintings, and sculptures using wood, metals, and stone materials, will be on display until April 13. Additionally, ‘Cuento de Hadas’ exhibition at La Casa de la Entrevista can be enjoyed until April 7.
Other Shows
The presentation of the book and storytelling session ‘La jaula del corazón’ by Lourdes Solís will take place on Friday, March 28, at 18:00 at the Municipal Public Library Cardenal Cisneros (San Julián, 1). On Saturday, March 29, at 18:00, the musical ‘Seis el Musical’ by Musicales 3C will be performed at the Municipal Auditorium Paco de Lucía as part of the VII Youth Theater Contest.
Choral Concert
The Choral Concerts of Holy Week 2025 continue this weekend. The Coral Paraninfo de Alcalá, conducted by Leonor Álvarez, will perform on Saturday, March 29, at 19:45 at the Parish of San Francisco de Asís (Avenida Reyes Católicos, 26). Additionally, the Stabat Mater Pergolesi will be presented on Saturday, March 29, at 20:45 at the Parish of Santa María La Mayor (calle Libreros, 25) by the Sapere Aude Ensemble. On March 30, the I Contest of Processional Marches ‘En la Esperanza de tu Misericordia’ in honor of the Holy Christ of Hope and Labor and Our Lady of Mercy will be held at the Las Claras Convent (calle Santa Clara, 1). More details can be found in the Holy Week program for Alcalá 2025.
