Europe Day Gala, Saturday, May 9: music, camaraderie and international participation to celebrate European unity

The Department of the Presidency of the Torrevieja City Council, together with the Department of International Residents, is organizing the Europe Day Gala 2026, an institutional and cultural event that will be held next Saturday, May 9, at 7:00 p.m., in the Torrevieja International Auditorium, on the occasion of the commemoration of Europe Day.

This event aims to promote coexistence, integration and a sense of belonging to the European Union among citizens of different nationalities residing in the city, thus reinforcing the multicultural and open character of Torrevieja.

FREE ENTRY WITH INVITATION

Attendance at the gala will be free by invitation only, which can be reserved and downloaded through the website culturatorrevieja.com starting this coming Thursday, April 30, until the available capacity is reached.

The City Council encourages all citizens and international residents to participate in this celebration, which each year brings together a large audience and is consolidating itself as one of the most significant events on the social and cultural calendar of the municipality.

MUSICAL PERFORMANCES AND TRIBUTE TO EUROVISION

The gala will feature local artists, notably the group Sette Voci, who will offer a special repertoire of emblematic Eurovision songs in a musical show designed for all audiences.

This group will also be responsible for performing the institutional part of the event, including the performance of the Anthem of the European Union, one of the most solemn and representative moments of the celebration.

The evening will culminate with a performance by María Isabel, a well-known Spanish artist and winner of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, who will perform some of her most popular songs, including her emblematic song "Antes muerta que sencilla" (I'd Rather Die Than Be Plain), which made her a musical icon for an entire generation.

FREE BUS SERVICE

In order to facilitate attendance at the event, the Torrevieja City Council will provide a special free bus service for the transport of attendees.

The starting point will be located on Gregorio Marañón Avenue, with a scheduled departure time of 6:30 p.m., and the return service will take place at the end of the gala from the International Auditorium.

This initiative seeks to guarantee accessibility and comfort for citizens, promoting participation in a celebration open to the entire population.

PETANQUE TOURNAMENT “EUROPE DAY 2026”

As a complement to the commemorative events, on Sunday, May 10, the traditional Petanque Tournament “Europe Day 2026” will be held, which will take place between 09:45 and 16:00 on the courts of the Rocajuna urbanisation.

This tournament will feature several European teams made up of players residing in Torrevieja, representing the following countries:

-Spain

-United Kingdom

-Sweden

-France

-Belgium

-Rest of Europe

The Belgian team, winner of the previous edition held in 2025, will try to retain the title in a competition that combines sport, coexistence and European spirit.