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The City Council emphasizes that the city will continue to maintain a broad cultural, musical and tourist program throughout the year.

The estimated value of the contract amounts to 682,869 euros, including the initial annual payment, the possible one-year extension, and any modifications foreseen in the file.

On Friday, La Cuarta Cuerda will perform, one of the most promising groups in the current flamenco-pop and rumba scene, with over 212,000 followers on Instagram and nearly 101,800 monthly listeners on Spotify. On Saturday, it will be the turn of Raya Evolution, a group made up of members of Raya Real, a leading group with a long and distinguished career in rumba and Andalusian festive music.

As a major technological innovation, the organization is launching a free mobile application this year so that attendees can check the schedules in real time.

Nearly 400 athletes, including players and coaching staff, are participating in this championship, which will feature more than 20 matches.

Rowing, beach handball, rhythmic gymnastics, and sailing have the highest number of scholarship athletes.

The University of Murcia will develop the program through Professor Aurelio Olmedilla Zafra, a specialist in Psychology of Physical Activity and Sport.

On February 21st, at the International Auditorium, the National Competition of Murgas and Chirigotas “City of Torrevieja” will be presented, one of the great carnival shows of the province

Carnival 2026 officially kicks off tomorrow, Friday, January 30th, with the opening proclamation and the premiere of the documentary film "Carnival 2025," which will take place at the Torrevieja Municipal Theatre. The Torrevieja Carnival is establishing itself as one of the most spectacular and well-attended festive events in the Valencian Community.

This is the second time that the Torrevieja Carnival has paraded alone through the center of the Spanish capital, following an emblematic route from Plaza de Callao, Calle Preciados, Puerta del Sol, Arenal and Plaza de Isabel II

The presentation of this event at FITUR reinforces the City Council's commitment to Carnival as a tourism product, highlighting the Drag Queen Gala as a unique, inclusive event with national reach. Among the most anticipated performances is that of Drag Sethlas, two-time winner of the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Drag Queen Gala and winner of Drag Race Spain.

Torrevieja currently boasts an extensive infrastructure network exceeding 400,000 square meters, primarily integrated within its Sports City. During 2025, Torrevieja experienced significant growth in sports tourism, registering a total of 40,892 participants in events and training camps, representing a 40% increase compared to 2024.

Registrations can be made through the electronic headquarters in the section "Application for Participation “Prizes for the Grand Carnival Parade Competition 2026"

Once again, the gala has been the great celebration of Torrevieja sport, highlighting not only the results, but also the commitment, values and effort of everyone who is part of the Torrevieja sporting family.

This municipal action will allow for the improvement and modernization of local sports facilities, which are heavily used by young people, families, and sports groups.