The Carmen Theater, in Vélez-Málaga, will host artists such as Carlos Sobera or Pepe Viyuela in the first quarter of 2026.

The Vélez-Málaga City Council has announced that the Teatro del Carmen "will once again become the main hub for major musical and theatrical shows in the first quarter of 2026". This initiative, as confirmed by the Council, comes from the Department of Culture. In this case, the councilor for the area, Alicia Ramírez, has presented a program that includes figures such as Pepe Viyuela and Carlos Sobera, host of the Cuatro channel's 'First Dates'.

Ramírez explained that this program is "full of variants to serve the residents and visitors who want to enjoy a cultural and theatrical offering for all audiences and ages". "We have worked for months to achieve a program that meets the expectations of our citizens and visitors, because we are aware that in Vélez-Málaga there is an increasing fondness for everything organized by the Department of Culture, which is a great satisfaction for us and a stimulus to continue with the daily effort to design the most complete and varied range of activities possible," expressed Ramírez.

Regarding the creation of the program, the Culture councilor has outlined three fundamental pillars: theater and more commercial and popular events, combined with quality shows aimed at children and youth audiences.

All programming for Teatro del Carmen in the first quarter of 2026

The kickoff of the activities starts with Pepe Viyuela in Guitón Onofre, the lost rogue, a classic picaresque play featuring an experienced cast of television actors and well-received by critics and audiences across Spain. Saturday, February 14, will feature the zarzuela and the Wedding of Luis Alonso, a show aimed at fans of the genre.

Among the quality shows, there is room for classical music. On Friday, February 27, a violin recital by the Victoria Duo will take place. On February 20 and March 13, Vélez-Málaga will host piano concerts by Ángel Moya and Juan José Sevilla, respectively.

On Friday, February 13, the Teatro del Carmen will host comedy and humor with the presence of monologist José Luis Calero, with Humorista de Guardia. The following week, actor Gabino Diego will take the stage on Saturday, February 21, bringing the audience to Pijama para seis, alongside Jesús Cisneros and other actresses like Amaia Vargas or Sabrina Praga. Carlos Sobera's turn will come on March 14, along with Elisa Matilla and Lara Dibildos, among others, with the comedy Inmaduros.

The end of the programming will cater, as detailed by the City Council, to the children and youth audience. On Saturday, February 7, in two performances, at 17:00 and 19:00 respectively, the musical K-Pop Warriors in Concert will be staged. "From the Department of Culture, we are very proud of this programming, which combines quality and variety; we hope it will be to the liking of our municipality's public, whom I strongly encourage to enjoy what has been organized," concluded Ramírez.