Ciudad Real is set to enjoy a culturally vibrant November, with a diverse programme featuring music, theatre, dance, humour, and literature. Key events include a new edition of Universijazz, performances of Swan Lake and Madame Butterfly, as well as the XXIII Municipal Story Marathon.
The city’s Councillor for Culture, Pedro Lozano, unveiled the agenda for the month, which promises a wide array of high-quality offerings at the Teatro Quijano. The programme caters to all audiences, supported by local cultural groups such as Real Jazz, Mazantini, and the Ciudad Real Musical Association, alongside social collectives and other departments like Equality, which will have a significant presence this month.
Highlights of the November programme
Events at the Teatro Quijano will kick off with the ballet Swan Lake on Tuesday, 3 November, followed by a tribute show to Rocío Durcal titled “Unforgettable” on Thursday, 5 November. On Saturday, 7 November, the Ateneo Symphonic Band will present “Sounds of Time.” Other notable performances include:
- “Crematorio” on Thursday, 19 November
- Mazantini's show “Generations for a Dream” on Friday, 20 November
- The traditional Santa Cecilia concert by the Musical Association on Saturday, 21 November
- The second edition of the “Inclusive Diverse Art” gala on Tuesday, 24 November
- “Madame Butterfly” on Wednesday, 25 November
- “Signed Colette,” an event commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on Thursday, 26 November
- Comedian David Navarro’s show “I Have No Remedy” on Friday, 27 November
The Universijazz Festival will celebrate its 20th edition with four concerts from Thursday, 12 November to Sunday, 15 November, featuring artists such as Kyle Eastwood, At One @ The Midnight Band, Emma Smith, and Alex Conde and his big band, culminating in a tribute to the music of Paco de Lucía.
Literary events
Literature will also play a significant role in November’s agenda. The XXIII Municipal Story Marathon will take place on Thursday, 19 November at the Antiguo Casino, while María Gudín will present her new novel, “Las Naves de Tarsis,” on Thursday, 12 November. Additionally, the Musical Mondays at the Antiguo Casino will feature an appealing series of four concerts: “Pulse and Rhythm,” “Voices of Spain,” “Souvenir de France,” and “Night of Opera and Zarzuela.”
