The Almería Philharmonic schedules fifteen classical music activities until June
Topics Almería Auditorio Municipal Maestro Padilla Teatro Apolo
The Almería Philharmonic Association has presented its 2026-2027 season, with fifteen activities spread between October and May at the Teatro Apolo, the Auditorio Maestro Padilla, the EMMA, the Círculo Mercantil and the Centro Cultural Fundación Unicaja.
Classical music returns to the city's cultural venues. The Asociación Filarmónica de Almería has presented its programme for the 2026-2027 season, with fifteen activities to be held from this October to May next year. The concerts are spread across the Teatro Apolo, the Auditorio Municipal Maestro Padilla, the Escuela Municipal de Música (EMMA), the Salón Noble del Círculo Mercantil and the Centro Cultural Fundación Unicaja.
The calendar, month by month
The season opens this Tuesday, October 20 at 19:30 with the Trío Da Capo Più Lusinghiero at the Centro Cultural Fundación Unicaja. In November come the tribute to Manuel del Águila, on Thursday, November 19, and the Dúo Dif at the Círculo Mercantil, on Thursday, November 26. In December, on Wednesday, December 9, the young soloists of the Real Conservatorio Profesional de Música Julián Arcas (RCPMA) perform.
Pianist Giacomo Franci opens 2027 on Thursday, January 28 at the EMMA. In February there will be two events: the Gran Concierto de Música de Cámara at the Auditorio Maestro Padilla, on Tuesday, February 16, and a violin and piano duo at the EMMA, on Thursday, February 25. In March, guitarist Giulio Cecchi will play on Wednesday, March 3 at the Centro Cultural Fundación Unicaja.
April brings a Gala Lírica with Juan de Dios Mateos at the Teatro Apolo, on Monday, April 12, and pianist Alessandro Marano, on Wednesday, April 21. In May, the Ensemble de Flautas performs on Thursday, May 6 at the Círculo Mercantil and a violin duo does so on Wednesday, May 19 at the Teatro Apolo. The season closes on Wednesday, June 9 with the young soloists of the RCPMA.
Opera at the cinema
In addition to the concerts, the programme includes three live opera screenings at the Cines Yelmo de Roquetas de Mar, with the time still to be confirmed: «La fanciulla del West», by Giacomo Puccini, on Saturday, January 23; «Norma», by Vicenzo Bellini, on Thursday, April 22; and «Tosca», by Puccini, on Saturday, May 8.
Who makes it possible
The artistic director and vice-president of the association, Juan José Navarro, explained that the programme «will add three live opera screenings» and that it «is always subject to more activities being added». Collaboration with the Asociación Manuel del Águila also continues.
The Fundación Unicaja is the main sponsor, together with the Universidad de Almería and the Área de Cultura del Ayuntamiento, which collaborate financially and provide their venues. Taking part in the presentation were the president of the association, Mónica Gómez Garrido; the vice-rector of Culture of the UAL, María del Mar Ruíz; the councillor for Culture, Joaquín Pérez de la Blanca; and Esther Jerez, head of the Fundación Unicaja in Almería.
