Torrevieja is getting ready for a historic weekend as the city hosts its first intercultural festival, Mosaico Fest, from 17 to 19 April.
The event will bring together 12 cultures for three days of music, dance, gastronomy and family activities.
A city of 123 nationalities
Torrevieja is one of the most diverse cities on the Costa Blanca. According to January 2026 census data, residents from 123 nationalities live in the city.
Councillor for Social Welfare, Óscar Urtasun, described Torrevieja as “a miniature world map”, adding that the festival aims to celebrate the city’s intercultural identity.
“This festival is not just a celebration, it’s a meeting place to showcase what we truly are: a diverse and cosmopolitan community,” he said.
Three days of fun
Friday 17 April
Location: Centro Cultural Virgen del Carmen
18:00 – 20:00
- 18:00 – “Living Between Cultures” talk
- 18:45 – “Youth and Roots” talk
Saturday 18 April
Location: Parque de las Naciones
11:00 – 22:00 (Main Festival Day)
- 11:00 – Cultural association stands open
- 11:30 – Community mural painting and children’s games
- 12:30 – Official opening and flag parade
- 14:00 – International food showcase
- 16:00–19:00 – Cultural dances and live music
- 16:00 – Gymkhana and balloon modelling
- 19:00 – Belly dance and Bollywood workshop
- 20:00 – Latin dance show and workshop
Sunday 19 April
Location: Parque de las Naciones
11:00 – 14:00
- Children’s inflatables and traditional games
- 11:30 – Tahitian dance workshop
- 12:30 – Bolivian parade and dance
12 cultures taking part
The festival will feature cultural groups from:
- Asturias
- Argentina
- Cabo Verde
- Colombia
- Italy
- Kazakhstan
- Latvia
- Peru
- Romania
- Senegal
- Ukraine
- Uruguay
