The Buero Vallejo Theatre will kick off its 2026 Jazz Cycle on Thursday, 5 November, at 20:30, honouring Bebo Valdés, a prominent figure in Afro-Cuban jazz. The inaugural concert will feature Cucurucho Valdés on piano, Javier Colina on double bass, and Inor Sotolongo on percussion, celebrating the legacy of the Cuban pianist and composer, whose career bridged the rhythms of his homeland with the language of jazz.
This event marks the beginning of a month-long programme dedicated to jazz. The music will return to the main stage of Buero Vallejo on Saturday, 7 November, at 20:00, with Santiago Auserón, the former leader of Radio Futura, presenting his tour “Nerantzi,” which continues to explore his relationship with popular music and the sound traditions of various regions.
On Sunday, 8 November, at 19:00, the theatre will host a performance of “The Messiah” by Handel and “Gloria” by Vivaldi, performed by the Cervantes Chamber Orchestra and Schola Cantorum, as part of the “Guadalajara a la luz de las velas” series. This concert will feature two monumental works of Baroque music, showcasing Handel's grand choral writing and the brilliance of Vivaldi's famous “Gloria.”
Additional cultural events
The musical programming will extend to other venues in the city, beginning with the Ancient Music Season on Saturday, 7 November, at 20:00, in the Church of Santa María Micaela. The inaugural concert, “Felipe Pedrell (1841-1922): Historicism and Musical Eclecticism,” will be performed by Arriaca Ensemble and soprano Rocío Muñoz, focusing on a key figure in the recovery and study of Spanish musical heritage.
The Mercado de Abastos will transform into a cultural hub once again on Friday, 6 November, with the return of “La Movida Alcarreña 2,” organised by the Cultural Association Quadrophenia. The opening party will start at 19:00, featuring concerts by 70’s Rock, Loza, and Alice’s Cream, along with a DJ set that will revive some of the most iconic sounds from that era.
Additionally, the Medarde Space will host the opening of a photographic exhibition dedicated to the movida alcarreña, offering a visual journey through the groups, figures, and venues that have shaped Guadalajara's musical history. The programme will continue on Saturday, 7 November, from 13:00, with a vermouth and musical afternoon featuring Cuatro Gatos and Doble o Nada, alongside another DJ session.
Literary and educational activities
The literary scene will also be highlighted with the presentation of the poetry collection “FLOW” by Luana Bruno on Thursday, 5 November, at 19:00, in the OLED room of the José Antonio Suárez de Puga Municipal Library. This event will provide an opportunity to engage with the author's work and participate in a contemporary poetry gathering, with free entry until full capacity is reached.
The Francisco Sobrino Museum will offer a children’s activity titled “Stories in the Museum” on Saturday, 7 November, with two sessions from 11:00 to 12:00 and 12:00 to 13:00. Participants will embark on a journey of magic and imagination, using words as a starting point for a creative exercise related to art.
Furthermore, the city's funerary heritage will be featured in guided tours focusing on the architecture and funerary sculpture of the Municipal Cemetery on Saturday, 7 November.
