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Spain visits Ithra!
Through a fully immersive experience specially curated for all the senses, celebrate the authenticity of Spanish culture. Live Spain offers a culturally-rich program brimming with Spanish crafts and traditions to learn about, performances and music to enjoy, exhibitions to visit, and interactive workshops to participate in, and a plethora of food experiences to savor. You’ll have your days booked and busy with festivities.
Live Spain, live the experience!
Closing Ceremony
A vibrant and immersive finale that celebrates Spain’s festive spirit—one of the country’s most iconic cultural traits. Lush garden and mono surface performance combining bagpipes and flamenco.
Date: 30 January 2026
- First Show: 6:00 PM - 6:15 PM
- Second Show: 8:40 PM - 8:55 PM
Location: Lush Garden
Workshops
From Football Jersey to Fun Creativity
28th January 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
13+
Arabic, English
Ithra Tower - Art Studio
Alhambra Vase Decoration
29th January 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
+16
Arabic, English
Ithra Tower - Art Studio
Journey through picasso's mind
30th January 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
+16
Arabic, English
Ithra Tower - Art Studio
The Abanico: The Spanish Hand Fan
31st January 2026
9:00 PM - 9:45 PM
7+
Arabic, English
Lush Garden
Spanish Leather Embossing
31st January 2026
9:30 PM - 11:00 PM · 1 hr 30 mins
+16
Arabic, English
Idea Lab - Level 4
Gaudí Mosaic Workshop
31st January 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
+16
Arabic, English
Ithra Tower - Art Studio
Mysteries of Spain Architecture
24th January 2026
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
+16
English
Ithra Tower - Idea Lab - Level 5
Live Performances
Zarzuela Viva: A Spanish Musical Heritage
31st January 2026
5:35 PM - 9:30 PM
All Ages
English
Lush Garden
Carmen - A Spanish Flamenco Experience
16th January 2026
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM · 1 hr 30 mins
10+
Arabic, English, French
Theatre
Activities
The Muqarnas of Alhambra Palace
31st January 2026
10:00 PM - 10:30 PM · 30 mins
+16
Arabic, English
Plaza
La Batalla de Flores: The Battle of Flowers
31st January 2026
4:00 PM - 9:45 PM
Families with children
Arabic, English
Children's Oasis
Arabic Words in Spanish Language
31st January 2026
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
All Ages
Arabic, English
Plaza
The Rhythm of Flamenco: How to Clap, Step and Dance
31st January 2026
8:30 PM - 8:55 PM
All Ages
Arabic, English
Lush Garden
Parchís to Spain
31st January 2026
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM · 30 mins
6+
Arabic
Library - Level 2 - Exhibit Area
When the Ithra Building Comes Alive
13th January 2026
7:10 PM - 7:15 PM
All Ages
English
Lush Garden
The Doors of Spain: Weaving Art Installation
31st January 2026
4:00 PM - 10:45 PM
+12
Arabic, English
Lush Garden
Film Screenings
The Spirit of the Beehive
31st January 2026
7:00 PM - 8:35 PM · 1 hr 35 mins
PG – 15
Spanish
Cinema
Free Ticket
The Invisible Guest (Contratiempo)
29th January 2026
8:15 PM - 10:00 PM · 1 hr 45 mins
R15
Spanish
Cinema
Free Ticket
Don Quijote de la Mancha
23rd January 2026
5:00 PM - 7:15 PM · 2 hrs 15 mins
R15
Spanish
Cinema
Free Ticket
Talks
Between Arabic and Spanish: Reflections on Similarities and Differences
30th January 2026
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
18+
Arabic
Library
The Mu‘allaqat for the Millennial Generation: The Spanish Translation
31st January 2026
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
18+
Arabic
Library
Beyond the Match: Passion, Culture and Identity with AlQadsiah
15th January 2026
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM · 1 hr
All Ages
Arabic, English
Cinema
A Talk with José Manuel Darro About Alhambra Palace
16th January 2026
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
+16
Arabic
Idea Lab - Level 5 - Show Tank
Children's Offerings
Cajón: The Spanish Drum Box
31st January 2026
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM · 45 mins
Families with children
Arabic, English
Children Museum
Central Fun Zone
31st January 2026
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Families with children
Arabic, English
Children Museum
Celebración de Patrones: Celebration of Patterns
31st January 2026
7:30 PM - 7:40 PM · 10 mins
Families with children
Arabic, English
Children Museum
Espacio Para Niños Pequeños: Toddlers' Space
31st January 2026
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM · 3 hrs
Families with children
Arabic, English
Children Museum
Guignol: The Spanish Puppet Show
31st January 2026
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM · 30 mins
Families with children
Arabic, English
Children Museum
Estudio de Arcilla: Clay Studio
31st January 2026
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM · 45 mins
Families with children
Arabic, English
Children Museum
Exhibits
Threads of España: Fashion Across the Regions
31st January 2026
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
All Ages
Arabic, English
Plaza
Andalusian Art: A Tour Through the In Praise of the Artisan Exhibit
31st January 2026
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
13+
Arabic, English
Museum - Gallery 3
Dining Experience
FAQ's
What is the Ithra Cultural Days program?
Spain visits Ithra! Through a fully immersive experience specially curated for all the senses, celebrate the authenticity of Spanish culture. Live Spain offers a culturally-rich program brimming with Spanish crafts and traditions to learn about, performances and music to enjoy, exhibitions to visit, and interactive workshops to participate in, and a plethora of food experiences to savor. You’ll have your days booked and busy with festivities.
Live Spain, live the experience!
When is Spain Cultural Days taking place?
The program will run from January 12 to January 31, 2026, from 4:00 to 10:30 p.m.
Where are the activations and events being held?
The events will take place at the Ithra Plaza, Children’s Museum, Great Hall, Ithra Tower, Theater, Cinema, Lush Garden, Desert Garden, and the Energy Exhibit.
Who can attend?
The program caters to all ages and everyone.
Do I require tickets to attend the events?
Most of the event activations are free, however, a few workshops require purchasing tickets.
Will there be film screenings in the Ithra Cinema?
Yes.