OPERA SCREENINGS CARTAGENA ROCK IMPERIUM LA NUCÍA

Until June 14: Opera screenings at Benissa culture centre. Membership is via a €20 contribution, which includes wine, cava and tapas during the interval. A €5 contribution will be accepted for one-off visitors. Each screening starts at 19.00. April 12: The zarzuela Los claveles Bohemios

May 10: Johann Strauss’ Die Fledermaus

June 14: Verdi’s Ernani

JETHRO TULL

March 18: Legendary British rockers Jethro Tull at El Batel auditorium, starting 20.30 sharp. The band, led by flautist, songwriter and vocalist, Ian Anderson, has had a long acclaimed career and released a host of classic albums, including Aqualung, Thick as a Brick, Heavy Horses, and Roots and Branches. Ticket €55-€70 available online at https://auditorioelbatel.es

June 24-25: Headlined by German rock legends Scorpions and the British metal icons Whitesnake, led by exDeep Purple vocalist David Coverdale. The festival will take place at Parque El Batel. Tickets for both days are currently on sale for €125 plus costs, or €215 plus costs for

VIP. Further information and tickets from www.rockimperi umfestival.es/en/

HEROIC BEETHOVEN

March 19: Ensemble de la Mediterrània concert entitled Beethoven Heroico (heroic Beethoven) at the Mediterrània auditorium at 20.00. The ensemble, directed by Fran Maestre will perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 (Heroic Symphony) and other classical greats. Admission is free with an invitation, available from the venue box office in the week prior to the performance. Open Monday to Friday 09.0014.00 and 17.00-21.00, Saturday 10.00-14.00 and Sunday from two hours before the concert

SYMPHONIC RHAPSODY OF QUEEN

June 10-11: Rescheduled Symphonic Rhapsody of Queen at the Mediterranean auditorium. Tickets for January 7 now valid for June 10 starting at 20.30, and tickets for January 8 valid for June 11 at 20.00. Tickets are €39 and available online from https://entradas.instanticket.es/lanucia/public/janto/ or venue box office. People unable to attend the rescheduled date may obtain a refund through the original point of sale