Desolation Metal Days Festival 2026 at Sala Marearock, Alicante

The short version

Desolation Metal Days Festival 2026 is a hard rock and metal night at Sala Marearock in Alicante. The listing has it on Friday 4 December 2026 with a 10pm start, running into Saturday 5 December. Tickets start at 35 euros.

That's the whole fact sheet right now. The listing we're working from doesn't publish the lineup, the set times or the door policy yet. So this guide is less "here's the running order" and more "here's how to do a metal gig in Alicante without messing it up". Check the listing page for the bill before you buy.

What it is and who it's for

It's billed as hard rock and metal. The name says festival, so the safe assumption is more than one band on the bill. The listing doesn't confirm who, so treat that as a guess until it does.

If you've moved to the Costa Blanca and you miss a loud, sweaty club gig with people who actually know the words, this is your kind of night. If your idea of live music is a covers band on a beach terrace, probably give it a miss. No judgement. It's just not that.

It's also a good one for a visiting mate. December in Alicante is quiet compared with summer, and a proper gig on a Friday night gives a trip some shape. Build a weekend around it: a long lunch, a wander through the centre, then the show.

Date, time and tickets

• When: Friday 4 December 2026. The listing shows a 10pm start and runs the event into Saturday 5 December, so plan on a late one.
• Where: Sala Marearock, Alicante.
• Price: from 35 euros. "From" means that's the cheapest option. We don't have the full price list, so check the listing before you commit.
• Genre: hard rock and metal.

A 10pm start on a Friday is normal for Spain. If you care about the opening band, be there for the start. If you only want the headliner, you've got time for a proper dinner first. Either way, don't expect to be home early.

Getting there and getting home

Sala Marearock is in Alicante city, so if you're based in Alicante centro you can walk or grab a taxi depending on where you live. We haven't printed the venue's street address in this guide because the listing doesn't give one and we only publish what we can verify. Search the venue name in your maps app before you set off.

Coming from Benidorm, Torrevieja or further up the coast? Sort the way home before you go out. A gig that starts at 10pm will likely run past the last sensible bus, and you don't want to be fighting with a taxi app at 2am in December. Book a taxi back in advance, share one with the people you came with, or stay the night in the city. And don't drive if you're drinking. Obvious, but people still do it.

What to wear and what to bring

December nights in Alicante are not summer nights. You'll want a jacket for the walk there and the wait outside, then you'll be too hot inside within ten minutes. Layers you can tie round your waist or stuff in a bag are the answer. Our winter packing guide covers Costa Blanca weather in more detail, and most of it applies to Alicante city too.

Bring earplugs. Metal in a club is loud, your ears aren't replaceable, and decent filtered plugs cost less than a round of drinks. Bring a card and some cash, because we don't know the venue's payment setup. And bring ID. Age limits aren't on the listing, so if you're under 18 or bringing someone who is, check with the venue first rather than assuming.

Make a night of it

A 10pm start leaves the whole evening free. Eat properly first. Alicante has plenty of places that do a solid dinner without a big bill, and you can browse our restaurants and cafes listings to pick one. Then there's the question of where to go after, because nobody walks out of a metal gig and goes straight to bed. Our bars and nightlife section is the place to look.

If you're turning it into a weekend, Saturday 5 December is your recovery day. Keep it slow: a late breakfast, a walk along the seafront, and nothing that needs a ticket. There's more on the Alicante centro area page.

Honest take

If this is your music, 35 euros for a metal night in your own city in December is a fair deal. The one thing we'd push you on is this: don't buy on the name alone. Open the listing, see who's on the bill, and decide from there. If the lineup is for you, book it and tell your friends. If it isn't, there'll be another one. You can keep an eye on what's coming up in our guides.

FAQ

When is Desolation Metal Days Festival 2026?

Friday 4 December 2026 at Sala Marearock in Alicante. The listing gives a 10pm start and carries the event over into Saturday 5 December.

How much are tickets?

From 35 euros, according to the listing. We don't have details on other price tiers or booking fees, so check the page before you buy.

Who's playing?

The listing we have doesn't name the bands. The name suggests a multi-band bill, but treat that as a guess until it's confirmed. Keep an eye on the listing page.

What time does it start?

10pm on Friday 4 December. Expect a late finish.

Where is Sala Marearock?

In Alicante. We haven't published a street address because the listing doesn't give one. Search the venue name in your maps app or check the listing.

Is it all ages?

Not stated on the listing. Check with the venue before buying for anyone under 18.