Eli Paperboy Reed at Sala Stereo, Alicante: Thursday 5 November 2026
Soul singer Eli Paperboy Reed plays Sala Stereo in central Alicante on Thursday 5 November 2026. Venue, tickets and timing.
The short version
Soul singer Eli Paperboy Reed is playing Sala Stereo in Alicante on Thursday 5 November 2026. He's back in Spain with a new album called Getting There, produced by Swamp Dogg, and Alicante is one stop on a seven-concert run. If you like soul played loud in a small room, that's your Thursday sorted.
What the show is
The listing on jacksonlive keeps it short. Eli "Paperboy" Reed returns to Spain with Getting There, his new record, and a seven-concert tour that brings what the listing calls his explosive mix to Spanish stages. Alicante is one of those dates. Sala Stereo's own programme calls him a soul singer, and that's the honest label. Expect a gig, not a DJ set.
If you've never been to a show at Stereo, the thing to know is that it's a close-up room. You see touring bands up close, then stay out dancing if the night keeps going. That suits soul music well. A singer working a small crowd beats the same singer on a festival screen every time.
The venue: Sala Stereo
Sala Stereo is one of Alicante's main live-music rooms. You'll find it at Calle Pintor Velázquez 5, 03004, in the city centre. The programme leans towards indie, rock, pop and soul, mixing Spanish acts with international names, and the room bills itself as the best concert venue in the city. Google has it at 4.1 from 773 reviews, which is a normal score for a busy gig room that doubles as a club.
That club part matters. On Fridays and Saturdays, once the gig is done, Stereo turns into a club with DJ sessions that run into the early hours. This show is on a Thursday, so don't count on that. Treat it as a gig night and plan a drink somewhere nearby afterwards. Our Alicante centre area guide covers the streets around it.
Time, tickets and price
At the time of writing the listing doesn't show a start time or a ticket price. Most gigs at Stereo start around 10pm, so plan for a late night and eat first. Check the jacksonlive listing closer to the date for the final time.
Tickets for Stereo shows are sold in advance, so buy before the night rather than hoping for the door. The listing links through to the ticket seller. A touring name in a small room can sell out, so if you want to go, sort it early.
Getting there
Stereo is in the centre of Alicante, so if you're staying in town, walk. If you're coming in from San Juan, El Campello or further up the coast, a taxi back is the easy answer after a late finish. Driving into the centre on a gig night is more hassle than it's worth, and you'll want a drink anyway.
Eat before the show. If it follows the usual 10pm pattern you've got the whole evening for dinner, and the centre has plenty of places within a short walk of Pintor Velázquez. Don't leave it too late though. Turning up hungry to a soul gig is a mistake you only make once.
Other gigs around the same dates
Alicante has a decent run of live music this autumn, so if one night isn't enough, here's what else we've covered.
- 80s Spanish rock tribute night at Sala The One on Saturday 31 October 2026, five days before this show.
- Desolation Metal Days at Sala Marearock, if your taste runs a lot heavier.
- The Jazz Room's New Orleans night at Soda Bar on Friday 4 December 2026, a good follow-up if a soul show gets you in the mood for horns.
FAQ
When is Eli Paperboy Reed playing Alicante?
Thursday 5 November 2026 at Sala Stereo. It's part of a seven-concert Spanish tour behind his album Getting There.
Where is Sala Stereo?
Calle Pintor Velázquez 5, 03004 Alicante, in the city centre. It's walkable from most of the centre and an easy taxi from the beach towns.
What time does it start?
The listing hasn't published a time yet. Most gigs at Stereo start around 10pm. Check the listing before you go.
How much are tickets?
No price is shown on the listing at the time of writing. Tickets are sold in advance through the listing, so buy there rather than at the door.
Is Sala Stereo a good place to see a gig?
Yes. It's a small room where you see the band up close, and it rates 4.1 on Google from 773 reviews. It's one of the main rooms touring bands play when they come to Alicante.