Queen, Beatles, flamenco and heavy metal headline Costa Tropical’s November cultural programme.

Almuñecar is getting ready for a busy fortnight of entertainment, with a varied November cultural programme bringing live music, dance, classical performances and some familiar tribute acts to the Costa Tropical.

Music, film and music in Almuñecar

From heavy metal and flamenco to the music of Queen and The Beatles, the programme offers plenty of choice for residents and visitors looking for something to do as the autumn season continues. The latest events follow the town’s Almuñecar jazz festival and its Jazz en Otoño autumn music programme.

One of the first events takes place on Friday, November 13, when the Casa de la Cultura hosts Un concierto de película at 8pm. Combining music, cinema and charity, the concert features the Motril choir Son de Caña and supports humanitarian work through the ACOES Honduras foundation.

Metal fans will have a very different experience the following afternoon. The second Sexitanian Falling Metal festival arrives at Parque El Majuelo on Saturday, November 14, from 5pm. Five bands from across Spain are scheduled to perform: Fallen At Dawn, Inyourface, Bourbon Kings, Inxight and El Santo. Further information and tickets for Sexitanian Falling Metal II are available from the organisers.

Saturday evening brings a change of pace, with contemporary dance production ILOCUO taking to the stage at the Casa de la Cultura at 8pm. Classical music lovers can return on Sunday, November 15, when Cuarteto Arriaga performs at 7pm.

From Flamenco to Afro-Cuban rhythms

The programme continues on Thursday, November 19, with Noches de Tango, followed by Sireré Flamenco on Friday, November 20. The latter combines traditional flamenco with Afro-Cuban rhythms in a production featuring dancer Laura García.

One of the most anticipated performances could be The Gospel of Queen, arriving on Saturday, November 21, at 8pm. The production combines the legendary British rock band’s music with gospel singing, featuring Bohemians and Gospel Sounds Granada.

Sunday, November 22, brings two more musical events. The Almuñecar Municipal Band celebrates Santa Cecilia, patron saint of musicians, with a concert at 1pm. Admission is free, subject to available capacity.

Beatles fans can then enjoy an evening with tribute act The Silver Beats, performing at 7pm at the Casa de la Cultura.

Music is not the only attraction in the wider November programme. Almuñecar is also hosting literary activities, historical talks, storytelling sessions for children and cultural exhibitions.

With events catering for very different musical tastes, the town is offering residents and visitors plenty of reasons to enjoy its cultural calendar beyond the summer months. The town’s official Almuñecar events calendar provides further information about local activities.

Britain fell silent on Sunday, November 8, as King Charles led the nation’s Remembrance Sunday commemorations at the Cenotaph in London’s Whitehall, where thousands of veterans gathered to honour those who died serving their country.

The annual ceremony began with the traditional two-minute silence at 11am, followed by the Last Post and the laying of wreaths at the national war memorial. The UK Government’s National Service of Remembrance brought together members of the Royal Family, political leaders and representatives of the Armed Forces.

The King laid the first wreath, followed by members of the Royal Family, including Prince William. Queen Camilla and Catherine, Princess of Wales, watched proceedings from the Foreign Office balcony.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham also laid a wreath, alongside senior political leaders. An unusual feature of this year’s ceremony was the presence of nine former prime ministers: John Major, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer.

Thousands of veterans march through Whitehall

Around 10,000 veterans took part in the Royal British Legion’s annual Cenotaph Parade, representing more than 300 Armed Forces and civilian organisations.

The British Royal Family arrives at the Cenotaph in central London to attend the National Service of Remembrance https://t.co/TTKuFTEXpB

— Imperial Material (@ImplMaterial) November 8, 2026

Among those attending were some of Britain’s last surviving Second World War veterans, with organisers reporting that only around a dozen were expected to participate this year. Their presence offered a poignant reminder that the generation who witnessed the conflict first-hand is gradually disappearing.

Younger generations also took part, including bereaved children and military cadets, ensuring that remembrance continues beyond those who experienced war themselves.

London cabbies give veterans a free ride

Away from the formal ceremony, another remarkable tradition was taking place across the capital. Hundreds of London’s black cab drivers volunteered their time and vehicles to transport veterans to and from the Cenotaph, without charging a penny.

With the final livery applied today, the five liveried Cabs-for-Veterans met together for the first time together

Thank you to Ubiquitous for their generosity. https://t.co/MWdVOj2sVD

— Cabs-for-Veterans (@PoppyCabs) October 9, 2026

The initiative, now called Cabs-for-Veterans, was previously known as Poppy Cabs and has been operating since 2009.

Drivers collected veterans from major railway stations and other meeting points, taking them to Whitehall so they could attend the national service and march past. After the ceremony, taxis lined up on Westminster Bridge to take veterans home, back to their hotels or to railway stations.

The organisers arranged between 700 and 1,000 free taxi journeys during the morning operation, with drivers, taxi trainees and family members helping to coordinate the service.

The idea was funded entirely by the drivers themselves and is particularly valuable for older veterans and those with limited mobility. London’s black cabs are wheelchair accessible, helping people who might otherwise struggle to attend.

Remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice

This year’s gathering once again brought together the Royal Family, political leaders, serving personnel, veterans and members of the public.

An incredible sight as the Household Cavalry and the Foot Guards marched from Wellington Barracks to Whitehall this morning for the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph.

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📆 8 November 2026
📍 Wellington Barracks, London

#RemembranceSunday #Cenotaph #FootGuards #HouseholdCavalry #LestWeForget

— Kings Guard Tours (@KingsGuardTours) November 8, 2026

For the dwindling number of Second World War veterans able to attend, it was another opportunity to remember fallen comrades. For younger generations, it was a chance to demonstrate that their sacrifices have not been forgotten.

For British residents living in Spain, the annual ceremony also has a familiar connection. Remembrance Day continues to hold special meaning for Brits abroad, with communities across the country organising their own services and tributes.

And for the London cabbies giving up their Sunday, the message was simple: those who served should never be left behind.

A Bilbao bar owner could have been forgiven for expecting a nasty surprise after discovering someone had broken into the premises. Finding the alleged burglar fast asleep inside, with a half-empty bottle of orujo beside him, was probably not what he had in mind.

The bizarre incident happened in the early hours of Friday at the Río-Oja bar in Bilbao’s Casco Viejo. The suspected thief reportedly forced his way inside, helped himself to three beers and opened a bottle of orujo, because, why not? But unfortunately for him, his attempted robbery took an unexpected turn.

An attempted robbery turns into a drinking session

According to Antena 3 Noticias, the man forced open the bar’s metal shutter to gain entry. The alarm system was switched off because it was undergoing maintenance, allowing him to enter without triggering it.

Rather than making a quick getaway with valuables, he reportedly treated the premises as his own private drinking spot. He consumed a fair amount of alcohol including half a bottle of Orujo, a traditional Spanish grape pomace brandy with considerably more kick than your average cerveza.

Neighbours call the police

Noise coming from the premises alerted nearby residents, who contacted the police after suspecting someone had broken in. When officers arrived, they discovered the alleged burglar having forty winks inside the establishment. Beside him sat his Achilles heel: the bottle of orujo, with around half its contents remaining. His night ended in police custody rather than with the stolen goods he may have originally been hoping to find.

The bar had already been targeted

The incident might sound like a comedy of errors, but the Río-Oja has a much more serious problem. The bar had reportedly been targeted for the third time in 2026. During a previous break-in in August, thieves forced the shutter and escaped with €300. Two other nearby establishments were also reportedly targeted that Friday night, adding to concerns among local traders about security in Bilbao’s Casco Viejo.

Repeated robberies leave businesses facing repair bills, damaged entrances and stolen cash or equipment. Even when intruders fail to take anything, owners still have to deal with the damage and the cost of making their premises secure again.

Repeated break-ins leave bar owners worried

Local hospitality businesses have expressed concern about the number of robberies and are calling for greater security in the historic centre. For the Río-Oja’s owner, another break-in means yet more repairs and the worry of being targeted again.

The latest intruder may not have managed to steal anything, but he certainly left the bar with a story that will be difficult to forget. Most customers are eventually asked to leave when a bar closes. This one needed the police to show him the door.