5001 Nights
(1977-Opening)
Since the very first night, that unforgettable 12th of July 1977, more than 5,001 nights have passed.
All the lights had been checked, all the microphones were connected, and the staff, artists, stage hands and lighting technicians were ready for the opening night. The doors opened, more than 1,500 people took their seats and it seemed as if all the hard work and hours of dedication had paid off. The dream was finally a reality.
Then from the centre of the stage under the brilliance of the lights, those famous words emerged: "Welcome to Benidorm Palace", with the first intense applause the history of this famous night spot began. Thousands of kilowatts of light flooded the theatre, never to be extinguished in these glorious 25 years.
After the first few years full of glory and success Benidorm Palace had made its mark as one of the most prestigious night spots in Spain. The shows where varied and many great names, national and international graced this stage. In August 1990, Benidorm Palace changed ownership and direction, with the phenomenal appearance of Rudolph Nureyev on the stage. The new great productions of Benidorm Palace began to emerge. Many visitors during the last 12 years will remember shows such as "Beautiful girls", "Like the wind" or "Imagination".
In the words of our Managing Director Vicente Climent:
"When we took over this unique venue 12 years ago, we knew there was a lot of hard work ahead of us, we needed to update a whole new formula to keep Benidorm Palace as successful as it had been in previous years, by creating our own productions such as "Hurray for Hollywood", "Picasso "The colour of music" or "Mediterraneum", Benidorm Palace was firmly back on the map, not only in Spain but throughout Europe".
With the updating of the light, sound and special effects systems the shows have grown bigger and better with each passing year. With the incorporation of the kitchen facilities a whole new infrastructure was born in being able to offer our guests an excellent dinner-show experience. This factor also gave way to the hosting of congresses, television shows and many cultural events.
