The Waterboys Reborn in Alicante: A Luminous Night at El Muelle Live
The Waterboys’ concert at El Muelle Live in Alicante, held on December 6, 2025, transformed the new portside venue into a meeting point for lovers of live music. The location, recently integrated into the cultural life of the city, provided an open, modern and expectation-filled setting for welcoming a band with more than forty years of history.
The performance evolved organically, gaining intensity as the night progressed. The charismatic leadership of Mike Scott set the tone for the concert, while the band delivered a solid and vibrant performance capable of connecting with an engaged and diverse audience. The ascending rhythm of the show — from a restrained opening to an expansive finale — shaped the emotional architecture of the evening.
The setlist combined long-awaited classics with songs from their new album “Life, Death And Dennis Hopper”, the central pillar of their 2025 tour. The recent compositions added an introspective and conceptual layer, while the iconic tracks reinforced the immediate chemistry between the group and the audience. The coexistence of past and present highlighted the band’s current state: creatively active and powerful on stage.
Photographs taken during the concert reveal the visual energy of the performance: a band in great form, a dynamic stage, and an audience responding enthusiastically from the very first notes. The intense atmosphere and the sense of closeness between musicians and listeners defined the event at Alicante’s port.
Audience comments confirm the concert’s impact, emphasizing the blend of new songs with the band’s historic anthems, which stirred a strong emotional response. For many, it was a memorable night that reaffirmed the artistic and live-performance relevance of The Waterboys.
The Waterboys’ 2025 Alicante concert was a demonstration of artistic maturity and interpretive strength. With a balanced setlist, impeccable execution, and the undeniable magnetism of Mike Scott, the band delivered at El Muelle Live a night that confirms why they remain a reference point in contemporary rock and folk music.
