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Music and Dance Festivals in Andalucia

by Chris Chaplow

Welcome to the Andaluca.com Music and Dance Festivals page. Here we track over 50 important music and dance festivals in Andalucia. We update this page every week as new dates and artists are announced. Although some have been running for over thirty years we include the festivals on this page of contemporary or modern music and dance festivals in order to differentiate them from the thousands of Traditional festivals or Flamenco festivals that take place in all the cities, towns and villages in Andalucia each year.

There are hundreds of music and dance festivals held in Andalucía each year, most are held in the summer. 2025 is set to be another big year, with organisers releasing festival dates noticeably earlier.

The festivals cover every genre from rock, pop, indie, folk, blues and jazz to classical and flamenco. Some of these, mostly those offering jazz, classical or flamenco, are well-established and have been taking place for decades, while others - generally pop and dance music - are relatively new.

We track about fifty festivals below. These are the more important and established festivals or concert series which are held annualy in Andalucia. In addition to the list below, are hundreds of one-off concerts taking place and promoted in all cities and towns and villages; far too many to list. We update this page with festival dates and artist announcements on a weekly basis.

On other pages we also list the most well-known Traditional festivals including Carnivals, Holy Week / Semana Sanata, and the traditional summer ferias. We also list the more important Flamenco Festivals.

 

MAY 2025

Festival Interestelar Sevilla - 16th and 17th May 2025
Festival Interestelar Sevilla is a popular modern music festival that takes place each May at the Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo at the Isla Cartuja to the west of the centre of Seville. Billed as more than just a music festival with art, gastronomy and much more. More info >

Murmura Alpujarra Festival - 16th to 18th May 2025
Murmura Alpujarra Festival is a cultural experience that mixes contemporary music with traditional gastronomy, culture and local heritage. The fifth edition of this festival takes place from 16 to 18 May 2025 in different localities of the region; Canjáya (Friday), Laujar de Andarax (Saturday).

Festival includes a varied programme with concerts, family activities and cultural events in keeping with the festivals founding principles: to offer cultural excellence while highlighting the local produce.

Friday 16th May, the festival starts at the Ermita de San Blas in Canjáyar village with a performance by Los Sanguijuelas del Guadiana and a night of concerts with an experimental electronic music. Saturday 17 May the festival continues in Laujar de Andarax village, from 13:30 until the early hours of the morning. Rosario Flores is headlining with Xoel López, Muchachito Bombo Infierno, and La Perra Blanco, King Sapo, Joselúis, JJ Fuentes, Ángela González, Thelee, Sesión Tahá. Venue is the esplanade infront of Centro Social Pedro Murillo, Laujar de Andaráx. Tickets 60€. Special Bus form Almeria city 12€.

There will also be other activities such as tastings of local products, concerts by singer-songwriters and a special programme for Sunday 18th with five family-friendly events at 12.00 noon in four different venues, all of which are free to enter. In the Lavadero de Alboloduy there will be a tasting of local wines and beers with a demonstration of trova and poetry murmurs. In the church square in Beires there will be a storytelling performance by Paula Mandarina. The hermitage of San Sebastián and San Ildefonso in Alcolea will feature a performance of ‘habla la tinta’ by Álvaro Piédelobo. Paterna del Río will host the musical storyteller ‘Tanaka y la isla de las páginas en blanco’ (Tanaka and the island of blank pages). And at the Bodega Cepa Bosquet the artist Chopper will be performing (free entry).
Tickets at festivalmurmura.com

Oh, See! Malaga - 23rd and 24th May 2025
Oh, See! Malaga is a two day festival (Friday and Saturday) that takes place at the open air Municipal Auditorium next to Malaga city feria site (Cortijo de Torres Municipal Auditorium). The 7,000 capacity event which celebrates its sixth edition in 2025 is always a sell out. Oh, See! Malaga is a single stage festival which is billed as a festival without queues. The sixth edition (23-24 May 2025) headlines Mikel Izal, Carlos Sadnes, Queralt Lahoz, Cala Vento, Neverland Bari and DJ Miss Deep'in. Supported by Yahaira, Jotapop, sra Tarde, Ruidosa. More info >

 

Marenostrum Fuengirola - 3rd May to 19th October 2025
Marenostrum Fuengirola is one of the larger series of outdoor concerts events on the Costa del Sol. Sponsored by Fuengirola Town Hall, it presents a cycle of concerts that includes classical, rock, flamenco, rap, indie and pop music. In 2025 there were about 35 different concerts over the summer season. Most concerts are held on the large 18.000 capacity stage in the gardens just outside the Castle of Sohail, some are held on a smaller 2.000 capacity stage in the more interesting setting in the castle courtyard.
More details and full 2025 artist listings >.

JUNE 2025

Starlite Festival, Marbella - 20th June to 29th August 2025
Starlite Festival 2025 will take place at the Cantera de Nagüeles in Marbella between early June and late August 2025. Dates so far announced cover 20th June to 29th August 2024. International artists in 2025 include Kool & the Gang, Europe, Seal, Scorpions, Will Smith, The Beach Boys, Santana. More >

 

Icónica Fest, Seville - 30th May to 14th July 2025
The fifth edition of this music festival, which covers all genres from pop, rock, and electronica to jazz and funk will take place in summer 2025. International names announced so far include Justin Timberlake, Kylie Minogue, Madness, Jean-Michel Jarre, Myke Towers. Its setting is the spectacular Plaza de España in Maria Luisa park, with the artists performing in front of the illuminated building. Audience can choose from either standing or tiered seating. There is a light show before each concert, projected onto the façade of the building itself, and you can have a drink and a tapas at stalls set out along Avenida Isabel la Catolica, opposite the Plaza. More>

 

Monkey Weekend, El Puerto de Santa Maria - 13th and 14th June 2025
2025 artist anounced for the The Monkey Weekend festival, held in El Puerto de Santa María on June 13-14, 2025, features a diverse lineup of artists including Cantes Malditos, Carlangas, Emilia y Pablo, Nusar 3000, Amor Líquido, Mundo Prestigio, Juguete, Julia de Arco, Mariagrep, Chaqueta de Chandall, Ravecale, El Diablo de Shanghai, Maquina, Jordi Ganchitos, Finale, Arianna Casella & Kaue, Pajardo, Blam de Lam, Ideal Victim, Boston Babies, Sal del Coche, Cometa, Beta Máximo, Ortopedia Tecnior, Fernando Alfaro, Karaoke, Angeles Toledano, Roy Borland, Bazopia, Lyde, Nix, and DJ Man. More details at monkeyweekend.es.

The 2024 edition of Monkey Weekend, as previous years was held mid June (14th and 15th June 2024). Over 40 performances by mainly up and coming bands in many different venues in El Puerto de Santa Maria (Cadiz). Winner of our prize last year for the most unusual venues being Castillo de San Marcos, Hospital de la Divina Providencia (Municipal Archaeological Museum) and a city centre Garage on Calle Jesus de los Milagros. Pony Bravo, Viva Belgrado, Mohama Saz, Los Voluble, Los Sara Fontan, Gaf y La estrella de la muerte, Julia Colomâ , Dalila, Marcelo Pantani, Teo Lucadamo, Vatocholo, Cuerda Huida, Snackbar the Ambassador, Sick Buzos, San Remo, Shanghai Baby, Durovino, Restinga, Pedro de Dios, Esperanto, Karaoke los Jaguares, Maria de la Flor, Mondongo Boy, Nueve Desconocidos, Que dios te lo Pague. Ticket price for Weekend was 43.50€ or separately Friday was 24.50€ and Saturday 37.50€. Useful Bio page for each artist with Spotify playlist at

2023 edition featured Amaia Miranda, Arico, Branquias Johnson, Dani Llamas, Guadalupe Plata, Juan Azul, Soria & Sebastian Orellana, Los Jaguares De La Bahia, Monteperdido, Perrate / Arbol, Rebe, Secosecosecoseco, Sofia, Tic Murray Thai, RaveCalé and Verde Prato. 2022 edition featured Aiko el grupo, AKA Matador, Alavedra, Camellos, Carrera, Cómo Vivir En El Campo, Cuello, dani Durovino, GAZZI, Ghouljaboy, Javier Prieto, Kora, La Élite, La Paloma, Los Jaguares de la Bahía Get Back Show, Los Yolos, Maddening Flames, Montañés, Nacho & The Browns, Neon Vampire, Paco Moreno, Percha, Salvaje Lola, Sandré, Tomás de Perrate, Raúl Cantizano, Marco Serrato, Youcanthide. Previous years dates were 16th and 17th June 2023, 13th and 14th May 2022. See also Monkey Week below in November.

JULY 2025

>Weekend Beach Festival, Torre del Mar - 10th to 12th July 2025
This three or four day music and dance festival, held just back from the Playa Poniente at Torre del Mar (Malaga) in July, sees about 25,000 people per night dance to bands and DJs on three stages. Artists for 2025 include Kaiser Chiefs, Salistre, Faenna, Kase.O, Lori Meyers, Catriel & Paco Amoroso, Estopa, Rozalén and Derby Motoreta's Burrito Kachimba.full ine up and More >

 

Blues Cazorla - 3rd to 5th July 2025
One of the longest-running festivals in Andalucia, this weekend blues and rock event in Cazorla the mountain village in the Sierra de Cazola Natural park, Jaen province started in 1994. The fist artists to be confirmed for 2025 are the North Mississippi Allstars. Many famous names, including Mick Taylor, Otis Grand and Dr Feelgood, have honoured the festival over the years. Billy Gibons the co-founder of ZZ Top closed the festival in 2018. The festival takes place at three different venues: Cruzcampo stage in the bullring, Jaen en Julio stage in the Cristo Auditorium, and the Agua Sierra de Cazorla stage in Plaza de Santa Maria. Complimentary activities and exhibitions are held in the Merced Theatre. Most of the festival venues offer free access, tickets are required for the concerts in the Bullring costing 85€ for the three days.
More details and 2025 artist listings >.

 

Cordoba Guitar Festival
The ‘Festival de Guitarra de Cordoba' takes place each July at locations around the city of Cordoba, including Gran Teatro, open-air Teatro de La Axerquia, Teatro Gongora, and the Plaza de Toros. Founded in 1981, the festival lasts for two weeks at the beginning of July, and has hosted many of the world's most celebrated guitarists - Bob Dylan, Pat Metheney, Robert Cray, Paco Peña, as well as famous artists such as Sting. 2019 dates were 4th to 13th July. 2020 was cancelled. 40th edition in 2021 was 8th to 17th July 2021 artists included Suzi Quatro, Paco Peña, David Russel, Darawish, Victor Monge Serranito, Costas Cotsiolis, Yamandú Costa, Mariza, Sidecars,  2022 dates are 1st to 9th July 2022. Opening on the 1st are Sara Baras amd Medina Azahara. 2013 dates were 6th to 13th July 2023, 3rd to 13th July 2024.
teatrocordoba.es/festival-guitarra-cordoba

 

Reggaeton Beach Festival, Malaga - 5th and 6th July 2025
The Regeton Beach Festival, which was founded in 2017, makes a tour of mainly coastal resorts in Spain during the month of July. In 2025 there are ten events scheduled, only one in Andalucia that is Malaga but it is not clear where. The 2024 edition was the first to visit Nerja, and was moved after tickets were sold to from San Pedro, Marbella where is had been in 2022 and 2023. The 2025 line up is not announced. The 2024 edition was 6th andth 7 July 2024 and included artists such as Angel AA, Justin Quiles, Bryant Myers, Tiago PZK, El Alfa, Tainy, Lenny Tavarez, Nio Garcia, Alvaro Diaz and Bray. DJs include Ballesteros, Albert Gonzalez, Juanjo García, Samuel G, Delamo, Alex Pantoja and Elvis D. The festival is not actually on the beach but in Nerja on a nearby 20,000m2 plot of artificial grass. Hours are from 16.00 to midnight. The roofed stage is 45m wide and 22m high stage with 400m2 of TV screens. Previous year.
reggaetonbeachfestival.com/

 

Ojeando, Ojen
The small village of Ojen, near Marbella, has been quietly celebrating its modern indie music festival on the first weekend in July for 20 years. There is also a Ojeando New Talents contest to win a chance to perform at the Ojeando Festival. The Ojeando festival takes place at the end of June or the first or second weekend in July at three venues in the village; Patio stage, Molino Stage, Plaza stage. 2024 headliners were LA PLAZUELA, QUERALT LAHOZ, ALAMEDA, SALISTRE + JAVI MEDINA (invited artist). Supporting artists were LA FLAKA, BLANCA LA ALMENDRITA, CIERVOSS, SHERRY FINO, EL GRUPO DEL JURÉ, FUENTE DE ENERGÍA, GARGANTA PROFUNDA, KILLMIYA. Two-day ticket price was 33.00 €  Camping fee is 11€.

Previous editions dates were 12th and 13th July 2024, Fri 30th June and Sat 1st July 2023, 1st and 2nd July 2022, The 2020 and 2021 editions were cancelled. 28th and 29th June 2019. The 2019 line up included Cala Vento, Cariño, Los Punsetes. The 2022 edition line up on the main Patio stage was headlined by Los Enemigos and Rufus T Firefly. Other acts were Derby Motoreta's Burrito, Kachimba, Niños Mutantes, Morreo, Colectivo Dasilva, Supersubmarina, Guadalupe Plata, Nacho Vegas, Russian Red, Airbag, Full, Glaciar, Delorentos.
ojeandofestival.com

 

 

Granada Festival (of Music and Dance)
‘Granada Festival', previously called 'Festival International de Musica y Danza de Granada' features a month of classical guitar recitals, orchestral concerts, ballet and at several stunning and historic venues including the permanent stage in the Generalife Gardens and the patio of the Palacio Carlo V in the Alhambra. This festival, which will celebrate its 74th edition in 2025, takes place every year in the second half of June and first half of July and includes 130 performances. FEX is the extension of the festival (like the Fringe in Edinburgh), with another 85 events in various venues and streets of the city. Some of the concerts are broadcast live on the festival's YouTube Channel. The 2024 dates were 7th June to 14th July 2024. More>

 

Sotogrande Music (Festival)
The third edition of the Sotogrande Music Festival took place in the grounds of the Puerto Maria Polo Club, Los Pinos fields in July and August 2024. Antoñito Molina first singer to performs on 6th July 2024. Film Simfony Orchestra (FSO) Henko perform on the 13th July 2024, Loquillo performs on the 19th July 2024, Perita Fest performs on the 26th July 2024, Sergio Dalma performs on the 27th July 2024, Raule performs on the 2nd August 2024. India Martinez on 3rd August and Luis Fonso on 9th August. Festivals is billed as a concert series that present artistes of diverse styles, ranging from more traditional music such as copla, or Spanish song, to energetic genres such as urban pop, rock and rap. 2024 dates were 6th July to 9th August 2024 More info>

Bahia Sound - July and August 2025.
Bahia Sound is a series of concerts held on the large stage next to the Bahia Sound Beach Club, located at the Bahia Shopping Centre in San Fernando, near Cádiz. Bahia' refers to the bay of Cádiz. The beach club, or more precisely the outdoor swimming pool club, is open every day in the summer from 14.00. The concert venue with live DJ performances is open Thursday to Saturday nights from 21:00. Festival music nights require a special ticket to attend. The first series of concerts took place in the difficult summer of 2020 and the following year a total of 45,000 people attended 44 concerts. The 2025 Bahia Sound Festival has announce the following concert nights: 22 May MYKE TOWERS, 5 July ABRAHAM MATEO, 12 July LOCO BONGO, 19 July MARTA SANTOS, 29 July EL KANKA Viva, 2 August Suecia and Siloé and Besmaya and others, 15 August ANTÍLOPEZ.
Calle Caño Herrera, San Fernando
bahiasound.es/#programacion

Almería Flamenco and Dance Festival
The 58th edition of the Almería Flamenco and Dance Festival, one of the city’s most anticipated cultural events. It takes place in different locations in early July. This popular festival presents an extensive programme, with a total fifteen dance shows and flamenco recitals, along with workshops and courses. The program of activities begin at the Antonio de Torres Guitar Museum with singer Ezequiel Benítez and guitarist Paco León on 26 June 2024; followed by Sevillian singer Segundo Falcón accompanied by Manolo Franco on guitar on 29 June. The festival will include the 'Plazeando', a series of performances staged in the historic centre by some Almeria's finest flamenco talent, including dancer Suleima (27 June – Plaza Pablo Cazard), singer Marina Márquez (July 4 – Plaza Granero), and a group consisting of young up-and-coming local performers (July 11 – Plaza San Roque). All events mentioned above have free entry. . The previous edition took place between 26 June and 20 July 2024 More info >

Pueblos Blancos Music Festival
Pueblos Blancos Music Festival held its first edition in 2016. The festival returns each summer to Ronda, Montejaque and other villages in the Serrania de Ronda usually on last weekend in July. The festival is held over four days (Thursday to Sunday) at end of July in five different Serrania de Ronda villages. In 2024 this was Ronda, Montejaque, Olvera, Cortes de la Frontera and Jimera de Libar. The festival features a mix of blues, country, rock, pop and jazz under the strapline 'From Austin to Andalucia'. About 20 bands mostly from Austin TX share concerts and musical experiences with local groups, playing for FREE in charming outdoor venues. More info >

 

 

Brisa Festival, Malaga port
The fourth edition of the Brisa Festival upgraded to a 10.000 m2 three stage site in Malaga port in 2024. Artists playing included Mikel Izal / Maren (25 July), El Kanka, Lori Meyers, Kiko Veneno and Xoel Lopez 6th and 27th July, Dorian, Tabletom, Elyella, Angel Stanich, Cuidad Jara, Karavana, Travis Birds, and many other names. This grass roots 'made in Malaga' festival had to cancel its inaugural edition in 2000 and the following year in dificult circumstances held four smaller events in four different Malaga districts. 2022 edition was held in La Malagueta headlined by Danza Invisible celebrating their 40th Aniversary year. 2023 main event returned to La Malagueta district with three night warm up events in the Jardin Botananico. Red Cross are beneficiaries of Brisa. Last year's dated were 25th to 27th July 2024.
brisafestival.com

 

Festival Cabo de Plata, Barbate
First edition was 2016 with thousands attending this festival in the fishing town of Barbate on the Cadiz coast. More than 60 artists with a mix of reggae, flamenco fusion, rock, and hip hop - Triana and Chambao were two of the acts. Camping area is provided.  A smaller version was also held later in the first year on 4 October 2016. In 2019 dates were 25th, 26th and 27th July. The 2020 edition sold 12.000 tickets on line in 40 minutes and was later cancelled. The 2021 dates were 21st to 24th July 2021 and the line up included Bad Bunny, Beret, Ñegando Flow, SFDK, El Kanka, Hamlet, Mojinos,  Eskozios, Shinova, Bad Gyal, Green Valley, Nil Moliner, Rayden, So-hai, Ms Nina, Juancho Marqués. The 2022 line up included Ayak y Prok, Bad Gyal, Beret, Macaco, Mala Rodriguez, Ñengo Flow, SFKD. 2022 dates were 26th to 29th July 2023 and headline artists are Dellafuente and SKA-P or majors are Ayaz y Prok, Celtas Cortos, Dubioza Kolektiv, Fernandocosta, Kaydy Can, Miguel Campello, Rvfv, Tu Otra Bonita, Zoo. Recent edition dates were 26th to 29th July 2023, 27th to 29th July 2024.
cabodeplata.com

 

101 Music Festival Costa del Sol 27th June to 25th July 2025
More a series of concert dates than a festival, first edition in 2022, however the venue is the open air Malagueta Bullring in Malaga city. Artists confirmed are Cruz Cafuné on 27th June 2025, Sara Baras on 11th July 2025, Coque Malla on 12th July 2025, Ari Malikian on 19th July and Pastora Soler on 25th July 2025.
101musicfestival.es

 

Antequera Blues Festival
The Antequera Blues Festival is one of the longest-running festivals in Andalucia. It started in 1988 when 'Caledonia Blues Band' played in the bullring. It now comprises of concerts with four renown bands playing over two nights. These free concerts take place in the iconic Plaza de los Escribanos in front of the renascence Santa María la Mayor church at 22.30 hrs. The 2024 detes were 26th and 27th July 2024 and line up for Saturday was Jeff Espinoza and the Gypsy Runners and Loka Ortega Blues Band. Saturday night was El Oso de Banalúa y sus Sabandijas and the Tonky Blues Band.

The festival even managed to continue during the Covid pandemic of 2020 when a social distanced festival took place in four simultaneous patio locations with double performances at 22.00 and 23.30hrs. In 2021 the festival returned to the Patio de los Caballos in the Antequera Bullring with Bello Band, Beiztegui and The Boogie Barkers on Fri and Richard Ray Farrell and the Leisure Men and Emilio Arsugada and the Mad Reeds on the Sat. In 2018 Merche Corisco and Kid Carlos Band played Friday night. Austin Slack (19yrs UK) and A. Bello Band (Venezuela) played Saturday night in Plaza de Santa María la Mayor. Previous years dates were 26th and 27th July 2024, 28th and 29th July 2023, 29th and 30th July 2022, 30th and 31th July 2021, 30th, 31st July and 1st Aug 2020, 28th and 29 July 2018.

 

 

Etnosur, Alcala la Real - 17th to 20th July 2025
Showcase for ethnic and alternative music in Alcala la Real in Jaen. This free festival, supported by the local Town Hall and Jaen provincial government, has been held annually since 1997. Originally known as "Ethnic Festival Encuentros del Sur", now simply Etnosur. As well as the concerts, you can see craft exhibitions, workshops, exhibitions, films, lectures, documentaries and competitions - the festival takes over the town. There were 40,000 visitors at its peak in 2006. Fuel Fandango were headlining in 2022. Previous edition dated were 18th to 21st July 2024, 13th to 16th July 2023, 14th to 17th July 2022, 16th and 17th July 2021, Not held in 2020, 19th, 20th and 21st July 2019.
etnosur.com

 

Pulpop Festival, Roquetas de Mar, Almeria
 Pop and Rock Music festival traditionally in bullring in Roquetas de Mar (near Almeria city) usually on a on Fri and Sat evening sometime in the summer. Last edition was only 9th August 2024 and only confirmed one week beforehand held at Playa Serena (Avenida Carlos Crespo Rubio). First edition was in 2004. Free entrance and bus laid on from Almeria city and El Ejido. The focus is on young bands and includes a band contest element. 2024 line up included Viva Sueco, Besmaya, Hey Kid, DJ Don Fluor, Tic Muay Thai. 2023 line up included the Waterboys supported by finalists of the bands competition, Triangulo de Amor Bizarro, Los Estanques, Le Boom, Marsella and Lepanto. 2018 was headlined by the Primatives (UK) dates were 6th 7th July. 2019 lineup was Cala Vento, Trepat, Roosevelt and Nixon played at the festival. 2017 line-up included: Friday; Galaxina, Corizonas, Wi Bouz (Almería), J. J. Sprondel (Málaga) Gentleman Clef (Madrid).   Saturday; León Benavente, The Spitfires (Watford, UK), Novedades Carminha, Sonograma, Airbag, Copa Turbo. Previous editions took place on 9th August 2024, 8th and 9th September 2023, 2nd and 3rd September 2022, 2021 and 2020 editions were cancelled, 6th 7th July 2019. .
pulpop.es

 

Espeto Fest Estepona
The Espeto Fest in Estepona consists of three nights of free concerts on the last weekend in July on La Rada Beach opposite Plazoleta Ortiz. Entrance is Free. The music starts at 22.00 and finishes at midnight. Dates were 25th to 27th July 2024. The Thursday night is a tribute to the British Heavy Rock band 'The last in the line' by the Frog Men. On Friday it is the turn of alternative rock 'The New Project Band' from Madrid. On Saturday it is the XXII edition of Noche Reggae (Reggae Night).More info >

Selvatic Fest, Malaga - 22nd June to 6th September 2024
The first edition of the Selvatic Fest in 2004 was a series of concerts taking place through the summer on the newly named Malaga Forum a 16.000 m2 open space by the river Guadalhorce which was location of Malaga's Drive in Cinema (2021 to 2023) and venue for the electronic / tecno / house Sophie Music Festival 2023. Artists for the Selvatic Fest in 2004 were Andy & Lucas (22nd June), Gims (28th June), Soolking (29th June), Juanes (30th June), Yandel / DEI V / ALejo (5th July), Juan Luis Guerra (7th July), Bomba Estéreo (9th July), Nicki Nicole / Reality (12th July), Dembo Fest (13h July), Black Eyed Peas (21st July), Rels B / Lit Killah / C.R.O (26th July), Arcangel (27th July), Pitingo (2nd August), Emage Fest (16th August), Indie Day (29th August) and Ptazeta / Lia Kali (6 Sept). Location Málaga Forum (Old Autocines Málaga), Caretarra de la Azucarera Intelhorce.
selvaticfest.es

AUGUST 2025

 

Dreambeach, Retamar, Almeria - 7th to 10th August 2025
Dreambeach moved to a new location for its 10th Aniversary in 2024 at La Toya, Retamar close to Almeria City and Airport leaving behind nine years at Playa Villaricos (Cuevas del Almanzora, Almería). In 2024 40.000 attended each day, there is camping zone for 30.000. Dreambaeach was the effective successor to Creamfield Andalucia which was held in Playa Villaricos from 2004-2007 and then to other locations until 2012. The move to this new locations was controversial and opposed by the residents of Retamar, although Dreambeach had the support of Almeria City Council, suspending local noise regulations that weekend. On best behaviour Dreambeach returns to Retamar in 2025. More info>

 

Imagina Funk, Pozo Alcón Sierra de Cazorla, Jaen
The best funk festival in Spain is held every year over two or three days at the end of July in the village of Pozo Alcón in the Sierra de Cazola. (It used to be held in Torres in the Sierra Magina). Previous dates were 2023, 2nd and 3rd August 2024, 28th and 29th July 2023. Two top bands perform each night and DJs play until dawn. The first edition took place in 2008. There is a large camping area in this beautiful rural setting. More info>

 

Bella Festival Marbella
Second edition of this one-night festival at the 80,000 m2 Oasis Festival site next to the Finca la Caridad (San Pedro) fairground, between San Pedro and Nueva Andalucia. Parking available for 1,200 cars. Headlining were Amaral, Viva Suecia, La La Love Youm Ivan Ferreiro, Iñigo Quintero, Malmo 0400 with DJ sets by Marc Dorian, Alba Reche, We are not DJ's and Isaac Corarales. Admission was 36€. The first edition in 2003 attracted around 10,000 people to see Leiva, Guitarricadelafuente, Dorian and Arde Bogotá. Previous years dates were 3rd August 2024 and 29th July 2023.

 

No Sin Musica, Cadiz
No Sin Musica Festival, often referred to as NSM or NSM FEST, is a two or three-day dance music festival in the port of Cadiz, featuring mainstream and indie pop. The 2024 edition was the tenth and took place on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd August 2024 at the Muelle Reina Victoria in the Port of Cadiz. 2024 headliners included Alvaro de la Luna, Coque Malla, El Kanka, Los Zigarros, Marlon and Shinova. Also on the bill were Alberta Cross, Merino, Molina Molina, Morochos, Alan Nepa and Denisdenis. Ticket prices for the 2024 edition were €50 general admission and €80 VIP plus 10% booking fee.More info>

 

The Juergas Rock Fest, Adra - 30th July to 2nd August 2025
Grass-roots rock music festival supported by the town hall in Adra (Almeria), now in its 12th year, with around 30 bands over the four days. 2025 will be headlined by La Raiz, El Drogas, Dubioza Kolektiv, Josetxu and the Riber Rock Band, Biznaga, Kaos Urbano, Sara Socas, Me Fritos and he Gimme Cheetos. Four day pass is 53€. The festival site is just back from the beach to the east of the town. Wednesday is traditionally a low-priced welcome day. Camping area nearby. You can vote for the best band of the festival. Under 18s are admitted with signed parental consent. The festival traditionally takes place on the last weekend in July or the first weekend in August. Previous dates have been 31 July to 3rd August 2024, 2-5 August 2023, 4-6 August 2022, 5-7 August 2021, 31 July-3 August 2019.
thejuergasrockfestival.com

 

Festival de Música de Cuevas de Nerja
The Nerja Caves Music Festival is one of the longest standing music events in Andalucia. 2005 will be its 64th edition. Line-up is a mixed of flamenco, pop, reggae, dance and classical Historically the festival was held in the Nerja Cave itself but for conservation reasons it is now held in the 3.000 capacity open-air Manuel del Campo auditorium in the gardens. 2024 dates were 21st June to 10th August 2024.

2024 Line-up was: Antoñito Molina - Friday 21st June; Cristina Ramos (Red Cross benefit) Saturday 22nd June; Jhayco - Sunday 30th June; Raule - Friday 5th July; José Mercé - Saturday 6th July; Isabel Pantoja - CANCELLED (was to be Saturday 13th July); Fiesta Kiss the Planet - Friday 12th July; Faruko - Friday 19th July; Sergio Dalma - Saturday 20th July; Rocío Molina - Friday 26th July; Loquillo - Saturday 27th July; Galder Varas - Sunday 28th July; Ara Malikian - Friday 2nd August; Chanel - Saturday 3rd August; India Martínez - Friday 9th August; Luis Fonsi - Saturday 10th August. Tickets for all of the event's show can be purchased here.

Concert Music Festival, Sancti Petri, Chiclana - 3rd July to 17th August 2025
Large 36 night summer concert series - 2025 is the sixth edition. Venue is single large stage open air festival site in Sancti Petri fishing village. Tickets range from standing in the 'pista' through seated terrace to full service VIP boxes. Concert site has food trucks and restaurant, VIP Zone and Lounge area with DJ's playing on the Lenovo stage. Bus service available from Chiclana and other Costa de la Luz towns to the venue. Concerts held Thursday to Sunday in July and every night in August up to 17th. Full listing on Concert Music Festival page. An intersting concept are the Invisible Artist discounted tickets available for purchase on nights where the artist performing is yet to be announced. More info >

 

Tio Pepe Festival, Jerez - 11th July to 13th August 2025
Tio Pepe Festival was first held in 2014 with the intention of combining a unique cultural space (Tio Pepe Bodegas / Winery ) in Jerez with performing artists linking to the traditionions of wine, culture and gastronomy. The season of concerts has become very successful. The Tio Pepe Festival was awarded Best Wine Tourism Experience 2016 with as "a unique event to enjoy a series of high-level concerts and dinners during the summer nights, which are held in unique spaces of the winery". The 2025 artists are Train, Jethro Tull, Gloria Gaynor, This is Michael, DD40, The Beach Boys, Cirque Malla, Pastora Soller, Maldita Nerea, Marina Reche, Maria Jose Llergo. More info>

 

Flamenco (Festival) Trocadero Sotogrande - 31st July to 23rd August 2025
Celebrated names from the world of flamenco and wider popular music come together at the 2025 Flamenco Festival Trocadero in Sotogrande. This is the sixth edition of the festival, which presents a series of concerts in the popular Trocadero Beach Club and Restaurant. More info>

 

Alhama Festival de Música, Alhama de Granada
The Alhama Music Festival celebrates its 58th edition in 2024. Founded in 1966 as a local singing competition in Alhama de Granada, it was originally part of the traditional feria, and was called ‘Festival Regional de la Canción de Alhama de Granada'. Over the following years the festival grew in importance and attracted singers from all over Andalucia. In the late 1970s it had a more radical feel, with the campaign for democracy and Andalucia being declared an autonomous community. In the 1980s protest gave way to commercialization, although the festival's title until 2011 was ‘Festival de Musica Joven de Andalucia' (Andalucia Young Music Festival). This was perhaps Andalucia's first contemporary music festival. Renowned national artists headline these days, such as Kiko Veneno. There are two distinct categories: ‘Rock and Pop' and ‘Flamenco Fusion'. The festival is strongly supported by local administration and the competition is still at its heart.

For 2024 the mythical rock band from Granada "La Guardia", formed in the early 80's, led by Manuel España, and considered one of the most important rock bands in Spain, performed on the Friday of the festival. The festival usually takes place on two stages in Patio del Carmen and Paseo del Cisne on the first Friday and Saturday in August. Advanced tickets 10€ (one day) 15€ (two days), from the ticket office on the day 15€ (one day) and 20€ (two days).

Previous editions took place on the 2nd 3rd August 2024, 4th and 5th August 2023, 5th and 6th August 2022. In 2021 a winter festival called Salama and took place on 3rd and 4th December in Cintruenigo (Navarra). 2020 was cancelled for Covid. In 2019 dates were 2nd and 3rd August. In 2022 the Friday lineup was headlined by Mokinos Escozíos, La Pompa Jonda and DJ Melisa Velasco. Saturday was headlined by Maki y Maria Artes, Alba Lamerced and DJ GesusLpz. In 2017 the first night  competition bands were Derty Dayana, The One and the Other, The Mama Llama, Lucius Blue, Gsus López y Rafa Ortega and on the second night the invitees were Celtas Cortos, Sonido Vegetal, Enseco (winners of 2015), closing with Balkan Fuzion Party: Dj Matt Bombinoff and circus Balkanico.
facebook.com/AlhamaFestival

 

Me Vuelves Lorca, Open Air Theatre- Laroles
In 2015 a group of local theatre lovers formed an association and built a boutique theatre, whose stage is an old wheat-threshing circle, with hand-carved stone seating built into the hillside. The first summer season was 2015. The outdoor theatre has views across the Alpjuarra mountains. Named Un Teatro Entre Todos (a theatre between us all) is must be on of the most spectacularly located theatres in Spain; Seats 250.

The Laroles Theatre Festival takes place most summers in July and/or August. The VII edition was entitled 'Bonsai edition' and took place on 4, 5 and 6 August 2023. There will not be a 2024 edition however the organisors are hoping to raise sufficient funding for a 2025 edition. More info on our Larolespage.

 

SEPTEMBER 2025

El Festival de Rock del Zaidín, Granada
Amazingly 2024 was the 42nd edition Zaidin Rock is now the longest running free admission Rock Festival in Spain (and probably Europe). Dates were 5th to 7th September 2024. Location is the esplanade between Estadio Los Carmenes and the Palacio de Deporte in Zaidin district of Granada city. Free entrance, starts at 21.00 hrs. Thursday night 2024 was headlined by Eskorza and Javier Ojeda supported by El Niño del Albaizin and Inés y Los Inesperados. Friday night is headlined by El Kanka and supported by EL Sombrero del Abuelo, JavyPablo, Elsa Bhör and Gamberra. Saturday night was to be headlined by veteran Granada Rocker 091 and Niños Mutantes and supported by Los 300, Mente Fría and Virginias but cancelled due to heavy rain.

 

Marbella Arena
Not a festival but useful to include summer concerts at the Marbella Arena (former Puerto Banus Bullring). No events published for 2025 yet.

 

El Argar Classical Music Festival
The third edition of the of the El Argar Classical Music Festival takes place in Almeria city on 12th Septemeber 2004 and at the Almanzora caves on 15th September 2004. More info >

 

La Bienal de Flamenco, Sevilla
The Bienal de Flamenco takes place in Seville every other year, in even-numbered years (2026, 2028, 2023). It is the most important flamenco festival in the world, and features all the top artists and dance companies from Spain and around the world, It takes place over during the month of September. Read our blog about the 2014 edition. Recent previous editions were 12th September to 6th October 2024, 8th Sept to 1st Oct 2022 and 7th August to 4th October 2020.
labienal.com

 

En La Linea Musica - La Linea de la Concepción - Spring and Autumn 2025
Concert series rather than festival promoted by Grupo Concert Tour starting in spring and running until October. Concerts take place in Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones de La Línea and the Plaza de Toros El Arenal. Announced for 2025 are Nutcracker Suite Balet (24-Jan-2025), Isabel AAiun (14-Feb-2025) Ruslana (15-Mar-2025), Marta Santos (28-Mar-2025), Los Secretos (25-Apr-2025), Chiara (26-Apr-2025) Juanko Bona (17-May-2025), Mikel Izal (13-Sep-2025) and Ara Malikian (17-Oct-2025).
enlalineamusica.es

 

La Bienal de Flamenco, Málaga
Málaga holds its Flamenco Bienal on odd-numbered years (2025, 2027, 2029) from February to September. In 2019 the 6th edition ran form 3 April to 14th September with about 50 different events. In 2023 the festival ran from 29th April to 27th May with 50 different events in the city. malagaenflamenco.com

 

Granada Sound - 12th and 13th September 2025
Major annual music festival in Granada city, in mid or late September, with pop, rock and flamenco fusion featuring established national artist names. Granada sound is s two stage venue for seamless transitions running from 17.00 to 03.00 hrs.

The festival was founded in 2012 as a one-day event called ‘Alhambra Sound', it became a two-day festival in 2015 and was renamed Granada Sound. Tickets are about 50€ per day or 70€ both days, VIP tickets are 90€ for both days. Granada sound sells out early.

The 2025 artist announced are Viva Suecia, Zahara, Ojete Calor, Siloé, Miss Caffeina, Samurai, Vientiuno, Karavana, Besmaya.

The Granada Sound festival venue is Paseo del Cortijo del Conde  (a large vacant plot on an industrial estate to north-west of the city centre, off the N-432). Festival shuttle bus from Granada city is 6€ for unlimited journeys. Coaches are laid on from other cities including Madrid, Valencia, Cadiz, Murcia, Sevilla.
granadasound.com

 

1001 Musicas, Generalife Gardens, Granada
Dates in this traditionally September series of concerts started early in 2024 and were 23rd July 2024 for Diana Krall, 26th July 2024 for Simple Minds, 6th Septemeber for Vetusta Morla, 7th Septemeber for Psychedelic Furs, 13th Septemeber for Noa, 14th September for Mikel Izal, 20th September Maria José Llergo, 21st Septemeber for Pati Smith, 27th September for Coque Malla and 28th Septemeber for Amaral. 2023 saw the third edition of this series of September concerts in the stunning venue of the auditorium in the Generalife Gardens, part of the Alhambra Palace complex. The first 2023 concert was Elvis Costello on 2nd September and was followed by Ara Malikian on 8th , Luz Casal on 9th, Andrés Calamaro plays on the 14th. Local rockers 091 on 15th, Pablo López on the 16th.  British rockers Suede play on 22nd Sept. Rafael closed the 2023 concert series on 23rd September. Incidentely Bob Dylan, played 13 June 2023 a sold out night in Granada as part of his 2021 to 2024 world tour. The set list focused on his thirty-ninth studio album “Rough and Rowdy Ways”.
1001musicas.es/en

 

 

San Pedro Rock - 7th September 2024
The very local festival in San Pedro, Marbella which took place on 7th Septemeber 2024 from 17.00 hrs in Parque de los Tres Jardines. Headlining are Biznaga, The Smokers, 29Seis70, Denyse y los Histericos, Hall of Blame and Cretino2 Free entrance and family friendly with facilities including a child area for young rockers. The second half of the 2024 edition was cancelled due to thunderstorms.

Headlining Saturday 16th September 2023 were Canadian pop punk poineers Pointed Sticks finishing an twenty night Germany, Italy and Spanish tour. They are supported a supported by five local groups; Desamparados en Guirilandia, Natura, Radement, Rata Pendón and Rob Sas Band (regulars at Louie Louie Estepona) plus Los Chicos from Madrid.   About 1.000 music fans and curious locals attend in the park last year. There are several different beer and drink stalls but were few food-stalls. The change overs on the single stage takes rather a long time giving the audience time to chat.  This local Rock festival has the pedigree to be into its 19th edition thanks to local musician Pepé Chapman. Pre-2022 the event has taken place in many different venues and at different times of the year.

Pointed Sticks, from Vancover are a punk rock/new wave band formed in 1978 and were the first Canadian band signed to Stiff Records.  Pointed sticks are known for their fast melodic pop music and liberal use of harmony singing by all five members. They have released three albums in 1980, 2009 and 2015. he band gets its name from dialogue in a famous sketch by Monty Python, "Self-Defence Against Fresh Fruit". Pointed Sticks returned to the stage in June 2015 for benefit shows on Vancouver island. 

The 2022 edition (24th September 2022) line up was headed by UK band The Godfathers supported by local bands Riatore, Lucifer Star Machine, Rockinger Z, Doctor Fausto, Reator and the lost Bullets. The closing night DJ for San Pedro Rock 2022 was the exceptionally talented and innovative duo  'WE´RE NOT DJ´S'. The 2019 pre covid edition saw about 9.000 spectators watch Danza Invisible head the line-up supported by Denyse y los Histéricos, Irae, Crude Rock, Tres en Rallla and Samper Beat.

 

OCTOBER

Sierra Sur Eco Festival, Zahara de la Sierra - 11th and 12th October 2024.
The 2025 is the third edition and the firtst confirmations are Miguel Campello, Aslanditicos, Colectivo Panamera and Elioht. the festival is organised by NoSinMusica (see August) Sierra Sur Eco Festival is a more family oriented festival including workshops, activities, games etc. located at the Area Recreativa de Arroyomolinos, 4km south of Zahara de la Sierra within the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. There is ample day parking at the recreation centre itself and a shuttle bus (long queues) to visit the village. Camping and overnight parking is prohibited in the park. You will need to find accomodation in Ronda or nearby villages. Tickets for both days are Adults 50€, Children 20€ and parking 20€.

The Arroyomolinos Recreational Area is located right at the foot of the Monte Prieto mountain range, just 300 metres from the Cueva del Susto, next to the Zahara reservoir, in the heart of the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. It is a large space between orchards and fruit trees, with an area of 63,362 m2, where the course of the river has been used to create a small artificial beach and where, especially in the summer months, you can enjoy the tranquillity of the site and area. The water temperature of reservior is ideal for swimming.

See sierrasurfestival.com

 

NOVEMBER

Monkey Week, Seville
Look out for the big bands of the future at this esteemed festival in Sevilla. Around 100 electronic pop, indie pop and indie rock groups play. A parallel event to Monkey Week was Monkey Market, an industry trade fair with stands for music industry professionals. 2024 artists included MERIDIAN BROTHERS, YERAI CORTÉS, TRIÁNGULO DE AMOR BIZARRO, BAIUCA, PONY BRAVO, PARQUESVR, ALCALÁ NORTE, JÚLIA COLOM, ANNA COLOM, EZEZEZ, ESPINELI, KORA, CIUTAT, MARCELO PANTANI, PINPILINPUSSIES, GAZZI, DALILA, TEO LUCADAMO.

In 2022 Monkey Week concerts were held at the Cartuja Center CITE and the Conference with 100 speakers was at the Espacio Santa Clara. The festival obtained a major sponsorship in 2022 and renamend Alhambra Monkey Week. This is a festival to support bands in the industry. The website is comprehensive and also in English and includes full bios of the 90 bands performing and links to playlists and YT videos. Previous editions of MonkeyWeek took place 15th to 24th November 2024, 23rd to 25th November 2023, 24th to 26th November 2022, 17th to 20th November 2021, 2020 Monkey Week was streamed online on monkeyweek.tv with a few live act in Teatro Alameda, 20th and 23rd of November 2019. Early editions were held in the Cadiz port town of El Puerto de Santa Maria See also Money Weekend in June (above).
monkeyweek.org

 

Festival de Music Española de Cadiz Manuel de Falla
Traditional music festival held each year in Cadiz.  The festival founded in 2002 lasts for three weeks and now holds about fifty concerts in different venues around the city including Gran Teatro Falla and some in neighbouring towns such as Bodegas Osborne in EL Puerto de Santa Maria.  Featured artist are accomplished classical or traditional Spanish musicians and singers. The festival is organized by the regional government's Culture department and is supported by several bank's foundations. Individual concert ticket prices range from 5€ to 25€. Previous years editions were 15th to 24th November 2024, 16th to 26th November 2023, 12th to 28th November 2021, 12 to 29 November 2020. More info >

 

Andres Segovia Guitar Festival, La Herradura 22nd to 26th November 2022
‘Certamen Internacional de Guitarra Clasica Andrés Segovia' is a prestigious classical guitar festival and competition, which has taken place annually in the seaside Granada town since 1985. More info >

 

Latin Grammy Awards 2024
The 25th edition of the Latin Grammy awards took place 14th Novemeber 2024 in the Keseya Centre Maimi, Florida. The 2023 edition was held in Seville on 16 November 2023. This was the first time the event had been held outside USA, thanks to a "three-year" sponsorship by the Regional Governement of Andalucia. It has not been decided (or not made public) which years it will return to Andalucia.

DECEMBER 2025

Garbanzo Rock Festival, Trebujena
Weekend festival held each year traditionally on first weekend in December in Trebujena village and now proudly in its 31st edition. Last edition was 7/8th December 2024 with Rock bands playing playing from 16.30 hrs in Plaza Joselillo el Vazquez. First edition was in 1994 and bands such as La Polla Record, Escorzo, Barón Rojo, Obus, Albertucho, Ilegales, Siniestro Total, Canteca de Macao, Los Delinqüentes, Tomasito and Los Aslándticos have played here over the years. The Rock bands are a prelude to the Gastronomic day on the Sunday when the ‘Garbanzos como conejos’ (Chickpeas with rabbit) competition takes place with about 50 different dishes prepared by local clubs. It is also an opportunity to toast the arrival of the mosto, pressed from the first grapes of the season.

Verdiales Music Festival, Puerto de la Torre - 28th December 2024
Festival held each year on 28 December for this unusual style of folk music particular to Malaga province, with interesting flower-adorned costumes. Bands, called pandas, from 20 towns in the province, compete on stage. A open event - no tickets or reservations needed. In 2020 Verdiales was cancelled in favour of a 'Tribute to the Verdiales' held at the Teatro Cervantes in Malaga city. More info>

 

January 2026

No major contemporary music and dance festivals in January. However, there are plenty of traditional dance festivals in January in Andalucía.

 

February 2026

Rockin’ Race Jamboree, Torremolinos - 4th to 8th February 2026
This festival celebrates its 3nd aniversary in 2026 and features about 40 rockabilly, blues, surf, and boogie-woogie bands from Europe, and USA. Rockin’ Race Jamboree takes place each year in several venues in Torremolinos including the Principe de Asturias auditorium, the Hotel Barracuda and Plaza del Remo. Tickets for the main concerts in the auditorium cost about 55 euros per night, or about 95 euros for the five. Entry to concerts other venues and in participating bars is free.More info>.

 

March 2026

No major contemporary music and dance festivals yet in March. However, there are plenty of traditional dance festivals in March in Andalucía.

 

APRIL 2026

Sun&Snow Weekend Festival, Sierra Nevada
The sixth edition of Sun&Snow Weekend Festival took place 4th to 6th April 2025. This annual festival takes the European club scene to new heights (2,650m) and is now established on the dance music calendar. In 2024 Courtesy (Najaaraq Vestbirk) from Copenhagen combined music, performance, installations and video in her set. Detroit's Dj Holographic mixed techno, funk and house. Hunee from the German scene will showed why he is a key figure on the circuit. Jimi Jules a multi instrumentalist from Zurich, B2B and Trikk will performed joint set to fuse house and techno. John Talabot, one of the legends of the national club sound from Barcelona was a highlight of the festival. Live performances included Berlin/Prešnica duo Keope, whose music is based on guitar-based modular sounds. From Hannover, Leafar Legov will brought his distinctive downtempo house sound. More info >

Primavera Trompetera Festival, Jerez - 11th and 12th April 2025
The is festival has come along way since the first edition took place in 2015 at La Galeria discotheque in Jerez. This festival now takes place in the motor racing Circuito de Jerez - Ángel Nieto outside the city. In 2022 an average of 15.000 attended. There are two main adjacent alternate stages. Facilities include, camping zone, VIP zone, food trucks, resting zone, attractions and craft products shops. Last year's festival was cancelled hours before it opened due weather warnings, actually high winds gusting over 80 km/hr. The dates were 22nd and 23rd March 2024. More info >

 

What's is a festival?

A traditional definition of a festival is "a special day or days, usually to commemorate an event, with its social activities, associated cuisine and particular ceremonies". A more contemporary definition of a festival is "an organised set of special events, such as musical performances from similar genres". If the concerts or events are spread over non-consecutive dates without any complimentary or unifying activities, it more correct to name them a "series of concerts" than a festival. In the listing above we retain their official names often with the word festival in the title even when this is probably a misnomer.

Attendance statistics.

Festival (and other sporting tournaments) attendance numbers are generally mis-stated by organisors and blindly mis-reported by the media. It is of interest to a festival attendee to know correctly the size of the audience they are likey to be part of, whether this is for security, logistical or practical reasons. When a festival reports "con un total de 75.000 asistentes durante los tres dias" and the press reports "Around 75,000 Weekenders descended on the town between Thursday and Saturday to enjoy the Festival'. This correctly means that there were 75.000 gate passes over the three days and the size of the audience would be an average of 25.000 persons per night. Organisers do not deduct the gate passes of the artists, crew, working staff, press, catering etc. Exact attendance statistics are rarely published.

No longer :(

On our No Longer :( archive page we have info about festivals that no longer take place. This is intended to be useful to refer to if you have heard or read a about a festival and are searching for info.