Kimpton Musik Fest - 9th 10th 11th October 2026

Contemporary music and dance festivals in Andalucia

By Chris Chaplow

Kimpton Musik Fest: A Stylish Farewell to Summer in Marbella

Music, poolside dining and sunset vibes at Kimpton Los Monteros

The Kimpton Musik Fest brought a fresh, boutique feel to Marbella’s summer social scene, combining live music, international DJs, poolside food stalls and laid-back luxury at the stylish Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella. Designed as an intimate celebration rather than a large-scale festival, the event offered a relaxed way to bid farewell to summer on the Costa del Sol.

From sunset drinks on the rooftop to poolside food stalls and late-night sessions, the festival followed the natural rhythm of the day, building from a chilled Friday evening into a lively Saturday party before winding down with a Sunday morning wellness session.

The concept was simple: good music, great food and a carefully curated atmosphere, bringing together local insiders, creatives, international visitors and travellers who appreciate Marbella’s more sophisticated side.

Friday: Sunset Sounds on the Rooftop

The festival opened on Friday evening at the Escondido Rooftop terrace, where guests gathered to enjoy the sunset and cool sea views. DJ Pepe Marino set the tone for the weekend with a warm-up session designed to ease guests into the festival mood.

With its relaxed rooftop setting, the opening evening offered a chance to catch up with friends, enjoy a drink and watch the light fade over the coast before the main event the following day.

Saturday: Poolside Beats and International Flavours

Saturday was the main event, with the action moving to the pool area from late afternoon and continuing into the evening. Music, food and the festival atmosphere came together in a setting that felt more like a stylish summer gathering than a traditional music festival.

DJs take centre stage

London-based DJ Daisybelle opened the musical programme, bringing her Colombian and Puerto Rican roots to the decks. At 21:30, Johnie Sunshine took to the stage, keeping the energy going as the afternoon gave way to night.

The party later moved indoors to Kansha for the After Dark session, extending the evening with a change of setting and atmosphere.

A poolside feast with an international twist

Food was an important part of the experience, with poolside food trucks offering an appealing range of dishes, from fresh oysters, tacos and paella. Spanish flavours also featured, including jamón serrano, traditional tapas adding a local touch to the international menu.

Live carving stations beside the pool brought a sense of theatre to the dining experience, while the sweet selection offered plenty of temptation for dessert lovers. Options ranged from coconut energy balls to homemade ice creams, providing a refreshing finish to an afternoon and evening spent in the Marbella sunshine.

The mix of casual food stalls, Spanish favourites and international street-food influences complemented the festival’s informal, sociable atmosphere.

Sunday: A Softer Landing

After Saturday’s celebrations, Sunday morning offered a gentler way to round off the weekend. A Pilates and DJ session focused on movement, wellbeing and recovery, allowing guests to ease back into the day without losing the festival spirit entirely.

It was a fitting end to an event built around more than just music, balancing late-night entertainment with a slower, wellness-led approach to the final morning.

A Boutique Alternative to the Big Festival

What sets the Kimpton Musik Fest apart is its deliberately intimate approach. Rather than relying on enormous stages, packed crowds and the scale of a conventional festival, it offers a more personal experience, where music, food, design and the setting are equally important.

The result is a curated summer closing party that reflects Marbella’s contemporary lifestyle: international in outlook, relaxed in atmosphere and with a strong emphasis on enjoying the moment.

For those looking for a different way to mark the end of summer on the Costa del Sol, the Kimpton Musik Fest brings together the essential ingredients — sunset views, poolside dining, DJs, late-night music and a Sunday morning reset — in one stylish setting.

More than simply a music event, it is a celebration of the Marbella summer lifestyle, with one last dance before the season draws to a close.

Kimpton Musik Fest: Meet the DJs Bringing Global Sounds to Marbella

An international line-up with a Costa del Sol connection

The DJ line-up for the Kimpton Musik Fest brings together artists associated with London's eclectic club scene, Paris's house and disco culture, and Marbella's beachside music community. From vinyl-led selections and soulful house to contemporary club sounds, the programme reflects the variety of electronic music being played across Europe's nightlife circuit.

Daisybelle: London-based DJ with international influences

Puerto Rican-Colombian DJ and music producer Daisybelle has established a presence on London's electronic music scene through her eclectic approach to house, disco and global sounds. A dedicated vinyl collector, she draws on musical influences from different continents and eras, combining warm, soulful selections with deeper underground grooves.

Her production work includes releases on New York's Nervous Records, Razor-N-Tape and Future Disco. Her performance history includes recognised venues and festivals such as fabric, Printworks and Lost Village, alongside appearances on music platforms including My Analog Journal.

For the Kimpton Musik Fest, her broad musical palette offers a link between London's underground house scene and the international influences that shape her sets.

Donnie Sunshine: Eclectic sounds from London's club scene

London-based DJ and creative Donnie Sunshine is known for sets that move between musical genres and eras. His approach combines contemporary club sounds with less familiar selections and cult dance-floor favourites.

According to his agency biography, his sets draw on styles including baile funk and Jersey club edits, with an emphasis on maintaining energy and introducing audiences to unexpected tracks. His work spans London's club, festival, fashion and cultural scenes, with appearances at events and venues including Body Movements, Wilderness, Somerset House and Southbank Centre.

His open-format approach brings a different dimension to the festival programme, moving beyond a single house or disco sound.

MENU Collective: Mx Cartier and Eva Ciano bring Parisian house and groove

Paris-based collective MENU centres on house, disco and groove-led music, presenting DJ sessions in distinctive settings beyond the conventional club environment. Its events and filmed sets showcase a mix of established influences and contemporary underground selections.

The Kimpton Musik Fest features Mx Cartier back-to-back with Eva Ciano. A back-to-back, or B2B, set sees two DJs share the decks, taking turns to select and mix tracks.

The pairing reflects MENU's emphasis on house and disco, with deep grooves and club-focused rhythms at the heart of its musical identity. The duo have also appeared together at Paris events promoted under the MENU name, including a 2026 takeover at Sacré.

Their appearance adds a Parisian perspective to a programme that connects international electronic music with Marbella's social and outdoor setting.

La Siesta Records: Marbella's beachside music culture

La Siesta began on Marbella's beaches in 2022, growing from informal gatherings among friends into a wider lifestyle and music project. Its own account of its origins places community, beachside events and shared musical experiences at the centre of the brand.

La Siesta Records developed as an extension of that project, providing a platform for musical talent. Its connection to Marbella gives the collective a local dimension within the festival line-up.

The beach setting and the Costa del Sol's outdoor social culture provide a natural context for the laid-back sounds associated with Balearic music, deep house and sunset DJ sessions.

A meeting of international and local sounds

The Kimpton Musik Fest line-up brings together different approaches to electronic music: Daisybelle's globally influenced selections, Donnie Sunshine's genre-spanning sets, MENU's Parisian house and disco aesthetic, and the beachside roots of La Siesta Records.

Together, these artists connect international club culture with Marbella's established identity as a destination for outdoor music and social events, offering festival-goers a varied soundtrack on the Costa del Sol.

Location

Kimpton Musik Fest at Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella