There are hundreds of local music and dance festivals held in Andalucía each year, especially in the summer. We track fifty established ones. 2025 is set to be another big year, with organisers releasing festival dates noticeably earlier, and people are ready to party!
Benalmadma Pueblo is one of the best towns to take part in a Corpus Christi festival on the Costa del Sol. Several of the streets in and around Plaza de España are decorated with a carpet of coloured petals and greenery ahead of a mid-day church procession.
The seventh edition of the grass roots Pueblos Blancos Music Festival took place inthe Serranía de Ronda from Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 July 2024.
Holy Week, Semana Santa, in Andalucia is an event that literally transforms towns and cities across this region. Processions of elaborately decorated floats with Jesus and Mary statues, groups of pointy-hood wearing Nazarenos (penitents), and shrill brass bands, walk slowly through the streets, from their parish church to the cathedral and back.
Dreambeach moves to a new location for it 10th Aniversary in 2024 at La Toya Retamar close to Almeria City and Airport leaving behind Playa Villaricos (Cuevas del Almanzora, Almería).
The Starlite Festival is a three month-long music and cultural event held in June, July and August at the Cantera de Nagüeles, in Marbella. It is now established as one of the important annual social and entertainment events in Spain. First and last dates of currently confirmed concerts are 14th June to 31st August 2024.
Marenostrum Fuengirola - 18th May to 17th August 2024. Marenostrum Fuengirola is one of the larger series of outdoor concerts events on the Costa del Sol. Organised by Fuengirola Town Hall, it presents an extensive cycle of concerts that includes classical, rock, flamenco, rap, indie and pop music..
The 2023 edition of the Primavera Trompetera Festival took place on the 30th and 31st March and 1st April 2023. This festival takes place in the motor racing Circuito de Jerez - Ángel Nieto outside the city. It has 4 stages, camping zone, VIP zone, food trucks, resting zone, attractions and craft products shops.
This festival celebrated its 30th edition in 2024 and feature about 40 rockabilly, blues, surf, and boogie-woogie bands from Europe, and USA. the festival took place in several venues in Torremolinos including the Principe de Asturias auditorium, the Hotel Barracuda and Plaza del Remo.
Fuengirola has some particularly interesting festivals: April: The International Fair : “La Feria de los Pueblos”. This is a wonderful fair, which is held in the main fairground of Fuengirola (between train stations of Fuengirola and Los Boliches) and lasts for a week. In just one day, you can visit up to 50 countries.
The poster for Malaga Fair 2024 is called Mi playa en Feria (My beach at the fair) and was designed by Eloisa Peñas Cárdenas from Jaén, who lives in Malaga. There were five finalists and the jury of experts chose Eloisa's creation. There were 105 entries from all over Spain. The finalists were chosen by a public vote on the Internet.
The Festival of Nuestra Señora de Fátima in El Colorado is an annual event that blends religious devotion with festive celebration, creating a vibrant and heartfelt experience for both locals and visitors.
The Almería Flamenco and Dance Festival, is always one of the city’s most anticipated cultural events, take place each year in different locations at the end of June and beginning of July. This popular festival presents an extensive programme, with a total fifteen dance shows and flamenco recitals, along with workshops and courses.
Dreambeach is multi-day festival featuring the best electronic music on the planet, on the coast of Almeria. Dreambeach takes place on the first weekend (Friday and Saturday) in August at Playa Villaricos (Cuevas del Almanzora, Almería). It is now extended to cover more days.
This page provides information about annual festivals taking place in Santo Tomé each year.
This page provides information about annual festivals taking place in Quesada each year.
This page provides information about annual festivals taking place in Pozo Alcón each year.
This page provides information about annual festivals taking place in Peal de Becerro each year.
This page provides information about annual festivals taking place in Polopos each year.
This page provides information about annual festivals taking place in Otívar each year.
