Spanish music festivals

September in Spain has a special feel to it. As the intense heat of summer begins to fade and the crowds start to thin, the country comes alive with some of its most interesting celebrations.

When it comes to festivals, Spain plays in a league of its own. We're talking about some wonderfully wacky traditions, many of which have been celebrated for centuries.

Flamenco is a colourful Spanish art form that combines passionate singing, expressive dance, and intricate guitar playing.

Spain’s sunny weather and affordable prices make it a great destination for festival-goers in summer.

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Cuarentena Fest 2020 When: 16th - 27th March 2020 Where: the comfort of your own home Website: cuarentenafest.tumblr.com Because of the coronavirus outbreak and subsequent lockdown, confinement to our homes has very quickly become a reality in Spain and one of the consequences has been the ca

There’s nothing that quite matches the feeling of listening to your favourite song live and seeing your favourite artist on stage.

Flamenco is part of a very special tradition in Spain. It is lived and felt with particular devotion in Andalusia, but this artform is ubiquitous throughout Spain in one form or another.

FIB music festival When: 19th – 22nd July 2018 Where: Benicassim, Spain Website: fiberfib.com The Benicassim International Festival, better known by its Spanish initials FIB, is one of the best-known, and best, events in the Spanish music calendar, with indie, pop, rock and electronic music,

Vitoria-Gasteiz Jazz Festival When: 17th – 21st July 2018 Where: Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain Website: jazzvitoria.com For more than four decades, the Basque city of Vitoria has been hosting the Vitoria-Gasteiz Jazz Festival, a unique event that brings together the world's greatest jazz stars. Dif

The International Celtic World Festival When: 12th – 15th July 2018 Where: Ortigueira, Spain Website: www.festivaldeortigueira.comThe International Celtic World Festival is a summer event you simply cannot afford to miss in 2018.

Cantada d'Havaneres festival When: 7th July 2018 Where: Calella de Palafrugell, Spain Website: www.havanerescalella.catThe Cantada d’Havaneres de Calella de Palafrugell festival takes place the first weekend in July each year.

The Castell de Peralada When: 5th July - 17th August 2018 Where: Peralada, Spain Website: www.festivalperalada.comThe Castell de Peralada Festival is one of the most important international music festivals, and it’s hosted in Catalonia,

The Cordoba Guitar Festival When: 4th - 14th July 2018 Where: Cordoba, Spain Website: www.turismodecordoba.orgCordoba is an enchanting Andalusian city which hosts a spectacular guitar festival during July 2018, with all kinds of artistic sho

Barcelona music festivals When: June – August 2018 Where: Barcelona, Spain Website: barcelona.com It’s no great secret that in many respects Barcelona is a landmark city on the global scale.

There are loads of options when it comes to listening to live music in Spain and, on many occasions, we can have the pleasure of doing it outdoors.

The Noche Blanca del Flamenco When: 16th June 2018 Where: Cordoba, Spain Website: www.turismodecordoba.orgThe White Night of Flamenco has been celebrated every June since 2008, when it became one of the most traditional Spanish festivals in Cordo

Sónar music festival When: 14th–16th June 2018 Where: Barcelona, Spain Website: sonar.es One of the music festivals par excellence which is hosted each year in the city of Barcelona during the month of June is Sónar.

We’re all looking forward to the good weather, because that means summer, holidays and fun.