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International Nazarene Folk Sessions
 Ciudad de Dos Hermanas
25 June to 2nd July
Festivals in Spain.
 Music and Dance  in Spain.
 World Music in Spain. .
 
Habaneras and Polifonía International Contest
Torrevieja
 22nd to the 30th of July,
 
 El Puerto de Santa María
Santa Pola, Cadiz
Andalusia Windsurfing World Festival 2009
4th to 11th July 2009
 
Mark Knopfler in Concert in Spain
July 23 to 30 2010
Mark Knopfler in concert in Spain
 
 
 
 
 
Grec Festival
Barcelona
The performing arts are at the centre of this important cultural event. This year, special attention will be placed on the most innovative ideas, to attract new audiences, as well as shows for the whole family, with puppets and circus performances.
25th June to 2nd August

PhotoEspana
June 4 - July 27
Madrid, Spain
The largest cultural event in Spain and an important stop on the international art circuit.
 
 Goya to Gauguin
The 19th century in the Bilbao
 Museum of Fine Arts
16 June to 28 September
The Bilbao Museum of Fine Arts has a valuable collection of more than 300 paintings and sculptures from the 19th century.
 
Everstill / Siempretodavía
to the 20 July
Art Exhibitions in Spain.
Arts and culture in Spain
The Federico García Lorca House-Museum in Granada hosts this exhibition with a selection of works by more than 30 artists that try to promote knowledge of the life and work of the famous writer.
 
 
Seville Royal Symphony Orchestra.
 Season to 27th July
Concerts and recitals in Spain.
Music and Dance in Spain.
 Classical in Spain.
 
Jornadas Folcloricas Nazarenas Intern.
international event
Place : Mellizas 33, 41700 Dos Hermanas (Spain)
contact : Tel. 34-95 472 4811, Fax 567 8824 E-mail: jm.gon.jim@terra.es 1-5 julio
- Plaza Biotz Alai,
- Plaza del Getxo Antzokia, entrada gratuita
 
Feria de Julio
Valencia
Valencia city celebrates its traditional Feria de Julio, or July Fair, with an extensive and varied programme of events. This fair, which has been celebrated each year since 1871, is a special occasion that allows locals and visitors to enjoy a variety of acts, celebrated in the warmth of the pleasant summer nights of Valencia.
 
 
Mérida Classical Theatre Festival
21 June to 30 August
Dedicated to theatre, and while the fundamental core of texts are of Greco-Latin origin, the festival is also open to the dramatic arts in general and includes music performances and a film season.
 
 
Temporada Alta. International Theatre Festival
10 May to 12 August
This event aims to offer a high-level theatre programme, with a series of shows by companies from all over the world, and the participation of renowned creators and artists. Innovative dramatisations, first performances and new productions from Spain and abroad complete the festival programme.
 
Festival: “Noches de Embrujo” (Enchanting Nights)
1st June to 30 September
The list of events is immense: theatre performances, classical music concerts, poetry recitals, film, equestrian shows, flamenco shows, dance, guided walks, conferences… In total, more than 200 events that comprise a major cultural fiesta
 
57 FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL
DE MÚSICA Y DANZA
DE GRANADA
 
3 weeks of world class entertainment
 
Bicentenary of the 2 May 1808
The historical rising of the Spanish people against the invasion of French troops is to be remembered in this city of monuments in the Castile-León Region.
8th April - 14 November
 
Concert Season at the Palau
 Barcelona, Spain
 
Ortigueira Celtic World International Festival
7th June to 7th August
Event Type: Festival
Where: Ortigueira, Spain
Description: The Festival Internacional del Mundo Celta de Ortigueira is one of the largest festivals in Europe dedicated the music of the "Celtic" lands: Galicia and Asturias (Spain), Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany (France), etc.
 
La Mar de Músicas Festival-Cartagena
30 June to 22 July
The Mar de Músicas Festival is held annually in Cartagena (Murcia) and is one of the most important events in the field of World Music.
 
Canary Islands International
Jazz and More Festival
30 June to 9 July
This varied event over two weeks in the Canarian sunshine and moonlight includes outdoor and indoor performances as well concerts and exhibitions from new to internationally famous performers.
The Canary Islands International Jazz Festival is held in a variety of venues such as town squares and theatres throughout the islands of Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Fuerteventura, La Palma and Lanzarote.

 
Almagro International Classical Theatre Festival
22 June to 22 July
Almagro International Classical Theatre Festival has as its main venue the town’s Corral de Comedias Theatre, the only stage which remains in use as it was nearly 400 years ago.
 
Teatro Real Theatre
The beautiful Royal Theatre in Madrid  presents a wide variety of opera and classical song and dance to celebrate its tenth anniversary.
 
Gran Teatro del Liceo Theatre.
 Gran Teatro del Liceo Theatre in Barcelona presents a programme of shows including opera, dance, concerts and recitals, as well as a range of complimentary activities, such as film projections and the Petit Liceu, theatre performances designed especially for children.
 
Cáceres Classical Theatre Festival
11 June to 1 July
Cáceres Classical Theatre Festival
 aims to showcase quality performances of the best classical texts with prestigious companies on the contemporary dramatic scene, and highlight the conjunction between Golden Age theatre, music and dance.
 
15th "Aracena Castle" Ancient Music
Municipality: Aracena
Province: Huelva
Address: Iglesia del Castillo
Telephone: 959128778
www.aracena.es
1st July
 
Peñíscola Castle Theatre Festival
July/August
Valencia
 
 
LA RAPA DAS BESTAS (THE CAPTURE
OF THE BEASTS)
Galicia
Every weekend July and August
 
Festival Intern. de Folklore "Ciudad de Cádiz"
The "CIOFF" Designation of this event indicates that it meets the required quality and artistic standards to qualify as a "CIOFF International Festival".
international event
Theme: Music and Dance. / World Music.
The "City of Cadiz" International Folk Festival is held in the second week of July. It lasts six days and features concerts by six foreign groups and four Spanish ones.
During the festival there is a parade through the streets of Cadiz old town, in addition to the concerts by participating groups. There are also complementary activities such as folklore conferences sponsored by Cadiz University, exhibitions of traditional crafts, guided visits to the city and a competition for photographs related to the Festival.
 Cadiz /  Andalusia
Tourist Office: Plaza San Juan de Dios, 11 - 11003 Cádiz (Cadiz)
Tel. +34 956241001 Fax +34 956241005

Place : Valverde 5, 11004 Cadiz (Spain)
contact : Tel.+ Fax 34-956-223 144, Tel. 34-956 225671
 E-mail: FOLKCADIZ@TELEFONICA.NET
 
Festival Intern. de Música, Danza y Canciones Populares "Folk del Mundo"
international event
Place : Plaza de San Francisco, 2, 23004 Jaen (Spain)
contact : Tel. 34-9532-48 000, Fax -48 012
E-mail: cultura@promojaen.es
 
Bilbao Live
4th, 5th, 6th July
 
Music Festivals in Spain
 
International Air Cinema Festival
This is the only festival of its kind in Spain, and it offers a chance to enjoy the best in national and international air cinema.
4-6 July
 
Veranos de la Villa Summer Festival
2nd July to 26th August
 Festivals in Spain.
 Music and Dance.  Classical.
A huge cultural festival fit for any capital city
 
Sara Lazarus in Concert in Spain
4 July
Viernes 4 Julio: Sara Lazarus, Arturo Sandoval
 
Canary Islands International
Jazz  Festival
4th-13th July
 
Cordoba Guitar Festival
4th to 18th July
 
25th International Folk Festival
 Cádiz
Address: Teatro José Mª Pemán
Telephone: 956693001
www.cadizturismo.com
 5th to 7th July
26th International Folk Festival "City of Cádiz". At the José Mª Pemán Theatre
 
Festival del Teatro Medieval - Medieval Theatre Festival
Festival of Medieval Theatre in Hita
Along with representations of medieval plays there are also processions and popular dances.
5th July
 
Festival de la sidra natural
 Natural Cider Festival
 Nava (Asturias)
5th to 11th July 2010
Apples and cider. Cider and cider.
 
 Al Carrer International Theatre and Entertainment Festival
Vildecans, Catalonia
6-9 July
A wonderful, enchanting event where every street is a giant stage where artists and theatre companies from all over the world offer their best ideas in theatre, dance, circus, music and street entertainment.

San Fermín
The Running of the Bulls
Pamplona
In Honour of Patron St St.Fermin
6 to 14 July
The running of the bulls and
many other traditional events.
 
 14th Fuengirola Festival
Fuengirola
Málaga
Address: Castillo Sohail
Telephone: 952589300
www.malagaturismo.com
6th July
Cordoba.
 
La Mar de Musicas
6 to 28 July
The event focuses on world music, converting the town of Cartagena into a great festive gathering for almost a month. All kinds of art forms are welcomed at this event. Some 50 groups and solo artists will perform on the different stages organised for the festival. Each year since 1995, a country's musical traditions are featured.
www.lamardemusicas.com
 
Danzandores de Anguiano
July 7 to September 17 
(variable). Anguiano, La Rioja.
Dancers give tribute to the Virgin then go down a steep cuesta on stilts (zancas).
 
International Music Festival, Pollensa, Spain
7 July - 25 August
The Pollensa (Pollença) Festival
Santo Domingo, Majorca 
Tel +34 971 534 012
Email info@festivalpollenca.org
Website www.festivalpollenca.org
 
Vitoria-Gasteiz Jazz Festival
8th to 15th July
Paseo de la Florida Nº 3-2D
01005 Vitoria-Gasteiz
Spain
e-mail: jazzvitoria@jazzvitoria.com
Phone: +34 945 141919
Fax: +34 945 130287
www.jazzeuskadi.com
http://www.jazzvitoria.com/
The Vitoria-Gasteiz Jazz Festiva
 
Festival Intern. de Folclore de Ciudad Real
The "CIOFF" Designation of this event indicates that it meets the required quality and artistic standards to qualify as a "CIOFF International Festival".
international event
Place : Ronda de Alarcos 16, 13002 Ciudad Real (Spain)
contact : Tel.+ Fax 34-926-214 661
E-mail: info@grupomazantini.com
 
 S.M. La Reina Regatta
Valencia
10th to 13th July
 Trofeo S.M. La Reina - Regata Homenaje a la Armada - Copa Almirante Marcial Sánchez-Barcaiztegui, Copa Rolex. In 1988, the Valencia Royal Sailing Club created this cruiser race as a tribute to the Spanish Navy, and specifically Admiral Sánchez-Barcaiztegui who worked to spread the word about the joys of sailing the length and breadth of the country.
 
Kite Boarding and Paddle up Surfing
Santa Pola
10th to 13th July
From 10th to 13th July, the beach at Santa Pola, Costa Blanca, Spain will be the viewing area for an exciting sporting event. 
 
Festival of Theatre, Music & Dance
Sagunt, Valencia, Spain
10th July to 23rd August

Musical shows, dance and theatre.
A wide programme intended to appeal to all tastes. Until 23rd August, the Sagunt a Escena Festival of Theatre Music and Dance will be home to great artists such as Rosario Flores, who will be closing the festival with a performance of songs from her latest album Parte de Mí.
 
 
Ortigueira  Folk festival
Galicia
 
 Fiesta of San Bieito de Lérez,
PONTEVEDRA,
July 11th.
San Bieito (Saint Benedict) is credited with having the power to cure skin problems and goitre. So, every July 11th, it is possible to see believers going up and down the atrium of the church, an old Benedictine monastery, on their knees, or at the altar touching the image of the saint with pieces of cloth to be used later on all manner of skin growths, such as pimples and warts.
 
European Balloon Festival
11th to 15th July
Igualada, Catalonia
European Balloon Festival the biggest balloon festival in Spain,
 
MOSTRA DE DANSA DE CERDANYOLA
international event folk music
Place : Sant Ramon 220, 08290 Cerdanyola del Vallés (Barcelona) (Spain)
contact : Tel.+ Fax 34-936- 920 182, Tel. 34 647466094
 E-mail: santmarcal@terra.es
 
 "Ciudad de Lorca"
Place : Alameda De Cervantes "EDIFICIO CERVANTES"10ºC 30800 Lorca (Murcia) (Spain)
contact : Tel. 34-968-462 834 Fax: 468 373 E-Mail: jesusgar44@hotmail.com
 
MORAIRA´S FESTIVITIES
FRIDAY 13th- 22nd July,
Teulada-Moraira  is one of the best kept secrets in Spain. Teulada-Moraira is filled with wonderful festivities and friendly people who will love to see you at their fiestas. This is some of the best entertainment in Spain. The 'fireworks to music' on the 16th July, 2009 in Moraira is an unforgettable experience.
 
 Olite Festival of Classical Theatre
18th July- 3 August
Kingdon of Navarre
The walls of the Castle-Palace of Olite serve as a fabulous backdrop for plays by the best dramatists of all time. In July and August, lovers of classical theatre have a date with the stage in the city of Olite. The festival will take place between 18 July and 3 August.
 
Puerta de la Axarquía Sailors' Fiesta
Sailors' fiesta in Rincón de la Victoria
Procession of the Virgen del Carmen.
13 to 16 July,
Malaga
 
Terral
Malaga Music Festival
13 to 28 July
 
Festival del Sur (festival of the south)
Agüimes in Gran Canaria has hosted theatre companies from America, Africa and Europe for the Festival del Sur (festival of the south) since 1988 .
14 to 23 July
 
 Fiesta de Santiago Apóstol
 Fiesta in honour of Santiago Apostol
15th to 31st July 2008
Santiago de Compostela
Galicia
The fiestas in honour of the patron saint of Spain and Galicia  the famous Fire of the Saint”, the Offering to the Saint and the Cathedral's Incense Burner ceremony.
 
July 16 - Virgen del Carmen (sea virgin)
Virgen del Carmen (The Blessed Virgin Mary of Mt Carmel)
This maritime city decorates its fishing boats and other vessels on the day sailors venerate their patroness. The biggest celebration, however, is held on the island of Tabarca, where an image of the Virgin is carried on a boat in a sailor’s procession.
Festival Folklorico Intern. de Extremadura
The "CIOFF" Designation of this event indicates that it meets the required quality and artistic standards to qualify as a "CIOFF International Festival".
international event
Place : C/Afligidos 4-2°, 06002 Badajoz (Spain)
contact : Tel. 34-924-243 746, Fax -245 434
E-mail: festfolk-badajoz@ctv.es
 
Sa Mostra. Sóller International Folk Festival
Useful information
Sa Mostra. Mostra Internacional Folklórica
Apartado de correos, 59 07100 Sóller (Majorca)
Tel. +34 971630753 /Fax +34 971633313
 Activity: Festivals. Spain
Theme: Music and Dance. / World Music. Spain
Sa Mostra is a folk festival founded by the “Aires Sollerics” group, whose main objective was to bring traditional dance to the public.
The event lasts eight days and groups from all over the world take part. They not only give public performances, but also have cultural exchanges between them, the aim being to widen their knowledge of different cultures. On the last day of the festival there is a concert with music and song where all the participating groups take part.
 

Festival Intern. Folklore de Portugalete y del Pais Vasco
The "CIOFF" Designation of this event indicates that it meets the required quality and artistic standards to qualify as a "CIOFF International Festival".
international event
Place : Maria Diaz de Haro 7 A - 2°, 48920 Portugalete (Bizkaia) (Spain)
contact : Tel. 34-94-472 3419, Fax 472 3542

E-mail:elai-alai@sarenet.es
 
 
FIB Benicassim Heineken
17 to 20 July
Nr Valencia, Spain
 
 
Sailing: Breitling-Illes Balears Regatta
18th July to 22nd July
Club de Regatas Puerto Portals
Torre "Capitania", 07181 Portals Nous (Majorca)
Tel. +34 971171100 /Fax +34 971171117
Majorca - one of the major events on the international sailing calendar.
Portals marina, just 7 kilometres from the city of Palma de Mallorca, hosts the Breitling-Illes Balears Regatta.
  Transpac 52 boats, specially designed for speed, with teams from around the world.
http://www.regatabreitling.es/

 Shakespeare Festival

20-30 July
The programme includes Spanish and international theatre companies performing different theatre, dance and music shows based on the works of William Shakespeare.
Nuestra Sueño Verde
 http://www.suenoverde.org/
http://www.pointsoundfestival.com/
Festival Internacional de Benicàssim
The 13th edition of the festival  July 2009
 
Madrid's Summer Festival
Veranos de la Villa
All styles of dance and music.
Flamenco, to Hip Hop and from Dance to Jazz, Madrid's Summer Festival Veranos de la Villa for all tastes.
Several venues including the Sabatini Gardens (next to the Royal Palace), the Retiro Park, the Plaza Mayor, Centro Cultural Conde Duque and various cinemas and theatres.
 
 
Ple de Riure International Comic Theatre Festival
21 to 24 July
Ple de Riure is the International Comic Theatre Festiva brings together the performance of internationally recognised montages, each one with its own particular vision of humour.
 
The International Costa Brava Fireworks Contest
 Festival of Santa Anna
Blanes
21st - 28 July
 
Habaneras and Polifonía International Contest
Torrevieja
 July,
INTERNATIONAL CUBAN DANCE AND POLYPHONY CONTEST
Torrevieja
July
Tradition situates the origin of the Havana tradition in the trips that the sailors of Torrevieja made to Cuba to trade with salt. Nowadays it is the most outstanding meeting of its kind in the whole country. It is celebrated in the "Eras de la Sal" enclosure and receives the best groups in the genre. The importance of the contest and the details for inscription can be found through the page www.habaneras.org
won twice the Julian Bream Guitar Prize. Later he won numerous international competitions, including the Andrés Segovia Competition , the José Ramírez Competition and Spain's prestigious Francisco Tárrega Competition
 
Mostra Intern. Folklórica de Sóller
July
The "CIOFF" Designation of this event indicates that it meets the required quality and artistic standards to qualify as a "CIOFF International Festival".
international event
Place : Gran Via 15, 07100 Sóller (Mallorca) (Spain)
contact : Tel. + Fax 34-971-632 450, Fax 34-971633313 E-mail: samostra@inicia.es
 
Danza de los Zancos, La Rioja
22nd- 23rd July
Anguiano, Spain, the stilt dancers  spin around the streets at breakneck speed to honour the Magdalena (Mary Magdalene).

 
43rd Heineken Jazzaldia
Donastia
SanSebastian
22-27 July
 
Fiesta de San Juan
July 23rd, Malaga
Another fiesta to honour St.John
Throughout the different neighbourhoods of Malaga, spectacular goings-on celebrate the Feast of St John or Fiesta de San Juan.
The old mid summer solstice thing which seems to exist in all countries. These pagans were everywhere.
Bonfires in the height of summer-WHY?
These best are in Alicante.

 

Campus Party
 July
Valencia
The Campus Party is known as the biggest computer science celebration in network of the world, where thousands of participants are connected during tens of hours in a row in front of a computer, demonstrating that the human factor is the heart of the event; the screen of the computer comes to life under the logo "Internet is not a computers network, Internet is a network of people".
 
SAN MIGUEL MAS I MAS FESTIVAL
 
www.masimas.com
July to September
 
Moros y Cristianos - Moors and Christians Fiesta
Villajoyosa
24th to 31st July
For eight days, the whole town steps back in time to hold a spectacular re-enactment of a battle fought in 1538.
 
Dia de Santiago
July 25 2009. Santiago de Compostela, Galicia.
Celebration of the patron Saint of Spain. Fireworks, parades, televised mass. National holiday
Sailing: King's Cup Regatta
 
26th July to 3rd August
The King's Cup sailing competition is one of the major cruiser class regattas in the Mediterranean, and has become a top-level fixture on the international calendar.
 
 
A Coruña International Show Jumping Competition
27th to 29th July
 
Festival Intern. de Folklore Villa de Ingenio "MUESTRA DE LOS PUEBLOS"
international event
Place : C/FRANCISCO PEREZ RAMIREZ, 37 35250 Ingenio, (Gran Canaria) (Spain)
contact : Tel. 34-928- 7800 76 + 34-639-149 390 Fax 34-928-781 247 E-mail:
ingenio@alisio.es
 
'Festival of the Near Death Experience'
Las Nieves, Pontevedra
July  29th
Spain has some strange fiestas but if you can tell a good story about having nearly died then you too could be honoured in this one. Those who have nearly died are carried around the town in coffins. The old who should have died or are about to die have to carry their own.
 Catholicism and Paganism in honour of Saint Marta de Ribarteme, the patron of resurrection.
 
 
Festival Folklorico de los Pirineos
The "CIOFF" Designation of this event indicates that it meets the required quality and artistic standards to qualify as a "CIOFF International Festival".
international event
Place : C/Mayor 24, 22700 Jaca (Spain)

contact : Tel. 34-974-355 758, Fax -355 666
E-mail:
JUANMRAMON@JACETANIASESOR.COM
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

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