The essential guide to entertainment in Spain. An up to date comprehensive list of what's on in Spain and events in Spain. July Events in Spain.
Tourist and holiday information for Spain including concerts, gigs & shows. Spain, Entertainment, July, 2009 special events, festivals, fiestas, celebrations, ticket's and concerts International Nazarene Folk Sessions Ciudad de Dos Hermanas25 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 SpainJuly 23 to 30 2010
Grec Festival BarcelonaThe 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
PhotoEspanaJune 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 Arts16 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 / Siempretodavíato the 20 July
Art Exhibitions in Spain.
Arts and culture in SpainThe 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 JulioValenciaValencia 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 Festival21 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 Festival10 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 1808The 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-Cartagena30 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 Festival30 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 Festival22 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 TheatreThe 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 Festival11 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 FestivalJuly/August Valencia LA RAPA DAS BESTAS (THE CAPTURE OF THE BEASTS)GaliciaEvery 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 eventTheme: 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 FestivalThis 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 Festival2nd 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 Spain4 July
Viernes 4 Julio: Sara Lazarus, Arturo Sandoval Canary Islands International Jazz Festival4th-13th July
Cordoba Guitar Festival4th 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 FestivalFestival 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 FestivalVildecans, Catalonia6-9 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 FermínThe Running of the BullsPamplonaIn Honour of Patron St St.Fermin6 to 14 July The running of the bulls andmany other traditional events. 14th Fuengirola Festival
Fuengirola
Málaga
Address: Castillo Sohail
Telephone: 952589300
www.malagaturismo.com
6th July
Cordoba.
La Mar de Musicas6 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) FestivalSanto Domingo, Majorca Tel +34 971 534 012
Email info@festivalpollenca.org
Website www.festivalpollenca.org
Vitoria-Gasteiz Jazz Festival8th 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.comhttp://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 RegattaValencia10th 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 SurfingSanta Pola10th 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 & DanceSagunt, Valencia, Spain10th 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 festivalGalicia 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 JulyIgualada, 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 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 Theatre18th July- 3 AugustKingdon of NavarreThe 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' FiestaSailors' fiesta in Rincón de la Victoria
Procession of the Virgen del Carmen.
13 to 16 July, Malaga Terral Malaga Music Festival13 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 2008Santiago de CompostelaGaliciaThe 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 FestivalUseful 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 Heineken17 to 20 July Nr Valencia, Spain Sailing: Breitling-Illes Balears Regatta18th July to 22nd July
Club de Regatas Puerto Portals
Torre "Capitania", 07181 Portals Nous (Majorca)
Tel. +34 971171100 /Fax +34 971171117Majorca - 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 BenicàssimThe 13th edition of the festival July 2009 Madrid's Summer Festival Veranos de la VillaAll 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 Festival21 to 24 JulyPle 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 AnnaBlanes21st - 28 July Habaneras and Polifonía International Contest Torrevieja July,INTERNATIONAL CUBAN DANCE AND POLYPHONY CONTESTTorreviejaJuly 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 JazzaldiaDonastiaSanSebastian22-27 July
Fiesta de San Juan
July 23rd, MalagaAnother 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 ValenciaThe 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.comJuly to September Moros y Cristianos - Moors and Christians FiestaVillajoyosa24th 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 holidaySailing: 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 Competition27th 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 PirineosThe "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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