The new edition of Art Gaucin once again fills the streets of Gaucín with creativity, bringing together 20 artists from all disciplines across 16 studios open to the public. This year introduces new perspectives with Adrian Barclay and Belén Montero, alongside guest artists Roderic Stokes and José María Díez. Over the course of two weekends — May 29, 30 and 31, and June 5, 6 and 7, 2026 — artists residing in the municipality will open the doors of their studios to share with visitors their creative processes, their works, and the intimacy of their working spaces. This year’s edition will feature twenty-one artists across sixteen studios, offering visitors a close and authentic experience in which painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and textile art engage in dialogue with the beauty of the Andalusian landscape. This year, the collective is enriched by the addition of two new artistic voices: Belén Montero, dedicated to textile creation, and Adrian Barclay, specialising in painting and printmaking. Art Gaucín also brings together nationally and internationally renowned artists such as Sánchez Zabaleta, Jim Rattenbury, Juan Antonio Sangil, Sian Faber, Ana Pellón, and Ira Goldberg, among others. Guest artists participating in this edition include José María Díez and […]

The Romería in Cortes de la Frontera is an annual cultural and religious pilgrimage celebrating the town’s patron saint, Nuestra Señora del Rosario. It seamlessly blends a sacred procession with a lively countryside fiesta, typically taking place in early June. The pilgrimage centres around the statue of the Virgin, which is carried or paraded from the town out into the surrounding countryside. Expect a vibrant atmosphere featuring horseback riders, decorated carts, the traditional coro (choir), communal outdoor dining, live bands, and DJs. The afternoon camp often hosts traditional Andalusian contests, including ‘carrera de cintas’ (ribbon races on horseback), children’s games, and the ‘concurso de garrocha’ (horsemanship and cattle-pole events). Locals dress in traditional Andalusian attire, with women wearing ‘trajes de flamenca’ costumes and men donning classic short riding jackets and wide-brimmed hats.

The municipal swimming pool in Montejaque generally opens for the summer season during the first or second week of June. While the exact dates vary slightly each year based on the weather and preparation schedules, local openings usually follow a consistent timeline. In recent years, the town hall (Ayuntamiento de Montejaque) has officially opened the season on dates ranging from 1 June to 17 June 17. The swimming pool summer season often launches with an official inaugural weekend featuring free entry until capacity is reached. The facility features a bar/café (Bar Piscina) serving food, drinks and tapas. For opening hours and admission prices please contact the town hall.

Two routes are available of 9 or 15 kilometres as the night mountain race celebrates its 10th anniversary. Registration open at www.dorsalchip.es/carrera/2026/7/18/Trail_Nocturno_Genalguacil.aspx  

One of the first cultural and musical events of its kind in Spain and in Europe! International bands and musicians stay in local villages, learn about the region and share their music with local musicians and music fans, through talks, workshops, excursions and concerts. This year it will offer four days of free concerts with over 25 great bands from around the world, including around 12 from Texas in the USA. They will take place in the ancient and spectacular Andalusian mountain settings of Ronda, Montejaque and Cortes de la Frontera, in southern Spain! Legendary international artists like Joe King Carrasco, mixed with great up-and-coming international bands, young indie-rock groups and local Spanish bands; playing free concerts every night, after-hours jam sessions with local and international musicians and shared activities with the performing musicians, local residents and visitors. Many of the bands come from Texas – many from Austin, the live music capital of the world. Thanks to the support of local councils, other local public institutions, sponsors, and local musicians, the concerts and events are free so that all music fans can attend.

National holiday