La Romería de la Estacíon de Gaucín (El Colmenar) 2026 will take place on Saturday 13 June 2026. Although traditionally held in May, the festival in honour of Our Lady of Fatima had to be postponed due to the forecast of rain on its original dates. A 10am there will be a solemn Mass in the Santiago Apóstol parish church dedicated to Nuestra Señora de Fátima. Afterwards will be the start of the traditional pilgrimage up to Llano de la Romería (Llano Grande), accompanying the Virgin along with floats, pilgrims and horseback riders. During the afternoon there will be a celebration of the classic ribbon race on horseback and live music starting at 2pm. The religious and initial events take place in the centre of Estación de Gaucín – El Colmenar. Afterwards, the gathering moves to the Llano Grande, a recreational area located about three kilometres from the village, in the heart of the Los Alcornocales Natural Park.
Annual music festival held in Estacion de Jimera de Líbar. Ten hours of live music and atmosphere. Held in the marquee in front of Bar Allioli y Mas in the Plaza de San Roque.
Typically held in late June or early July, this is a massive free summer music festival that takes place at the local swimming pool’s esplanade. The experience: A lively night of outdoor concerts featuring a mix of Andalusian pop, rock, rumba and flamenco acts. The vibe: It features live music and DJs that keep the party going from late in the evening until the sun comes up, all with free admission.
Fernando Neris is an authentic Spanish Blues artist settled in Belgium since the year 2000. He is an acknowledged specialist in fingerpicking and lapsteel guitar, who has a deep knowledge of the old pre-war acoustic repertoire, giving as much importance to music as to the rich lyrics. His abundant discography includes collaborations with many Flemish and French-speaking artists, from blues-rock to jazz-blues, gospel and folk. Since 2009 Fernando preferably performs in solo format, not only in Belgium, but also in Spain and even in Japan. Fernando’s repertoire, filled with human and heartfelt stories, pays homage to great classic Blues artists such as Robert Johnson, Skip James, Blind Willie Johnson and Muddy Waters. As a songwriter, he has published dozens of songs that he performs sometimes as a songster, sometimes as a leader of other groups: The Hoodoogang, De Ferre Trio, Lucifer Mo’ Blues…
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.
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