Summer is coming, and we suggest these festivals

With a line-up made up exclusively of musicians who sing in Catalan, as is the trademark of the house, the Campllong Music Festival will hold a new edition from June 25th to 29th, and will include a gastronomic space, the MusicanTast, where spectators can sample local cuisine. This year's guest musicians are Els Catarres, as part of their tour to present their new album; soprano Mireia Tarragó and musician Bernardo Rambeaud, who will open the festival with a performance in the parish church, interpreting pieces by Toldrà, Cassadó, and Morera; singer Mariona Escoda, who on the 26th will sing songs from her new album accompanied by her band; Manu Guix, with a review of the songs that have established him as one of the most acclaimed performers of Catalan music; and Mallorcan singer-songwriter Tomeu Penya, who will close the festival on the 29th with a performance as part of his 45 Years Tour. The concerts will be held in the church square and inside the church.

The festival is organized by the Campllong Town Council with the support of a board made up of people linked to the cultural, social, and economic fabric of the area, and enjoys the support and collaboration of the residents of this small town in Gironès. In fact, the seed of the festival lies in the entrepreneurial spirit of the residents, who in August 2003 decided to organize a series of four concerts after the festival. That small musical series gradually evolved into the current Musicant, a festival that has always focused on music in Catalan and made in the Catalan Countries.

Fifth edition of theCastellón de Empúries and Empuriabrava Route, the festival that seeks maximum proximity in all areas. "We program in spaces that hold no more than 400 people, so that the audience enjoys being close to the artist," says Martí Fontclara, the festival's artistic director. "The audience appreciates it and lets us know it," he adds.

"The Santa Clara convent holds 100 people and you have the artist no more than 10 meters away. And the artists enjoy it too, a few have told us…" Ferran Palau stopped the concert and said it was the first time in a long time that he had the feeling that the audience was listening to him. If you're a fan.

The summer festival always takes place the first week of July and includes between 13 and 15 concerts, some of which are free, while the paid ones cost between 10 and 15 euros. "That means we have people who don't just come to see one concert, but also stay one or two nights in the town to see two or three concerts. In just five editions, we've built up a loyal following that asks us when the program will be released so they can make their plans."

This proximity also translates into the lineup of four artists who are connected to the town and the region. Also locally produced is a craft beer bearing the festival's name, brewed by the CDR (Cerveza de Roses) brewery. "It all ties in very well with the festival's philosophy of doing everything with great local influence," concludes Fontclara.

The festival's charitable purpose has been to raise funds for cancer research from the very beginning, with all proceeds going to the Vall d'Hebron Campus. It will be held from July 9th to 13th and will have a poster with some performances These will be exclusive to Catalonia, featuring top-level artists and open to all audiences. One of them will be by Tony Ann, a Canadian pianist and composer known for his captivating performances and compositions that fuse classical and contemporary elements. founder of the festival, Eudald Morera.

Another highlight will be Galician singer Luz Casal, who will give her only performance in Catalonia and one of two in Spain this summer. Other notable performances will include Sopa de Cabra and God Save the Queen, recognized as the best Queen tribute band in the world. For the second year, the festival runs until Sunday, a day dedicated to family programming. El Pot Petit will perform, and there will be many children's offerings to make it a day full of magic and fun.

Furthermore, as has been the case since its first edition, Vallviva also features a high-quality gastronomic offering committed to the region. This year, it features four Michelin-starred restaurants and three distinct areas: Michelin Star, Signature Cuisine, and locally sourced product stalls.

The Porta Ferrada Festival, founded in 1958 in Sant Feliu de Guíxols, is the oldest festival in Spain. As usual, it once again focuses on a diverse programming and high-quality, with offerings for all audiences and musical tastes. Among the notable names on the lineup is the Brad Mehldau Trio. Mehldau is one of the most lyrical and interesting personalities in contemporary jazz.

The legendary Swedish rock band Europe is another of the highlights of the twenty performances scheduled. The group, known for hits like The final countdown and Carrie, has marked generations with his sound and his charisma on stage.

He singer Miguel Poveda is one of the leading figures in flamenco at all levels, reaching large audiences with a sensitivity that captivates from the first moment. Rosario, meanwhile, returns to the stage to present her new album live. Universe of law, with a self-titled tour that summarizes more than three decades of their musical career and in which they will perform all of their greatest hits.

Also reviewing their greatest hits will be Els Pets, who are celebrating 40 years of career with a commemorative tour. The historic trio from Constantí is one of the main influences on the Catalan pop-rock scene. The concert will review four of their most iconic productions: Shut up and dance, Good morning, August and Are.

Other notable performances will be that of the French pianist Sofiane Pamart, that of the flamenco dancer Sara Baras and Umberto Tozzi.