If you want to enjoy the best music without leaving the country, from TopFestivales we invite you to take a look at the best festivals in Galicia. Get ready to vibrate with impressive music gatherings that will make you have a great time ;)
8 festivals in Galicia that you must know
In Galicia you will find some of the best music festivals in Spain with a wide range of music for all kinds of audiences. If you don't know them yet and you feel like enjoying the charm of Galicia accompanied by the best music, we invite you to learn everything you need to know about the best Galician festivals.
Get to know their music style, guest artists, activities and, of course, their start and end dates to book those days off in order to spend a few days enjoying the best music.
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International Festival of the Celtic World
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PortAmérica
Atlantic Fest
Atlantic Fest is one of the most relevant festivals in Galicia of the underground scene, where you can go to listen to emerging artists of the national scene and discover their more than interesting musical proposals.
After the success of this year and after the suspension of the festival in 2020 due to the global pandemic caused by COVID-19, we will enjoy again a wide line-up full of national artists next May. Stay tuned for ticket sales and enjoy the best underground music surrounded by the nature of Vilagarcía de Arousa.
International Celtic World Festival
Also known as Festival de Ortigueira, it is a date marked in the agenda of all fans of folk music and Celtic culture. Such is its success that it has been growing since 1978, when it was born as a small artisan festival, that nowadays it is a world reference that goes beyond music, being an event where tribes and people of all kinds and origins come together to meet in a free space.
It is held in the town of Ortigueira, which is located north of A Coruña and that is completely overturned to accommodate and unforgettable experience to this unique festival and its plural attendees.
This Galician festival is usually held in mid-July, giving rise to the longest in its history and reaffirming its position as a festival declared of international tourist interest.
Festival of Light
The Festival de la Luz The Festival de la Luz is a meeting of great artists of the national scene that returns with more strength than ever to the town of Boimorto, A Coruña, birthplace of the artist Luz Casal, organizer of the event.
This Galician festival is usually held in the month of September and , on its stage, such acclaimed artists of Spanish music as Coque Malla, star of this line-up, Nil Moliner and Estrella Morente, among other great artists of our country's stages, have performed.
O Marisquiño
The O Marisquiño festival is much more than a music festival: it is the largest Urban Culture and Action Sports event in Southern Europe. It has no less than four World Cups in its Skate, BMX, Dirt Jump and Basket 3x3 activities, having become an unmissable event for the best riders in the world in the second weekend of August every year.
It has been held since 2001, with three days of music and sports competitions in front of the sea, in addition to exhibitions, gastronomic events and the unique atmosphere of the Seaport of Vigo. For some years now, the festival has also been broadcast live by online streaming, reaching more than 50 countries.
O Son do Camiño
We continue knowing the best festivals in Galicia talking about this great festival that is in charge of promoting the Xacobeo. O Son do Camiño is one of the most outstanding musical events in Galicia and, year after year, it counts with the stellar performance of national and international artists such as Black Eyed Peas and Iggy Pop. Undoubtedly, it is one of those events that you can NOT miss if you want to enjoy a vibrant and exciting festival.
Resurrection Fest
Resurrection Fest is an important date every year in the calendar of all hardcore, metal and extreme music lovers. Since its first edition in 2006, this three-day festival, located in the town of Viveiro, in Lugo, has received on its stage names like Parkway Drive, Slipknot and nothing less than the last concert of Slayer in our country.
Almost 100 bands of international renown that come to raise the revolutions of lovers of the most powerful music from all over the world.
Sinsal
The Sinsal festival is one of the most original and alternative options for those looking for a different experience. Held in the beautiful island of San Simón, in Pontevedra, the Sinsal stands out for having a secret line-up, in which the attendees buy their tickets blindly and only once there they are revealed which artists will play during that day.
Tickets fly every year due to the uniqueness of the proposal, which brings together artists and bands that are terribly personal and with a very marked character.
Son Rías Baixas
Son Rías Baixas is another of the best festivals in Galicia at the moment. It is a good option for fans of reggae, ska and rock and is held at the beginning of August in the town of Bueu, in Pontevedra. The festival offers the option of enjoying the beaches of the area between the performances, which this year have featured names such as Boikot, La Pegatina, Travis Birds, Kase.O and La M.O.D.A. among others.
It has been presented as an event of sustainable character and in favor of equality, striving to promote and publicize the wealth of the province to all those visitors who come to know Bueu and enjoy the music and the atmosphere.
Pasatempo Festival
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The Pasatempo festival is a relatively new event, with only 2 editions. In this same sense, we mention that its 1st edition counted with the participation of artists such as M-Clan, Bad Gyal, Taburete, Carlos Sadness and Prok.
Likewise, its 2nd edition was held on July 14, 15 and 16, 2010. July 14, 15 and 16, 2022 in Betanzos, A Coruña, Spain. in Betanzos, A Coruña. The event offered the public a time of music and culture, in addition, for children there was a one-day event with Cantajuego, which presented its Pepe y Coco show.
That is why we invite you to enjoy a different time and, if you have children, take them to the next edition of Pasatiempo Festival. Keep in mind that tickets are quite affordable and you will be able to get them from 25 euros approximately.
PortAmerica
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDlVao7VsX0
After 9 editions behind it, PortAmérica is characterized mainly by combining leisure, gastronomy and culture with the beauty of nature. with the beauty of nature. Likewise, you should know that it unites Latin America with Europe with the purpose of creating new routes for the economic and social development of both continents.
In another order of ideas, we mention that the 2019 edition had an attendance of 28,000 people. Also, the 2022 edition had the participation of renowned chefs and artists such as Andrés Calamaro, Amaia, Madness, among others.
As if that wasn't enough, PortAmérica has been nominated to the Fest 2022 Awards in the categories: "Greatest Tourist Contribution to the Region"., "Best Medium Format Festival", "Best Catering Area", "Best Production" and "Most Sustainable Festival".
The Wild Fest
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San Miguel de Oia, Vigo is the venue for one of the best festivals in Galicia, The Wild Fest. This event is characterized by its ecological value. The festival was born in the year 2019 with the idea of promoting both cultural and sporting activities for the whole family.. In the same vein, some of these activities are: Workshops, The Wild Cinema, Children's Shows, Folk & Rock Concerts, Flea Market, Guidance Gymkhana and Andaina.
RocknMob, TNT Band, Mazinger, Rockschool by DZetta, The Broke, Dreams of Dolly Sheep, La Chata Soul, Agoraphobia and The Soul Jacket have been some of the groups and artists that have performed at this festival.
On the other hand, all festival-goers will be able to enjoy different food stalls focused on local production, as well as on the "Best Food". organic food, In addition, the containers are made from recyclable and biodegradable materials.
Undoubtedly, it is an event worth attending, are you up for it?
Noroeste Estrella Galicia
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It is a Festival that has 35 editions, yes, as you are reading it, it has quite a history, since its beginnings date back to 1986. Also, the Noroeste Estrella Galicia is integrated in the Festivities of María Pita in A Coruña, but with its own identity.
Also, you should know that it is a totally free event free and bets on Galician artists to promote their music. In addition, in the 2022 edition of the 49 artists who performed at the event 23 were women, so the festival enhances the role of women within the music industry.
Rocío Márquez, Ana Curra, The Devils, Carla Green & The Demons, The DevilsCarla Green & The Demons, Aurora & The Betrayers, Playa Desmayo, Nathy Peluso are just some of the many artists who have performed year after year at this festival.
In addition to this, Noroeste Estrella Galicia has gathered in different editions more than 70,000 people, who have enjoyed artists and groups of local, national and international stature on its excellent stages.
17th Ribeira Sacra Festival
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The 17th Ribeira Sacra Festival stands out for being an event of gastronomy, nature, wine and, of course, music. gastronomy, nature, wine and, of course, music.. It takes place in the Ribeira Sacra, a magical place where the waters of the rivers Cabe, Sil and Miño meet.
Also, you should know that to date it has 6 editions and in its last edition the public enjoyed artists/groups such as Maika Makovski, Glassio, Eladio y los Seres Queridos, Amorante, The Hanging Stars, Cool nenas, Fábrica de espejos, Mariagrep, Los Mejillones Tigre,among others.
With this, you already know which are the best music festivals in Galicia. Now you just have to start clearing your agenda, and get ready to be amazed!
