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El Argar Musical Festival 2025 Recap – Opera and History in Antas

Published September 2, 2025 | Category: Events

TL;DR: The El Argar Musical Festival 2025 in Antas took place on August 2–3, offering opera, gastronomy and heritage in a unique setting. We look back at the highlights and preview what 2026 might bring.

El Argar Musical Festival 2025 – A recap of music, heritage and gastronomy

Festival overview
Highlights of 2025
Heritage and location
Atmosphere and audience experience
Looking ahead to 2026
Conclusion

Festival overview

The El Argar Musical Festival 2025 returned to Antas on August 2–3 for its fourth edition. Conceived by mezzo-soprano Ana Häsler, the festival blends world-class opera with local heritage. Performances took place at Cine Paca and the CICA research center, drawing audiences from across Almería and beyond.

Highlights of 2025

The program opened on Saturday with a Gala Opera Night in Cine Paca. The repertoire combined opera arias, operetta and Spanish song, presented in an intimate atmosphere. A small Argaric market outside the venue provided local crafts and refreshments, linking music to regional identity.

Sunday morning featured the innovative Musical Breakfast and Cultural Tour. Guests gathered early for Andalusian specialties accompanied by live music, followed by a guided visit to CICA, where the Bronze Age legacy of El Argar was explained. This combination of gastronomy, performance and education captured the spirit of the festival.

Heritage and location

The festival is named after El Argar, the Bronze Age culture that once thrived in the Antas valley. By placing opera in this historical context, the festival offers something rare: a dialogue between past and present. Visitors could appreciate how music resonates differently when performed near one of Europe’s oldest archaeological treasures.

Atmosphere and audience experience

Audience reactions were overwhelmingly positive. Many praised the intimacy of the venues, which allowed direct contact between performers and spectators. The combination of high-quality music with culinary and cultural elements created a multi-sensory experience.

Local residents highlighted the importance of the festival for promoting Antas as a cultural destination. For many visitors, the weekend became more than a concert—it was a chance to explore Antas and nearby towns like Vera and Garrucha, turning the event into a weekend getaway.

Looking ahead to 2026

Organizers have already hinted that the 2026 edition will expand with new collaborations and thematic programs. While details remain under wraps, the focus on blending opera with archaeological heritage is expected to continue. If the 2025 edition is any indication, the festival will keep growing as one of the most distinctive summer events in the Levante Almeriense.

Conclusion

The El Argar Musical Festival 2025 succeeded in uniting music, history and gastronomy in a way few events achieve. With its fourth edition, the festival has established itself as a cultural landmark in Almería. Looking forward, it promises to keep offering audiences an unforgettable mix of opera and heritage in the years to come.

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Events in Almeria: January & February concerts, theatre and Carnaval

Published January 8, 2026 | Category: Events

TL;DR: January and February 2026 bring a busy cultural agenda and events in Almeria, with concerts, theatre, comedy and family shows, alongside key seasonal celebrations such as Carnaval, the Romería de Torregarcía and Día de Andalucía on February 28.

Events in Almeria: January and February 2026

If you’re in Almeria province this winter and want a simple “what’s on” overview, here are the standout concerts, theatre shows and seasonal celebrations coming up in January and February 2026. Dates and venues can change, so where tickets are required, it’s always worth checking the official listings before you travel.

Events in Almeria in January: concerts, theatre and comedy

January 10: Symphonic Rhapsody of Queen — Teatro Auditorio Roquetas de Mar (Roquetas de Mar). Symphonic tribute concert. Official listing
January 10: Facu Díaz – “Esto No Es Culpa De Nadie” — Teatro Cervantes (Almeria). Stand-up comedy. Organiser info
January 11: Los Hijos Adolescentes — Teatro Cervantes (Almeria). Theatre about teens and family life.
January 11: Romería de Torregarcía — Playa de Torregarcía (Almeria). Traditional pilgrimage linked to the Virgen del Mar, with mass, procession and music. Starts around 09:00 (mass) with arrival around 11:00. City info
January 14: Políticamente Incorrecto — Almeria city centre (exact location via the city programme). Comedy theatre show. City programme
January 15: K-Pop — Teatro Cervantes (Almeria). Dance and music event inspired by K-pop.
January 16: Homenaje a Mecano — Auditorio Municipal Maestro Padilla (Almeria). Tribute concert to Mecano. City programme
January 17: Autoestima y Aprendizaje — Almeria city centre. Talk/workshop on confidence and learning. City programme
January 17: Concierto de Luis Cortés — Teatro Auditorio Roquetas de Mar (Roquetas de Mar). Live concert. Official listing
January 17: El Rey Lirón — Teatro Cervantes (Almeria). Theatre production (family-oriented).
January 18: Veladas Ghibli Tributo — Teatro Cervantes (Almeria). Tribute evening inspired by Studio Ghibli.
January 21: Gala Conmemorativa Concha Robles — Teatro Cervantes (Almeria). Commemorative cultural gala.
January 23: Burundanga — Almeria city centre (venue via city programme). Comedy theatre. City programme
January 24: Mago Invisible — “Nada es lo que parece” — Almeria city centre. Magic show. City programme
January 24: Eter, Danza de Luces — Almeria city centre. Dance performance with light effects. City programme
January 24: Andalucía Sinfónica: Orquesta Ciudad de Granada — Teatro Auditorio Roquetas de Mar (Roquetas de Mar). Symphonic concert. Official listing
January 24: Iberia Sumergida — Tributo Héroes del Silencio — Teatro Cervantes (Almeria). Tribute concert.
January 29: Queen Revolution — Almeria city centre (venue via city programme). Queen tribute. City programme
January 30: Gran concierto de apertura de la campaña 2026 de Manos Unidas — Almeria city centre. Charity opening concert. City programme
January 31: Galloperro — Almeria city centre. Cultural/theatre event. City programme
January 31: Bodas de Ensueño 2026 — Teatro Cervantes (Almeria). Wedding-focused event.

January is traditionally a strong month for indoor cultural programming in Almeria, with theatres and auditoriums focusing on concerts, comedy and tribute shows while the festival calendar slowly builds toward spring.

February 2026: Carnaval season and Día de Andalucía

February 8: La Cenicienta – El Musical — Teatro Cervantes (Almeria). Family musical.
February 11: Aletheia — Almeria city centre. Cultural performance or talk. City programme
Mid-February: Carnaval de Almería — Almeria city and across the province. Parades, competitions, music and street celebrations. City updates
February 20: Concierto de Quique González — Sala Berlín Social Club (Almeria). Live concert. Official listing
February 22: Smiley – A Telón Cerrado — Teatro Cervantes (Almeria). Theatre production.
February 26: Luz Casal — “Me voy a permitir” — Almeria city centre (venue via city programme). Concert. City programme
February 27: Ger – “Si La Vida Es Un Despropósito Nosotras También” — Teatro Cervantes (Almeria). Comedy show.
February 28: Día de Andalucía — across Almeria province. Regional public holiday with cultural celebrations. Overview

February combines indoor performances with large public celebrations, as Carnaval activities move into the streets and cultural venues lead into Día de Andalucía at the end of the month.

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Rain shortens Three Kings Parade in Huércal-Overa

Published January 6, 2026 | Category: Events

TL;DR: Rain forced changes to the Three Kings Parade in Huércal-Overa, shortening the route, but the day still went ahead with music, street celebrations and visits to local institutions.

Rain shortens Three Kings Parade in Huércal-Overa, but celebrations continue

Huércal-Overa marked Three Kings’ Day with a full programme of activities despite persistent rain. Although weather conditions required a shorter parade route, families still gathered along the streets to welcome the Kings.

The main procession took place in the afternoon, following a reduced route through the town centre before ending earlier than planned as rainfall intensified. Local brass bands accompanied the parade, maintaining a festive atmosphere even as conditions worsened.

Earlier in the day, the Kings had already visited several local institutions, including the hospital and care centres, where residents and patients were able to greet them in a quieter and more personal setting.

The day concluded with a reception at the town’s theatre, where children handed over their letters before the celebrations came to a close. Despite the rain, Three Kings’ Day once again remained a key date on Huércal-Overa’s local calendar.

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Cuevas del Almanzora celebrated Three Kings’ Day as planned

Published January 6, 2026 | Category: Events

TL;DR: After days of weather uncertainty, Cuevas del Almanzora was able to celebrate Three Kings’ Day as planned, with clear skies allowing the Kings to visit villages across the municipality before finishing on the coast.

Three Kings Parade goes ahead across Cuevas del Almanzora after weather improves

Weather conditions finally turned in favour of Cuevas del Almanzora on Three Kings’ Day, allowing the traditional parade to go ahead across a wide part of the municipality. With rain staying away, the Kings were able to follow their planned route, reaching both inland villages and the coast.

The day began in the morning in smaller population centres, with visits across the Almanzora area before moving through a series of villages spread across the municipality. As the hours passed, the route gradually shifted towards the coastal towns.

The celebrations concluded later in the afternoon in Villaricos and Palomares, where larger receptions were held for families and children. Despite earlier concerns about the weather, turnout remained steady throughout the day, underlining the importance of Three Kings’ Day in Cuevas del Almanzora.

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