🎭 Culture & Arts in Spain

Behind the beaches, Spain's coast is steeped in centuries of tradition, and summer is when much of it comes alive. Towns re-enact medieval battles between Moors and Christians, carry their patron saints through the streets in solemn processions, and stage historical pageants like Cartagena's Carthaginians and Romans. These are the events that show you a place's roots — colourful, heartfelt and often centuries old. Here's what's on in culture and tradition while you're here.

Culture & Arts
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Ladies of the Night: Poetry and Music in the Street

25 Jun–17 Sep 2026 · Vélez-Málaga
Good for expats
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Les Ones - Street Dance Festival (6th Edition)

25 Jun–27 Jun 2026 · Benidorm
Great for visitors Good for expats
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Awakening the Senses (June): Landscape Painting Workshop

27 Jun 2026 · El Poble Nou de Benitatxell/Benitachell
Good for expats
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FILMSCUNIT - Open-Air Short Film Festival (3rd edition)

27 Jun–28 Jun 2026 · Cunit
Great for visitors Good for expats
Culture & Arts
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Summer at the MACA 2026

29 Jun–24 Jul 2026 · Alacant/Alicante
Great for visitors Good for expats
Culture & Arts
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Poesia i + Festival (21st edition)

1 Jul–12 Jul 2026 · Caldes d'Estrac
Great for visitors Good for expats
Culture & Arts
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Art al Vent - Open-Air Textile Art on the Balconies

3 Jul–31 Jul 2026 · Gata de Gorgos
Great for visitors Good for expats
Culture & Arts
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Solo Flamenco with the Neira & Santamaría Dance Company

4 Jul 2026 · Finestrat
Great for visitors Good for expats
Culture & Arts

Theatre: Dona Rosita the Spinster (Lorca)

8 Jul 2026 · Benicarló
Good for expats
Culture & Arts
🇬🇧 English-friendly

Compania Marco Flores - Rayuela (Flamenco Dance)

16 Jul 2026 · Maó
Great for visitors Good for expats
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8th Rodeo Film Fest – Short Film Festival

26 Aug–29 Aug 2026 · Rojales
Good for expats
Culture & Arts
🇬🇧 English-friendly Free

El Remolí - Young Contemporary Art Exhibition

19 Nov–16 Jan 2027 · El Vendrell
Great for visitors Good for expats