Music: Guadix Clásica 2026

The XXXIV edition of Guadix Clásica is here, the International Music Cycle that turns Guadix into one of the classical music capitals of Andalusia every summer. From June 12 to July 17, 2026, eight world-class concerts will take place across the city’s most unique spaces: the Cathedral, the Villalegre Palace, the Sugar Factory (Azucarera), the Church of Santiago, the Constitution Square, the Julio Visconti Foundation, and the Mira de Amescua Theater.

This edition’s artistic focus centers on Manuel de Falla and Pedro Antonio de Alarcón, two names that connect Guadix with the most brilliant history of Spanish culture. From Quo Wadis Tours, your premier company for guided tours in Guadix, we encourage you to experience this extraordinary week and discover the city that makes such a festival possible.

What is Guadix Clásica: More Than Three Decades of Excellence

To fully comprehend the scale of Guadix Clásica, one must look at the ground we walk upon. Guadix is not just a town; it is one of the oldest human settlements on the Iberian Peninsula. From the Roman Julia Gemella Acci, through the splendor of the Andalusi Wadi-As, to the breathtaking Renaissance and Baroque city, every era has left an indelible mark on its layout. The festival was born with a bold premise: to allow the city itself, with its ancient layering of cultures, to act as an immense sounding board.

When the chords of a symphony orchestra fill the Cathedral of the Incarnation, the Church of Santiago, the Constitution Square, or the Villalegre Palace, it does more than offer an unparalleled acoustic experience: it highlights and celebrates Andalusia’s architectural heritage in a way no museum ever could. Music inhabits these spaces and transforms them. That is the essence of Guadix Clásica.

Over more than thirty years, the stages of Guadix Clásica have hosted iconic figures who are part of music history: Vicente Amigo, Jordi Savall, Ara Malikian, Leo Brouwer, Pablo Heras-Casado, Estrella Morente, José Mercé, Marina Heredia, Mariola Cantarero, Tomatito, Ainhoa Arteta, and dozens more. Renowned orchestras such as the Frankfurt Philharmonic, the RTVE Symphony Orchestra, the City of Granada Orchestra, the National Philharmonic of Cuba, or the Kyiv Symphony Orchestra have resonated among the historic stones of this city. An extraordinary heritage that positions Guadix Clásica among the most relevant classical music festivals in Andalusia.

The XXXIV Edition: Falla, Alarcón, and the Voice of the Territory

This 2026 edition arrives loaded with meaning. The artistic core centers around Manuel de Falla, as part of his 150th anniversary celebration (#falla150), and Pedro Antonio de Alarcón, the Guadix-born novelist and journalist who gave Spanish literature some of its finest pages. These two figures connect Guadix to the pinnacle of Spanish culture and serve as a guiding thread for a lineup that seamlessly blends early, classical, symphonic, flamenco, and chamber music.

Furthermore, this edition reinforces the festival’s social dimension with two charity concerts: one to benefit Manos Unidas and another tied to the Red Cross Gold Lottery (Sorteo de Oro). A commitment that demonstrates artistic excellence and community engagement are not only compatible but vital.

2026 Concert Program

🏭 Admission by invitation (Redentradas)

🏭 Free admission until venue capacity is reached

❤ Charity Concerts

How to Get Your Tickets

Each concert has its own entry system. It is important to check in advance so you don’t miss out, especially for venues with limited capacity.

Access System by Concert
By invitation (Redentradas)	June 12 (Jácaras del Zéfiro) · June 13 (City of Granada Orchestra) · July 12 (Seminar Closing)
Free admission	June 19 (Sergio de Lope/Chico Pérez) · July 1 (Symphonic Band) · July 4 (Andalusia Youth Orchestra)
Charity · €6 Manos Unidas	June 27 (Frankfurt Philharmonia Orchestra) — sales on Redentradas
Red Cross Gold Lottery	July 17 (Granada Philharmonia Orchestra / Marina Heredia / José Luis Morillas)

Invitations are available on Redentradas and can also be picked up an hour before the concert at the respective venue. Find all the details and updates at guadixclasica.com.

V International String Quartet Seminar

Parallel to the concert series, Guadix Clásica hosts the V International String Quartet Seminar, one of the most rigorous and highly esteemed educational initiatives in the Spanish chamber music scene. Over the years, the seminar has brought together an elite faculty who balance their presence in the world’s finest theaters with a deep teaching vocation: Jonathan Brown (Cuarteto Casals), Cibrán Sierra (Cuarteto Quiroga), Antonio Gervilla (Kandinsky Quartet), among other leading masters.

The seminar transforms Guadix into a high-performance educational laboratory for the young talents who will shape the future of European concert halls. Slots are limited, and the admission process is highly selective. Full details on requirements and application forms can be found at guadixclasica.com.

Guadix: The City That Makes Such a Festival Possible

There are few cities in Andalusia capable of offering a Renaissance cathedral, a noble palace, a Mudéjar church, a beautifully restored old industrial sugar factory, and a historic main square as stages for a classical music festival—all within less than a square kilometer. Guadix can. And that exact uniqueness is what makes Guadix Clásica an unrepeatable festival.

Yet Guadix is more than just a stage; it is a breeding ground for talent. The city that gave rise to the Golden Age playwright Antonio Mira de Amescua, the Andalusi scholar Ibn Tufail, the Baroque sculptor Torcuato Ruiz del Peral, and the novelist Pedro Antonio de Alarcón continues to foster its own musical talent: Pablo Gálvez, José Luis Morillas, Víctor Cruz, Yamila Pedrosa, and a brilliant generation of local musicians who enrich the festival program from within.

Guadix Clásica also stands as a pillar of strength in Granada’s bid for European Capital of Culture 2031. A festival of these characteristics, sustained for over thirty years with the backing of the Guadix Town Council and the Provincial Council of Granada, alongside the support of the Junta de Andalucía and the Primaflor Foundation, proves that cultural excellence is not the exclusive property of major metropolitan capitals.

Come to Guadix Clásica and Discover the City with Quo Wadis Tours

If you are coming to Guadix to enjoy one or more concerts at Guadix Clásica, we invite you to make the most of your visit by discovering the city in depth. At Quo Wadis Tours, we are experts in guided tours in Guadix and we know every corner of this unique town: its millenary history, its geology, its famous cave houses, its 11th-century Moorish Alcazaba, its cathedral, the ancient Medina, and those hidden spots that don’t appear in standard travel guides.

The very same city that makes a festival like Guadix Clásica possible—with its monumental venues, its history etched into every stone, and its capacity to generate top-tier culture—is a city that deserves to be explored at an easy pace, accompanied by a guide who can share the stories behind every facade. Private groups, families, solo travelers, and school groups are welcome at any time of the year.