Music in Úbeda and Baeza: a cultural experience to live between spring and summer
The summer in Jaén is not only lived through its natural landscapes or its well-known gastronomy. The World Heritage Cities of Ubeda and Baeza also offer a varied musical programming that makes the province an essential cultural destination during the summer months.
1.International Festival of Music and Dance 'City of Ubeda'(until 28 June)
Consolidated as one of the main cultural events in Andalusia, this festival celebrates its 37th edition. From May to June, Ubeda is again the European music capital in spring thanks to a national and international projection program, which will travel through different styles, aesthetics and formats, through flamenco, jazz, the best solo performers, great symphonic music or voice.
2.Jazz Cycle Street 54: Mucho Valdés & Royal Quartet(20-28 June)
Within the programming of the International Ubeda Festival, this cycle offers an essential appointment for jazz lovers. The legendary Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés presents himself with his Royal Quartet, with a show in which tradition, improvisation and talent are merged. Both artists add 19 Grammy Awards and make this project one of the most important moments in our country's musical landscape.
3.Feel Baeza AOVE Fest(27-28 June)
Baeza celebrates the third edition of a festival that links current music with the star product of the province: extra virgin olive oil. With a poster that brings together artists from the indie and national pop landscape such as Dorian, Zahara, Twenty-One or Alcalá Norte, the AOVE Fest is held in the local fair, with limited capacity to ensure a close and secure experience.
This festival represents the perfect fusion of contemporary culture, gastronomy and heritage in one of the most prominent Renaissance environments in southern Europe.
4.FestMUVE Ubeda(July, August and September)
From July 4 to September 13, Ubeda hosts a new edition of FestMuve, the Summer Music Festival that makes the city a vibrant stage of culture and entertainment. With a variety of programming ranging from pop and flamenco to tributes and humor, the festival offers performances in emblematic spaces such as the Feria and the Plaza de Toros.
With proposals that combine music, heritage and tradition, Ubeda and Baeza show that culture is also enjoyed outdoors, between historical squares, unique scenarios and summer nights. Whether at the pace of the most international jazz, in symphonic key or vibrating with contemporary sounds, these festivals make each visit a sensory experience that goes beyond tourism.
Publication date: 20/05/2021