After two uncertain years caused by the health crisis, this summer Music festivals are officially back . Celebrations that do not have to be at odds with enjoying natural environments and green spaces in a sustainable and responsible way. We review some of the most peculiar.
Starting by musicians in nature , a one-day festival held annually on the north face of the Sierra de Gredos . Its stage has been set up every summer on the outskirts of Hoyos del Espino (Ávila) since 2006, surrounded by pine forests, rivers and peaks.
international artists such as Sting, Bob Dylan, The Beach Boys or Mark Knopfler have performed at Finca Mesegosillo (on the way to the Gredos Platform) together with other nationals like Joaquín Sabina, Fito & Fitipaldis, Loquillo or Amaral. The last to act was Rod Stewart (2019).
This year he returns with three artists from around here: Leiva, Ivan Ferreiro, and C. Tangana , which will be playing next Saturday, July 23.
From there we go to the haven of peace offered by the Sierra de la Demanda, in Burgos . Every summer in the town of Tolbaños de Arriba, the demandfolk since 2007. A meeting of groups of spanish traditional music in a green and family environment of the healthiest where La Tolba is never lacking.
In 2020 it was not held and in 2021 a special edition was made distributed in space and time by various towns in the area. This year, back to normal the weekend of August 5 to 7.
As always, under the greatest measures to counteract environmental impact : selective waste collection, elimination of plastic in its bars, distribution of ashtrays, annual planting of trees, reduction of noise at night, awareness workshops...
Music and nature, what more could you ask for in DemandaFolk?
our journey continues by Huesca , in the town of Lanuza. Impossibly floating above the swamp of the same name is the main stage of the South Pyrenees.
As the name of the festival indicates, it is celebrated in the middle of the Pyrenees, with all kinds of parallel activities in the nearby town of Sallent de Gállego (from a secondary stage with free concerts to a craft and gastronomy market).
In between, they have a camping area with priceless views, with the waters of the River Gállego reflecting the Pyrenean peaks. This year there are proposals as interesting as robe (August 5), ara malikian (July 31st), Rozalen (July 29) or Nathy Peluso (6th August).
in capital Madrid , without a doubt the quotes that have taken the most names are the Botanical Nights . Despite only having six editions (counting this year), the festival has earned its fame thanks to its pleasant green surroundings and its irrefutable lineup.
This year celebrates its longest edition, from June 10 to July 31 . Artists of the stature of Tom Jones (June 26) or patty smith (June 20), and others around here like burning (June 15) or Star Morente (July 8). All in the Botanical Garden of the Complutense University.
The mythical Nights of the Botanist.
Although by name, many people confuse them with Musical Walks of the Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid . This summer, they have been designed by Ara Malikian, who has chosen three of Vivaldi's four seasons.
In this way, those who sign up for the plan will be able to visit these stunning gardens in the afternoon/evening (something magical in itself) while they meet various groups of brass, strings and wood playing live. All in small groups of up to forty people, already available until September 25.
The Royal Botanical Garden at night is worth it (and a lot).