Spanish Fiesta

Our musical journey in the footsteps of the oud takes us all the way to Andalusia at the historic crossroads of Arab, Jewish and Christian cultures.

Inspired by 19th century Spain’s cigar makers, Humo pays tribute to these women in dance and song.

Queralt Lahoz fuses flamenco, hip-hop, bolero, dancehall and trap into a danceable music that sets the Mucem auditorium alight.

The Argentinian-Spanish artist Sofía Gabanna is one of the most exciting discoveries in Iberian hip hop. 

 Califato ¾, gives traditional Spanish music a radical makeover.

A Spanish-themed concert from the Orchestre National de France with works by Rimsky-Korsakov, Bizet, and María Rodrigo.

Argentinian superstar Nathy Peluso electrifies Bilbao BBK Live.

Maria José Llergo combines flamenco and hip-hop for the Bilbao BBK Live Festival.

With their new approach to tango, these five Argentinian musicians turn traditional gender roles on their head.

Tarta Relena takes a gentle stroll through futuristic sounds and traditional Catalan harmonies.

One of the rising stars of the Spanish independent scene.

Amateur, elegant, melancholy pop from the Basque country.

Post-punk straight from Madrid.

Farewell to a cult Spanish band.

A week's musical road trip with Pedro Soler and Gaspar Claus.

Is Rosalia the best thing that could have happened for Andalusian flamenco?

Melenas' pop-influenced krautrock hypnotises the Bilbao BBK Live Festival.

Progressive rock from the Basque lands: Zea Mays play at the Bilbao BBK Live Festival.

The Balkan Paradise Orchestra mixes Balkan brass with dance music in a heady artistic swirl.

The Orchestre National de France celebrates the end of the year with some rousing music.

A week's musical road trip with Pedro Soler and Gaspar Claus.

The Hradec Králové Philharmonic performs music by Brahms and Dvořák, conducted by Stanislav Vavřínek.

Romantic open-air opera gala at Hanover Klassik Open Air 2025.

This rising star of French music returns to her album ‘La symphonie des éclairs,’ acccompanied by the Orchestre National de Lyon.

Jazz revelation Samara Joy has her Parisian audience spellbound.

Schumann, Prokofiev and Mozart are on the programme with pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja as soloist, conducted by Iván Fischer.

A journey through the history of the piano: iconic works, masterfully interpreted by exceptional artists in venues across Europe.

A performance of Khatchaturian’s virtuosic violin concerto and Stravinsky’s ground-breaking The Rite of Spring.

How can we have more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singles who have reinvented their sexuality.

Was everything better in the past? Twist meets nostalgia enthusiasts to find out.

An odyssey through Iran in search of a lost father for one Tehrani teenager and her friends.

Behind the glitzy facade of the World Cup... there's a darker side to the world of football.

As the world heats up, cities around the world are responding to the challenges of climate change with fresh ideas.

Hellfest kicks off now! Day one of France's most famous heavy metal festival includes sets from Shelter and The Plot In You.

Another day in paradise for heavy metal fans with Obscura, Anthrax, Septicflesh and more.

With one of his paintings, Gerhard Richter made an intervention into a long-running an passionate debate: Which way round should you put the toilet roll?

Our coverage continues for a second day with sets from Sepultura, Carach Angren, Rotting Christ, Malevolence and Sabaton.

With years past since the EU referendum, there seems to be a sea change in the UK. But does Britain really regret Brexit?