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Sonorama Ribera festival kicks off 2026 in Aranda de Duero, Spain
The 29th edition of the Sonorama Ribera music festival opened on Wednesday in Aranda de Duero, drawing about 40,000 attendees to the El Picón venue. The five‑day event features a mix of Spanish and international acts, with performances by Bebe, Iván Ferreiro, Crystal Fighters, León Benavente, La Pegatina, and many emerging bands across multiple stages.
Local singer Kenya Saiz, frontwoman of the band Kitai, described Sonorama as "my home, my people, the festival of my life," recalling her first appearance a decade ago and highlighting the festival’s role as a cultural hub for music, gastronomy and community in the region.
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Aranda de Duero · Bebe · Kenya Saiz · Kitai · Sonorama Ribera