# Classical and contemporary music festivals in Spain

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/classical-and-contemporary-music-festivals-in-spain
> Updated: 2026-09-25T18:35:43.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

Various classical and contemporary music festivals have taken place across Spain. In late August, the Escena Escorial festival launched in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, featuring a program that blends classical repertoire with contemporary works and young talent. Concurrently, the XIII edition of the Soria Clásica festival concluded in Soria with a focus on the musical legacy of women in 16th and 17th-century convents.

By late September, the 48th edition of the Ensems Festival concluded. Organized by the Institut Valencià de Cultura, the event focused on avant-garde and contemporary music. For the first time, the festival expanded its presence to Madrid, while closing activities in Valencia included digital art collaborations, electronic music sets, and a commemorative concert for the centenary of composer Morton Feldman.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: Ensems Festival concludes 48th edition with avant-garde music

The 48th Ensems Festival, a major contemporary music event in Spain, concluded with avant-garde performances in Valencia and a landmark expansion to Madrid.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ensems-festival-concludes-48th-edition-of-contemporary-music-programming

### 2026-08-28: Classical music festivals launch and conclude in Spain

Classical music festivals in Spain, including Escena Escorial and Soria Clásica, feature diverse programming ranging from contemporary works to historical pieces by female composers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/classical-music-festivals-launch-and-conclude-in-spain

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