# Juan Diego Flórez 2026 Spanish festivals and career jubilee

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/juan-diego-flrez-2026-spanish-festivals
> Updated: 2026-08-16T08:22:59.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3.

In late July 2026, Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Flórez opened the Festival Cap Rocat on the Balearic Islands. He performed a recital with pianist Vincenzo Scalera, presenting works by Bellini, Rossini, Donizetti and others. The festival program also featured soprano Lise Davidsen, baritones Freddie de Tommaso and Ludovic Tézier, and conductor Pablo Mielgo, with a concert version of Puccini’s Tosca scheduled for 2 August. A master-class day included a round-table discussion and training session led by baritone Ludovic Tézier to support emerging operatic talent.

A week later, on 2 August 2026, Flórez inaugurated San Sebastián’s Quincena Musical at the Kursaal Auditorium. He sang arias by Bellini, Donizetti, Rossini, Verdi and others, again accompanied by Scalera. Critics noted that he was battling a mild cold, which caused occasional breathlessness and reduced brilliance in the high register, though his technique remained solid. Reviewers described the performance as “notable but not outstanding,” noting that the illness affected his vocal clarity and power.

Following his appearances in Spain, Flórez is scheduled to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his professional debut at the Rossini Opera Festival (ROF) in Pesaro, Italy. On 18 August 2026, he will perform a special recital titled ‘Flórez 30’ at the Auditorium Scavolini. The event marks three decades since his 1996 debut in ‘Matilde di Shabran’ at the same festival. Flórez, who has been the artistic director of the ROF since 2022, will be accompanied by the Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna and the Coro del Teatro Ventidio Basso, conducted by Iván López-Reynoso.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Juan Diego Flórez to celebrate 30 years of career at Rossini Opera Festival

Tenor Juan Diego Flórez will celebrate 30 years since his 1996 debut with a special recital at the Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro on August 18, 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/juan-diego-flrez-to-celebrate-30-years-of-career-at-rossini-opera-festival

### 2026-08-04: Juan Diego Flórez Opens San Sebastián’s Quincena Musical with Opera Concert

Juan Diego Flórez opened San Sebastián’s Quincena Musical with an opera concert, performing works by Bellini, Donizetti, Rossini and others. Critics said his voice, hampered by a cold, was solid but fell short‑

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/juan-diego-flrez-opens-san-sebastins-quincena-musical-with-opera-concert

### 2026-07-23: Juan Diego Flórez opens Festival Cap Rocat 2026 in Balearic Islands

Juan Diego Flórez opened the Festival Cap Rocat 2026 in the Balearic Islands, featuring a recital, a concert version of Puccini’s Tosca, and a master‑class for emerging opera talent.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/juan-diego-flrez-opens-festival-cap-rocat-2026-in-balearic-islands

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