# Summer music festivals in Catalonia and Andorra > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/summer-music-festivals-in-catalonia-and-andorra > Updated: 2026-07-28T12:04:22.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2. Late July 2026 saw a series of summer music festivals across the Catalan region and neighboring Andorra. The first announcement highlighted Andorra la Vella's second edition of the "Ritmes, Capital Musical" cycle, featuring adult concerts with rock, pop and blues acts, alongside the family‑friendly "Ritmes Menuts" programme. Simultaneously, Barcelona's Poble Espanyol venue launched the "Nits en Viu" concert series, offering nightly shows that span Caribbean rhythms, rock tributes, female pop icons and local rumba. A few days later, the focus shifted to other Catalan festivals. The fifth edition of the Riu Avall Festival, spread across ten municipalities in Terres de l'Ebre and Priorat, presented a mix of ancient music, jazz, and opera excerpts, emphasizing cultural tourism linked to the river landscape. Following that, the Sant Roc festival in Cós del Bou combined visual art with musical events, marking anniversaries and culminating in fireworks and a traditional parade. On 28 July, the coastal town of Nules in Valencia announced its own summer programme. Beach events for the local Sant Roc celebration run from 31 July to 16 August, featuring traditional lantern festivals, sports competitions, a "Remember Summer Fest" and a fireworks display. The patron saint festivities for Sant Bartomeu, scheduled for 21‑30 August, will include a children’s park, live music, DJ sets, bullfighting bouts, a tapas bar, a "Nit de Ronda", a solidarity raffle and a costume parade, all presented under the slogan "Viu la Crida". Together, these announcements illustrate a coordinated effort by regional authorities and cultural organizers to showcase a diverse musical repertoire—from contemporary pop and rock to classical and folk—while promoting tourism and community engagement throughout the summer season across Catalonia, Andorra and neighbouring Valencian locales. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-28: Nules launches summer festivals for Sant Roc and Sant Bartomeu Nules announced its 2026 summer festivals: beach events for Sant Roc (31 July‑16 August) and town‑centre celebrations for Sant Bartomeu (21‑30 August), featuring concerts, sports, bullfighting, fireworks and a新 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catalonias-riu-avall-and-sant-roc-festivals-showcase-classical-jazz-and-folk-music ### 2026-07-25: Barcelona's Nits en Viu and Andorra's Ritmes launch summer music festivals Andorra launches its Ritmes summer music cycle featuring local artists, while Barcelona’s Poble Espanyol hosts the Nits en Viu series with 21 nights of themed concerts. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barcelonas-nits-en-viu-and-andorras-ritmes-launch-summer-music-festivals --- Cite as: Summer music festivals in Catalonia and Andorra. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/summer-music-festivals-in-catalonia-and-andorra