The Porta Ferrada Occident festival in Sant Feliu kicks off the summer season with a varied program. On Friday, Jordi Savall will present a musical journey along The Silk Road. Saturday features the Antonio Gades company presenting the spectacle Fuego, directed by Stella Arauzo. On Sunday, Australian duo Angus & Julia Stone will perform their hits.
The Festival Z, held in Girona and Salt, focuses on young creators. Friday includes performances by resident artists at El Canal de Salt and subversive cabaret by Vaga y maleanta at the Municipal de Girona. Saturday midday, Judit M. Gené will showcase her work Abans que em mori at the Centre cívic de Sant Narcís, followed by a rice meal.
In Les Preses, the solidarity festival Vallviva concentrates the bulk of its performances over the weekend. Friday features Teràpia de Schock, and Saturday will see performances by Ana Torroja, Sara Roy, Pep Poblet, and Ernest Prana. Comedian Pep Plaza will also be present, and Sunday is dedicated to children with Els Atrapasomnis and La Dona del Sac.
In Sant Julià de Ramis, the ViaVeu festival offers intimate performances in tranquil settings. The Alt Empordà trio De Calaix will present their roots music and traditional percussion at the Església dels Sants Metges.
In Vidreres, the En clau d’estiu cycle presents quality jazz on Friday with Híbrid Trio, who will preview tracks from their upcoming album. The night will continue with the energetic rhythm of Mambo Jambo.
La Santa Market, the summer market featuring music, gastronomy, and crafts, faces its first weekend in operation after the fire in Les Gavarres. The stage will host Dj Percu and Marc Grabulosa.
The 43rd grand havaneres singing will take place on Saturday at Platja Gran de Platja d’Aro, with performances by Les Anxovetes, Arjau, and Son de l’Havana. The event is part of the sardana and havaneres cycle in Castell d’Aro, Platja d’Aro, and S’Agaró.
L’Estartit celebrates its Beatles weekend with the rainbow edition. On Friday, The Flaming Shakers will perform a tribute concert, followed by Dj Quetti. On Saturday, Rubber Soul will perform, with additional parallel activities including talks, workshops, and karaoke.
