Hello Grapeviners!
It’s raining, it’s pouring, the kids are home all morning 😱.
As I’m desperately trying to finish this sentence to the soundtrack of StoryBots, Storm Leonardo shows no intention of stopping... Rivers are swelling across the province, multiple roads are closed, education centres are shut (possibly again tomorrow 🙈). The forecast - as far as the eye can see - one long, unbroken rain cloud 🌧️🌧️🌧️.
Despite the weather, there’s plenty going on in the city this week, with a spotlight on local musical talent. Miguel Ríos, Granada’s biggest rock star, is playing his second farewell tour, alongside lots of other great local bands at venues across the city. There are loads of free films showing at La Madraza and Filmoteca Andalucía… And, if your social life needs shaking up a little, check out the growing list of regular events on our website - from intercambios to pub quizzes - guaranteed to brighten up your February! ☀️
Can you name the Granadino? 👇 Answer at the bottom of the email.
🎵 Musical Highlights:
This week is positively packed with homegrown musical heavyweights. 💪 Planta Baja’s Homage to Robe Iniesta unites a long list of Granada’s musical royalty (Colectivo da Silva, Maria del Mal and several members of Eskorzo to name but a few!). They come together to show their respects to Extremoduro’s recently-deceased frontman across two nights of free concerts. Miguel Ríos must be the city’s most famous rock star. He’s certainly famous at Casa Grapevine, where both daughters regularly jump around to Bienvenidos! Señor Rios is a huge supporter of upcoming talent. Presumably, he’d approve of Cante Artesonado’s showcase of young voices at Lemon Rock as well as the II Concurso Internacional Composición Coral, a showcase of contemporary choral composers. Sunday lunchtimes at Auditorio Manuel de Falla often feature unusual ensembles and lesser-known works. This Sunday’s Guernica - Cuarteto Ars Nova y Elisa Urrestarazu stays true to that, with a very modern programme performed by a string quartet and saxophone.
🎬 VOSE Film:
🇬🇧 English Language:
Hamnet: Kinépolis 🎥 View Trailer
Mercy: Kinépolis 🎥 View Trailer
Stray Kids. The Dominate Experience: Ocine Serrallo 🎥 View Trailer
Send Help: Kinépolis 🎥 View Trailer
Marty Supreme: Ocine Serrallo 🎥 View Trailer
Wuthering Heights (Coming Soon): Ocine Serrallo 🎥 View Trailer
🗣️ Other Languages:
🇩🇪 Metropolis (1927) (Silent): Filmoteca de Andalucía 🎥 View Trailer (Free)
🇫🇷 Jugar con Fuego (2024): Filmoteca de Andalucía 🎥 View Trailer (Free)
📰 Local News/Transport:
🌊 Granada activates flood emergency plan for first time. The city has triggered its municipal flood emergency protocol (Plan de Emergencias por Inundaciones) for the first time ever, closing all parks, gardens and municipal facilities as Storm Leonardo gets underway. More info
🚇 Metro shuttle buses running until 8 Feb. The last two metro stops (Armilla and Nevada) remain out of service while works connect Line 1 to the southern extension toward Churriana de la Vega and Las Gabias. A replacement bus shuttle is operating. Service resumes 9 Feb. More info
🚲 Día de la Bicicleta en Barrio de la Cruz. Sun 8, Feb 12h. Bicycle Day event in Barrio de la Cruz. Route loops through Polideportivo Argentinita, Av. Federico García Lorca, and surrounding streets. More info
✝️ Desfiles Procesionales. Sat 7 Feb, 11h. Centenary procession through Realejo district. May briefly affect bus lines C30, C32, and C33. More info
📝 List of Granada Events | 5-11 Feb 2026
📆 View: Events Calendar Online
Thu 5th Feb
🥁 La Bandada | 21h
📍 Eshavira Club
Granada's popular cumbia band performs Latin, rumba, cumbia, and ska.
€5 | Live Music, Rumba
🎬 Flores (Loreak) | 21h
📍 Espacio V Centenario
Free film screening of 'Flores' (2014) by Moriarti Producciones, a profound meditation on death, beauty, and roadside memorials. (Basque language)
Free | Cinema
💃 José Fernández + Flamenco Quartet | 21.30h
📍 Taberna J&J
Flamenco quartet led by a guitarist who has collaborated with legends including Carmen Linares, Tomatito, and Enrique Morente. Video
€10 | Live Music, Flamenco
🎸The Malcolms (AC/DC Cover Band) | 21.30h
📍 Lemon Rock
Granada band performs faithful AC/DC covers spanning the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson eras.
€3 | Live Music, Local Talent, Rock, Tribute
🎸 Thoughtwave | 22h
📍 Sala RockNRolla
Live rock performance at Sala RockNRolla with free entry.
Free | Live Music, Rock
Fri 6th Feb
👨👩👧 Construyendo en Familia | 6 Feb, 17.30h & 7 Feb 11h
📍 Museo Memoria de Andalucía
Hands-on activity space for children to explore building, architecture and creative play.
€4 | Family, Workshop
🎭 La Desconquista | 6-7 Feb 20h
📍 Teatro Alhambra
Ron Lalá's burlesque musical comedy about the Discovery of America, featuring five actor-musicians and Golden Age verse theatre. Video
€18 | Theatre, Humour, Musical
🎤 Jeanette - Gira 50 Aniversario | 20h
📍 Palacio de Congresos
Spanish pop icon performs her timeless anthems. Video
€35,75 | Live Music, Pop
🎼 Temporada Lírica: Don Pasquale | 6 & 8 Feb 20h
📍 Teatro Municipal Isabel La Católica
Donizetti's beloved comic opera about an elderly bachelor outwitted by his nephew and a clever young widow.
€21,60 | Live Music, Classical, Opera
🎬 Jugar con Fuego | 20h
📍 Filmoteca de Andalucía
French drama (2024) about a father watching his elder son drawn toward far-right ideology. (French language) Video
Free | Cinema
🎸 La Juan Román | 21h
📍 Sala Planta Baja
Granada's hottest cumbia sensation La Juan Román performs live. Video
€12 | Live Music, Latin Music
🎬 Handia | 21h
📍 Espacio V Centenario
Free screening of Handia (2017), part of the 21st Century Filmmakers cycle celebrating “25 Years of Moriarti Producciones”. (Spanish language) Video
Free | Cinema
🎵 Javi Medina | 21h
📍 Sala Industrial Copera
Flamenco-pop-fusion artist brings his El Gato Negro Tour to Granada. Video
€20 | Live Music, Flamenco, Pop
🪘 Palo Bueno | 21.30h
📍 Taberna J&J
Granada-born Cuban son quintet blending traditional Caribbean rhythms with contemporary influences.
€8 | Live Music, Latin Music
🎸 Tu Otra Bonita | 21.30h
📍 Sala Aliatar
Salamanca indie rock band known for their cathartic, high-energy live shows. Video €22 | Live Music, Indie, Pop
🎸 La Cuchilla + Analógicos | 21.30h
📍 Sala Riff, Armilla
Granada rock quartet featuring Periko from the legendary Blus Bar Granada.
€10 | Live Music, Local Talent, Rock
🎷 Le Gatto Swing Band | 21.30h
📍 Lemon Rock
Six-piece swing and traditional jazz band formed in Granada, blending international influences. Video
€10 | Live Music, Jazz, Local Talent
🎸 Franky Med & The Band | 22h
📍 Sala RockNRolla
Franky Med and The Band perform at Sala RockNRolla. Video
€15 | Live Music, Pop, Rock
Sat 7th Feb
💃 Los Caracteres en Danza | 10h
📍 Auditorio Manuel de Falla
OCG and DA.TE Danza combine live music, dance and spoken word to explore identity, empathy and human connection in this family production.
€10 | Dance, Theatre, Classical, Family
🎻 Los Caracteres en Danza 7/2 | 12h
📍 Auditorio Manuel de Falla
Collaboration between Granada City Orchestra and DA.TE Danza combining classical music and dance for children. Featuring music by Rameau, Haydn and Mozart.
€10 | Live Music, Ballet, Family
👨👩👧 Paisajes Sensoriales en Familia | 12.30h
📍 Museo Memoria de Andalucía
Interactive sensory landscapes session for families with babies and young children.
€4 | Family, Workshop
🍷 Fiesta del Vino Alhama de Granada | 13.30h
🌧️ POSTPONED TO 28 FEB due to rain
📍 Alhama de Granada
Traditional wine festival celebrating local tradition and solidarity in the historic spa town of Alhama de Granada.
Free | Festival
🗣️ II Concurso Internacional Composición Coral | 19h
📍 Auditorio Manuel de Falla
Performances of finalists’ entries and prize-giving for the 2nd International choral composition competition.
€7,80 | Live Music, Classical
🎸 Concierto Homenaje a Robe Iniesta | 20h
📍 Sala Planta Baja
Tribute concert honouring Robe Iniesta, legendary frontman of Extremoduro. (Day 1/2) Free | Live Music, Local Talent, Rock
🎸 Blood + El Kaso Urkijo + Canker | 20h
📍 Sala Riff, Armilla
Granada night Slowly We Promote celebrate their 10th anniversary. Videos: One, Two, Three
€20 | Live Music, Metal, Rock
🎵 Miguel Ríos - Gira El último Vals | 20h
📍 Palacio de Congresos Granada’s biggest musical name performs his second farewell tour on home turf. Video
€49,50 | Live Music, Local Talent, Rock
🤘 La Resurrección del Nu Metal | 21h
📍 Sala El Tren
Live tribute show celebrating nu-metal legends including Linkin Park, Korn, System of a Down, and Slipknot.
€15 | Live Music, Metal, Rock
🎵 Iseo & Dodosound | 21h
📍 Sala Industrial Copera
Duo from Pamplona perform dub and drum and bass. Video
€22 | Live Music, Electronic, Reggae
🎸 Sharp Pins | 21.15h
📍 Lemon Rock
Chicago-based lo-fi pop outfit Sharp Pins presents their latest album Balloon, Balloon, Balloon. Video
€16 | Live Music, Indie, Pop
🎤 Dúo Chansen | 21.30h
📍 Go With the Wind Centro Cultural
Tribute to French Chanson classics from the 50s and 60s.
€8 | Live Music, World Music
🎸 Oh My Rita! | 21.30h
📍 Taberna J&J
Oh My Rita! break from their creative retreat for a rare one-off hometown show. Video €10 | Live Music, Local Talent, Pop
🎷 Leoforio | 22h
📍 Asociación Ool Ya Koo
Greek trio Leoforio presents improvised contemporary, psychedelic, and cinematic music exploring real-time sonic journeys.
€12 | Live Music, Jazz
🎸 La Sombra del Grajo + Amokafre Band | 22h
📍 Sala RockNRolla
Double bill of Andaluz rock bands. Videos: One, Two
€10 | Live Music, Rock
Sun 8th Feb
🎻 Guernica - Cuarteto Ars Nova y Elisa Urrestarazu | 12h
📍 Auditorio Manuel de Falla
Contemporary classical concert performed by String quartet with saxophone. Works by Busch. Fried, Zeljenka and Laguna.
€10 | Live Music, Classical
🎸 Concierto Homenaje a Robe Iniesta | 17.30h
📍 Sala Planta Baja
Tribute concert honouring Robe Iniesta, legendary frontman of Extremoduro (day 2/2). Free | Live Music, Local Talent, Rock
🎶 Laura & Martín | 18h
📍 Lemon Rock
Soul and R&B duo Laura & Martín bring Mediterranean warmth and groove to Lemon Rock.
Free | Live Music, Soul
🎤 Cante Artesonado | 19h
📍 Taberna J&J
Student showcase from the Arte Sonado singing studio.
€6 | Live Music, Local Talent
🥶 ColdDay | 19h
📍 Palacio de Congresos
The acclaimed “World's Number One Coldplay Tribute” bring their live show to Granada. Video
€33 | Live Music, Tribute
🪘 Descarga Cubana para Baile | 20h
📍 Asociación Ool Ya Koo
Cuban ensemble performs 1950s-style descargas with montuno-based improvisation - special event for dancers.
€12 | Live Music, Dance, Latin Music
Mon 9th Feb
🎬 La Trinchera Infinita + Encuentro con Directores | 19.30h
📍 Espacio V Centenario
Screening of 'La Trinchera Infinita' (2019) followed by Q&A with directors Aitor Arregi, Jon Garaño, and José Mari Goenaga. Free with invitation (apply in advance).
Free | Cinema
Tue 10th Feb
🎬 LUCIO | 16.45h
📍 Espacio V Centenario
Documentary about legendary anarchist Lucio Urtubia, the bricklayer who brought down the world's most powerful bank through cheque forgery.
Free | Cinema, Documentary
🎬 MARCO + Encuentro con Directores | 19.30h
📍 Espacio V Centenario
Screening of 'Marco' (2024) about Spain's most infamous impostor, plus Q&A with directors Aitor Arregi and Jon Garaño. Free with invitation (apply in advance).
Free | Cinema
🎮 Otaku Symphony Orchestra | 20h
📍 Palacio de Congresos
Orchestral tribute to anime and videogame soundtracks including Dragon Ball, Zelda, Mario, Sonic and many more.
€49,50 | Live Music, Classical
🎤 Ella Ray | 21.30h
📍 Lemon Rock
Malaga singer-songwriter performs folk, country and acoustic rock with new singles.
Free | Live Music, Folk
Wed 11th Feb
🎬 MASPALOMAS + Encuentro con Directores | 18.30h
📍 Espacio V Centenario
Screening of 'Maspalomas' (2025) exploring LGBTQ+ themes and love in later life, plus Q&A with directors Arregi and Goenaga. Free with invitation.
Free | Cinema, LGBTQ+
🎭 Revelaciones | 20h
📍 Teatro Alhambra
Cabaret-inspired performance blending folklore and experimental music by Santas Inocentes. Video
€8 | Theatre, Experimental, Folk
🎬 Metropolis | 20h
📍 Filmoteca de Andalucía
Fritz Lang's 1927 sci-fi masterpiece about class struggle in a dystopian city. Black & white. Silent film. Video
Cinema, Classical
🎤 Hermanos Justicia | 21.30h
📍 Lemon Rock
Granada guitarist Juan Justicia and sister Ángela perform soul, R&B and pop covers.
Free | Live Music, Local Talent, Pop
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Francisco Alonso (1887–1948) was a Granada-born composer who became one of Spain's most prolific zarzuela writers. His light operettas, including "La calesera", "La parranda" and "Me llaman la presumida", filled theatres across Spain and Latin America during the early 20th century. Born in the Albaicín, he trained at the Madrid Conservatory before dedicating his career to popular musical theatre, composing over 200 works that blended folk melodies with catchy rhythms.