Hello Grapeviners,
Our four-year old helped with this week’s header image, featuring the sun ☀️ - which has finally reappeared in Granada! Here’s to afternoons on terraces with a caña… 🍻
Today is Miércoles de Ceniza (Ash Wednesday) and whether you’ve buried a sardine, sworn off chocolate, or have absolutely no idea what we’re talking about, we’re here to make your inbox a little brighter.
Across the province, plenty of pueblos will celebrate Carnaval this weekend - and, finally, without rain threatening the parade. It’s also Made in Granada Market, complete with a plant exchange on Sunday.
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🎵 Musical Highlights:
This week offers a good variety of interesting music. Dave’s Faves™ are:
Lula Mora. A big hit at Casa Grapevine, this duo shift effortlessly between playful lightness and power.
Speaking of power… orchestral music doesn’t get much punchier than German late-romanticism. Whilst not as grandiose as some of his other work, the city orchestra will no doubt have a blast performing two consecutive evenings of Mahler’s 4th Symphony.
Carlos de Jacoba is a very talented Flamenco guitarist from Motril who regularly performs with the biggest names in Flamenco.
Colectivo Da Silva are one of Granada’s bigger names hope to please a home-crowd.
Èlia Bastida brings a welcome bit of violin-led jazz, something you don’t hear all that much of these days. Multi-instrumental loop station acts are also fewer and further between than they were 20 years ago.
Granada-based Fauno Loop reminds us why we shouldn’t leave that art form in the past.
Joseba Irazoki + Pelomono should provide a fun night, the former could be seen as a Basque Captain Beefheart, while the latter are a Granada surf-rock outfit that play dustbins and empty paint pots in fancy dress.
Finally, the feel good duo Lamaar & Leo Esquivel make another of their regular appearances. Very suitable music to welcome back the sunshine. ☀️
🎬 VOSE Film:
🇬🇧 English Language:
Wuthering Heights: Ocine Serrallo + Kinépolis 🎥 View Trailer
Hamnet: Kinépolis 🎥 View Trailer
Marty Supreme: Kinépolis 🎥 View Trailer
Urchin: Filmoteca de Andalucía 🎥 View Trailer
The Straight Story (David Lynch): Espacio V Centenario 🎥 View Trailer
Mulholland Drive (David Lynch): Espacio V Centenario 🎥 View Trailer
ORWELL 2+2=5: Facultad de Comunicación y Documentación 🎥 View Trailer
🗣️ Other Languages:
🇩🇪 Der Blaue Engel: Filmoteca de Andalucía 🎥 Trailer (German)
📰 Local News/Transport:
🏥 Doctors' strike. A nationwide doctors' strike began Mon 16 Feb and runs to Fri 20 Feb. Emergency departments and urgent care remain operational, but routine appointments and non-urgent procedures are likely to be delayed or rescheduled. More info
🐣 Semana Santa 2026 timetable released. Granada's official Holy Week schedule is out, with 32 brotherhoods taking part. More info
🚆 High-speed trains between Madrid and Granada are running again. Renfe has restored AVE services linking Madrid and Granada after infrastructure repairs. Services resumed on 17 Feb after safety checks were completed. More info
✝️ Stations of the Cross Procession, 20 Feb, 20h. There will be two separate “Vía Crucis” processions in the city this Friday (one in Albaicín and one in Realejo) from 20h-21.30h, both affecting movement in the city. (The route symbolises Jesus’ path on the day of the crucifixion, also known as the “Way of the Sorrows”.)
🎭 Carnival Parade in Maracena, 19 Feb, 17h. From Plaza del Rey Badis to Parque 28 de Febrero. More info
📝 List of Granada Events | 19-25 Feb 2026
📆 View: Events Calendar Online
🔁 View: Regular Events
⭐️🎭 Carnaval Fiestas This Weekend! (View all posters here)
Huétor Vega - 20 Feb 17.30h
Cúllar Vega - 21 Feb 10.30h
Vegas del Genil - 21 Feb 12h
Cenes de la Vega - 21 Feb 12.30h
Cijuela - 21 Feb 14.30h
Güéjar Sierra - 21 Feb 17h
Monachil - 21 Feb 18h
Dúrcal - 21 Feb 18h
Chauchina - 22 Feb 11h
Maracena - 22 Feb 11.30h
Thu 19th Feb
🦗 Visita Guiada "Grillos y Luciérnagas" | 19h
📍 Palacio de La Madraza
Guided family visit exploring Fernando Sanchez Castillo's contemporary art exhibition “Crickets and Fireflies”. Pre-registration required.
Free | Art, Family
🎭 La Carn | 19.30h
📍 Palacio de La Madraza
Solo theatre piece by Mallorcan performance artist Lluis Garau exploring intimacy, isolation and online sex work. Video
Free | Theatre
✝️ Vida y Música en Torno al Padre Manjón | 20.30h
📍 Teatro Isabel La Católica
Charity concert by the Granada Chamber Choir in support of the Ave María Solidarity Fund.
€11 | Live Music, Classical
🎸 Santiago Motorizado | 21h
📍 Sala Planta Baja
Former frontman of legendary Argentine indie rock band, Él Mató a un Policía Motorizado, performs live. Video
€18 | Live Music, Indie
🎵 Lula Mora | 21.30h
📍 Taberna J&J
Female duo Lula Mora present their new work 'Hogar', blending music, poetry and performance. Video
€10 | Live Music, Folk, Poetry
🇨🇺 Bolero... Please! | 21.30h
📍 Lemon Rock
Quartet performs classic Cuban bolero with original arrangements and fresh interpretations. Video
€5 | Live Music, World Music
🎸 Hermano Salvaje | 22h
📍 Sala RockNRolla
Valencian rock trio bring their Flechazos tour to Sala RockNRolla with free entry. Video
Free | Live Music, Rock
Fri 20th Feb
🧑🏻🦽 Ruta Turística Inclusiva por el Realejo | 17h
📍 Plaza Isabel la Católica
Free inclusive walking tour of the Realejo neighbourhood led by guides with Down syndrome Pre-registration required.
Free | Walking Tour
👨👩👧 Paisajes Sensoriales en Familia | 17.30h
📍 Museo Memoria de Andalucía
Interactive sensory landscapes session for families with babies and young children.
€4 | Family, Workshop
🎸 Turbulento + Los Cosmics + Marta Hammond + Divosónica | 19.30h
📍 Sala El Tren
Four-band night at Sala El Tren with Turbulento, Los Cosmics, Marta Hammond and Divosónica, presented by Psycho Factoria Records.
€15 | Live Music, Metal, Rock
🎻 La Cuarta de Mahler | 19.30h
📍 Auditorio Manuel de Falla
Gustav Mahler - Symphony No. 4
€18 | Live Music, Classical
🎭 Filosofía Mundana | 20h
📍 Teatro Isabel La Católica
Stage piece inspired by Javier Gomá’s Filosofía Mundana, turning short philosophical essays into a live, embodied performance. Video
€14 | Theatre, Philosophy
🎭 Soliloquio Invernale | 20h
📍 Sala El Apeadero
Trealejo Teatro presents a showcase of monologue adaptations drawn from Dario Fo, Edgar Allan Poe and more.
€5 | Theatre
✍️ Poesía que Quise Escribir | 20h
📍 La Casa con Libros
Poetry evening with Granada poet María Salvador reading and sharing favourite poems.
Free | Literary, Poetry
🎬 Urchin | 20h
📍 Filmoteca de Andalucía
Harris Dickinson's directorial debut (2025) following a homeless young man's struggle on London's streets. Video
Free | Cinema, VOSE
🎭 ¿Dónde Están los Niños? | 20h
📍 Teatro Alhambra
Powerful theatre examining children's mental health through the eyes of adults, featuring Granada Cathedral's children's choir. Video
€18 | Theatre, Family
🎸 Fito & Fitipaldis | 20.30h
📍 Palacio Municipal de Deportes
Spanish rock band return to the road with the Aullidos Tour. Video
€53,50 | Live Music, Live Music
🎬 The Straight Story | 21h
📍 Espacio V Centenario
Free screening of David Lynch's The Straight Story (1999), based on the true story of a 73-year-old man's 400km journey on a lawnmower to reconcile with his brother. Video
Free | Cinema
🎤 Pablo López | 21h
📍 Palacio de Congresos
Spanish singer-songwriter brings pop ballads and piano-led hits to Granada.
€38,50 | Live Music, Pop
🎷 Blues Band de Granada: 40 Aniversario | 21h
📍 Sala Planta Baja
Blues Band de Granada celebrates 40 years, featuring vocalist Sandra Morales. Video
€12 | Live Music, Blues
🎤 Legends in Concert | 21.30h
📍 Palacio de Congresos
Tribute concert celebrating the hits of Tina Turner, Whitney Houston and the Bee Gees.
€27,50 | Live Music, Tribute
💃🏻 Carlos de Jacoba | 21.30h
📍 Lemon Rock
Granada-born flamenco guitarist blends traditional gypsy roots with jazz and rock. Video
€12 | Live Music, Flamenco, Local Talent
🎤 David Otero | 21.30h
📍 Taberna J&J
Acoustic gig with one of the founding members of El Canto del Loco. Video
€25 | Live Music, Acoustic
🎤 Kadec | 22h
📍 Sala Aliatar
Barcelona rapper Kadec on the Eterno Tour, known for emotionally charged lyrics and a rise through freestyle battle rap. Video
€35 | Live Music, Hip Hop
Sat 21st Feb
🛍️ Made in Granada Market | 11h
📍 Plaza de la Romanilla
Weekend artisan market featuring a curated selection of local craftspeople and designers.
Free | Market, Handicraft
🧑🏻🦽 Ruta Turística Inclusiva por el Realejo | 11.30h
📍 Plaza Isabel la Católica
Free inclusive walking tour of the Realejo neighbourhood led by guides with Down syndrome. Pre-registration required.
Free | Walking Tour
🎶 Una Mañana Poética con las Clarisas | 12h
📍 Monasterio de la Encarnación
Theatrical poetry reading of Castilian Mystical Poetry with Spanish guitarist Enrique Goffin.
Live Music, Literary, Poetry
🎊 Carnaval a la Cabaña | 12.30h
📍 La Cabaña
Family-friendly outdoor carnival celebration with live music from Fauno Loop, a silly dance contest, face painting and art workshop. Video
€4 | Festival, Family
💿 Calma Fira | 13h
📍 Discos Marcapasos
Granada indie quartet launch their album on vinyl at record shop. Free entry. Video
Free | Live Music, Indie, Local Talent
🎸 Rock de Tarde: Maniacs | 18h
📍 Sala RockNRolla
Free rock gig in the late afternoon. Video
Free | Live Music, Rock
🎸 Jonás Molina Quartet | 18h
📍 Lemon Rock
Madrid blues band present new album with 50s Jump/West Coast blues and swing. Video
€3 | Live Music, Blues, Local Talent
🎼 Ars Sonora: Los Cuerpos Que Faltan | 19.30h
📍 Centro Federico García Lorca
Live recording of Radio Clásica's Ars Sonora programme at Centro FGL, featuring the Granada premiere of Marcelo Expósito's sound work Casida de la tierra que nos dejan. Free entry.
Free | Live Music, Classical
🤘 Bad Enemies | 19.30h
📍 Sala El Tren
Nu metal festival in Granada featuring Fallen at Dawn, Against the Waves, Bloody Kitchen and Dissidents.
€17,34 | Live Music, Metal
🎻 La Cuarta de Mahler | 19.30h
📍 Auditorio Manuel de Falla
Gustav Mahler - Symphony No. 4
€18 | Live Music, Classical
🎸 Débler Eternia + Knights Of Blood | 20h
📍 Sala Riff, Armilla
Symphonic metal act Debler Eternia present their fifth album 'Lacrimosa', with support from Knights Of Blood. Video
€15,78 | Live Music, Metal
🎸 Colectivo Da Silva | 20h
📍 Sala Industrial Copera
Granada septet launch their high-energy third album EL SOL with a live show. Video
€16 | Live Music, Indie, Local Talent
🎵 Lula Mora | 20.30h
📍 Alquería de los Lentos, Nigüelas
Acoustic duo perform an intimate concert with optional dinner in a historic Valle de Lecrín farmhouse. Video
€10 | Live Music, Acoustic, Poetry
🎸 Nacho Vegas | 21h
📍 Sala Aliatar
Acclaimed Spanish songwriter Nacho Vegas presents new material on his 'Vidas Semipreciosas' tour. Video
€26,40 | Live Music, Indie, Rock
🥳 Carnaval Costume Party | 21h
📍 La Lolaina
Carnival costume party with DJ Mercuria Decoder in the Lecrin Valley.
€5 | Festival, DJ Session
🎸 Bum Motion Club | 21h
📍 Sala Planta Baja
Granada five-piece return to present second album 'Distracciones', blending shoegaze, post-punk and dreampop. Video
€14 | Live Music, Pop, Punk
🎤 OBK | 21h
📍 Palacio de Congresos
Spanish electronic pop duo OBK mark 35 years with the Vertigo Tour, featuring new album tracks alongside career hits. Video
€38,50 | Live Music, Electronic, Pop
🎤David Otero | 21.30h
📍 Taberna J&J
Intimate acoustic gig with Madrileño singer-songwriter “una guitarra y yo”. Video
€25 | Live Music, Acoustic
🎻 Èlia Bastida | 22h
📍 Asociación Ool Ya Koo
Jazz quartet led by violinist, saxophonist and singer, Èlia Bastida. Video
€12 | Live Music, Jazz
Sun 22nd Feb
🛍️🌱 Made in Granada Market | 11h
📍 Plaza de la Romanilla
Weekend artisan market featuring a curated selection of local craftspeople and designers, with a plant cutting swap at 12.30h.
Free | Market, Handicraft
🎹 La Clarinette - Amaia Zipitria y Eneko Iriarte | 12h
📍 Auditorio Manuel de Falla
A recital of French works for clarinet and piano, from Saint-Saëns and Debussy to Françaix.
€10 | Live Music, Classical
✝️ Pregón Oficial de Semana Santa de Granada 2026 | 12h
📍 Teatro Isabel La Católica
Official Holy Week proclamation ceremony presented by Juan Antonio Ortiz López (Tito Ortiz).
Free | Religion
🎤 Popi González | 18h
📍 Lemon Rock
Veteran Spanish rock musician performs 60s-70s British pop and US West Coast folk-rock. Video
Free | Live Music, Folk, Tribute
🎸 Joseba Irazoki + Pelomono | 18.30h
📍 Sala Planta Baja
Serpiente Negra series presents a double bill of experimental rock. Videos: One, Two
€11 | Live Music, Rock
🎸 La Guardia - Ruta 40 Sinfónico | 19h
📍 Palacio de Congresos
Classic Granada rock band celebrates 40 years with a special symphonic concert. Video
€38,50 | Live Music, Pop, Rock
🎷 Ool Ya Koo Big Band | 20h
📍 Asociación Ool Ya Koo
A dynamic Granada big band spanning traditional swing, contemporary and Latin jazz.
€10 | Live Music, Big Band, Jazz
Mon 23rd Feb
Nada.
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Tue 24th Feb
🎬 ORWELL 2+2=5 | 11h
📍 Facultad de Comunicación y Documentación
Pre-screening of Raoul Peck's documentary on George Orwell, selected at Cannes 2025 and San Sebastián, followed by a discussion. Video
Free | Cinema, VOSE, Documentary
🎬 Mulholland Drive | 21h
📍 Espacio V Centenario
Free screening of David Lynch's Mulholland Drive (2001, English), widely regarded as his late masterpiece, a mesmerising puzzle-film set in the dream factory of Hollywood. Video
Free | Cinema, VOSE
🎸 Autoramas | 21.30h
📍 Sala Planta Baja
Brazilian garage rock band Autoramas play Serpiente Negra. Video
€10 | Live Music, Rock
🎷 Fernando Beiztegui | 21.30h
📍 Lemon Rock
Granada bluesman known for his guitar mastery and soulful vocals performs a free gig. Video
Free | Live Music, Blues, Local Talent
Wed 25th Feb
🎭 Contra Ana | 11h
📍 Teatro Alhambra
Premio Max 2025-winning play Contra Ana by La Contraria, a raw autobiographical work about playwright Alma García's experience with anorexia. Video
€6 | Theatre, Family
🎬 Der Blaue Engel (The Blue Angel) | 20h
📍 Filmoteca de Andalucía
A classic 1930 German-language film about a stern professor whose life spirals into humiliation after falling for a cabaret singer. Video
Free | Cinema
🎵 Lamaar & Leo Esquivel | 21.30h
📍 Lemon Rock
Latin music duo perform traditional and original songs spanning Cuban son, bolero, cumbia and ranchera. Video
Free | Live Music, Latin Music
🎸 Moundrag | 21.30h
📍 Sala Planta Baja
Serpiente Negra presents… Explosive brother duo bring their guitar-free hard prog heavy psych to Granada. Video
€10 | Live Music, Psychedelic, Rock
🎷 La Desorquesta - Jam de improvisación libre | 22h
📍 Asociación Ool Ya Koo
Free improvisation jam session led by La Desorquesta at Asociación Ool Ya Koo.
€5 | Jam, Jazz
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Chorrojumo was the nickname of Mariano Fernández Santiago (1838–1906), born in Ítrabo in Granada province. He became one of the most iconic figures of 19th-century Granada by stationing himself at the gates of the Alhambra and declaring himself the King of the Gypsies. Wearing a distinctive catite hat (a tall conical Andalusian hat) and traditional Romani clothing, he charged tourists and visitors for guided tours, photo sessions and stories about his supposed royal lineage. There's now a four-metre bronze statue of him by blacksmith Antonio Salazar at the entrance to Sacromonte, inaugurated in 1995. There's also a recent docu-fiction film, Quién vio los templos caer, imagining him wandering Granada's streets two centuries on.