FIB

If you’re in Madrid over the summer and looking for a weekend away and well-deserved break from your Spanish studies at Inhispania, I have an idea for you. Fib (Benicásim festival) is taking place this year from the 18th-21st July in Benicásim in Valencia. I can’t sell it as an ideal way to practice your Spanish (owing to the English-speaking crowd that flock there every year) but I can promise it will be a lot of fun!

The circus is coming to town!

From the 1st March onwards, a new Cirque du Soleil show will be in Madrid. Which is certainly one not to be missed! 

Be my Valentine

Valentines day: separated from that someone special? Pining over that someone special? Or still looking for that someone special? Why not come along to MadridBabel’s Valentines event, the “Great Saint Valentine’s Language Party”!

The sweet sound of a bargain: Get on your dancing shoes

Sorry if I just raised any hopes; as far as I’m aware the Arctic Monkeys aren’t coming to town any time soon. But lots of acts are, and you need to be careful not to miss out on your favourites for bargain prices! 

The Arte of Flamenco

If you haven’t been to see a flamenco show yet, go! Whether you end up leaving early to rush to reserve a spot for the next show, or because you’re falling asleep in your seat, it is something you should see at least once during your time in Spain. 

Pop rock flamenco Arabic music: Manolo Garcia

Manolo Garcia, born in Barcelona, was the lead singer of the rock band “El Ultimo de La Fila” and has managed to have a successful solo career in both Spain and Spanish speaking countries since those crazy 90s.
So if you’re interested in the Spanish pop rock/flamenco/Arabic music genre, then this artist is the one for you.
He is touring his album Los días intactos and will stop at the Palacio Municipal de Congresos here in Madrid on the 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th, 26th and 27th of April 2012.

Rihanna Rocks Madrid!

Rihanna has just been confirmed as one of the many big names to perform at Madrid’s Rock in Rio music festival (29^th & 30^th June, 5^th & 7^th July) at Ciudad del Rock.

Each year this event is held in Madrid, Rio de Janeiro or Lisbon and is the biggest music festival in the world! This summer marks the first time however that it will take place internationally - it has grown so popular and exciting that the festivities will be going down in Lisbon as well as Madrid.

Musicals in Madrid? Check out Mas de 100 Mentiras!

If you want to get to know popular Spanish music or if you just want to enjoy your favourite singer, Mas de 100 Mentiras is the ideal musical for you. It takes its name from a track on Joaquin Sabina’s Esta boca es mía album and his other songs such as Pastillas para no sonar and Aves de paso provide the play’s music.

Luis Miguel

Luis Miguel aka "El Sol de México" (The Sun of Mexico) or simply "El Sol" (The Sun) will be performing at the Palacio de Deportes on the 11^th and 12^th May 2012. His self-titled album celebrates his 30 years in music since his debut at 11 years old.

This Mexican native has won numerous Grammys, Latin Grammys, other awards and distinctions including this album achieving gold and platinum status in four countries, including the United States, within just three days of its release.