The festival Calpe Pop will hold its sixth edition en Calp of the August 13 to 15, 2026consolidating its growth with a more ambitious program that incorporates nationally and internationally renowned artists in the Park of CreativityThe event aims to make the biggest leap in quality in its history. history, maintaining its popular and accessible essence.
Editing 2026 of the Calpe Pop It combines established artists and new figures from the The music Spanish and Shows internationally recognized, seeking to attract all audiences.
New festival model: free and symbolic
One of the main new features this year is the evolution of the festival's model. The opening day of the Thursday, August 13, will maintain the character Free which has characterized the Calpe Pop from its beginnings. On the other hand, the days of the Friday and Saturday will have a entrance fees of 22 and 35 euros, respectivelyto boost the event's growth and attract larger-scale artistic proposals.
Top-level artists for each day
Thursday, August 13: The legend Kiko Veneno
The programming will begin on Thursday, August 13, with a free performance by Kiko VenomThis legend of Spanish music, a leading figure in flamenco-pop, continues to fill auditoriums with her unique career. The evening will conclude with a performance by DJ Kike Rodríguez, a regular on the local music scene, responsible for prolonging the festive atmosphere.
Friday, August 14: Marta Santos and La Cabra Mecánica
El Friday, August 14The festival presents Martha Santos, one of the breakout artists of recent years, whose voice has the greatest potential in contemporary flamenco-pop. She will share the stage with The Mechanical GoatThe band, led by Lichis, will perform as part of their latest tour. The day will have an Andalusian flavor with the participation of Maria of Tango and Company of Dance Andalusian House of CalpeThe closing will be handled by Javi Mas, one of the most recognized DJs in the area.
Saturday, August 15: God Save The Queen and Desert Vipers
The festival will close on Saturday, August 15with the show of God Save The QueenThis Argentinian production is considered the world's best tribute to Freddie Mercury's band, accurately recreating his voice and stage presence. The evening will also feature Valencian band [names omitted]. Desert Vipers, an emerging rock band from the Valencian Community, and will conclude with the session of DJ Javi Pla.
Tickets are now on sale in https://calpepop.es/.
A musical August bridge
The event will combine artistic quality and accessibility, offering a cultural experience capable of attracting both residents and visitors during the August bank holidayDuring the festival presentation, the mayor Ana Sala Sala highlighted the work of the production company Peculiar, which is in charge of this year's event. "At the City Hall, we're not experts in festivals of this magnitude, and they're ideal," he stated. Sala also emphasized the festival dates, which coincide with the end of the parties Calpine patron saint festivities, putting the finishing touch on the celebrations, as a way of extending them a little longer.
Mariola Mulet, Calp's Councilor for Festivals, explained that each year they try to approach the festival differently to attract different audiences: "This year it will have a flamenco-inspired feel, but without losing the essence that characterizes Calpe Pop, with an 80s atmosphere, featuring Kiko Veneno and God Save The Queen." She also noted that all proceeds from the bars will go to the local charities. Moors and Christians 2026, the Berberiscos and Marins Corsaris filà. Mulet indicated that the venue's capacity will be 3.400 people and will include a rest area and food trucks.
For his part, Jorge Gosálbez, director of Peculiar, considered Calpe Pop 2026 a great opportunity, "since it will be possible to enjoy great artists and groups, such as God Save The Queen, who fill venues of 15.000 people. This format in Calp will allow the public to be much closer to the show."
