Universal Music Festival

The stage of Teatro Real welcomes the fifth edition of the Universal Music Festival, that once again brings together Spanish an international artists like Los Secretos, Paul Anka, Jamie Cullum, Antonio Orozco, Joan Baez, Toquinho and Silvia Cruz, José Mercé and Tomatito and Aitana (and other surprises to be revealed). As with previous editions, the festival will take part of the celebration of the Bicentenary of Teatro Real, a special program of events with pop, rock, jazz and flamenco performers.

This year, Teatro Real welcomes two American pop legends Paul Anka and Joan Baez and a icon of Spanis pop music: Los Secretos. The Canadian singer, songwriter and actor Paul Anka performs a concert that pays tribute to his friend Frank Sinatra, and the acclaimed folk artist Joan Baez will play one of her last concerts after announcing her retirement from the performance industry.

Jose Mercé brings you the best sounds of flamenco accompanied by the guitarist Tomatito and an artistic collaboration between the Brazilian guitarist and songwriter Toquinho and the singer Silvoa Pérez Cruz bring you a display of creative freedom and a dialog between generations.

English singer and pianist Jamie Cullum, considered one of the most successful jazz artists will also be part of the festival, as well as the Spanish songwriter Antonio Orozco, one of the most talented Spanish artists. The festival opens a window to the future with Aitana, a Spanish singer who gained fame with the Spanish reality talent show Operación Triunfo.

Last year’s edition, Universal Music Festival included numerous top-tier Spanish and international artists like Steven Tyler, Pablo Alborán, Gregory Porter, Martin Garrix, Miguel Ríos and Niña Pastori​. It also included the new cycle Tardes Acústicas (Unplugged Evenings) with different musicians with a great future in the music industry. 

Program:

5 July - Los Secretos

15 July - Paul Anka

22 July - Jamie Cullum

27 July - Antonio Orozco

28 July - Joan Báez

29 July - Silvia Pérez Cruz & Toquinho & Javier Colina

30 July - José Mercé & Tomatito

31 July - Aitana