International Festival of the Celtic World

This is one of Spain’s most popular and well-attended music festivals, and a well-known event in the folk music world. Focusing on Celtic music, this free event is held outdoors in Ortigueira, A Coruña province (Galicia), and attracts thousands of people every year.

Since it began in 1978, it has been steadily growing in prestige to become one of the most important events of the summer. As well as Celtic music, you can also hear other folk and traditional music styles on the various stages. This festival attracts both seasoned stars and up-and-coming artists, and is complemented by parallel activities, including photography exhibitions, craft markets, dance workshops, marching bands, and street music.