Guitar Festival Córdoba 2026

Born in 1967 in Guadalcanal, Andalusia, Vicente Amigo grew up in Córdoba and spent ten years studying under the legendary Manolo Sanlúcar. Pat Metheny called him the greatest player of the Spanish guitar. He won the 2001 Latin Grammy for Best Flamenco Album with 'Ciudad de Las Ideas'. His style pulls traditional flamenco into the present without letting go of its roots.

Spanish flamenco guitarist known for emotional depth and authentic technique. His playing keeps the formal structures of traditional flamenco alive while giving them room to breathe.

Born in 1952 in Santiago de Cuba, Manuel Barrueco is among the most respected classical guitarists in the world. He studied at the Peabody Conservatory and went on to record Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez with Plácido Domingo — a version that Classic CD Magazine called the finest on record. Grammy-nominated in 2007 for Best Instrumental Soloist Performance.

A distinguished Spanish guitarist who works equally comfortably in classical and flamenco traditions. Her concerts tend to be precise where they need to be and loose where they should be — a balance that takes years to find.

David Russell is one of the most consistently compelling classical guitarists performing today. Born in Scotland and raised in Spain, his interpretations are measured, unhurried, and entirely his own. His discography is extensive and widely admired.

Formed in 1997 in Sant Vicenç dels Horts near Barcelona, Love of Lesbian have spent nearly three decades building one of the most dedicated fanbases in Spanish music. Santi Balmes leads a band that has never lost its sense of playfulness, even when the songs get serious.

Eduardo 'Teddy' Bautista has been one of the more restless figures in Spanish music since the 1970s. His 1974 album 'Ciclos', which reworked Vivaldi's Four Seasons as symphonic rock, remains a landmark. He later played Judas Iscariot in the Spanish production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Concert title: El Periplo de las Heroínas.

A quintet built around one of Spain's most inventive jazz-flamenco guitarists. José Antonio Rodríguez's compositions move between both traditions without settling into either — the quintet format gives each element space to develop.

Two of Spain's leading heavy metal bands sharing one stage. WarCry from Asturias and Angelus Apatrida from Albacete — both with long records and devoted followings. The festival's most straightforwardly loud evening.

Spanish indie and contemporary group representing the current independent music scene. A good choice for anyone wanting to hear where Spanish guitar-led music is heading.

Luz Casal reached international audiences in 1992 through Pedro Almodóvar's film 'High Heels', where her version of 'Piensa en mí' became one of the most recognised Spanish songs abroad. She has sold over five million albums. Her 2009 record 'La Pasión' went platinum in France. Concert title: Luz Casal (with guests).

José María Sanz Beltrán started making records under the name Loquillo in the early 1980s and has not stopped. His urban rock — influenced as much by film noir and nocturnal Madrid as by American rock and roll — occupies its own corner of Spanish music. Concert title: Loquillo: Gira 2026.

A duo pairing Leonor Watling (Spanish actress and singer) with Leo Sidran (pianist and composer, son of Ben Sidran). Concert title: Leo & Leo (Leonor Watling & Leo Sidran). Their crossover set draws from pop, jazz, and contemporary composition.

The closing concert of the 45th edition: a tribute to Blanca del Rey, performed by a special ensemble assembled for the occasion. A fitting farewell for a festival that has always honoured the people who shaped it.