Del Poble Fest

Tavernes de la Valldigna, Spain — September 12–13, 2025

Forget your glossy mega-fests and Ibiza glitter bombs—Del Poble Fest is here to remind you that the soul of Spanish music lives in the pueblos. And this September, one of the most unassuming towns on the Valencian coast is throwing a two-day blowout that aims to reclaim the soundtrack of the people—loud, proud, and totally unapologetic.

Tavernes de la Valldigna might not be on your tour radar yet, but come the second weekend of September, it becomes a stomping ground for pop-rock heavyweights, rising stars, and thousands of fans ready to sweat it out in the name of music, pride, and properly cooked paella.

Del Poble Fest isn’t just another addition to the overcrowded summer calendar—it’s a declaration. A middle finger to cultural centralization. It’s a reminder that music doesn’t just belong in Madrid, Barcelona, or Benicàssim. It belongs to the barrios, the backstreets, the football pitches turned concert fields.

It’s got more dirt under its nails, more cerveza in its veins, and more heart in its setlist.

Let’s talk names. Melendi headlines Friday night with that gravel-dipped voice and arena-sized charisma. Say what you want about radio rock—the guy brings fire, and the crowd will be screaming along to every heartbreak and hook.

He’s flanked by Pignoise, the pop-punk survivors we didn't know we missed, and Seven Crashers, who bring a lush, orchestral rework of classic anthems that’s like a prom night gone wonderfully wrong.

Saturday turns up the volume even higher with Rulo y la Contrabanda — poetry in motion with a cigarette edge — and Catalan ska-punk collective Buhos, a band that turns every set into a confetti-streaked street riot. Toss in the rebellious cool of Isabel Aaiún, and the chaos-meets-comedy of Jajajers closing it all out with fireworks and audiovisual madness, and you’ve got yourself a weekend that won’t behave.

The festival site itself sprawls over 25,000 square metres — two stages, immersive lighting, food markets, craft corners, and an all-out street party built for dancing 'til dawn. And yes, Gastro League is curating the food lineup, which means you can pair your mosh pit with artisan burgers or local fideuà without skipping a beat.

Did we mention it’s timed to overlap with Tavernes’ annual patron saint fiestas? That means this isn’t just a music fest—it’s a cultural takeover. The town will be thumping long after the last amp shuts off.

Del Poble Fest is about more than just bands and beats. It’s about reclaiming the cultural microphone from the usual suspects. It’s about shouting “we’re still here” from the rooftops of rural Spain. It’s about bringing the spotlight back to communities that never stopped singing.

And in a world where festivals are starting to feel like influencer traps with wristbands, Del Poble Fest is the real thing—dusty, loud, sweaty, and full of soul.

If you’re looking for a weekend of meaning, melody, and musical mischief, Tavernes is where you need to be. Bring your boots. Bring your voice. And bring an appetite—for sound, for food, and for something real.

Del Poble Fest. September 12–13. Small town. Big noise. Be there.

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