Hey Grapeviners!
Anyone else down with a tummy bug? At Casa Grapevine, it was the kids first (naturally), now the adults. Two sick parents + baby + plus 4-year old brimming with “I feel better now” energy, has not made this week’s task easy!
For those willing to stray more than a stones-throw from the bathroom, there’s plenty happening this week… a magic festival, not one but two film festivals, plus a Charlie Chaplin documentary. There are two demonstrations 🪧. (Get involved, or find out how they’ll affect your bus routes. It’s up to you!) There’s a night of comedy in English (we cannot vouch for it being funny).
Finally, Made in Granada Market helps you buy things from local people whilst not sending billionaires into space. Still not feeling wholesome enough? Attend the plant cuttings exchange on Sunday and help propagate hope, happiness and herbs across the city… 🪴
Can you name the Granadino? Answer at the bottom of the email. 👇
🎵 Musical Highlights:
Love hip-hop, but hate autotune? Worry not, this week’s standout rap acts, Carmen Xía and Jaloner have both opted against making it their “thing” - a refreshing break from recent trends. On Friday, Indie/rock fans must choose between Lima Negra and Ángel Stanich Band.The former are sort of local, having recorded their first album “Peligros” in… 🥁 Peligros. Tránsito (Huyendo del Ruido), the new project from Rosario la Tremendita and Dani de Morón, comes from two artists known for pushing flamenco into unexpected terrain, but here, will be revisiting the “purest” form of Flamenco. Ben Sims, James Ruskin & Annē are names that will ring a bell 🔔 (or maybe that’s just tinnitus) for anyone that frequented techno nights many moons ago. Those people might want to visit Industrial Copera and tell the gen-Zs what it was like “back in my day”. That will involve staying up long past midnight, mind…
🎬 VOSE Film:
Festival Cinemistica: Ends 23 Nov. Several short VOSE films this week. (See Program)
Charlie Chaplin, The Spirit of the Tramp (Espíritu Gitano): 21 Nov 20h. Filmoteca de Andalucía 🎥 View Trailer
Double Feature Wicked I + II: 20 Nov. Ocine Serrallo - 16:15. Kinépolis - 18:00.
Wicked II: Ocine Serrallo + Kinépolis 🎥 View Trailer
Now You See Me. Now You Don’t (Ahora Me Ves 3): Ocine Serrallo + Kinépolis 🎥 View Trailer
The Long Walk (La Larga Marcha): Kinépolis 🎥 View Trailer
Him (El Mejor): Kinépolis 🎥 View Trailer
Die My Love: Kinépolis 🎥 View Trailer
Bugonia: Kinépolis 🎥 View Trailer
🚌 Transport/Demos:
🪧 Demo: Sun 23 Nov at 12h from Jardines del Triunfo to protest the Low Emission Zone (ZBE), introduced on 1 Oct. The group argue that the ZBE unfairly restricts free movement for lower-income people and harms the local economy with 82% of businesses in the city centre claiming loss of income since it began. See bus diversions.
🪧 Demo: Tue 25 Nov from 18h to 22h from Fuente de las Batallas to Jardines del Triunfo for International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Traffic will be interrupted during these hours. See bus diversions.
🛣️ Reopening of A-44 Highway (the “Costa” road) is set to reopen on Fri 21 Nov, nearly a month earlier than expected. The stretch, between km 165-175, has been closed since Sept for repairs on the Rules Viaduct. The early reopening is meant to ease traffic during the busy holiday season. However, the road will close again Jan 13 - Feb 27, 2026, for further work.
Major work is ongoing in the areas on and around Avenida Cervantes and Calle San Anton.
🪄 Hocus Pocus Festival | Various Venues | 21-30 Nov
Granada’s Hocus Pocus Festival is an international magic and illusionism festival held every November, bringing shows, workshops, street performances, and family events to theatres, libraries, and streets of the city. Founded by Granada-born magician MagoMigue, the festival mixes illusion, poetry, and creativity, with a program that ranges from big international galas to children’s activities and community events. See full program.
⭐️ Ongoing This Week
🎬 11 Festival Cinemistica | 6-23 Nov | It’s the last week of this film festival screening at La Corrala de Santiago as well as seven other venues across the city. See program.
🎭 TIF Festival Granada | 30 Oct - 7 Dec | Youth performing arts festival with a diverse program of theatre, dance and shows taking place at various venues across the city. See program.
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📝 List of Granada Events | 20-26 Nov
Thu 20th Nov
🪦 La Muerte del Gran Cabrón | 19.30h
📍 Casa de Porras
University theatre marking 50 years since Franco's death. Ghosts of those killed during the regime rise to speak their truths.
Free | Theatre
🎸 GUITARMAGEDDON + Blues Jam Session | 21.30h
📍 Lemon Rock
Blues concert featuring Fernando Beiztegui, El Oso de Benalúa and band, followed by open blues jam session (free entry for musicians).
€5 | Concert
🎤 Jaloner | 21h
📍 Sala Planta Baja
Cartagena-born rap artist presents his 2024 album, La Grieta.
€18 | Concert, Hip Hop
🎶 Le Pachamama | 21.30h
📍 Taberna J&J
Part of the “Rebequita tour”, this duo blends rock, folk, and rumba.
€8 | Concert, Rock
🎤 MDA | 22h
📍 Sala Víbora
Theatrical rap meets hyper-pop, with autotune permanently set to 11.
€17,60 | Concert, Hip Hop
Fri 21st Nov
🪄 Hocus Pocus Festival 2025 | 21-30 Nov
📍 Various Locations
International magic festival featuring family shows featuring Andalusian and international magicians. See program.
Festival, Family, Magic
🎬 Festival Internacional de Cine Premios Lorca | 21-29 Nov
📍 Various Locations
International film festival “Premios Lorca” showcasing films at Auditorio Manuel de Falla and other venues across Granada. See program.
Cinema, Festival
🎤 MUBEA 2025: Carmen Xía | 18.30h
📍 Museo de Bellas Artes de Granada
Gaditana rapper/singer fuses copla, flamenco, hip hop and electronic music.
Free | Concert, Flamenco, Hip Hop
🎶 Ángel Stanich Band | 21h
📍 Centro Cultural CajaGRANADA. Memoria de Andalucía.
Upbeat indie act promotes his upcoming fourth album on this “Gira (Aún) Sin Nombre”.
€22,50 | Concert, Rock
🕶️ Lima Negra | 21h
📍 Sala Planta Baja
Local band performs in the city where their project began.
€12 | Concert, Local(ish) Talent
🎩 Chaplin: The Spirit of the Tramp (VOSE) | 20h
📍 Filmoteca de Andalucía
Fascinating documentary (in English) exploring Charlie Chaplin's Romani gypsy heritage. View Trailer
Free | Cinema
🎸 Generation Grunge | 21.30h
📍 Lemon Rock
90s rock and metal tribute taking audiences back to the grunge era.
€10 | Concert, Rock
🎤 Iberia Sumergida | 21h
📍 Sala Industrial Copera
Spanish rock band “Héroes del Silencio” tribute act.
€19,38 | Concert, Rock
🎥 Queridísimo Verdugo | 21h
📍 Espacio V Centenario
Documentary about the machinery of capital punishment during the later years under Franco. Filmed clandestinely in 1971.
Free | Cinema
🎶 Esencial de Lin Cortés | 20h
📍 Teatro Alhambra
A journey through the flamenco fusion artist’s most popular songs.
€18 | Concert, Flamenco, Fusion
💃🏻 Naike Ponce | 21.30h
📍 Taberna J&J
Latin Grammy-nominated flamenco artist from Sanlúcar showcases the trajectory of her career.
€12 | Concert, Flamenco
🎤 Mario Díaz | 22h
📍 Sala RockNRolla
Former Los Aslándticos frontman with extensive touring experience.
€20 | Concert, Pop
🎶 Arco | 21 Nov (22h) 22 Nov (20h)
📍 Sala Aliatar
Former El Puchero del Hortelano frontman from Loja performs his blend of light rock and flamenco.
€20 | Concert, Flamenco, Local Talent, Rock
Sat 22nd Nov
👶 Bebelé: Mr. Tutti y las 100 Gotas de Agua | 11h & 12h
📍 Museo Memoria de Andalucía
Interactive storytelling experience for babies and toddlers.
€8,00 | Family
🖼️ Grabando la Naturaleza | 11.30h
📍 Museo Memoria de Andalucía
Printmaking workshop using recycled materials to create sustainable art.
€7 | Art, Workshop
🪴 Made in Granada | 22-23 Nov, 11h
📍 Plaza de la Romanilla
Two-day local artisan market with jewellery, illustration, accessories, and natural cosmetics. Includes exchange of plant cuttings on Sunday 12.30h-13.30h.
Free | Market
🎤 The Changers | 18h
📍 Lemon Rock
Non-stop covers fusing diverse styles.
€3 | Concert
🎭 El Crédito. El Musical | 19h
📍 Teatro Isabel La Católica
Musical comedy about a banker facing a difficult decision.
€13,50 | Theatre, Musicals
🎶 Noelia Franco - ÉTER | 21.30h
📍 Taberna J&J
Debut album launch (each song is paired with a gemstone!). Fusing R&B and international pop.
€16 | Concert, Pop
🎶 De Mocedades a El Consorcio | 20h
📍 Palacio de Congresos
Grammy Latino-winning ensemble featuring perform Spanish pop hits including Eurovision classic 'Eres Tú'.
€38,50 | Concert, Pop
✨ Kabaret Vestia | 20h
📍 Sala El Apeadero
Underground cabaret celebrating counterculture and community with glittery performance art.
€10 | Theatre
💃🏻 Tránsito (Huyendo del Ruido) | 20h
📍 Teatro Alhambra
Rosario La Tremendita and Dani de Morón revisit flamenco’s purest roots with a modern touch.
€18 | Flamenco
💃🏻 Soleá Morente en Concierto | 21h
📍 Centro Cultural CajaGRANADA. Memoria de Andalucía.
“Chameleon” artist blends Flamenco, pop, and electronic.
€22 | Concert, Flamenco, Fusion
🎤 Luis Cortés | 21.30h
📍 Sala Industrial Copera
Urban flamenco-pop from Valenciano artist.
€37 | Concert, Fusion, Pop
🎷 Jazz en Directo y Baile Swing | 22h
📍 Asociación Ool Ya Koo
Monthly jazz and swing dance gathering with Radio Crooner performing classic swing repertoire.
€10 | Concert, Dance, Jazz
🎧 Tribology: Ben Sims, James Ruskin & Annē | 00h
📍 Sala Industrial Copera
All-night back to back sessions by three heavyweights of the techno world.
€12 | Club Night, Electronic, Techno
Sun 23rd Nov
🏃🏽 Charity Race for Parkinsons | 10.30h
📍 C. Pablo Iglesias, La Zubia
6km charity run in La Zubia supporting Parkinson's research and awareness.
€12 | Sports
🎶 Concierto Solidario: El Gran Reto de Martín | 12h
📍 Teatro Isabel La Católica
Charity concert.
€10 | Concert
🤣 We Are Not From Here - Stand Up Comedy in English | 19h
📍 Taberna J&J
Madrid-based comedians perform their English-language stand-up show about immigration and culture shock in Spain.
€15 | Comedy
✨ Magic Machine | 19h
📍 Sala Planta Baja
Sydney-based psychedelic rock/garage band play a mix of vintage sounds.
€10 | Rock
🎺 Valentín Murillo Quintet | 20h
📍 Asociación Ool Ya Koo
Five piece plays a diverse range of styles.
€12,00 | Concert, Jazz
Tue 25th Nov
🎶 Lady Oro & Papu Racoom | 21.30h
📍 Lemon Rock
Blues and country by Granadina/Madrileño duo.
Free, Concert, Local Talent
🎬 Teorema (1968) VOSE | 21h
📍 Palacio de La Madraza
Italian movie (starring British actor, Terence Stamp) about seduction and the emptiness of bourgeois life that didn’t please the censors in 1968 Spain. View Trailer.
Free, Cinema
Wed 26th Nov
🎬 La Comedia Según el IIEC-EOC | 20h
📍 Filmoteca de Andalucía
Rare comedy shorts and parody commercials from Spain's Film School (1957-70), including early gems by future giants of Spanish cinema. View Trailer.
Free | Cinema
🎶 Maika Lavera | 21.30h
📍 Lemon Rock
Málaga-based project blending soul, blues, rock and R&B with folk acoustic touches and nostalgic aesthetic.
Free | Concert
The chap atop of the newsletter today is Boabdil, also known as Muhammad XII. He was the last Nasrid ruler of the Emirate of Granada and the final Muslim King in the Iberian Peninsula. He surrendered Granada to the Catholic Monarchs in 1492, ending almost 800 years of the kingdom Al-Andalus. He is viewed as both a tragic and conflicted figure, caught between internal family struggles and mounting Christian pressure. According to legend, Boabdil wept while leaving the city, whereupon his mother delivered the famous rebuke: “Weep like a woman for what you could not defend like a man.”
