Hi Grapeviners!
October is one of the best months in Granada. Autumn is finally starting to kick-in, jeans are back 👖 and the weather is perfect for getting outside!
This is the very first issue of Granada Grapevine. Right now, we’re just a tiny vine of readers (hi, Nikki’s mum! 👋), but we’re excited to see that grow in the months ahead!
This edition is packed with Granadino gems - we hope you enjoy it. And remember, if anyone asks, just say…
Festival Fusión | 1-5 Oct
Celebrating the blending of cultures, styles, and generations. Part of the city’s European Capital of Culture 2031 bid, the programme spans flamenco, classical, Mediterranean, and Arabic-Andalusí music and dance.
Wed 1st Oct
🔭 Escape Rooms | Parque de las Ciencias | From 1 Oct. Follow QR code clues across different museum spaces. Family
🎨 Creative Activities | Biblioteca Pública Municipal Albaicín | 17:30h. Part of Fiestas de San Miguel. Family Free
🍁 Festival Biotopías | Librería Picasso | 18.30h. Talks on topics from nature to the female body. Literary Free
💃🏻 Granada es Duende, Festival Fusión | Palacio de los Córdova | 19h. Flamenco meets Spanish rock, classical soprano, strings, and choral music. Music
🇪🇸 Fiestas patronales de Salobreña | 1-7 Oct. Local Fest
Thu 2nd Oct
✈️ Volar sobre el Albaicín | Biblioteca Pública Municipal Albaicín | 9:30h. Part of Fiestas de San Miguel. Family Free
💃🏻 Tres Culturas, Festival Fusión | Auditorio ETSIE (UGR) | 19h. Concert exploring Granada’s Renaissance era. Music Free
🎤 Leiva in Concert | Plaza de Toros | 21h. One of Spain’s big names in pop/rock performs on his Tour Gigante. Music
🪘 El Manin & Fran Baraja | Taberna J&J | 20.30h. The quirky percussionist performs with his band. Music
🎸 Alta Solana, Pablo G & Popi González | Lemon Rock | 21.30h. Three Granadino artists in one concert. Music
Fri 3rd Oct
🇨🇳 Chinese Poetry Recital | Huerta de San Vicente | 19.30. In celebration of Mid Autumn Festival. Poetry Free
🎻 Festival Música Sacra Granada (MUSAG) | Various venues | 3-24 Oct. Concerts of sacred music in iconic venues. Classical
📖 cultur_ALH | Various venues | 3-5 Oct. International Literary Culture Festival featuring world-renowned authors. Literary Free
👑 The Fairy Queen | Auditorio Manuel de Falla | 19.30h. Baroque music performed by Granada’s City Orchestra. Classical
🤳 Flash Fest | Fermasa | 3-5 Oct. If you ever wanted to be an influencer - this one is for you! Networking
🎶 Al Cantar, Festival Fusión | Teatro Isabel la Católica | 21h. Mediterranean music by Spanish and Moroccan artists. Music
Bon Calso | Planta Baja | 21h. If Spanish trap is your thing. Music
Guadix Monumental y Mágica | 3-5 Oct. 20,000 candles light streets, plazas and cathedral. Local Fest
Sat 4th Oct
👷♀️ Construyendo en Familia | Museo Memoria de Andalucía | 4-24 Oct. 11h. 50-min workshop for kids (2+), hands-on building. Family
📖 Cuentacuentos | Museo Memoria de Andalucía | 11.30h. Storytelling and creative workshop for children (4+). Family
🌍 SOS Fargue | El Fargue, next to the park | 12h. Music and culture festival defending the environment. Music Donation
🏃🏽 Benemerita Trail | Alfacar | Various start times. 42km Marathon, 25km Trail, 12km Open, and hiking route. Sports
🤘 Maracena Fest | Anfiteatro Carlos Cano | 18h. Alternative Rock Festival. Live music and graffiti exhibitions. Music
🎭 Aljamía, Festival Fusión | Teatro Isabel la Católica | 21h. Al-Ándalus tradition meets electronic music. Music
🎤 Pitingo | Auditorio Manuel de Falla | 21h. Performing his unique style of “Soulería”. Music
Sun 5th Oct
🎭 D’Gustación, Festival Fusión | Peña La Platería | 12h. Final show of the festival. Music
🗣️ Luna Moriana | Taberna J&J | 21.30h. Street poetry performance. Poetry
👗 Flealejo | Campo del Principe | 10h-15h. Second hand market. Market Free
🎻 Una hora con Robert Schuman | Auditorio Manuel de Falla | 12h. Commemorating the 170th anniversary of his death. Classical
🧑🏽🎨 MigrArte: Festival de Artistas en Vuelo | C. Larga de San Cristobal, 31 | 16h - 22h. Art, music, aerial acrobatics, live drawing, poetry, tarot, food, craft fair. Art
🎤 Vera Fauna | Sala Planta Baja | 20h. Sevilla band blend rap, R&B, and rock. Music
Mon 6th Oct
📸 Pa-ta-ta Festival | Various spots | From 6-12 Oct. 10h. Community-guided photography festival in Granada focused on social impact. Free Photography
Tue 7th Oct
🎷 Kirk MacDonald Quartet | Asosiación Ool Ya Koo | 21.30h. Jazz concert featuring Canadian saxophonist. Music
🔊 Local News
💒 Plaza de Santa Ana has been covered in red soil and transformed as part of the filming of “La Bola Negra”, the new movie by Los Javis. The shoot is expected to remain in the square until October 4. More info
🚘 Granada’s Zona de Bajas Emisiones (ZBE) now restricts older, more polluting vehicles across most of the city to reduce emissions. From 1 October 2025, fines apply, with exemptions for residents, deliveries, and special cases. More info
💰 The Junta de Andalucía has relaunched a €11.3 million grant for new self-employed in Granada, offering support between €3,800-€5,500, with priority for youth, women, and smaller municipalities. Closes June 2026. More info
Regular Events 🗣️🍻🥁🧘🏻♀️
Totes Language Exchange | Bar El Albergue | Tuesdays 20.15h.
Entrenamiento Funcional al aire libre | Parque Tico Medina | Tuesdays & Thursdays 19h
Wednesdays in Granada | Restaurant D’Paula | Wednesdays 20h.
Jazz Jam Session | Ool Ya Koo | Thursdays 22h.
Hot Jazz Jam Session | Ool Ya Koo | Thursdays 22h.
Intercambio de Idiomas | Daly’s Irish Bar | Thursdays 20h.
Language Exchange | Hostel Nut | Thursdays 18h.
Yoga | Parque Federico García Lorca | Every other Sunday 9.30h.
That’s all for our first issue! We’ve got plenty of ideas for future editions, but we’d also love to hear yours! 💡 Reply and let us know:
What you’d like to see in future newsletters.
What information is hard to find in Granada that we could help share.
If you’re a writer, artist, business owner, or simply full of ideas and want to collaborate - let’s chat!
