Overview

• Madrid’s Escenas de Verano reaches its finale after programming in 158 municipalities, with closing classical concerts, dance, circus and family shows across towns this weekend.
• Valencia readies the Cordà de Paterna for the early hours of August 31, a heritage pyrotechnic ritual with more than 70,000 rockets and about 1,000 kilos of material.
• Rosario’s lineup spans major concerts and free options, including Los Auténticos Decadentes at Bioceres Arena, Elena Roger at Teatro El Círculo, and no-cost sets such as Clan Farsante at Refi Café.
• Extremadura closes August with fairs, outdoor cinema and concerts, from Monterrubio de la Serena’s festivities and Badajoz Ciudad Encendida to Dani J in Olivenza, Naval Sonora in Navalmoral and ‘Jasón y las furias’ in Mérida through August 31.
• Madrid’s cultural offer extends beyond the weekend with the Biblioteca Nacional showcasing the third‑century Papiro de Ezequiel through November 1, and the national climbing championship scheduled for September 5–7 at the Estadio Metropolitano.