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Palencia Sonora Closes Record Edition

Organizers framed the festival as a city-changing event that boosted tourism.

Overview

  • Organizers said the 2026 edition closed as a ‘‘record’’ event after several days of music, urban art and performances across Palencia.
  • Festival promoters reported attendance of more than 20,000 visitors and a program of 42 proposals that mixed headline concerts with free daytime shows.
  • Main evening concerts at the Parque del Sotillo had sold out months earlier while free performances activated central plazas such as Plaza Mayor and Plaza San Miguel.
  • The organization hired nearly 400 people for technical, production, security and catering roles to stage the event and to maintain easy access for audiences.
  • La Mano Negra announced the next edition for 11–12 June 2027 and said early passes will go on sale 15 June at 10:00 from the festival website with introductory prices of €60 regular and €100 VIP.