There are still a few months to go before the Rivas Vaciamadrid festivities, but the City Council has already confirmed who will be headlining some of the concerts. This May, Zahara, Ojete Calor, Samuraï, and Barry B, among others, will be responsible for setting the mood for the festivities.
The artists will take to the stage at the Miguel Ríos auditorium on May 14 and 16, and, according to the council, there will be two more concerts. Tickets are not yet on sale, but they will cost €20 and 40 pairs of tickets will be raffled off among citizens so that they can attend for free.
National hits and local voices
ParqueSvr concert. | Editorial credit: ParqueSvr
The performances will begin on Thursday, May 14, with a lineup that mixes pop, electronic music, and alternative rock. The duo Ojete Calor, composed of Carlos Areces and Aníbal Gómez, combines electronic music with ironic and humorous lyrics .
Zahara will perform her latest album, Lento Ternura, as well as some of her greatest pop hits, such as Con las ganas. Following her success in 2021, the artist returns to Rivas Vaciamadrid as one of the leading figures on the Spanish music scene.
Finally, ParqueSvr will provide a more local, experimental, and alternative rhythm. The group was formed in 2017 by concert promoter Javi Ferrara (vocals) and artists Manuel Gavancha “Lolo” (guitar), Santiago Núñez “Choco” (drums), Carlos Jiménez “El Pelos” (bass), and Javi Gorostiza (keyboard).
Samuraï, Barry B, and the alternative rock of Repion
Samuraï will perform at the Rivas festival concerts. | Editorial credit: Rivas Town Hall and Samuraï
The next confirmed concert will be on Saturday, May 16, with a lineup featuring Madrid singer Samuraï, artist Barry B, who mixes rock, punk, and electronic music, and alternative rock band Repion.
The band Repion is made up of sisters Marina and Teresa Iñesta and is the most experienced, with more than 10 years on the music scene. Their hits include No te necesito para ser feliz (together with La Maravillosa Orquesta Del Alcohol) andCerrar los ojos, among others.
Samuraï and Barry B , on the other hand ,are more recentadditions to the scene , but both have made a name for themselves as emerging artists, collaborating with groups such as La La Love You (Samurai) and Carolina Durante and Amaia (Barry B).
The Rivas Town Council willsoon announce the date when tickets will go on sale and will finalize the musical program for its 2026 festivities, which promises to be very varied.