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Welcome to the Festival Noroeste Estrella Galicia 2027 in A Coruña
Festival Noroeste Estrella Galicia is one of Spain’s leading free urban music festivals, organised by the City Council of A Coruña and sponsored by Estrella Galicia. The 39th edition ran from 5 to 9 August 2026. The 40th edition is expected in 2027, but exact dates and the lineup have not been published yet and are usually confirmed in early summer.
Highlights & Attractions at Festival Noroeste Estrella Galicia in A Coruña
- Free admission on every stage, with no ticket required
- Main stage on Riazor Beach, facing the Atlantic
- Further open-air stages including María Pita Square, Azcárraga Square, Campo da Leña, Santa Margarita Park, San Antón Castle and O Portiño
- A mix of rock, pop, electronic, folk, jazz, flamenco and world music
- A large share of Galician bands alongside national and international artists
- Family strand Noroestiño and storytelling side events, as in recent editions
- A compact city centre, so several stages can be reached on foot
Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2027
Exact concert dates for 2027 are not confirmed. Recent editions have always fallen in early to mid-August: in 2026 the festival ran from 5 to 9 August with more than 40 performances, and the headline Riazor shows were on 7 and 8 August. Sets typically started in the afternoon and continued after midnight. The 2027 timetable will be released with the official schedule.
The 2026 bill included Echo & The Bunnymen, Bomba Estéreo, Dorian, Rusowsky, Yerai Cortés, Fantastic Negrito, Sprints, Bongeziwe Mabandla, Mari Froes, Sés and Ángel Stanich. The 2027 lineup is not confirmed. Until the city publishes new dates, only festivalnoroesteestrellagalicia.com should be treated as the source.
Tickets & Admission for Festival Noroeste Estrella Galicia A Coruña
Admission is free. No festival pass is sold. Food and drinks at the stalls are paid separately. When the 2027 dates and programme are fixed, they will appear on the official festival website and on the City Council of A Coruña channels.
Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in A Coruña
- The centre and Riazor are easy to reach from A Coruña railway station on foot or by city bus. María Pita Square and the beach are a short walk apart.
- Early August is usually mild but windy on the coast. Bring a light jacket and shoes that work on sand and stone paving.
- Book rooms in the old town or near Riazor early once the August dates are announced.
- There is no entry ticket. Check stage maps only on the official festival website.
- Stages are spread across the city. If you plan several shows in one evening, allow walking time and do not rely on a continuous shuttle.
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
The photo used is illustrative and does not necessarily depict the actual event.
