Noches del Botánico Festival 2025: Summer Sounds in Madrid

The Noches del Botánico Festival returns for its ninth edition in 2025, promising another season of enchanting summer evenings filled with music at the Alfonso XIII Royal Botanical Garden, located within Madrid’s Complutense University. From 6 June to 29 July, the festival presents a diverse line-up of national and international artists spanning genres such as jazz, Latin, flamenco, rock, and pop, making it one of Madrid’s most anticipated summer events.

Festival Highlights

Headlining Acts:

• Kool & The Gang (25 June) — The legendary American funk and soul band will play their iconic hits Get Down On It, Celebration, Jungle Boogie, and Ladies’ Night.
• Roxette: The duo’s songs like The Look, Joyride, and It Must Have Been Love remain timeless, and fans will have the chance to see Marie Fredriksson’s estate handed to Lena Phillipson.
• Santana (28–29 July): The guitar maestro will bring his Afro-Latino rock fusion to the stage, performing classics from his celebrated career.

Additional International Artists:

• Max Richter: A virtuoso German pianist and composer known for his cinematic works.
• Beth Gibbons: The voice of British trip-hop pioneers Portishead.
• Parcels: Australian funk, soul, and disco band blending electronic pop.
• Air: Iconic French electronic music duo.
• Fonseca: Colombian singer bringing a tropical flair.
• Train: American rock legends with their distinctive sound.
• Parov Stelar: Austrian DJ and producer fusing swing, house, and electronica.

Spanish Stars:

• Ana Belén: A legend of Spanish music with unforgettable hits like La Puerta de Alcalá.
• Zahara: A leading voice in Spanish indie pop.
• Fangoria & Nancys Rubias: A blend of electronic pop and glam punk energy.
• Lori Meyers: Indie pop darlings of the Spanish music scene.

Apart from the Music

Noches del Botánico is not just a concert series. Set in the lush grounds of Madrid’s Royal Botanical Garden, it provides a unique experience to get in touch with nature while taking in world-class performances. All day, every day, starting 7pm, our pathway is going to set the scene with fresh sound for the ears of the nature fetishists and the music lovers.

Check out the official website for the full programme, and make sure you get your tickets early for this summer shindig you do not want to miss.