The City Council of Calahorra has announced an extensive programme aimed at local children and young people, combining music, entertainment, culture, new technologies, participation, and community engagement. The initiative is designed to provide spaces for youth to have fun, share experiences, develop their creativity, and actively participate in city life.
“We want young people to find in Calahorra spaces to enjoy, share experiences, develop their creativity, and participate actively in the life of the city. Therefore, we are committed to offering activities tailored to different ages and interests throughout the year,” said the Councillor for Youth, Iván Jiménez.
Key events in the programme
The programming will kick off on 13 and 14 February with a gaming and new technologies festival. The Europa Pavilion will be transformed into a hub for video games, virtual reality, and driving and flight simulators, featuring various gaming zones where attendees can explore new technologies applied to education and entertainment.
On 1 May, the Festival of Charangas will bring together several wind and percussion music groups, filling the streets of Calahorra with music and atmosphere. The festive day will include performances, parades, communal meals, and award ceremonies.
Music will again take centre stage on 5 June with the Spring Urban Music Festival 'Calahorra Vibra', taking place in Plaza de El Raso from 22:00 to 03:30. The event will feature local DJs and a nationally recognised artist, along with a light and sound show, animation, and audience interaction.
On 9 June, the Cidacos Park will host the celebration of the Day of La Rioja, starting at 08:00, featuring workshops, games, inflatable attractions for children and youth, hot chocolate, musical entertainment, and food for 2,000 attendees.
From 21 to 27 June, LGTBI Days will promote equality, respect, and diversity, with a roundtable discussion on LGTBI rights and equality, a manifesto reading, workshops, and a film screening related to the theme.
In July, the 'Cinema in the Squares' cycle will return, showcasing four films at 22:00 in various locations around the city, providing an alternative leisure option for summer nights.
One of the most anticipated events for local youth is the Youth Festival, scheduled for 6 to 8 August. This two-day event will feature a variety of activities, including a youth party with a DJ and foam party, charangas, tribute concerts, water inflatables, afternoon DJ sessions, musical vermouth, communal meals, children's puppetry, and batucada.
The XXVII Short Film Festival '¡CORT…en!-Ciudad de Calahorra' will also be a highlight of the summer cultural calendar. The Travesía de Paletillas will become an open-air cinema for the screening of 24 short films selected by the jury from 10 to 13 August at 22:00. The winners will be announced on 18 September during the festival's closing gala and awards ceremony at the Ideal Theatre.
During the patronal festivities in August, honouring San Emeterio and San Celedonio, the City Council will launch the 'City of Calahorra' photographic tour. This Instagram competition will reward the best images from the festivities, running until 31 August, with the winners announced in early October.
In October, the Adolescence Days will focus on artificial intelligence, featuring talks and activities for students and families, a related film screening, and a slogan competition to explore the opportunities, challenges, and implications of AI in the lives of children and adolescents.
The Halloween DJ Festival and the Tunnel of Terror will conclude the youth programme for 2027. On 30 October, the music festival will feature local and national DJs from 22:00 to 03:30 in a tent set up at the Mercadal promenade. The Tunnel of Terror will take place on 31 October at the Europa Pavilion, featuring themed decorations, animation, hot chocolate, and a costume contest.
This comprehensive programme reinforces the City Council of Calahorra's commitment to providing diverse, engaging, and participatory leisure activities throughout the year, aiming to ensure that children and young people play a central role in the social and cultural life of the city.
