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Granada Festival at the Palace of Charles V 2027. 2027 programme to follow.
Granada Festival at the Palace of Charles V has not yet announced its 2027 programme. As soon as it does, dates, start times, prices and tickets will appear here.

- Prices
- Prices for 2027 are not known yet. source
- Capacity
- The festival does not publish an official seat count for the palace courtyard.
- Roof
- Fully open-air, no roof
- If it rains
- The festival does not publish a specific rain rule. source
Last checked: 2 November 2026, against the organiser's own information.
A summer evening on Thursday, 15 July 2027
Sunset and darkness on 15 July 2027. Start times and dates will follow once the programme is out.
Calendar 2027
The 2027 programme has not been announced yet. As soon as Granada Festival at the Palace of Charles V publishes its dates, they will appear here.
The 2027 programme has not been published yet. In 2026 the festival ran from 11 June to 12 July. In 2026 the palace courtyard hosted major orchestras, such as the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino orchestra under Zubin Mehta and a youth orchestra conducted by Riccardo Muti. Concerts in 2026 started at 10pm. The 2026 festival closed on 12 July with Verdi's Aida in a concert version, which means fully sung and played but without sets or costumes.
Tickets
How much are tickets for Granada Festival at the Palace of Charles V? Directly from the organiser, plus a bed nearby.
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Prices for 2027 are not known yet. In 2026, tickets for concerts in the palace courtyard cost between 25 and 120 euros, depending on the night and the seat. The top price of 120 euros in 2026 was for the best seats at Aida.
The festival sells tickets itself, online and at its box office. Many concerts sold out in 2026, so it pays to book early.
Organiser's box officeIt is late when the performance ends. A room nearby saves a night-time journey.
Is Granada Festival at the Palace of Charles V worth it?
The palace courtyard is the right choice if you want to hear top orchestras and famous conductors in a striking open-air setting. Opera is rare here and is performed without staging, as with Aida in 2026. Because the Alhambra is crowded by day, an evening concert is a lovely way to experience it more calmly.
Before you go
What should I know before an evening in Granada?
The festival does not publish a specific rain rule. Its official FAQ only says that you get your money back if a concert is cancelled or postponed. Rain is rare in Granada in June and July.
„En caso de que el evento se cancele o se posponga, se le reembolsará el precio de su entrada.“
In the organiser's words sourceFrom the UK, most people fly to Málaga on Spain's south coast, which has many direct flights. Granada is a little over 120 kilometres from Málaga by bus, hire car or train. Granada also has a small airport of its own, mainly with domestic flights. The palace sits on the Alhambra hill, about a 20-minute uphill walk from the old town.
Concerts in 2026 started at 10pm, so they usually ended around midnight. From the palace you can walk downhill to Plaza Nueva in the old town in about 20 minutes. If you would rather not walk, plan a taxi or bus in advance, because many people leave at the same time.
Frequently asked questions about Granada Festival at the Palace of Charles V
When is the Granada Festival in 2027?
The 2027 dates have not been published yet. In 2026 the festival ran from 11 June to 12 July.
How much are tickets for a concert at the Palace of Charles V?
In 2026 tickets cost between 25 and 120 euros. Prices for 2027 have not been set yet.
Are concerts at the Palace of Charles V held in the open air?
Yes, the concerts take place in the palace's round courtyard, which has no roof. You sit under the night sky.
Do I get a refund if a concert is cancelled?
Yes, if the festival cancels or postpones a concert, it refunds the ticket price. Exchanges and returns for other reasons are not allowed.
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