{
  "id": 1224265,
  "title": "Calpe Pop Festival delivers unforgettable summer of live music",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/calpe-pop-festival-delivers-unforgettable-summer-of-live-music",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T07:00:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euro Weekly News",
    "slug": "euro-weekly-news",
    "url": "https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/16/calpe-pop-festival-delivers-unforgettable-summer-of-live-music/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Calpe Pop Festival showcased three dynamic nights of live music at the Parc de la Creativitat in Calpe. Spanning August 13 to 15, this annual event delivered a diverse lineup of legendary artists, contemporary pop acts, and tribute concerts. Kiko Veneno, Kike Rodríguez, La Cabra Mecánica, María La del Tango, Danza Casa de Andalucia, DJ Javi Más, God Save the Queen, Desert Vipers, and DJ Javi Pla were among the headliners. The festival embraced a community-oriented spirit, with ticket sales from designated links supporting Calpe’s historic Moros y Cristianos festival captains. This year’s enhanced format included both free and ticketed events to cater to residents, young music enthusiasts, and holidaymakers. Kiko Veneno kicked off the festivities on Thursday with his trademark blend of flamenco and rock, while DJ Kike Rodríguez kept the party going. On Friday, audiences experienced a wide range of musical styles through performances by La Cabra Mecánica, María La del Tango, Danza Casa de Andalucia, and DJ Javi Más. The grand finale on Saturday featured God Save the Queen, a renowned Queen tribute act, who wowed the crowd with hits like Bohemian Rhapsody and We Will Rock You. Local rock band Desert Vipers opened the final night, and DJ Javi Pla capped off the festival with a hit-filled DJ set. The festival’s success solidified Calpe’s reputation as a premier destination for live music on the Costa Blanca, leaving attendees eager for next year’s edition.",
  "summary": "The Parc de la Creativitat in Calpe was transformed into a hub of sound, excitement, and electric energy as the […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Calpe Pop Festival held at Parc de la Creativitat from Aug 13-15",
    "Lineup included Kiko Veneno, Kike Rodríguez, Desert Vipers, DJ Javi Pla",
    "Ticket sales supported Calpe’s historic Moros y Cristianos festival"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}