Cantada d'havaneres in Atzeneta del Maestrat

Every last Saturday of the last week of July, Atzeneta del Maestrat hosts a very special musical evening: the Habaneras Singing Night. This festival, promoted by the local Festival Committee and the group Amics de l’Havanera, has become over the years a unique cultural event aimed at promoting the music of habaneras and tavern songs—melodies with maritime roots that have also found their place inland.

Since its beginning in 2016, the event has drawn audiences of all ages, offering a repertoire that blends genre classics with original compositions and new musical arrangements, in a warm and festive atmosphere. The event stands out for its ability to generate community spirit, emotion, and a love for traditional music.

2026 Edition

The 10th Habanera Singing Festival of Atzeneta del Maestrat will take place on Saturday, 25 July 2026, in the Main Square, during an evening that will once again bring together the seafaring tradition of habaneras and the rural, Mediterranean essence of our village.

The event will feature three outstanding groups: Els Trobadors, a local ensemble founded in 1977 and a benchmark of the genre in Atzeneta, performing a classic repertoire mainly in Valencian; Xató, a renowned group from Vilafranca del Penedès that, since its creation in 2000, has developed its own distinctive style within the world of habaneras and tavern songs; and Amics de l’Havanera, a group committed to keeping this musical tradition alive with passion and appreciation for Mediterranean cultural heritage.

An evening to enjoy music, traditions and togetherness in a unique setting that will turn Atzeneta del Maestrat into a meeting point for lovers of habaneras and tavern songs.