The Festival Jardins de Cap Roig is synonymous with magical nights, world-class artists and a unique setting where music and nature come together in harmony.
Cap Roig Festival 2025 and its years of history
Its story began in 2001, when the first edition was held in the Cap Roig botanical gardens, nestled between Calella de Palafrugell and Mont-ras. This exceptional setting, overlooking the sea and surrounded by plant species from around the globe, was created in the 1920s by the Woevodsky couple, who dreamed of a garden that was both Mediterranean and exotic.
Since its beginnings, the festival has become one of the most prestigious cultural events of the Catalan and Spanish summer, attracting thousands of spectators every year eager to enjoy top-quality music in an exclusive atmosphere. International stars such as Elton John, Sting, Andrea Bocelli, Diana Krall and Shakira have all graced its stage, alongside renowned national artists including Alejandro Sanz, Pablo Alborán and Joan Manuel Serrat.
The open-air amphitheatre, set among lush gardens and dramatic cliffs above the Mediterranean, offers exceptional acoustics and an atmosphere that is truly hard to match.
Signature cuisine with a Costa Brava flavour
Every detail is carefully curated at the festival — and the food is no exception. Over the years, Cap Roig has partnered with some of the most celebrated chefs in Catalonia and Spain, including the prestigious Jordi Cruz (ABaC, Angle) and the Roca brothers, founders of El Celler de Can Roca, widely recognised as one of the best restaurants in the world. Other culinary talents such as Nandu Jubany and Paco Pérez, ambassadors of contemporary Catalan cuisine, have also left their mark.
Visitors can enjoy specially crafted tasting menus that combine local produce, creative flair and wine pairings from the Empordà region. The venue also features chill-out zones and terraces where guests can unwind before or after the concert with tapas, cocktails and appetisers made from locally sourced ingredients.
Cap Roig is more than just a festival — it’s a sensory experience that blends culture, landscape and local gastronomy. During the festival, the entire area transforms as tourists, locals and music lovers come together to enjoy unforgettable nights beneath the moon and the sound of the sea.
Staying at GHT Hotels is the ideal way to complete this getaway: comfort, great location and everything you need so all you have to do is sit back, applaud and enjoy. Let the Costa Brava charm you, savour its seafood cuisine and book your ticket now for one of the most beautiful and iconic festivals in Europe.
