La Oreja de Van Gogh to play Roses Ciutadella in 2027
La Oreja de Van Gogh will perform at the Ciutadella de Roses next summer, in what will be the band's only concert in Catalonia in 2027.
The Basque group is the first artist confirmed for the next edition of the Sons del Món festival. The event will reach its 20th edition next year, and the band is expected to be one of its main attractions.
The concert will take place on Saturday, July 24, 2027. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 7pm on the festival's website.
A band with three decades of hits
La Oreja de Van Gogh was formed in 1996 in Donostia, the Basque name for San Sebastián. Over the following years it became one of the most popular Spanish pop-rock bands of recent decades.
The group is known for songs such as "Rosas", "La Playa" and "Puedes Contar Conmigo". These tracks helped the band sell millions of records and collect numerous awards. Many of its songs have stayed popular across different generations of listeners, from those who heard them on release to younger fans who discovered them later.
For many readers outside Spain, the name may be less familiar. In Spain and in much of the Spanish-speaking world, however, the band's biggest songs remain widely known and are still played regularly.
Amaia Montero returns for the anniversary
The Roses date comes at a significant moment for the band. 2026 marks 30 years since La Oreja de Van Gogh was formed, and the group has entered a new phase with the return of Amaia Montero, its original lead singer.
Her comeback brings back one of the best-known line-ups in the band's history. The group is now on a celebration tour that looks back at its greatest hits. The setlist also includes new songs, so the shows are not only about nostalgia.
The concert at the Ciutadella is one of the key dates of this new stage. It will bring the band's music to a venue in the Alt Empordà, the county in the north of the Costa Brava that also includes Empuriabrava and Castelló d'Empúries.
Where and when
The Ciutadella de Roses is the historic fortified site at the edge of the town centre of Roses. It hosts the Sons del Món concerts, which have become a regular part of the summer calendar in the area.
Roses is a short drive from Empuriabrava along the bay, which makes the venue easy to reach for residents and visitors staying on this part of the coast. The town also hosts other music events during the year, including the craft beer and music fair that returns this October.
Key details for the concert:
- Artist: La Oreja de Van Gogh, with original singer Amaia Montero
- Venue: Ciutadella de Roses
- Date: Saturday, July 24, 2027
- Festival: Sons del Món, 20th edition
- Tickets: on sale this Friday at 7pm on the festival's website
The festival has not yet announced other artists for its 2027 edition. La Oreja de Van Gogh is so far the only confirmed name.
Who the concert is likely to attract
The announcement stands out for two reasons. First, fans in Catalonia who want to see the band on this tour will have only one chance to do so, and it will be in Roses. Second, the return of Amaia Montero gives the shows extra appeal for people who followed the band during its most successful years.
Because the band's songs have reached several generations, the concert is likely to draw a mixed audience. Families, long-time fans and younger listeners who know the hits from streaming and radio could all be interested.
For people living in Empuriabrava, the date falls in the middle of the high summer season. Anyone planning to attend may want to think early about transport and parking, as July is one of the busiest months on this stretch of the coast.
Our Take
This announcement suggests that Sons del Món is aiming high for its 20th edition. Opening the line-up with a band celebrating 30 years, and with a much-anticipated reunion with its original singer, is a strong statement for a festival marking its own milestone.
For readers in Empuriabrava and Castelló d'Empúries, the main point is simple: a concert that is the only Catalan date on a major Spanish tour will take place just a few kilometres away. That is good news for residents who usually travel to Barcelona for big-name shows. It may also help Roses and the wider bay attract visitors who come specifically for the concert, adding to the area's summer events calendar alongside local fixtures such as Oktoberfest in Empuriabrava.
Demand for tickets could be high, given that it is the band's only concert in Catalonia next year. It is worth watching how quickly the tickets sell once they go on sale on Friday. It will also be worth following which other artists Sons del Món adds to its anniversary programme in the coming months.