Clasijazz Hosts the 2026 EFN Conference
We are pleased to announce that the European Folk Network (EFN) 2026 Conference will be held at our headquarters in Almería from Thursday, November 12, through Saturday, November 14, 2026. The European Folk Network (EFN) is the European network dedicated to the promotion, development, and celebration of folk and traditional music and the arts. It serves as a meeting place for artists, organizers, cultural centers, and professionals from across Europe who share a commitment to using music as a tool for connection, inclusion, and social change. As members of the EFN, we – at the Fundación Indaliana para la Música y las Artes – Clasijazz – are honored to host this edition, thanks to a multidisciplinary space ideally suited to accommodate the conference’s plenary sessions, breakout groups, dining areas, and live performances. Since our founding in 1998, Clasijazz has grown into a comprehensive cultural center, concert hall, educational space (music, dance, and theater), and jazz club. We actively collaborate in European networks and international projects, sharing with the EFN the philosophy that music unites communities and fosters creativity. EFN participants will not only enjoy the conference sessions but also the vibrant cultural life of Clasijazz and the welcoming atmosphere of Almería, a Mediterranean city renowned for its history, heritage, and artistic vitality.
Program
Line up
Experts in traditional music from across Europe are gathering in Almería to exchange ideas on education, tradition, and the fusion of genres.
Speakers
Vilma Tutkija
Head of the Folk Music Department at the Sibelius Academy, Uniarts Helsinki
Alistar Anderson
Master of the English Concertina and a fine exponent of the Northumbrian Pipes
Bernhard Hanneken
Organizer, journalist and co-ordinator
Fiona Dalgetty
Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Fèis Rois
Marc Vandemoortele
Retired - broadcaster
Antonio Mirón
Member of CUADRILLEROS ENDÉMICOS
Musicians
Coro Gospel
Manuel Daif
Faciti Rota
Gata Brass Band
Grupo el Galayo
Spicy Sessions
Tickets
Clasijazz members are eligible for reduced-price admission.
FULL PASS
The pass is valid for all festival events!
12 – 13 – 14 November
EFN members: €95.00
EFN non-members: €120.00
Clasijazz members & students: €45.00
Single Ticket - Grupo Galayo - 13 NOV
El Galayo has set as its primary goal the promotion and performance of this historical and musical “treasure.” The group has maintained a very active musical schedule throughout this time, participating in countless festivals, fairs, gatherings, cultural tours, Expo ’92, television, and radio, and is one of the most award-winning and acclaimed groups at the Alpujarra Traditional Music Festival. In June 2026, the group participated in a musical gala dedicated to Federico García Lorca at the Apolo Theater in Almería.
Friday 13 – 21:00
Non-members: €7.00
Clasijazz members: Free
Single Ticket - Spicy Sessions - 13 NOV
SPICY SESSIONS, the meeting place where styles blend, voices intertwine, and energy overflows. This project was launched in September 2024 with the goal of bringing together the most talented musicians from the Almería scene and creating a stage free of labels, where everything has a place—from flamenco to Latin, jazz, soul, and urban music.
Friday 13 – 22:00
Non-members: €15.00
Clasijazz members: €10.00
Single Ticket - Flamenco - 14 NOV
Manuel Daif is a young flamenco dancer from Almería whose artistic career has been shaped by an early calling and ongoing training. He began his journey in flamenco at a very young age under the guidance of Ana Alonso, a key figure during his formative years and in the development of his passion for flamenco. Since then, he has dedicated his life to studying and perfecting flamenco dance, combining academic training with stage experience.
Saturday 14 – 21:00
Non-members: €15.00
Clasijazz members: €7.00
Single Ticket - Faciti Rota - 14 NOV
Faciti Rota is a Sicilian folk music group from the Ragusa area in southeastern Sicily (Italy). Founded around 2011, the group is dedicated to preserving and revitalizing the island’s rich musical heritage, combining traditional Sicilian folk songs and dances with musical traditions from southern Italy and throughout the Mediterranean basin. The group’s name, Faciti Rota, means “form a circle” in the Sicilian dialect, reflecting its philosophy of bringing people together through music and dance. Their lively performances feature traditional acoustic instruments, such as the marranzano (Sicilian Jewish harp), the chitarra battente, the mandolin, the violin, and tambourines, accompanied by energetic rhythms and traditional dances.
Saturday 14 – 22:30
Non-members: €15.00
Clasijazz members: €7.00
Locations
CLASIJAZZ
Cafeteria
Sala Principal
Sala Industrial
Contributors
