The Starlite Festival is much more than just an event where national and international artists perform. This annual event, held in Marbella, has evolved into an innovative and attractive product. With a duration of two and a half months, it is currently the longest festival in Europe.
Its roots date back to 1983, when Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe, Julio Iglesias, and Plácido Domingo organized a concert featuring the famous tenor. Three decades later, the idea was revived by Ignacio Maluquer and Sandra García-Sanjuán, who founded Starlite in 2012. Since then, the festival has grown year after year, always held in the same location.
Each edition has matched or surpassed the success of the previous one.
Established as a prominent social and cultural event, Starlite has become a European benchmark. Its offerings include a mix of classical music, pop, rock, DJs, and electronic music. Every summer, Nagüeles is transformed into a unique natural amphitheater, an auditorium with rock walls and a starry sky as its ceiling. This exceptional setting, in addition to being visually stunning, boasts outstanding acoustics, according to those who have had the opportunity to enjoy its concerts.
Throughout its more than ten years of history, Starlite has hosted major artists.
Attending the Starlite Festival is a unique experience not only because of the quality of the performances, but also because of the charm of its location and the exclusivity of the event. Attendees can enjoy gourmet dinners while experiencing intimate performances on a stage surrounded by 60-meter-high rock walls. Additionally, each year, the festival hosts the Starlite Gala, a renowned charity event, reinforcing its commitment to social causes.