At the end of its 1st edition in 2001, the Printemps Musical des Alizés (Spring Classic Music Festival) already represented a major event of the lyric art. 7 years later, the 8th edition confirms its place in the circle of international festivals of classical music.

The creation of the festival has also managed a tour de force, making free access to concerts, creating a festival of classical music open to all music lovers. Each year it brings together a diverse audience with artists from various backgrounds.

Dates : April /May –every year
Type of music : Classic, Lyric
Free entry

News about the Spring Classic Music Festival to follow in the section « Agenda » 

The Festival   that radiates Essaouira throughout the world since 11 years!
The organizers define the festival as something that “celebrates our African roots, our, miscegenation, brotherhood, unity by music, freedom and openness “ and they succeed brilliantly

 4 days of music that cross the horizons and give rise to an unforgettable blend of artists from different cultures. Gnaoua, Jazz, Reggae ... Saxon, Drums, Guembri… these rhythms meet at the crossroads of cultures.

A large audience comes from the 4 corners of the world and share  a weekend in the streets of Essaouira. An unforgettable event.

Dates : June – Every year
Music category: traditional Gnaoua/ World music
Free entry
Some private concerts are not for free

News about the Gnaoua Festival and World music to follow in the section "Agenda" 

In line with its big brother, the young Gnaoua talents festival features for 5 editions young Maalem Gnaoua. This is an opportunity to discover new talents from different regions of Morocco, but also the future stars of the scene of "World Music".

A contest brings together participants to elect the best of each category: guembri ,voice, t'bal and stage performances.

The young Gnaoua talents festival confirms its place each time and takes the right direction to be unforgettable.

Dates : August – every year
Music category: Traditional Gnaoua / World Music / New Scene
Free access

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The 5th edition of the festival ended in 2008 with a resounding success.
This festival marks the musical annual season, finishes with notes of Andalusia, guitars and flamenco.

The musical Moroccan heritage also found its place with the presence of groups or emblematic musicians.

A festival that argues once again the dialogue of cultures, blending and discovering others, through the most universal language: music.

Dates : October / November - Annually
Music category: Andalusian music / Moroccan Music
Free access to scenes

News about the “Atlantic Andalusia “festival to follow in the section « Agenda » 

In addition to these international events, other cultural events are emerging in Essaouira.

The festival of the bizarre, the nights of Essaouira, the Ramadan ... so many events that take place throughout the year and keep alive the cultural life of the city.

Stay connected: The "Agenda" section from Topessaouira.com site informs you of current cultural events.