Rocanrola is back with a celebration of hip hop culture that turns a city into a vivid playground for music lovers. The festival returns to Multiespacio Rabasa in early October, inviting fans to Alicante for a three day immersion into urban sound, art, and movement. With a crowd expected to exceed 65,000, Rocanrola gathers a lineup of more than fifty performers who shine on the national stage. The event combines live performances with a full program that includes urban art showcases, exhibitions, outdoor activities, dance, and freestyle sessions, offering a complete festival experience in one place.
The music becomes the hero of the days October 5, 6, and 7 as the second edition spotlights big names in the genre. The poster features NATO and Waor, SFDK, Ayax y Prok, Fernandocosta, Delaossa, Bad Ródriguez, Toteking, NoRecycled J, Fyahbwoy, Chojin, Sho-Hai, Sheriff, Foyone, Hard GZ, ZPU, Langui, Kaze, and an American guest among others, including Lil Pump. This mix highlights a broad spectrum of rap and urban styles that resonate across audiences in Spain and beyond, creating a cross-cultural festival atmosphere that energizes the whole venue.
Full poster of Rocanrola 2023
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The venue includes a large Life Park area dedicated entirely to discovering urban culture. Attendees can enjoy high-end urban sports exhibitions and competitions, including 3×3 basketball games that showcase street talent and dynamic skateboarding performances. Exhibition Square becomes the stage where urban movement expresses itself through battles and breakdance face-offs, drawing the public into a vibrant, one-of-a-kind setting for urban dance duels. Artists in the field of urban art will have the chance to leave a mark on the festival by painting large-scale murals. Graffiti artists create bold, organic structures with lines that celebrate street culture. The festival invites participants to sign autographs if they have been part of Rocanrola and to contribute to its growing visual archive through live art collaborations.
Urban art to feature at Rocanrola festival
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campground and glamping
The festival prioritizes attendee comfort with thoughtfully designed campground and glamping options. These spaces aim to provide relaxation alongside opportunities for social connection, featuring accessible facilities, convenient rest areas, and a range of services that support a smooth, immersive experience. Visitors can enjoy a larger restorative zone and other complementary amenities that encourage longer stays and richer interactions among festival goers.
Organizers note the festival is moving toward a complete plan for ticket holders, with posters confirming all ticket sales. For more information, follow the festival’s updates and official notes through the Rocanrola channels. A dedicated Rocanrola podcast also offers listening content that complements the live experience.