Spring Festival in hand returns to Plaza Castelar on April 29 with performances that celebrate a vibrant music scene. This year the lineup pays homage to the beloved bands Hombres G and El Canto del Loco from the Barcelona scene, while welcoming the local energy of Diagnóstico Binario, Voy a Pasármelo G, and Those Crazy Years to the stage. The event promises a full day of live sound, corralled into six hours of non stop rhythm and cheering, inviting fans to soak up a festival experience that blends nostalgia with fresh acts.
In a press conference, Elda’s mayor, Rubén Alfaro, joined by Fiestas Councilor Lorena Pedrero, announced a poster for a free festival that will spread its energy across the afternoon and evening. The city highlights Spring Festival as a cornerstone since its inception in 2019 and notes its return to the calendar after a two year interruption due to the pandemic. Last year the event drew more than 3,500 spectators, underscoring the community appetite for outdoor cultural celebrations that unify generations and tastes.
Emdiv 2017 turned Elda into an indie capital for a day, and this year’s edition aims to keep that momentum. The mayor referenced notable moments from the festival history, including performances by La red room, Diagnóstico Binario, and other acclaimed acts that helped shape the city’s indie identity. The event poster for this edition features tributes to Hombres G and El Canto del Loco, while signaling the return of regional bands like Diagnóstico Binario, who are set to present their latest album and close a chapter in the city’s indie scene alongside Dorian, a long-established Barcelona group known for its enduring influence.
Full attendance is the goal for Elda’s Major Festivals, with organizers stressing a continuing commitment to year after year programming that remains accessible to everyone. The plan is to preserve the festival’s tradition of free entry while expanding the musical offerings to cater to diverse preferences, ensuring a broad audience can enjoy a shared cultural moment in the heart of the city.
Councilor Lorena Pedrero and Mayor Rubén Alfaro are pictured together, reflecting a collaborative approach to community events. The leadership emphasizes a focus on intergenerational leisure, offering experiences that appeal to all ages and tastes. The Street Food Market over the previous weekend provided another example of how the city blends food, music, and public space to create engaging, inclusive evenings that resonate with residents and visitors alike.
The concert program in Elda will feature La Habitación Roja, Diagnóstico Binario, Malditos Benditos, and a Mecano tribute. The festival kicks off at six in the evening with a moment of reflection for El Canto del Loco, followed by a collective pause for Hombres G. By eight o’clock, the show will resume with a tribute to those classic years, and at ten, the band Dual Diagnosis, formed from members in Alicante, Elche, Aspe, and Castalla, will bring a fresh sound and a new album to the spotlight. They are the Emdiv Festival winners from 2017 and returned to perform in 2022, highlighting the ongoing dialogue between past favorites and contemporary acts. As midnight approaches, Dorian, a cornerstone of the national indie scene with almost two decades of activity, will deliver a set that reflects the enduring appeal of Barcelona’s indie wave and its influence on listeners across the country, culminating in a memorable late-night finale.