The "Mas i Mas Festival" 2026 is coming
February 26th. 2026
From April to September 2026, Barcelona will host the 23rd edition of the MASiMAS Festival, the most ambitious proposal in its history, with a program of 40 live concerts in six historic venues around the city. Far from being a one-off event, the festival definitively consolidates its transformation into a long-season, multi-venue cycle, deeply linked to the city's cultural life. For six uninterrupted months, MASiMAS offers a musical journey that connects venues, established artists, and new generations.
As is tradition, jazz serves as the backbone of the program, offering a broad journey that ranges from the most classic jazz to the most contemporary expressions of the genre. Nevertheless, the MASiMAS Festival remains true to its DNA and opens up its program to celebrate funk, soul, hip-hop, Afro-Latin, and Caribbean music. International figures such as Sasha Berliner, Seun Kuti, Ghost Note, Charlotte Dos Santos, and the explosive Balkan Reunion top a lineup designed for excellence.
Figures, Spaces, and Collaborators of This Edition
This edition deploys unprecedented muscle with a total of 40 high-impact concerts. To do so, the festival charts a route through six key stages around Barcelona. From the heart of the legendary Jamboree, a true pillar of the program, the music expands to large venues such as Razzmatazz 2, La Paloma, Paral·lel 62, and the majestic Palau de la Música Catalana.
Beyond the classic concert format, the festival activates its educational and creative facet. Between July 9 and 15, it hosts the GMF Barcelona Jazz Workshop, a pedagogical project endorsed by the Global Music Foundation that transforms Jamboree into the epicenter of jazz education, facilitating the meeting between international students and top-level teachers. The gathering will also take center stage at the festival with special concerts under this initiative.
MASiMAS Group, 30 Years of Cultural Activism
The MASiMAS Festival 2026 will close with a grand finale party at Paral·lel 62, an event that reaffirms the commitment of the Mas i Mas Group to live music after more than 30 years of cultural activism. This 23rd edition is not just a festival; it is the confirmation of a philosophy that supports live music as a pillar of Barcelona's culture.
MASiMAS FESTIVAL 2026 IN NUMBERS
Dates: From April 1 to September 6, 2026
Concerts: 40 performances in total (including jam sessions and GMF sessions).
Venues (6 in total):
• 36 concerts at Jamboree
• 2 concerts at Razzmatazz 2
• 1 concert at La Paloma (new addition)
• 1 concert at Paral·lel 62
• 1 concert at the Palau de la Música Catalana
Musical styles featured at the festival:
• Jazz: The backbone of the festival, with around 30 concerts featuring both historic figures and new trends. Main artists: Sasha Berliner, Jean Toussaint, Simon Moullier, etc.
• Funk and Hip-Hop: 4 proposals featuring groove and urban rhythms. Main artists: Philip Lassiter, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, Charlotte Dos Santos, and The Gramophone Allstars.
• Latin: 3 concerts dedicated to Afro-Latin, Caribbean, and fusion rhythms. Main artists: Pahua, Cuban Jazz Syndicate, Compota de Manana, and Giovanni Hidalgo Trio.
GMF Barcelona Jazz Workshop and Music Festival:
• 13 exclusive concerts scheduled between July 9 and 15 under the umbrella of GMF (Global Music Foundation), starring top-level teachers such as Carla Cook, Deborah Brown, Jocelyn Gould, or Perico Sambeat, spread across Jamboree Halls 1 and 3.
International artists: 30 proposals (including figures from the USA, Brazil, Cuba, Italy, United Kingdom, Nigeria, Norway, etc.).
National / local artists: 10 proposals (reaffirming the festival's commitment to the top Catalan and Spanish scene).
