What is considered to be the world’s best boutique festival is leaving Marbella and returning to Madrid for yet another year with a unique proposal that will boost the city’s musical, cultural and leisure offer this Christmas. The latest edition of the festival will take place from 12 to 31 December at IFEMA MADRID, with performances by major international stars, such as the group Black Eyed Peas, the Mexican ranchera and Latin pop singer Alejandro Fernández, the Colombian musician and composer Camilo and the Malaga-born singer, Vanesa Martín.
Thanks to the Starlite Group and IFEMA MADRID, this popular festival, which presents a series of great concerts all wrapped up in a magical experience, with stars of the highest international and national level., can be enjoyed in Madrid.
The first major artist to join Christmas by Starlite is the renowned Mexican ranchera and Latin pop singer Alejandro Fernández, who will give a special concert on Thursday 12 December, performing greatest hits of his career live. Known by the nickname ‘El Potrillo’, his extensive career is defined by his ability to transmit his passion for the world of ranchera and pop ballads. He is considered to be one of the most important musicians in Latin America thanks to songs like Hoy tengo ganas de ti, Me dediqué a perderte, Se me va la voz and his most recent hit, La Tóxica.
On the other hand, the Colombian musician Camilo will perform a double concert on 20 and 21 December. Winner of the Latin GRAMMY® on six occasions and with three nominations for the upcoming Latin GRAMMY® 2024, the artist has succeeded in conquering the music industry, critics and audiences of all generations. He is a musical phenomenon thanks to songs like Vida de rico, KESI, Millones, BEBÉ and more recent hits, such as Una vida pasada, PLIS, Gordo or La Boda.
The concert series will also be joined by the singer-songwriter from Malaga, Vanesa Martín, who is giving a concert as part of her Exclusive Tour 2024. During her musical career spanning more than 15 years, she has established herself as one of the most important composers and performers in the Spanish-speaking world. She will perform a repertoire full of hits with songs like Quién lo diría, Si Pudiera, Complicidad and her latest release, El Nudo.
Following on from the success of its first edition, Occident has organised a new, more ambitious and longer edition, with more concerts and a larger leisure space to celebrate Christmas and see out the year in style.
Programme (more artists yet to be confirmed):