Over 10,000 People Enjoy a Diverse Artistic Experience at the Los Silos Festival
The Boreal Festival successfully completed its 18th edition this past weekend, drawing a significant crowd, showcasing high-quality artistic proposals, and maintaining the essence that has made it authentic since its inception. More than 10,000 visitors flocked to the northern municipality of Los Silos, embracing the Boreal ethos: diversity and sustainability.
Exciting Performances
Friday marked the beginning of two major days, blending a firm mix of sensations: Canary talent, tradition, and innovative contemporary proposals, both national and international. Artists such as Israel Fernández, Lapili, Cristina Mahelo, and Califato 3/4 delivered an impressive inaugural performance.
Saturday, however, saw Boreal reach its electrifying peak. From early on, the square filled with soft voices leading the way. Sara Curruchich resonated with her Guatemalan spirituality, while Pablopablo surprised the audience with intertwining beats and urban atmospheres. When Angolan artist Pongo took to the stage, the night ignited: pure African heartbeat, visceral singing, and an energy that shook the crowd. Her presence left no room for pauses.
A Night of Rhythm
Next came Kumbia Boruka, changing the atmosphere with pulsating cumbia rhythms. Insistent keyboards, joyful trumpets, and deep basslines vibrated through the streets. Their performance was infectious, with audiences dancing relentlessly, moving together in joyful complicity. It was one of those moments when the festival wasn’t just heard, but truly experienced.
Other Saturday concerts kept the momentum high. The New Regency Orchestra provided an elegant closing, filled with brilliant arrangements, while Matah & Chalart58 explored powerful rhythms. Lula Mora, Carmen Xía, and La Cangreja added diverse nuances, demonstrating that Boreal is a coherent yet varied space.
Beyond Music
As is customary, Boreal 2025 offered more than just concerts. There were workshops for all ages, discussions on sustainability, eco-awareness activities, artistic exhibitions, street murals, and performative showcases. Artist Inti left a mural footprint in a public space, while clown Karcocha infused humour, surprise, and friendliness around the Plaza de La Luz.
The festival’s commitment to ecological and accessible practices remains a core principle. Accessible areas (PMR), sign language services, sensory backpacks, and magnetic loops have been established. Workshops included themes such as reuse and waste avoidance. Boreal is attentive to its surroundings and community.
A Collaborative Weekend
Amidst all this, Los Silos experienced a weekend rich in collaboration. Residents, visitors, musicians, technicians, chefs, and artisans all took part in transforming routines into a vibrant ritual of fusion.
