Santa Catalina Classics
Santa Catalina Classics has its roots in the prestigious Formentor Sunset Classics, a classical music festival that began more than a decade ago at the Formentor Royal Hideaway Hotel in Mallorca. Over time, and thanks to the success of its inaugural event, the festival began to grow and gain recognition in the music world. As it evolved, the festival moved to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, where it adopted the name Santa Catalina Classics, retaining its essence and the same spirit of excellence that characterized it in its early days.
This event brings together musicians, conductors, and classical music lovers, offering a series of high-level concerts in exceptional venues. Over the years, Santa Catalina Classics has established itself as one of the most important classical music festivals in Europe, celebrating the beauty and emotion of music in its purest form and offering unique experiences for concertgoers.
The Santa Catalina Classics International Festival is a project promoted by the Barceló Hotel Group, with the aim of fostering classical music and culture in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. This festival is one of the group's main cultural initiatives, which focuses all its efforts on maintaining the excellence of this iconic event, established as a benchmark in classical music.
Artistic Director
Jorge Perdigón
Jorge Perdigón, a renowned tenor and seasoned cultural manager, brings a unique perspective to Santa Catalina Classics: that of someone who knows music from the heart of the stage. After successfully directing eight editions of the Canary Islands International Music Festival and being named “Europe's breakthrough young singer,” Perdigón balances his brilliant opera career with the creation of cultural landmarks, ensuring that the lineup for the Santa Catalina Classics 2026 concerts blends artistic rigor with the purest emotion.
Stage Presence
Jorge Perdigón elevates the competition with the vision of an international artist who understands music from the inside out.
Humanizing the Experience
Santa Catalina Classics breaks with convention to offer a fleeting yet thrilling experience.
Management Leader
With a track record of success at major festivals, Perdigón has established this event as a must-see on the cultural calendar.
