This fabulous Cultural initiative and summer festival in back in the Alpujarra. Anna Kemp the founder and creator of this project unites the local community in Laroles and many international supporters over the past 10 years with this unique rural theatre project.
When? July and August 2026
Where? Laroles open-air theatre. A venue located high up in the Alpujarra mountains, on the border of Granada/Almeria provinces. Laroles is on the edge of Almeria province but belongs to Granada.
By Car:
- 1 hour 15 mins from Granada
- 1 hr 30 mins from Almeria
- 2 hours from Malaga.
´Me Vuelves Lorca´ is more than just a festival.
It’s
- a chance to enjoy quality theatre in a unique setting
- a return to the essence of theatre: experience theatre as the ancient Greeks did breath-taking
- an unspoilt, little known corner of Spain waiting to be discovered
- part of a dynamic, award-winning social development project
- a taste of a traditional rural lifestyle
- set against the backdrop of the stunning Alpujarra mountains in the Sierra Nevada National Park
This August in Laroles ‘Me Vuelves Lorca’ theatre & music Festival comes back to the Alpujarras. In each edition the festival represents a new phase in the life of Un Teatro Entre Todos, an award-winning social development project. Aiming to revitalize a lesser known area the Alpujarras in Granada through cultural events and sustainable tourism.
It’s a dream that started in 2013 with the construction of a open-air theatre on the outskirts of the village. The work was carried out by members of the
local community, taking advantage of the traditional know-how in the area and using the same materials that have been used for centuries to make the agricultural terraces in the area.
The result is a beautiful, handcrafted amphitheatre in a stunning natural setting in an area that’s been hard hit by the recession. A commitment to sustainable tourism and culture set in motion by the local inhabitants.
British-born Anna Kemp is the driving force behind the project, and takes as her inspiration, the Minak Theatre in Cornwall, one of the most famous open-air theatres in the world, and the product of the commitment and determination of another woman, Rowena Cade (1893-1983).
The 2023 edition is back with a mix of theatre, music and comedy. The events are over the first weekend in August. Doors open at 8.30pm and performances begin at 9.30pm. Here are the dates planned in this 2026 edition:
- Weekends from 25th July until 13th August 2026
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A variety of accommodation is on offer in Laroles and the surrounding area.
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