📰 News in Spanish: Concerts in the cave of El Soplao 🎶

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🇪🇸 Conciertos exclusivos en la cueva de El Soplao🎶

Publicado el jueves 21 de agosto de 2025 - El País

La cueva de El Soplao, en Cantabria 🏞️, celebrará su 20º aniversario 🎉con una serie de conciertos muy especiales 🎶. Durante los meses de otoño 🍂 e invierno ❄️ de 2025, famosos artistas de la música española 🇪🇸 darán conciertos en este lugar tan especial, conocido por su excelente acústica 🎵. Habrá cinco conciertos 🎤, y cada uno tendrá solo 300 asientos 🪑, lo que hace que la experiencia sea única ✨.

El 20 de septiembre 📅, Miguel Poveda comenzará el ciclo con un concierto en trío🎤. El 24 de octubre 📅, Diana Navarro ofrecerá un recital acompañada del pianista David Pérez 🎹, y el 25 de octubre 📅, Luz Casal dará un concierto de piano y voz 🎤🎹. En noviembre 🍁, José Mercé actuará el 22 📅, y Rozalén cerrará el ciclo el 13 de diciembre 📅 con un concierto lleno de emoción 💖. Todos los conciertos serán en un ambiente cercano debido a sus limitadas plazas.

Las entradas 🎟️ están a la venta desde el 17 de septiembre 🗓️ en los sitios web oficiales de El Soplao y  Enterticket 🌐, con un precio de 45 euros más gastos 💸. Como hay pocos asientos 🪑, se recomienda comprar las entradas lo antes posible ⏳ para no perder la oportunidad de vivir esta magnífica experiencia🌟.

📝 Cultural note

The cave of El Soplao 🏞️ is a unique natural wonder located in Cantabria, northern Spain 🇪🇸. Discovered in 1908 during mining operations ⛏️, it was initially used for transporting minerals and workers. After being abandoned for decades, its geological significance was recognized 🌍, leading to its opening to the public in 2005.

Today, El Soplao is a popular tourist destination 🌟, offering guided tours 🧑‍🏫 that showcase its stunning formations, including stalactites, stalagmites, and the rare helictites ✨. Visitors can explore the cave's rich history ⏳ and natural beauty, making it a must-see attraction for those in the region 📸.

🎥 Video: How is the cave of El Soplao?

In this video from Cuevaelsoplao and CantabriaTurismo, they show the cave. On this Instagram page, you can also watch some videos of the famous concerts.

🇬🇧 Translation (British English)

Exclusive concerts in the cave of El Soplao🎶

The cave of El Soplao 🏞️, in Cantabria, will celebrate its 20th anniversary 🎉 with a series of very special concerts 🎶. During the autumn 🍂 and winter ❄️ months of 2025, famous Spanish music artists 🇪🇸 will perform at this unique place, known for its excellent acoustics 🎵. There will be five concerts 🎤, and each will have only 300 seats 🪑, making the experience truly special ✨.

On September 20 📅, Miguel Poveda will kick off the series with a trio performance 🎸🎻. On October 24 📅, Diana Navarro will give a recital accompanied by pianist David Pérez 🎹, and on October 25 📅, Luz Casal will perform a piano and voice concert 🎤🎹. In November 🍁, José Mercé will perform on the 22nd 📅, and Rozalén will close the series on December 13 📅 with an emotional concert 💖. All concerts will be held in an intimate atmosphere due to the limited seating.

Tickets 🎟️ have been on sale since September 17 🗓️ on the official El Soplao and Enterticket websites 🌐, with a price of 45 euros 💶 plus fees 💸. Since there are only a few seats 🪑, it is recommended to buy tickets as soon as possible ⏳ to avoid missing the opportunity to experience this amazing event 🌟.