The cultural programme Escenario Vivo returns to the Valle de la Lengua from 3 October to 8 November 2026. The new season was presented in Logroño on 23 September. According to the Director-General for Culture, Roberto Iturriaga, and the coordinator of the Fundación San Millán de la Cogolla, Almudena Martínez, twelve events are planned in squares, frontones, churches and at the Scriptorium de Albelda . The programme is run by the regional government of La Rioja and the foundation.
The programme opens on 3 October in Bobadilla with “El peor espectáculo del mundo” by the company Zanguango Teatro, followed by “Titiriscopio” by Arawake on 4 October in Torrecilla sobre Alesanco. Musical events include “Embrujo español” by the La Orden de la Terraza ensemble on 17 October in Cañas, a performance by Coro Juvenil Enkanto Vocal on 24 October in Camprovín, and the Noche Entre Amigos duo on 31 October at the Scriptorium de Albelda, performing songs by Joan Manuel Serrat and Joaquín Sabina. On 1 November, the Primital Brothers bring vocal comedy to Canillas de Río Tuerto. The closing performance, “Crescendo” by Garrapete, is scheduled for 8 November in Alesanco.
Seven of the twelve events are free, while five cost five euros. According to the organisers, part of the ticket revenue will go towards restoring specific cultural heritage sites; the Fundación San Millán de la Cogolla identifies projects in coordination with the diocese. Escenario Vivo is linked thematically to the exhibition “AutorÍA. La Rioja, tierra del español”, on display at the Monasterio de Yuso in San Millán de la Cogolla until 10 January 2027. The programme combines on-site presentations and performances and aims to raise the profile of cultural events in small communities.
The organisers place particular emphasis on regional participation: several events showcase artists from La Rioja. They have also announced a literary focus: a poetry evening in Villaverde de Rioja on 7 November will mark the anniversary of the Generación del 27 . The mix of local venues, low admission prices and cross-disciplinary formats reflects a strategy pursued for years to strengthen cultural participation in rural areas and attract visitors within the region.
The organisers note that the programme may be updated on an ongoing basis. Specific times and accessibility information will be announced in the respective municipalities.
Editor: Celestina Fuentes (Article created with AI assistance).