The festival opens on Friday evening, the 11th, with a night-time DJ set that will wrap the old town in a festive atmosphere, followed by a concert by Dr. Bacterio, filling the Martos night with rhythm. Children will take centre stage thanks to a children's play area, educational activities and a family show encouraging families to experience the festival together. Traditional wooden games, known as "unplugged games", will bring back the essence of shared play right out in the street.

Saturday the 12th brings new activities for all ages. The Curolla company will perform its circus show, one of the most eagerly awaited events for its visual, participatory style. The festive atmosphere continues with the Concierto Vermú, perfect for enjoying the old town in broad daylight, while the Fleamarket craft market fills the streets with local creativity. The children's play area returns, and a DJ session provides continuous music throughout the day.

Across both days, the festival will include ongoing activities that reinforce its open, accessible spirit: a free tourist bus will provide access to the old town, guided tours will be available to discover its rich heritage, and the Torre del Homenaje (keep) will remain open for those wishing to admire Martos from above. The traditional tavern will offer local produce, while the cultural setting and tourist signage will turn the visit into a complete experience.

The 3rd Martos Old Town Festival is far more than a cultural programme: it's an invitation to reconnect with the city, to experience its heritage through community, and to celebrate the strength of a historic old town that remains the heart and memory of Martos.

Programme:

-José Ignacio Lapido (Acoustic): Saturday, 31 January at El Pósito

-La Bien Querida (Acoustic): Saturday, 28 February. Venue to be confirmed

-Los Planetas (Essential Concert): Saturday, 21 March at the Teatro Cervantes

-Mawlid (Antonio Arias – Acoustic): Saturday, 25 April at the Estación de Madrid

-Apartamencos Acapulco (Acoustic): Saturday, 20 June at El Silo del Cereal

-Franz Bauer (Paco Román de Neuman) Acoustic: Saturday, 4 July at the Estación de Madrid

Closing day: Ángel Stanich, Shidow, Srta. Trueno Negro, Enrique Octavo, Roswell, Carlitos Hojas, Santana Motor, Juana Lennon, Teresa Mood, D'órdago, María Calaveras Dj, Baptisterio DjsÁngel Stanich, Shidow, Srta. Trueno Negro, Enrique Octavo, Roswell, Carlitos Hojas, Santana Motor, Juana Lennon, Teresa Mood, D'órdago, María Calaveras Dj, Baptisterio Djs:  17 and 18 July at the Estación de Madrid.

Over the weekend, the streets transform into a living stage, blending music, theatre and memory. Historical figures come to life, tales from the past take on new presence, and the whole town becomes the protagonist of a shared story honouring those who defended their land and way of life.

The festival is more than a re-enactment: it is an act of cultural resistance, a reminder of the strength of one's roots, and an invitation to look towards the future without forgetting the journey travelled. Through parades, dramatised scenes and participatory activities, the celebration becomes a space where tradition and emotion meet to create an unforgettable day.

The festival will feature top-level artists, with a line-up led by Antonio Orozco, BJones and Darío Núñez.

The play features a cast led by Carmen Morales and Juan Meseguer, who bring to life a stage production combining intrigue, humour and a brisk theatrical pace, paying tribute to the literary world of the celebrated British author.

The artist will perform his album “El Tiempo No Es Oro” (2025), recorded at Abbey Road, live, alongside a run-through of his greatest hits. It is one of the standout stops on his tour of Andalusia this summer.

The reception in Navas de Tolosa thus establishes itself as a meeting point for memory, identity and civic participation, strengthening the presence of the Cofradía de los Ballesteros in the province's cultural events.