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Atlantic Fest Readies Praia da Concha for Tenth Edition as Tickets Near Sell-Out

Officials say the festival will boost Vilagarcía's tourism by bringing thousands of visitors to local businesses.

Overview

  • Organisers have entered the final installation phase on Praia da Concha with stages, fencing and access routes being completed to host a crowd of roughly 10,000 people.
  • The three-day festival opens Friday, July 17, with a lineup led by Franz Ferdinand, Two Door Cinema Club and Los Planetas alongside a mix of Spanish and international acts.
  • Ticket sales are tight with Saturday nearly sold out at about 95 percent; three-day passes cost €85 until the festival start and rise to €90 at the gate, while single-day tickets are around €50.
  • Onsite services include a Galicia Calidade main stage, Vibra Mahou DJ sessions, a gastronomic area, a children's zone, VIP and an expanded backstage, plus camping at Camping Río Ulla with a free shuttle for pass holders.
  • Local and regional institutions and sponsors back the event as a tool for cultural promotion and economic activity, and organisers say the tenth edition will strengthen Vilagarcía's appeal to visitors and businesses.