Benidorm unveils massive new SkyFest venue expecting 200,000 visitors this summer

Benidorm is preparing for one of its biggest entertainment summers yet after officially unveiling SkyFest, a huge new outdoor events venue expected to attract more than 200,000 spectators between June and September.

The new 14,000-square-metre complex, located at the Guillermo Amor Sports City in the Foietes-Colonia Madrid area of Benidorm, was presented this week during a launch event in Madrid attended by more than 400 guests from the worlds of music, tourism and entertainment.

Concerts, festivals and sporting events planned

Organisers confirmed that SkyFest will host more than 24 events throughout the summer season, ranging from concerts and festivals to comedy shows, musicals, children’s performances and sports screenings. The venue officially opens on June 28 with a charity event supporting the Centro Doble Amor association. Performers at the opening include Spanish artists David Otero and Bombai alongside broadcaster Tony Aguilar.

Among the headline events already announced are Latin Fest on July 4 and 5, Chayanne’s concert on July 24, Oro Viejo by DJ Nano on August 1 and DJ Symphonic on August 21. Organisers also confirmed comedy performances by Miguel Lago and Luis Piedrahita, family musicals including Tarzan and The Sound of Music, and large-scale sporting broadcasts such as the World Cup final screening on July 19.

Capacity of up to 25,000 people

The new venue has been designed to host events of very different sizes, with capacities ranging from 2,000 seated attendees to 25,000 people for major concerts and festivals. According to organisers, the complex includes two stages, more than 100 bathroom cabins connected to the water network, shaded cooling areas, VIP terraces, gastronomic spaces and over 100 metres of bar service. SkyFest CEO Álex Fratini described the project as an attempt to create a “reference point” for summer entertainment on the Costa Blanca, combining live music, tourism and leisure in one location.

Benidorm strengthens festival tourism appeal

Benidorm officials believe the new venue could further strengthen the city’s growing reputation as a year-round events destination. Mayor Toni Pérez attended the presentation alongside representatives from Visit Benidorm and the Generalitat Valenciana, highlighting the project’s potential economic and tourism impact for the city during the busy summer season.

With international artists, large-scale festivals and sports events already confirmed, organisers say further announcements are still expected in the coming weeks ahead of the official opening.