Estrella Morente, Farruquito and Arcángel, at the IV Bierzo al Toque

From July 22nd to 25th, some of the best representatives of cante, touch and dance flamenco of the present day. Estrella Morente, Farruquito, Arcángel, Montse Cortés, José del Tomate, Iván Vargas or Puneh Farhani are some of the artists in this edition.

Year after year, Bierzo to the touch has continued to grow, transforming El Bierzo into a land of flamencoWith its fourth edition, the festival renews its commitment to art. flamenco and the cultural activity of the Bierzo region. In a press conference held in the Corral de la Morería of Madrid, a landmark of flamenco In the capital, its fourth edition has been presented, to be held in Ponferrada (León) from July 22 to 25, and which will bring together some of the great representatives of flamenco current as Estrella Morente, Farruquito, Arcángel, Montse Cortés, José del Tomate, Iván Vargas or Puneh FarhaniThe event was presented by the journalist Teo Sanchez, host of the Radio 3 program Goblinizing. White of the King, from Corral de la Morería, welcomed the attendees and highlighted a festival that is experienced in nature and in which an atmosphere of affection reigns.

At the press conference, Conception Fernandez Diez, Director of Museums, Heritage and Culture of the City of Energy Foundation (CIUDEN), highlighted the fact that Bierzo al Toque has already become a well-established festival. "In culture, consolidating is much more difficult than starting. That's what has happened with Bierzo al Toque," he explained. "The festival has made it possible for the flamenco Find your place in an unexpected territory. Tradition is also built, and Bierzo al Toque has gone from being a bold undertaking to a well-established event.” He also emphasized the transformation of Ponferrada and the festival venues. “La Térmica Cultural and La Fábrica de Luz – Museo de la Energía are two spaces that define who we are and where we are going, active cultural centers that reflect the transformation of a region that has reinterpreted its past.”

Flamenco singer Arcángel, the festival's ambassador, was also present at the event and highlighted the festival's connection with the Bierzo region: "Don't miss this magnificent festival, which perfectly blends the land with the..." flamenco».

"The Corral de la Morería in Madrid hosted the presentation of the fourth edition of Bierzo al Toque, to be held in Ponferrada (León) from July 22 to 25, and which will bring together artists such as Estrella Morente, Farruquito, Arcángel, Montse Cortés, José del Tomate, Iván Vargas or Puneh Farhani"

Montse Cortés, Iván Vargas, and Puneh Farhani. Presentation of the 4th Bierzo al Toque Festival. Corral de la Morería, Madrid. March 24, 2026. Photo: Bierzo al Toque

Miguel MoranThe coordinator of Bierzo al Toque unveiled this year's program after thanking all the collaborating institutions. He also announced that this edition will pay tribute to various figures in flamenco culture for their outstanding careers: the guitarist Victor Monge Serranitoand the journalists Jose Manuel Gamboa and Teo Sánchez. The extra-musical activities taking place this year will be announced soon.

The fourth edition of Bierzo al Toque will begin on Wednesday, July 22nd, with a free event taking place outside La Fábrica de Luz – Museo de la Energía in Ponferrada. On Thursday, July 24th, the Turbinas room at La Térmica Cultural will take over as the festival's main venue.