Cultura Urbana- Spain´s greatest hip-hop festival

By Khilen Mehta
Do you see yourself as young? Dynamic? Urban? Well, even if you don’t, you can still head on down to Spain’s greatest hip hop festival, Cultura Urbana. The festival has continually established itself as the one of the most modern and innovative events on the European Cultural Scene.
The festival, taking place on the 30th and 31st May in Parque de La Marina de San Sebastian de los Reyes, boasts a line-up which promises to be one of the most exciting in the history of the festival. Along with the participation of some of Spain’s finest such as Violadores de Verso, Nach and Falsalarma, Cultura Urbana hosts some of the most stellar international performances such as Talib Kweli, The Game, Immortal Technique and IAM amongst others.
Within its extensive programme, Cultura Urbana will also play host to other activities such as the Urban Culture Documentary Festival, the IV Red Bull Batalla de los Gallos, the 3rd Eastpak Break-dance Battle, the Urban Culture Art Gallery in FNAC, sports zones and many other activities.
So get yourself down there at the end of this month! There’s 20,000 people expected there each day. Make sure you’re not the only one missing out! Here’s how to get there…
METRONORTE: LÍNEA 10 / STATIONS: REYES CATÓLICOS AND BAUTANAL
BUSES FROM AND TO PLAZA DE CASTILLA: 152 A, B Y C (STOP PLAZA DE TOROS) 154 A, C (STOP AVENIDA BAUNATAL)