Monte do Gozo 2026

MONTE DO GOZO · SANTIAGO

From Pilgrimage to Festival

Monte do Gozo is the low hill on the eastern outskirts of Santiago de Compostela from which pilgrims on the Camino Francés catch their first sight of the cathedral's towers — traditionally a moment of joy that gives the hill its Galician name (Mount of Joy). The modern outdoor venue was developed for the 1989 World Youth Day, when Pope John Paul II gathered over 100,000 young pilgrims here; a large esplanade and concrete bench-seating amphitheatre were built into the slope for that event and remain in use.

Since then Monte do Gozo has functioned as Galicia's main large open-air concert site, with a working capacity in the tens of thousands. From 2018 onward it has been the home of O Son do Camiño, the region's flagship festival promoted by the Xunta de Galicia, hosting line-ups that have included The Killers, Muse, Imagine Dragons, Kendrick Lamar, Twenty One Pilots, Linkin Park and Katy Perry.

O Son do Camiño 2026

The festival turns the slope into a multi-stage venue across three June days. Highlights:

• O Son do Camiño 2026 — 18 June 2026 — Galicia's biggest festival

How to Reach Monte do Gozo

• Urban bus — line 6 from Praza de Galicia in Santiago de Compostela.
• By car — AP-9 motorway, exit Santiago Norte, then N-634 / Rúa do Gozo; large festival parking arranged ad hoc.
• On foot — the final 5 km stage of the Camino Francés before the cathedral.

Why Book Monte do Gozo Tickets

O Son do Camiño passes sell out quickly each year — Santiago is small, demand is national. Booking early secures the festival weekend and the camping option.

Book Your Monte do Gozo Tickets

Step onto the pilgrim hill that became Galicia's biggest festival stage. Pick your edition and book ahead.