Marcos Gómez Román, the commissioner for Xacobeo 2027, participated this morning in the presentation of the fifth edition of Galicia Ilusiona, the World Magic Festival of Galicia, which will once again establish the region as an international hub for magic during November and December 2026.
Directed by Pedro Bugarín and Dani Polo, the festival will showcase six award-winning international artists: Mago Murphy, Toni Frebourg, An Ha Lim, Didak, Bonjin Koo, and Diego @ Elena. These performers will present the best of illusionism in various theatres and auditoriums throughout Galicia, bringing shows to thousands of spectators.
The international gala programme will take place across eight Galician cities: A Coruña, Cangas, Vigo, Pontevedra, Lugo, Ferrol, Ourense, and Santiago de Compostela, from 20 November to 13 December.
Galicia Ilusiona is supported by the Xunta de Galicia through the Galician Tourism Agency and has established itself as one of the major cultural and entertainment events on the Galician calendar, contributing to the promotion of Galicia as a key destination for significant cultural events.