Ara Malikian
Starlite Occident Marbella will once again welcome one of the most talented, brilliant, and expressive violinists of recent decades, the Lebanese artist Ara Malikian, who will take the stage under the stars once more on Monday, July 27th.
Born in Beirut in 1968 and of Armenian descent, Malikian grew up in the midst of the Lebanese Civil War, finding in the violin a refuge and a source of hope while studying in basements and bomb shelters. His extraordinary talent led him to give his first major concert at just 12 years old and, at 14, to receive a scholarship from the German government to study at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover, later completing his studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.
Since recording his first album in Spain at age 15, he has built a solid international career performing on some of the world’s most prestigious stages. His multicultural identity and his status as an “outsider” have shaped a distinctive style that fuses classical music with genres such as jazz, flamenco, and tango, creating a unique, passionate, and deeply personal musical language that audiences will be able to enjoy on the most magical stage of the summer.
Date
Starlite Marbella 2026
THE BEST BOUTIQUE FESTIVAL IN THE WORLD
After fourteen editions, Starlite Occident has established itself as the longest-running boutique festival, featuring more than 60 days of concerts.
In the same space, music, culture and gastronomy converge, providing an exceptional event for those who long for close and intimate shows in an environment of incomparable beauty. Its programming includes options for all audiences, ages and musical tastes.
At Starlite Occident the sound is another level, being the only festival in Spain that uses the most advanced audio system in the world, the same one used at Sphere Immersive in Las Vegas. Each note is perceived with a clarity impossible to find at another festival. Here music is not only heard, it is felt.
The experience begins before the concert with its gastronomic offer in a summer terrace atmosphere, and continues after the show with shows and DJs where you can dance in an unparalleled environment. Starlite Occident offers the possibility of acquiring the complete experience by adding dinner to the concert in one of its five restaurants or a table in the Sessions area to enjoy the after parties.
In addition, the Starlite Gala takes place every year. Led by its hosts, Antonio Banderas and Sandra García-Sanjuán, it has become the charity event par excellence, rewarding the solidarity work of those who have made others' cause their own.