Voices of Costa
See what our festival family has to say — stories of sunshine, music, and memories that keep them coming back year after year.
At Costa Festival, it’s not just about the music – it’s about the people, the atmosphere, and the unforgettable moments we share together. Every year, guests tell us how much the festival has lifted their spirits, brought new friendships, and left them with memories to treasure long after the final note has played.
Here are just a few of the stories from those who’ve joined us over the years.
words that capture the heart of what costa is all about...
Brilliant Festival for all ages. As a solo female in her 40s, I think this is the best-kept secret! Wide range of activities to dip in and out of, lots of lovely people – everybody talks to you, safe environment, sunshine, no boring evenings alone and most importantly – no mud! Being able to be in the pool or on a sun lounger watching the main stage is so decadent! This is the highlight of my social calendar now.
The Costa Festival is outstanding. You get a four-star hotel, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, and five days of quality entertainment for a little more than the price of the hotel. It’s not as big as Glastonbury, but it’s as good – and you don’t need wellies!
We had an idyllic time at Costa Festival. Morning ensemble sessions led by the amazing and fun Joe and Tom, afternoons in the sun listening to brilliant music, and warm evenings eating, drinking and dancing by the pool with views over the Atlantic Ocean. Magical – who could want more!
Costa Festival Portugal 2023 was, like all the previous Costa Festivals we have attended, a wonderful event, an ‘oasis of happiness’ as one of the artists described it. Thanks once again to all those at Harmony who helped to plan and deliver such an excellent festival.
A Costa Festival experience enables you to enjoy established and new bands, a variety of musical genres, plus wonderful accommodation and catering. Equally as important is the opportunity to renew old friendships and to make new ones. The Costa staff go above and beyond to ensure everything is as near perfect as possible. No queues for toilets and showers in wet fields, no mud, very comfortable rooms and apartments, views to write home about and usually, gorgeous weather. What’s not to adore?
Costa is festival glamping to the next level. Fabulous and accessible location and a great line up of Folk/Americana/Jazz with some oldies and some newbies creating music to warm your heart and soul. The staff, venue and the overall organisation were brilliant. My first time but I’ve got a feeling it’s going to be an annual pilgrimage! Loved it.
You won’t regret a minute of this heartwarming and exciting festival! I loved the Celtic underpinnings. Ralph McTell was my favorite but everyone else was a close second. Wow! My husband Jim and I were so moved by the talent and depth of the artists, on closing night we cried. Not because it was over. But because of the talent and camaraderie of the players. No ego, just being there for each other and us. It was all about the music – and under the stars, no less! The crowd was open and cheerful, which completed our stellar experience. We made many new friends and traveling all the way from Minnesota was totally worth it. A+ experience. Thank you so much Harmony Voyages!
Coming from Denmark to our first Costa Festival we found the atmosphere so friendly and everybody was so kind. It was very easy to make new friends 🙂
We have been going to festivals for 30 years and Costa Festival Ibiza has now become one of favourites alongside Tønder Festival in Denmark <3
What a fantastic festival Costa Portugal is. Where else would you get to swim in the sea first thing, have a wonderful breakfast outside in October, play in a session, perform in a singaround and play in the superb Costa Ensemble (this is just the morning…), dance in the sunshine to fabulous concerts all afternoon and evening, a bit of ceilidh dancing, and then finish the day with a jam session with the artists in the bar. For a whole week. It’s amazing.
The friendliest festival I have ever attended. A fabulous setting for listening to superb music and musicians. For me, the Singaround, Open Mic and Late Night Sessions are the most important events. The hosts of these events are not only wonderful musicians but are extremely encouraging in the joining in of others. We reacquainted ourselves with some people we met last year and also made some new friends. Harmony staff are welcoming, informative and always on hand. This event is very good value for money and I highly recommend it to everyone.
The music, sound reproduction and setting was fantastic and the hotel, accommodation, staff and food were superb. No detail was overlooked by the Harmony Voyages team, and it felt like we were in a dream – well done!
We attended Costa Festival Ibiza for the first time in 2024, and what a great time we had! The lineup was fantastic and the venue idyllic. The organisation was excellent and the sound engineers and crew were brilliant, especially when they were called upon to move all the equipment indoors when it started raining! The atmosphere at the festival was very informal, welcoming and friendly. It was nice to see the performers mixing freely with the guests in the restaurant and the bar. The whole experience was magical and we cannot wait for the next one – bring it on!!
Converted! As a first-time solo traveller, I had very little idea of the Costa Festival fun & frolics that were about to materialise throughout the week. Blessed with warm sunny weather, the fabulous music took hold with a showcase of talented musicians on the main stage as well as a schedule of musical opportunities throughout the fantastic hotel. Big attractions for me as a keen swimmer were the super clean pools & the pretty beach around the corner. Thank you Harmony, see you in 2026!
The Costa Festival is outstanding. You get a four-star hotel, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, and five days of quality entertainment for a little more than the price of the hotel. It’s not as big as Glastonbury, but it’s as good – and you don’t need wellies!
This was our first Costa Festival and we couldn’t be more delighted with our entire experience. From booking the holiday and flights and pre-holiday communications to arriving at the hotel, Harmony Voyages were exceptional. The entire music experience was phenomenal, and we had plenty of time to walk and go to the beach, enjoy the company of friends and have a rest in between. Absolutely fabulous! We are looking forward to returning next year… and the year after, and the year after that. A huge thank you to the whole Harmony team.