Redondela is once again focusing on urban culture and healthy leisure with the celebration of a new edition of the Choquiño Urban Jam, an event designed for young people that combines sports, creativity, and music in the streets. This completely free event takes place around the A Marisma skatepark and has become one of the most anticipated activities in the Pontevedra municipality.
In addition to the sporting events, the day is enhanced by the Choquiño Urban Fest, a music festival that perfectly complements the daytime activities. With concerts and DJ sets at the Campo da Feira, the municipality aims to offer a comprehensive program that begins in the morning with workshops and exhibitions and continues into the evening with performances for younger audiences.
A key event for the youth of Redondela
The Choquiño Urban Jam is back for its fourth edition, aiming to solidify Redondela's position as a leading urban sports destination in Galicia. This initiative, promoted by the City Council, has a clear philosophy: to open public spaces to new trends and empower young people through free and accessible activities.
Mayor Digna Rivas has repeatedly emphasized that the event aims to transform the town into a "healthy leisure space ," where youthful talent and creativity can find their own home. She explained that both the Choquiño Urban Jam and the Urban Fest serve as channels to channel the energy of the younger generation and revitalize plazas, parks, and sports facilities.
The event is described as a “unique, inclusive, and completely free” experience , designed to appeal to a broad audience, though with a particular focus on teenagers and young adults. The aim is to combine sports, urban art, and live music in a single day, creating a welcoming, participatory, and street-centric atmosphere.
The program goes beyond simple exhibitions, offering a day of community centered around sports and urban culture. The City Council's goal is for Redondela's public spaces to "come alive like never before ," reinforcing the idea that the city can be a grand open-air stage for meeting, learning, and enjoying oneself.
Schedule and space: the A Marisma skatepark as the epicenter
The Choquiño Urban Jam kicks off at 11:00 AM in the area around the A Marisma skatepark, which becomes the heart of the day's events. For the occasion, a complete professional modular structure is set up, designed to accommodate both training workshops and demonstrations of the various disciplines.
This setup allows the space to be adapted to the needs of each discipline, from areas for jumps and spins to spaces dedicated to urban art. Thus, the skatepark and its surroundings are transformed into a large, multifunctional urban circuit , where dance, parkour, skateboarding, and clothing customization coexist.
The choice of A Marisma is no coincidence. The location already serves as a regular meeting point for young skaters and fans of alternative sports throughout the year, and during the Choquiño Urban Jam, its use is enhanced with professional instructors and specialized equipment. This way, those with experience can refine their technique, while those trying it for the first time receive support and safety.
The event is designed so that families and groups of friends can come throughout the day, as the various activities take place continuously. The fact that the entire program is free ensures open participation and that no one is excluded for financial reasons.
Workshops to get started in urban culture
One of the cornerstones of Choquiño Urban Jam is its training workshops, aimed primarily at children and young people who want to try or improve in different urban disciplines . The intention is for people not only to observe, but also to be encouraged to participate actively.
Among the offerings, the breaking (breakdance) workshop stands out, designed for children aged 8 and up. These sessions introduce participants to urban dance and basic acrobatics , with exercises adapted to each participant's level. Participants work on rhythm, coordination, and some characteristic movements of this style, always under the supervision of specialized instructors.
For those over 10 years old, the program expands to include parkour, skateboarding, and stenciling workshops. In parkour , participants learn jumping, balance, and fluid movement techniques, fostering agility and body control. Skateboarding, on the other hand, focuses on practicing turns and tricks on the board, making use of the skatepark's facilities and added features.
The stencil workshop focuses on urban art and customizing t-shirts using spray paint and stencils. Participants learn to design and apply their own designs, always following appropriate safety measures and using materials provided by the organizers. It's a way to introduce graffiti and artistic intervention in public spaces to a controlled and educational environment.
All these workshops are led by professional instructors, making the day an "unbeatable opportunity" to learn or improve these skills, as the mayor emphasized. The idea is to combine fun with learning, so that each participant leaves with new skills and confidence to continue practicing after the event.
BMX Flatland exhibition in the sports area
The closing event of the sports program takes place in the A Marisma sports area, where the public can enjoy a professional BMX Flatland exhibition . This cycling discipline is characterized by performing figures, tricks, and balance maneuvers on flat surfaces, without ramps or traditional obstacles.
During the exhibition, the riders showcase highly technical maneuvers, combining rotations, balances, and changes in position on the bike. BMX Flatland is a very visual discipline that surprises both those already familiar with it and those approaching it out of curiosity, thanks to the blend of control, strength, and creativity it demands.
This show serves as the grand finale to the sporting portion of the Choquiño Urban Jam. The exhibition is designed to allow the public to see experienced riders up close , gather ideas, and, in many cases, find inspiration to continue practicing urban sports on their own.
The atmosphere in the sports area is that of a large community centered around cycling and alternative sports, with young people, families, and curious onlookers watching every trick. In this way, the daytime events set a high bar before the musical segment begins at Campo da Feira.
Choquiño Urban Fest: music and DJs to complete the day
As a complement to the sports and urban art activities, the City Council organizes the Choquiño Urban Fest , a free music festival held from 19:30 p.m. onwards in Campo da Feira. This afternoon and evening program is designed to offer leisure activities linked to the Galician alternative and electronic music scene.
The lineup features several well-known names from the regional music scene, with artists like Ortiga, 9Louro, and Kike Varela , who bring fresh styles that appeal to a younger audience. They are joined by a selection of DJs who complete the program with sets designed to keep the party going well into the night.
Among the confirmed DJs are Rodri Vegas, DJ Valdi, Ramsés López, and French Rivera, all experienced in dance-oriented sets and urban and electronic music . The combination of concerts and DJ sets makes Campo da Feira a great meeting point for those who want to end the day with live music.
Access to Urban Fest is completely free, in line with the overall philosophy of Choquiño Urban Jam. With this, the Redondela Town Council aims to make cultural and leisure activities inclusive , removing barriers to entry and making it easier for young people from the municipality and other parts of the region to come and enjoy the program.
Overall, the day offers a comprehensive program: in the morning and afternoon, urban sports and participatory workshops in A Marisma; in the evening, concerts and DJs in Campo da Feira. This combination provides young people with a continuous activity plan , ranging from physical training to musical celebrations, while remaining focused on the streets and public spaces.
This entire program positions Choquiño Urban Jam and Choquiño Urban Fest as two key events on Redondela's youth leisure calendar , reinforcing the town's commitment to urban sports, live music, and the creative use of public space. The mix of workshops, exhibitions, and free performances makes the event a meeting point for those seeking diverse, accessible activities tailored to the younger generation.
