| Gibraltar World Music Festival | |
|---|---|
 1st Gibraltar World Music Festival held at St. Michael's Cave | |
| Genre | Fado, Jazz, Samba, Bossa nova, Sephardic music, Jazz |
| Dates | mid-June |
| Location(s) | St. Michael's Cave, Gibraltar |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Founders | Gibraltar Productions |
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