HeroFest returns to El Hierro for its ninth consecutive year on Friday 11 September, with Pony Bravo leading a bill that also features Ale Acosta, Casablanca III and Pleito. The festival spreads across venues in La Frontera and champions closeness, discovery and a programme rooted in the island’s landscape.
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Arona Council has proposed moving the 2027 Carnival to after Easter, following Santa Cruz’s decision to delay its own festivities. If confirmed, the Arona Carnival would run from 1 to 12 April 2027, ending with the Entierro de la Sardina on Easter Monday. Find out the full planned schedule of events.
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The Starmus Festival returns to Tenerife and La Palma this October with three Artemis II astronauts among its guests. The event also marks a decade of the Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication with a star-studded opening concert.
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Tenerife is gearing up for months of traditional festivities, including romerías, baile de magos and baile de taifa across the island. From September through November, a packed calendar of cultural events will honour local customs. Here’s your guide to the best upcoming celebrations.
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The global phenomenon of aura farming, or ‘farmear aura’, arrived in Gran Canaria this Sunday as part of the Gran Canaria Experience festival. We delve into the origins of this viral trend, its connection to video game culture, and expert opinions on its cultural significance.
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Güímar is preparing for one of its biggest and most deeply rooted events, the Bajada de Nuestra Señora de El Socorro, on Monday 7 September. Tens of thousands of pilgrims are expected to walk the six-kilometre route, with a special transport operation in place.
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Tenerife gears up for a spectacular electronic music event as the Recinto Ferial in Santa Cruz hosts Symphony of Unity, the official symphonic show from Tomorrowland. The festival Noctámbula 2026, featuring over 60 musicians and DJs like Mattia Vitale, will be the only chance to see the show in Spain this year.
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The Phe Festival returns to Puerto de la Cruz for its eleventh edition on 4 and 5 September with more than 30 artists. International headliners and local talent will take over three stages. Here’s what to expect this year.
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Carla Castro, the 2026 Santa Cruz Carnival Queen, wowed crowds at Notting Hill Carnival as she led the London parade in her crown-winning costume. The appearance gave Santa Cruz de Tenerife’s famous festival a major international boost, with officials and organisers praising the initiative.
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The LPA BMusic Festival returns to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria from 10-13 September with its biggest line-up yet. Four days, 27 bands and a new free opening night make this the most ambitious edition yet of the island’s longest-running festival.
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