The Canary Islands in Berlin association is hosting a celebration on 30 May to mark Día de Canarias. Attendees can enjoy traditional island cuisine prepared by chef Pablo Hernández and live music from singer-songwriter Ángel Ravelo. The event takes place at Urbanstrasse 93 and promises a taste of home for Canarians living in the German capital.
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A bookshop in northern Tenerife has launched its own publishing house, Editorial B de Papel, with four debut titles presented at a wine estate in El Sauzal. Hundreds of manuscripts were whittled down to four books, with two more due before the end of 2026. The team also announced plans for the first B de Papel literary awards, with customers acting as the jury.
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Summer Pop Tenerife has confirmed the addition of Lucho RK and Danny Romero to its debut line-up. Ruslana, Lewis Potter and Playacoco will also perform at the Recinto Ferial de Santa Cruz de Tenerife on 13 September. Tickets are on sale now.
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The ninth edition of the Romería Canaria in Madrid surpassed all forecasts with 2,000 pilgrims taking part. The event featured honours for musician Pedro Guerra and Tirma president Virgilio Correa, along with a vibrant parade and traditional food. It has become one of the most important gatherings for the Canarian community outside the archipelago.
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Quality over quantity is the new mantra for the Canary Islands’ tourism model, and the latest figures show why. The archipelago has leapfrogged Catalonia to become Spain’s top region for tourist spending on non-essential items such as clothing and perfume.
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Tenerife is brimming with things to do this weekend, from a thought-provoking film at TEA to the traditional Baile de Magos in Los Realejos and a family-friendly theatre show in Tegueste. Here’s our round-up of unmissable events on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May 2026.
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The Vatican has confirmed Pope Leo XIV’s schedule for his visit to Tenerife on Friday June 12. The six-hour trip will include meetings with migrants, a motorcade through Santa Cruz and a closing mass at the port. Here is the full itinerary.
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On 26 September 1993, Michael Jackson performed in Santa Cruz de Tenerife as part of his Dangerous Tour, drawing around 50,000 fans to the port esplanade. Despite the city’s financial difficulties, the concert became a historic milestone for the Canary Islands. The event, which cost 327 million pesetas, is remembered as a night that put the archipelago on the world stage.
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Fodor’s Travel has warned tourists against visiting the Canary Islands in 2026, citing overtourism and local discontent. The magazine highlights protests, rising housing costs and environmental pressures as reasons to choose alternative destinations.
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Colombian singer Beéle has officially announced his return to Tenerife on 25 July as part of his highly anticipated ‘Borondo Tour’. The concert will take place at the port esplanade in Santa Cruz de Tenerife under the Urban Beach Fest concept, featuring live music, urban dining and food trucks. The 23-year-old artist has become a major force in Latin urban music following global hits like ‘Loco’.
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