Exhibitions · 8 October – 16 January
Exhibition: 'Atlas Lanzarote' by María Rosa Aránega
El Almacén, Arrecife · Arrecife
A project on island identity drawing on its digital archive and Warburg's Mnemosyne Atlas. Until 16 January.
Things to do in Lanzarote and La Graciosa
What's on
Concerts, talks, theatre, fiestas, sport and markets in Arrecife and around the island. Always check times and tickets with the source before you go.
Sunday 25 October 2026
Exhibitions · 8 October – 16 January
Exhibition: 'Cleaning the Mirror II' by Marina Abramović
El Almacén, Arrecife · Arrecife
Video performance opening the 'La carne que mira' video art season. Until 16 January.
Exhibitions · 8 October – 16 January
Exhibition: 'Lanzarote' by Jesús Madriñán
El Almacén, Arrecife · Arrecife
Large-format portraits of migrants and tourists alongside still lifes made from island materials and tourist waste. Until 16 January.
Exhibitions · 8 October – 16 January
Exhibition: 'Wild Palms' by Germán Páez
El Almacén, Arrecife · Arrecife
Night photographs and videos of gardens in a Las Palmas neighbourhood, palms and dragon trees under streetlights. Until 16 January.
Dance · 22–31 October
Traslación Dance Festival
Public spaces and unusual spots around the island · Island-wide
Eighth edition of the contemporary dance festival in unconventional spaces. Times for each piece are in the official programme.
Markets · 25 October – 27 December
Teguise Craft Market (Sundays)
Teguise old town · Teguise
Every Sunday market, 9am to 2pm, with crafts, pottery, cheeses, wines and mojo sauces.
Heritage & nature · 10:00
Culture in the Field: colours, stories and flavours
Jardín de Cactus, Guatiza · Teguise
Guided walk through the volcanic landscape with storytelling, traditional music, talks and tasting. Doors open at 9:30.
Comedy · 19:00
Maestro Florido: «Antaño»
Teatro Municipal de San Bartolomé · San Bartolomé
Humour and nostalgia about the customs and memories of older generations, part of the Reíslas festival.
Exhibitions · 25 October – 14 November
Exhibition: '30 Years of Lunas Rotas' (Rosana)
La Casa Amarilla, Arrecife · Arrecife
A walk through 30 years of the Lanzarote singer's album, with photos, objects and instruments. Open until 14 November.
Monday 26 October 2026
Workshops · 26–30 October
'Entre ojas y lanas' children's workshops
Cultural centres in Playa Blanca, Yaiza, Femés, Uga and Las Breñas · Yaiza
Small-group workshop for children aged 5 and over, in a different village each day.
Tuesday 27 October 2026
Talks · 19:30
«The forging of a female monster», with Laura Blázquez
CIC El Almacén · Arrecife
Talk on Erzsébet Báthory between archive, myth and literature, part of the «A Room of One's Own» series.
Literature · 19:30
Juan Gómez Bárcena at the Lanzarote Literature Festival
Centro Cívico Fondeadero, Puerto del Carmen · Tías
Talk on the boundary between history and fiction, based on his latest books.
Wednesday 28 October 2026
Literature · 19:00
«Whatever happened to Norma Desmond?», with Daniel María and Mare Cabrera
CIC El Almacén · Arrecife
Conversation about divas, queer culture and camp aesthetics, based on a book of short stories.
Thursday 29 October 2026
Film · 6pm
'Cáscara de nuez' plus Q&A with Miguel Ángel Tobías
Casa Museo del Campesino, Mozaga · San Bartolomé
Documentary about eleven ordinary people who crossed the Atlantic, followed by a talk with the director.
Film · 7pm
Youth Cinema: 'Soy Nevenka' by Icíar Bollaín
Multicines Atlántida, Arrecife · Arrecife
Screening of the drama based on the real case of the Ponferrada councillor who reported the mayor for harassment. A Cabildo season for young audiences.
Family · 7.30pm
Halloween in Puerto del Carmen
Puerto del Carmen · Tías
Council Halloween activity from 7.30pm to 8.30pm.
Film · 8pm
'Volcania, Life on Mars' plus Q&A
Cine Buñuel, El Almacén, Arrecife · Arrecife
Documentary by JuanMa V. Betancort linking the Canaries' volcanic landscapes with research into life on Mars, followed by a talk with the director and Ildefonso Aguilar.
Friday 30 October 2026
Fiestas · 5.30pm
Finaos Night in Tías
Plaza Leandro Fajardo, Tías · Tías
Celebration of the Canarian Finaos tradition, 5.30pm to 9pm. Detailed programme yet to be published.
Film · 30–31 October
International Ocean Film Tour
Jameos del Agua Auditorium, Haría · Haría
Five international ocean documentaries with sign-language interpretation. Lanzarote closes the national tour with two screenings.
Music · 8pm
esFADO: Soraia Cardoso
El Almacén, Arrecife · Arrecife
Concert by the Portuguese fado singer as part of the Canary Islands Fado Festival.
Music · 8pm
Guágaro Festival
Tías Municipal Theatre · Tías
Council event at the Tías theatre. Programme details still to be announced.
Literature · 8pm
Women Who Tell: storytelling
La Casona, Femés · Yaiza
Storytelling evening with two narrators, part of the Cuento Contigo project.
Theatre · At dusk (TBC)
Night of the Departed: theatre trail
Various spots in Haría · Haría
Actúa Teatro's walking performance through Canarian legends and customs about the dead, for all ages.
Saturday 31 October 2026
Family · 12pm
Pantalla Chinija: 'The Secret of Kells'
Benito Pérez Armas Cultural Centre, Yaiza · Yaiza
Children's film screening recommended for ages 6 to 9.
Family · 5pm
Halloween in Tías
Plaza Leandro Fajardo, Tías · Tías
Family Halloween afternoon, 5pm to 8pm.
Sport · Evening (time TBC)
Petizo Trail 2026
Órzola · Haría
Night trail race in the north with short and long distances.
Tuesday 3 November 2026
Fairs · 3–7 November
Ruralia Eco-gathering
Tías Town Hall and Tegoyo hostel · Tías
Talks on composting, energy and water, plus a fair with sustainable stalls, organic veg, workshops and storytelling. Awaiting official confirmation.
Food & drink · 3–8 November
Malvasía Week
Wineries and restaurants around the island · Island-wide
Twelfth edition celebrating Malvasía wine: tastings, art, a blind dinner and a La Geria winery trail. Sign-up from 26 October at semanamalvasia.com.
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Talks · 4–5 November
9th History Conference: 'The Awakening of Science'
Santo Domingo Convent, Teguise · Teguise
Talks on José Clavijo y Fajardo and scientific expeditions (Humboldt, the Beagle). In person or online; starts 5.30pm on the 5th.
Literature · 7pm
'Piel de cebolla': Nieves Rodríguez Rivera with Mare Cabrera
El Almacén, Arrecife · Arrecife
Conversation about the reissued novel on memory and the mother-daughter bond.
Thursday 5 November 2026
Literature · 7.30pm
Literature Festival: Pola Oloixarac
El Fondeadero Civic Centre, Puerto del Carmen · Tías
The Argentine author on identity, desire and fiction in the age of the internet and AI.
Film · 8pm
Documentaries on César Manrique and José Gopar
Cine Buñuel, El Almacén, Arrecife · Arrecife
Double bill by Concha de Ganzo about two Lanzarote artists, followed by a Q&A.
Friday 6 November 2026
Exhibitions · 7pm
Launch of the 'Nueva Realidad 3.0' catalogue
El Almacén, Arrecife · Arrecife
Catalogue of Romana G. Brunnauer's retrospective, with series on the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and Gaza.
Theatre · 8pm
Ana Viciosa, the Lady of Tinajo
Jameos del Agua Auditorium, Haría · Haría
Theatre, music and dance by Regañiza about a Lanzarote widow around 1600 who shelters a Morisco woman accused of witchcraft. Ages 14+.
Music · 8pm
Keroxen Lanzarote: Rob Mazurek
Cueva de los Verdes, Haría · Haría
The US cornet player brings avant-garde jazz and experimental music to the cave auditorium.
Comedy · 8.30pm
Joaquín Caserza: 'Conversations with My Mind'
San Bartolomé Municipal Theatre · San Bartolomé
Comedy show about mental health in which the comedian talks to his anxiety and fears.
Sport · 6–7 November
Yaiza Extremo Sur 2026 (MTB)
Calle La Concha, Playa Blanca · Yaiza
Seventh edition of the mountain-bike race on southern tracks and volcanic terrain, with long and short routes and a kids' race.
Saturday 7 November 2026
Sport · 10am
Papagayo Beaches Open-Water Swim
Playa Dorada, Playa Blanca · Yaiza
Open-water swim over 4.5km and 1,200m, with short races, relays and an inclusive category. Final round of the Lanzarote open-water cup.
Talks · 6pm
Lanzarote en Familia: talk by Marina Marroquí
Cabildo assembly hall, Arrecife · Arrecife
Talk for families on relationships and sex education and children's access to pornography.
Music · 7pm
3rd Lanzarote Band Meeting
Tinajo Social Hall · Tinajo
Bands from San Bartolomé, Tinajo, Teguise and Yaiza, with Pájara's municipal band as guest.
Music · 7.30pm
Dúo Curbelo: piano four hands
Tías Municipal Theatre · Tías
The Curbelo twins play Schubert, Brahms, Debussy, Ravel and Falla in the Class_ik Lanzarote series.
Music · 8pm
Keroxen Lanzarote: Lagoss and Simone Marin
Cueva de los Verdes, Haría · Haría
Experimental electronica inspired by island folklore, with visuals by Simone Marin. Closes Keroxen in Lanzarote.
Theatre · 8.30pm
'The Man Who Became a Dog' (Somos Teatro)
San Bartolomé Municipal Theatre · San Bartolomé
A play between drama and comedy about social injustice and dehumanisation.
Monday 9 November 2026
Exhibitions · 9–14 November
Veintinueve Trece photography festival: 'PARAR'
El Almacén, Arrecife · Arrecife
Eleventh edition of the photography and visual arts meeting, with talks, a workshop and a Photography Party in El Almacén square on the 14th.
Friday 13 November 2026
Comedy · 7pm and 9pm
Goyo Jiménez and Kike Pérez: 'All Inclusive'
Jameos del Agua Auditorium, Haría · Haría
Joint premiere by the two comedians in the Jameos International Comedy Festival. Ages 16+.
Sport · 13–14 November
Haría Titán Trail 2026
Calle Encarnación Rodríguez Lasso, Haría · Haría
Trail race through the northern Geopark from 5 to 42.5km; family and kids' races on Friday 13th.
Saturday 14 November 2026
Theatre · 8pm
'¡De pelos!' comedy
San Bartolomé Municipal Theatre · San Bartolomé
Faranduleando Teatro comedy set in a neighbourhood hair salon.
Talks · 20:00
Paco León: «Comedy as a scalpel» (Cangrejos Albinos)
Auditorio Jameos del Agua · Haría
Final Cangrejos Albinos 2026 talk, a conversation moderated by Ángeles Blanco. The audience votes on which social project receives the takings. Tickets at cangrejosalbinos.com.
Music · 10pm
Familia Techno with Eduardo de la Calle
Ágora Garage, Playa Honda · San Bartolomé
Late-night techno session with local DJs and a national guest.
Sunday 15 November 2026
Talks · Time to be confirmed
Archaeology workshop with Selene Caraballo
Haría · Haría
Free outreach workshop on archaeology and physical anthropology, organised with the Canary Institute for Cultural Development.
Tuesday 17 November 2026
Exhibitions · 7pm
Launch of the 'Seven Poems and a Song of Despair' catalogue
El Almacén, Arrecife · Arrecife
Catalogue of a project by eight Canarian artists inspired by Neruda's poems.
Thursday 19 November 2026
Film · 19–29 November
16th Lanzarote Film Showcase
Various venues · Island-wide
This year's theme is villages as places of community and memory. Programme not yet published.
Friday 20 November 2026
Theatre · 8pm
'Where Were You?' (Regañiza)
San Bartolomé Municipal Theatre · San Bartolomé
Play by Salvador Leal directed by Germán Barrios.
Sunday 22 November 2026
Sport · 22–25 November
Lanzarote International Running Challenge
Club La Santa and other courses · Tinajo
Four races in four days: 10km at La Santa, a 13km ridge run, 5km at Los Pocillos and a half marathon from Tinajo.
Talks · Time to be confirmed
Archaeology workshop with Selene Caraballo
Tiagua · Tinajo
Free outreach workshop on archaeology and physical anthropology, organised with the Canary Institute for Cultural Development.
Tuesday 24 November 2026
Workshops · 24 November – 19 December
'¡Que nos quiten lo bailao!' dance workshop
Islote de Fermina, Arrecife · Arrecife
Dance workshop from 10am to 12.30pm at Islote de Fermina, until 19 December.
Wednesday 25 November 2026
Literature · 7.30pm
Literature Festival: Laura Ferrero
Benito Pérez Armas Cultural Centre, Yaiza · Yaiza
The author of 'Los astronautas' talks literature, memory and relationships with Carlos Battaglini.
Thursday 26 November 2026
Theatre · 26–27 November
'Bernardas' by Siscu Ruz
Playa Honda wrestling arena · San Bartolomé
A theatre lab revisiting Lorca.
Film · 7pm
Youth Cinema: 'The Innocents'
Multicines Atlántida, Arrecife · Arrecife
Screening of Eskil Vogt's Norwegian film in the Cabildo's youth season.
Friday 27 November 2026
Music · 7pm
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
Multicines Atlántida, Arrecife · Arrecife
Hans Zimmer film scores by candlelight. A Coldplay vs Imagine Dragons session follows at 9pm.
Music · 8.30pm
Besay Pérez in concert
Tías Municipal Theatre · Tías
The Canarian singer blends traditional music with modern sounds.
Saturday 28 November 2026
Markets · 28–29 November
Uga Christmas market
Uga market square · Yaiza
Christmas market with 25 stalls; Saturday 9am-8pm, Sunday 9am-3pm.
Talks · 5pm
Lanzarote en Familia: Paola Roig and María Fornet
Cabildo assembly hall, Arrecife · Arrecife
Family session on parenting, motherhood and independence.
Comedy · 8pm
Miguel Lago: 'Miserable'
San Bartolomé Municipal Theatre · San Bartolomé
Stand-up show by comedian Miguel Lago.
Sport · 9pm
Music Run Night Playa Blanca
Plaza del Carmen, Playa Blanca · Yaiza
Night run with music over a mile, 5km and 10km. Twenty free places for disabled runners.
Theatre · TBC
Escena Lanzarote: 'Verne' (Onírica Mecánica)
TBC (CACT venues) · Haría
Wordless visual theatre for all ages inspired by Jules Verne. Opens the sixth Escena Lanzarote season.
Friday 4 December 2026
Music · 8pm
Gospel Canarias Fest: Bridget Bazile
Tías Municipal Theatre · Tías
New Orleans gospel with the US singer and her New Orleans Gospel Stars.
Saturday 5 December 2026
Sport · 8am
Lanzarote International Marathon
Starts in Costa Teguise, Puerto del Carmen or Arrecife depending on distance · Island-wide
Marathon, half, 10km, Santa 5km and kids' race, finishing in Costa Teguise.
Comedy · 8pm
Maru Candel: 'Stand-up, Season 4'
Tías Municipal Theatre · Tías
Stand-up with music and improvisation, the last stop of the tour.
Friday 11 December 2026
Music · 7pm
Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
Multicines Atlántida, Arrecife · Arrecife
Candlelit concert. A Queen vs ABBA session follows at 9pm.
Markets · 11–13 December
Yaiza Christmas market
Plaza de Los Remedios, Yaiza · Yaiza
Council Christmas market. Opening times yet to be published.
Saturday 12 December 2026
Sport · 12pm
2nd Arrecife Super-Sprint Duathlon
Arrecife street circuit · Arrecife
Short duathlon through the capital's streets. Some calendars still list the date as provisional.
Family · 6.30pm
'The Invention Shop' (charity show)
San Bartolomé Municipal Theatre · San Bartolomé
Family comedy for the Ya Era Hora association about an old toy shop threatened with becoming a casino.
Friday 18 December 2026
Music · 7pm
Candlelight: Christmas classics
Multicines Atlántida, Arrecife · Arrecife
Candlelit concert of Christmas favourites.
Comedy · 8pm
Murder for Two
Jameos del Agua Auditorium, Haría · Haría
Musical murder-mystery comedy: two actors, thirteen characters and live piano. Jameos International Comedy Festival.
Saturday 19 December 2026
Dance · 19–20 December
Escena Lanzarote: Jesús Carmona, 'Flamenco Repertoire'
TBC (CACT venues) · Haría
The flamenco dancer performs as part of Escena Lanzarote.
Saturday 23 January 2027
Comedy · 8pm
Darío López: 'Medio Totufo'
Jameos del Agua Auditorium, Haría · Haría
Stand-up show closing the Jameos International Comedy Festival.
Saturday 30 January 2027
Comedy · 8.30pm
'The 3 Tenors': Comandante Lara, Jesús Tapia and Vicente Ruidos
Tías wrestling arena · Tías
Three comedians share the stage for a night of stand-up.
Music · TBC
Tenerife Symphony with Pacho Flores (FIMC)
Jameos del Agua Auditorium, Haría · Haría
Canary Islands International Music Festival concert with the Venezuelan trumpeter and a premiere by Jesús Martín-Fernández.
Friday 19 March 2027
Food & drink · 19–21 March
Saborea Lanzarote 2027
Teguise old town · Teguise
The island's big food festival, moved from November to March because of the 29 November general election.
Nothing listed in this area for the coming days.