The Sal y Arte Festival brings three days of circus, dance, music, street parades, a travelling cinema and stargazing to the streets of El Cotillo. It is aimed at families and anyone who enjoys open-air cultural events. The events take place between Plaza 3 de Abril and the harbour, with a different theme each day of the festival.
Thursday8October 2026
When
Thursday 8 October to Saturday 10 October 2026
Where
Calles de El Cotillo, entre la Plaza 3 de Abril (Plaza Vieja) y el muelle, La Oliva
Calles de El Cotillo, entre la Plaza 3 de Abril (Plaza Vieja) y el muelle, La Oliva
Club Deportivo Relevé, Gema Escobar, Batucada Corumba, Cía Uparte, Onyria Circus, Compañía Lazuz, 101 Brass Band, Daniel Navarro
For whom
Suitable for families with children
Calles de El Cotillo, entre la Plaza 3 de Abril (Plaza Vieja) y el muelle, La Oliva, La Oliva · Get directions
The events will take place across El Cotillo, between Plaza 3 de Abril, Plaza Vieja and the harbour. To kick things off, there will be an open-air cinema screening of the film "My Neighbour Totoro" on Thursday at 20:00.
On Friday, the programme begins at 19:00 with Club Deportivo Relevé and Fit Kid. This is followed at 19:30 by Gema Escobar with 'Circo Picnic'. Afterwards, at 20:15, the Batucada Corumba will parade through the town. At 20:40, Cía Uparte will perform the play 'Desprovisto'.
Saturday is the main day of the festival. From 18:30, "Onyria Circus" is on the programme, followed at 19:30 by "Baktana" by the Compañía Lazuz. The 101 Brass Band will be taking part in parades at 20:10 and 22:10. In between, the programme features 'El Amor' by Daniel Navarro at 20:40, the 'Twilight Show' at 21:30, Carla Carballo at 21:40 and 'Dolce Salato' by Cía Carpa Diem at 22:30.
On Saturday, there will also be stargazing in the Callejón del Risco from 21:00 to 23:00. Participants will come from both the island and further afield.
