Divina Muerte: Cultural programme for the Day of the Dead celebrations
«Divina Muerte. Festividades Difuntas» is a cultural programme in Arucas featuring theatre, concerts, workshops, cinema, horror escape rooms and a radio play, taking place at various locations around the town. It is also aimed at families and takes place across the town's neighbourhoods, the old town and the municipal cemetery. All events are free of charge, although prior registration is required for some activities. In the Canary Islands, Finaos is the traditional evening dedicated to commemorating the dead.
Sunday15November 2026
When
Friday 30 October to Saturday 21 November 2026
2 November: Public holiday on all islands (All Saints’ Day). Many shops and public offices are closed; buses usually run on the Sunday and holiday timetable.
Where
Varios espacios de Arucas, incluido el Cementerio Municipal y el centro histórico
Varios espacios de Arucas, incluido el Cementerio Municipal y el centro histórico, Arucas · Get directions
The programme runs from 30 October to 21 November 2026 at various venues in Arucas, including the municipal cemetery and the historic centre. The programme kicks off on 30 October at 20:00 with the radio play "Susurros del Malpaís" by the CR Escénica theatre group.
This will be followed on 31 October at 21:00 by the Noche de Finaos, during which the large 'announcer's cart' will wind its way through the streets of Arucas's old town. The full programme also includes the unveiling of the 'Altar de Muertos', dedicated to Federico García Lorca, Eugenio Padorno, Albertine de Orleans and Marjane Satrapi.
On six days in November, 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 20th and 21st, "El Último Sueño", a haunted house organised by Sociedad Atlántica, will be staged with several performances. Further information and registration for individual programme items are available via the Arucas Espacio Cultural app. Admission to all events is free.
Last checked on 25 October 2026 at 0:58. Source: Concejalía de Cultura del Ayuntamiento de Arucas.
