Finados in Santa Cruz: a play and an exhibition to mark All Saints‘ Day
To mark Finados, the Canary Islands commemoration of the dead, Santa Cruz Cultura is staging two plays in community centres and at the Sala de Arte Los Lavaderos: the classic «Don Juan Tenorio» and «Una historia de brujería canaria». There will also be an exhibition, «Enlutados», on traditional mourning attire. The programme runs from 10 October to 21 November 2026.
Monday2November 2026
When
Saturday 10 October to Saturday 21 November 2026
12 October: Public holiday on all islands (National Day of Spain). Many shops and public offices are closed; buses usually run on the Sunday and holiday timetable.
Centros comunitarios y Sala de Arte Los Lavaderos, Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Get directions
The programme organised by the City of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is themed 'Nights of Remembrance and Tradition'. The focus is on two theatre productions, which will tour the city's community centres and be staged at the Sala de Arte Los Lavaderos.
Timaginas Teatro is staging the classic "Don Juan Tenorio", a play traditionally performed around All Saints' Day. "Una historia de brujería canaria" is by Néstor Verona and explores Canarian witchcraft.
The programme is complemented by 'Enlutados', an exhibition of traditional mourning attire. The full programme, including all dates and venues, is available to download from the Santa Cruz Cultura website.
Last checked on 2 November 2026 at 16:28. Source: Santa Cruz Cultura.
