The San Diego neighbourhood in La Laguna celebrates its annual festival centred around the Ermita de San Diego, featuring music, traditional customs and religious events. The programme includes a keynote speech, a talk, a performance by Los Sabandeños, a traditional folklore ball, the Pandorga procession, a verbena, Masses with processions, a communal lunch and theatre performances. The 'From Mexico to Cuba' evening event is scheduled for 13 November.
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When
Thursday 29 October to Sunday 15 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
Ermita de San Diego, barrio de San Diego, San Cristóbal de La Laguna
Ermita de San Diego, barrio de San Diego, San Cristóbal de La Laguna
Ermita de San Diego, barrio de San Diego, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna · Get directions
The San Diego Festival runs from 29 October to 15 November 2026 and takes place around the Ermita de San Diego in the neighbourhood of the same name in San Cristóbal de La Laguna. The programme combines celebration, community spirit and religious tradition.
The programme includes a ceremonial address and a talk, as well as evenings of music and dance. Highlights include a performance by Los Sabandeños, a traditional folklore ball and a verbena. There will also be the Pandorga procession, a communal lunch and theatre performances.
The religious part of the programme includes masses followed by a procession. A special event announced for 13 November is the 'From Mexico to Cuba' evening.
