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Saturday, 14. November 2026

San Diego Festival in La Laguna, featuring the Pandorga procession and the Verbena

Three days of festivities in the San Diego district of La Laguna: during the Pandorga parade, giant-headed figures and musicians make their way through the neighbourhood, alongside concerts, dance evenings, a craft market, processions and a fireworks display. According to the programme, there is no specific admission charge.

Saturday14November 2026
When
  • Friday 13 November to Sunday 15 November 2026
Where

San Diego

San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife

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Performers

Josefina Alemán y su Mariachi, Yuliet Abreu, David Pérez, Pepe Benavente, Orquesta Wamampy, Coro Orfeón La Paz, Banda San Miguel, Parranda El Farol

For whom

Suitable for families with children

Location in Tenerife: San Diego, San Cristóbal de La Laguna
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The festival begins on Friday 13 November at 19:30 with the Pandorga procession. It winds its way from the Ermita de San Diego to Plaza Lourdes González, accompanied by Cabezudos (figures with oversized heads), a brass band, the Parranda El Farol and the folklore group from the Faculty of Education at the University of La Laguna. At 21:00, Josefina Alemán will perform with her mariachi band, followed at 22:00 by Yuliet Abreu, known as the 'Papina de Cuba', with her group. From 23:30, David Pérez will provide the music for the 'Verbena', the open-air dance evening.

On Saturday, 14 November, a craft fair opens at 11:00 on the San Diego sports ground. This will be followed at 12 noon by two workshops: Candelaria Acosta and Francisca Alonso will demonstrate how patterns for traditional costumes are created, and Marta Pérez will lead the workshop 'Así sí, así no. Vestirse de mago no es disfrazarse' on the correct attire for the Magos. At 20:00, a sung mass will be conducted by the Coro Orfeón La Paz. This will be followed by a procession to the Cruz, accompanied by the Banda San Miguel and the Tuna, after which there will be a fireworks display. At 22:00, Pepe Benavente and the Orquesta Wamampy will perform at the grand Verbena on the sports ground.

Sunday, 15 November, begins at 12:30 with a Mass accompanied by the singing of the Agrupación Folclórica Guantejina. Afterwards, the procession will proceed to Plaza Lourdes González, once again accompanied by the Banda San Miguel. To conclude, a malagueña will be performed in honour of the saint.

Last checked on 13 November 2026 at 8:59.

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