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Thursday, 1. October 2026

El Socorro Festival in Tegueste

The El Socorro Festival in Tegueste combines religious celebrations with traditions, folk festivals, galas, dance evenings and open-air dances over a period of two weeks. The programme includes, amongst other things, an opening parade, music in the Plaza del Socorro, processions and activities for families. Some events require advance booking, and much of the programme takes place around the Plaza del Socorro and the parish church.

Thursday1October 2026
When
  • Wednesday 23 September to Sunday 4 October 2026
Where

Tegueste

Tegueste, Tenerife

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Gemeinde Tegueste

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Suitable for families with children

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The festivities kick off on 23 September at 19:30 with the opening parade, setting off from the Plaza del Socorro. It will wind its way by car through various neighbourhoods of the municipality and the surrounding area. This will be followed on 24 September at 19:30 by the official opening, featuring a proclamation and the raising of the flag in the Plaza del Socorro. The keynote address will be delivered by the Reyes de El Socorro Cultural Association. Pianist Ingrid Ferrera and soloist Irene Rosa will provide the musical entertainment, with Rommel Hernández acting as compère. Afterwards, the crosses in the neighbourhood and on the square will be lit, accompanied by a floral offering, following which the Ventorrillo and kiosks on the Plaza will open.

On 25 September, the gala to choose the Gran Dama of the Fiestas is scheduled for 21:00. The line-up includes Ballet Denébola, Ana Ascanio, Zuleyma Medina, Daniel Fumero and Toc, Toc Teatro, with Rommel Hernández once again hosting the event. Afterwards, Carlos Winner will be DJing. On 26 September, the meet-up for the Volteo en Moto begins at 9:30 on Calle La Miravala, with the ride setting off at 10:00. The route takes participants through the north-east of the island, with a stop in Los Campitos for breakfast and at the Plaza de Tegueste for a group photo; the finish is at the Plaza del Socorro. To take part, you must register by calling José on 678 066 464 or Falo on 663 372 457. At 13:30, there will be a lunch for participants at the same venue, featuring prize draws and prizes, followed by live music with David Pérez.

On the evening of 26 September, at 20:30, the vigil for the eve of Socorro Day will take place at the parish church of Nuestra Señora del Socorro, led by the parish priest Miguel Ángel García and accompanied by the Catholic group Huella de Fe. Afterwards, the procession, featuring the Venerable Brotherhood of Nuestra Señora del Socorro, the Agrupación Musical San Marcos Evangelista and the Barco de la Virgen, will follow the usual route. In El Calvario, there will be fireworks organised by the Barco del Socorro. At 22:30, a grand fireworks display by Pirotecnia Hermanos Tostes will take place in the Plaza del Socorro. This will be followed by a twinning ceremony with El Socorro in Breña Baja on La Palma, featuring a Marian performance blending tradition, history, music and fire. Afterwards, the verbena will begin with the Orquesta Wamampy and the Grupo Atenia.

On 27 September, from 9:30 to 16:00, classic cars will be on display in Calle La Miravala and in the Plaza del Socorro, organised by the Imidahuen Cultural Association. From 11:00 to 15:00, there will be a game of gelball on the grounds next to the square, with free entry. From 17:30, the Rosary will be recited in the parish church, followed at 18:00 by a solemn Mass in honour of the holy image, presided over by Bishop Eloy Alberto Santiago Santiago and accompanied by the music ministry of the Charismatic Renewal in the Canary Islands. After the procession, children born in the past year will be blessed in the Plaza and food offerings will be presented to the Virgin. On 28 September, from 12 noon to 19:00, the traditional Parranda del Socorro will make its way through the neighbourhood's wine cellars. Upon their return to the Plaza, songs in honour of Nuestra Señora del Socorro will be performed and the Reina and Rey del Gofio will be chosen.

Last checked on 1 October 2026 at 9:51. Source: Gemeinde Tegueste.

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