There's no shortage of celebrations in Tenerife's capital. A record budget has been set aside for this purpose next year. Here it is.
Culture in the Canary Islands
Concerts, performances, fiestas: the Canary Islands are brimming with culture. Here is a selection of the main cultural topics:
El Hierro is compiling a record of its cultural heritage. The plan is to document, assess and catalogue it. A few issues remain unresolved for the time being.
The Canary Islands have set up an observatory for their historic town centres. They are also funding other areas. These are the ones.
In Tenerife, the July festivities are among the most important fiestas of the year. Thousands of visitors are expected in Puerto de la Cruz.
The Capital Carnival on Tenerife is being brought forward by two weeks in 2027. The groups' fees are also set to rise again. Here's what's changing.
Culture in the Canary Islands
All the latest cultural news from the Canary Islands can be found here.
On 30 May, the Canary Islands celebrate their regional public holiday. On Día de Canarias, there is folk dancing, wrestling, timple music and, in most cases, free admission.
Carnival on Tenerife means it's time to let your hair down. We've put together a list of all the dates for the 2026 Tenerife Carnival for you. Don't miss it!
It is a special vantage point offering the best views across the Orotava Valley. At the same time, Tenerife's Humboldt Mirador stands out for one flaw.
Further important information on the following topics
- Eating out on Tenerife
- Health
- Environmental protection in the Canary Islands
- Science in the Canary Islands
Small, large and very large aeroplanes have taken to the skies above Puerto de la Cruz on Tenerife. Here are the best photos.
The night before San Juan was celebrated in Puerto de la Cruz with music and bonfires. And this was the first time it had taken place at Playa Martiánez.
On the night of 24 June, Tenerife traditionally celebrates the Noche de San Juan. Here are the best photos.
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The Paseo Romero Marinero is a huge parade of fishermen and their families in Tenerife. Here are the best photos.
Photo: Sylvia Kreye A magnificent bouquet of flowers adorns the simple cross in front of the Colegio Tomás de Iriarte on the Plaza de la Iglesia in Puerto de la Cruz. Click the «NEXT IMAGE >» button to continue…
Even before «Semana Santa», there are plenty of events taking place in the Canary Islands. Here we show the «Vía Crucis» in Puerto de la Cruz.
Puerto de la Cruz had to cancel Saturday's big carnival parade due to rain. A new date has now been set.
To the beat of Afro-Cuban rhythms, locals and tourists in Alcalá, Tenerife, celebrated the «Fiesta del Son». Here are the photos.
The 41st FIMC International Music Festival is taking place in the Canary Islands. Here are the highlights.
The carnival in Tenerife is to receive a special honour. The world's second-largest carnival is to be commemorated with its own postage stamp.
Culture in the Canary Islands
There’s plenty of celebrating in the Canary Islands. There are also loads of performances, concerts and much, much more. On this page you’ll find a selection of the most important cultural highlights in the Canary Islands.