The Lanzarote Cultural Agenda January 2026 kicks off the year with a program that blends tradition and innovation. From the Three Kings Parades to the island’s first-ever manga and anime festival, plus world-class classical music concerts, January in Lanzarote offers culture, family fun, and something for everyone.

Three Kings Parades – January 5

On Sunday, January 5, all seven municipalities of Lanzarote celebrate their traditional Three Kings Parades. Melchor, Gaspar, and Baltasar ride through the streets on camels, spreading joy and tossing sweets to thousands of children.

Key times:

• Arrecife: 6:00 pm, from Puerto Naos to Parque Islas Canarias
• Playa Blanca: 6:00 pm, from Bus Station to Plaza del Carmen
• Puerto del Carmen: 11:30 am arrival by sea at the harbor
• Teguise: 7:00 pm in La Villa (village visits from 9:00 am)
• La Graciosa: 6:30 pm in Caleta del Sebo

→ Full guide: Three Kings Parade Lanzarote 2026

42nd International Music Festival of the Canary Islands – January 10 to February 6

The FIMC 2026 brings eight classical music concerts to Lanzarote and La Graciosa in unique venues including Jameos del Agua, Teatro El Salinero, and the Convento de Santo Domingo in Teguise.

Lanzarote program:

• January 10 – Children’s premiere “Ángel de Arena” (La Graciosa, 8:00 pm)
• January 11 – “Ángel de Arena” (Teatro Municipal Teguise, 7:00 pm)
• January 13 – Guiguan + Markus Stockhausen, En Paralelo (Teatro El Salinero, 8:00 pm)
• January 19 – Gran Canaria Philharmonic + Karel Mark Chichon, Mozart program (Jameos del Agua, 8:00 pm)
• January 25 – Gran Canaria Wind Orchestra (Teatro El Salinero)
• January 30 – Pablo Sainz-Villegas, guitar (Convento Santo Domingo, Teguise)
• January 31 – Pablo Sainz-Villegas (La Graciosa)

Tickets from €15 to €30. More information at icdcultural.org.

Canarias Manga Festival Lanzarote – January 24 to 26

For the first time, Lanzarote hosts the Canarias Manga Festival, the major gathering for manga, anime, video games, and Japanese culture enthusiasts. The event takes place at Parque Islas Canarias in Arrecife with free admission.

Highlights:

• Gaming zone (one of the largest in the Canary Islands)
• Cosplay contests
• Smash Bros, Tekken 8, FC25, and Fortnite tournaments (Saturday 25)
• Japanese sake tasting and tea ceremony
• Performances by Keuman, Hermoti, and MasterChen (live cooking)
• Voice actors from the Arcane series

Hours: Friday 24 (opening), Saturday 25 (main day), Sunday 26 (closing).

San Sebastián Festival in El Mojón – January 20

The small village of El Mojón, in the municipality of Teguise, celebrates its patron saint festival honoring San Sebastián on Tuesday, January 20. Mass, procession, folklore, and the traditional torrijas (fried bread) with hot chocolate in the sacristy complete a day of authentic Lanzarote tradition.

El Mojón is known as the “Village of Pottery” for its historic ceramics tradition dating back to aboriginal techniques.

La Candelaria and San Blas Festivals – late January

The municipality of Tías celebrates its patron saint festivals honoring Our Lady of La Candelaria and San Blas between late January and February 2 (local holiday). The program includes the opening proclamation, street parties, theater, sports, and the solemn religious service with procession.

The official 2026 program will be published soon at tias.es.

Lanzarote Carnival 2026 – preview

Although carnival begins in February, January is the month for preparations and announcements. The themes for the main events are already confirmed:

• Arrecife (February 6-18): “1980s Children’s TV” – The Smurfs, Dogtanian, Dragon Ball, Mazinger Z
• Puerto del Carmen (February 19-22): “The Crazy 1920s”
• Teguise (March 2-15): “Beautiful Mexico and Beyond – Day of the Dead”
• Playa Blanca (March 12-15): “The Gods of Olympus”

→ Coming soon: Complete guide to Lanzarote Carnival 2026

More things to do in January

• Teguise Market: every Sunday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in La Villa
• Haría Market: every Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm
• Exhibitions at MIAC: permanent program at Castillo de San José, Arrecife
• Art Centers: Jameos del Agua, Cueva de los Verdes, Cactus Garden, and César Manrique Foundation open all month

Last updated: December 29, 2025. This agenda will be updated as town halls publish their official programs.