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 15 – 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.

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 Festivities – January 23 to February 3

The municipality of Tías celebrates its patron saint festivities in honor of Our Lady of La Candelaria and San Blas from January 23 to February 3, 2026. February 2 is a local holiday in Tías. This year’s festivities commemorate the 230th anniversary of the Parish of La Candelaria.

The opening ceremony takes place on Friday, January 23, with a speech by Emilio Fernández Batista and performances by Domingo Rodríguez “El Colorao” and Fabiola Socas. The program includes over 50 events: the 17th Tenderete Canario Candelaria, the 22nd Timple Gathering, Night of Parrandas, a popular race, traditional fried fish, and a concert by Navarrese band Puro Relajo.

Full program at ayuntamientodetias.es.

MARTYRS – Escena Lanzarote – January 30

On Thursday, January 30 at 8:00 pm, the Jameos del Agua Auditorium hosts MARTYRS, a contemporary dance and theater performance by Compañía Mar Gómez as part of the Escena Lanzarote Performing Arts Festival.

Humor and drama merge in this allegory of human contradictions. Classical icons of martyrdom are transformed into comic anti-heroes laden with irony: Marilyn Monroe, Saint Sebastian with plungers instead of arrows, and everyday situations that expose the sacrifices of our time.

Tickets at escenalanzarote.com.

International Regattas at Marina Rubicón – January

Playa Blanca becomes the epicenter of world Olympic sailing with two major events at Marina Rubicón:

• ILCA Under-21 World Championship: January 17–24. 148 sailors from 47 countries compete in ILCA 6 and ILCA 7 classes.
• Lanzarote International Regatta: January 30 – February 5. Sixth edition featuring Olympic classes (ILCA, Nacra, 49er, 470).

This season the island will host over 900 sailors with an average stay of 60 days, generating an estimated economic impact of 18 million euros.

Lanzarote Carnival 2026 – Preview

Although carnival begins in February, January is the month of preparations. Themes are now confirmed for all seven municipalities:

• Arrecife (February 6–18): “1980s and 90s Children’s TV”
• San Bartolomé (February 8–20): “Ancient Egypt”
• Puerto del Carmen (February 19–22): “The Roaring Twenties”
• Haría (late February, dates TBC): “Peter Pan in Neverland”
• Tinajo (March 6–8): “The Vikings”
• Teguise (March 2–15): “Beautiful Mexico – Day of the Dead”
• Playa Blanca (March 12–15): “The Gods of Olympus”

Tuesday, February 17 is a local holiday in Arrecife, Haría, San Bartolomé, Tías and Tinajo.

→ Complete guide: 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: Jan 1, 2026. This agenda will be updated as town halls publish their official programs.