The Lanzarote Cultural Agenda March 2026 ushers in spring with a month that never lets up: three municipalities stage their carnival celebrations, the La Grieta Theater Cycle fills Arrecife’s stages, Puerto del Carmen turns green for St. Patrick’s, and Sonidos Líquidos kicks off its Belingueo season. All of this while Holy Week appears on the horizon with Palm Sunday on March 29.

Lanzarote Carnival in March: Teguise, La Graciosa, Playa Blanca and Tinajo

March is the second big month of Carnival in Lanzarote. After February’s celebrations in Arrecife, Puerto del Carmen, San Bartolomé and Haría, the party moves to the center, north and south of the island with themes ranging from Mexican catrinas to the Gods of Olympus.

Teguise Carnival 2026: “México Lindo — Day of the Dead”

The municipality of Teguise rolls out two weeks of programming across Costa Teguise, the historic Villa de Teguise and La Graciosa, from March 2 to 15. This year’s allegory pays homage to Mexico’s Day of the Dead: catrinas, decorated skulls, papel picado and mariachis blend with the traditional Diabletes de Teguise in what promises to be one of the most visually striking editions in years.

Monday, March 2: Pasacalle Ritmo y Armonía in Costa Teguise featuring the Timanfeiros and Cumbacheros comparsas.
Tuesday 3 – Wednesday 4: Children’s and adult murga encounters at Pueblo Marinero and Plaza de Los Leones.
Thursday 5: Gran Gala Drag Queen at the Pueblo Marinero car park.
Friday 6: Traditional Carnival of Teguise with cultural groups from Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Tenerife.
Saturday 7: Gran Coso del Carnaval (Grand Carnival Parade), 5:30 pm, Avda. Islas Canarias, Costa Teguise. Float procession with comparsas, murgas and batucadas followed by a street party with Sintonía Show, Ritmo Bakano, DJ Javi Fajardo and Rikabanda.
Sunday 8: Market Pasacalle (12:00 pm) and Daytime Carnival at Plaza de Los Leones (1:00 pm).

La Graciosa (March 9-15): The eighth island extends Teguise’s carnival with children’s workshops, Drag Gala (March 12), Queen’s Gala (March 13), Grand Parade (March 14) and Burial of the Sardine with a community barbecue and mariachis on March 15.

The official poster, “Serenata” by Luis Ángel Argota Martín, depicts a catrina dancing with a diablete-mariachi — the perfect fusion of the two traditions that bring this carnival to life.

→ Full program: Teguise Carnival 2026

Playa Blanca Carnival 2026: “Gods of Olympus”

Southern Lanzarote celebrates four days of carnival from March 12 to 15 under a Greek mythology allegory. The official poster “Olimpo en Yaiza” by designer Armando Arencibia Martín (selected from 15 entries) sets the visual tone for an edition promising togas, tridents and plenty of Olympian fantasy.

Thursday 12: Dog Carnival and children’s events.
Friday 13: Street party with Henry Méndez and his fusion of Latin rhythms, electronic and pop.
Saturday 14: Gran Coso del Carnaval (Grand Carnival Parade), 6:00 pm. Route from Playa Flamingo along Av. Canarias, calle Jaime Quesada and Av. Papagayo to Plaza del Carmen.
Sunday 15: Daytime Carnival with Canarian group Nueva Línea, the current sensation known for their viral version of “Noche de copas.”

→ Full program: Playa Blanca Carnival 2026

Tinajo Carnival 2026: “The Vikings”

The municipality of Tinajo rounds off the island’s carnival season with “The Vikings” theme from March 6 to 8. Detailed program pending.

→ Complete guide: Lanzarote Carnival 2026

La Grieta Theater Cycle

The Lanzarote Cabildo programs five theater productions in the first half of March as part of the La Grieta Theater Cycle. Five independent companies take the stages of the CIC El Almacén and Teatro El Salinero with productions ranging from monologue to docudrama.

“El hombre que se convirtió en perro” — Compañía SomoS
Friday, March 6, 8:00 pm · CIC El Almacén
Tickets: culturalanzarote.sacatuentrada.es

“La otra bestia” — Text by Ana Rujas, directed by José Martret and Pedro Ayose
Saturday, March 7, 8:00 pm · Teatro El Salinero
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“Zorra dorada” — Compañía Elisa Forcano
Thursday, March 12, 8:00 pm · CIC El Almacén
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“Seca” — Compañía Bilateral37
Friday, March 13, 8:00 pm · Teatro El Salinero
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“Con siete estrellas verdes” — Docudrama
Saturday, March 14, 8:00 pm · CIC El Almacén
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“Causa31. María y Petra” — Dance-theater
Friday, March 13, 7:00 pm
Reinier Alfonso, Maite Gorriz, Sonia Teruel and Carmen San Cristóbal present a dance-theater piece exploring dialogue between body and space.
Tickets: culturalanzarote.sacatuentrada.es

Escena Lanzarote in March

The performing arts festival of the Art, Culture and Tourism Centers continues its fifth edition with two productions in spaces designed by César Manrique.

“De jarana” — Benito Cabrera, Jep Meléndez and Tomás Fariña
Saturday, March 7, 8:00 pm
Benito Cabrera, the foremost timple player in the Canary Islands, joins guitarist Jep Meléndez and percussionist Tomás Fariña for a night of reimagined Canarian folk music.
Tickets: cactlanzarote.com

“Amour” — Compañía Marie de Jongh
March 28 and 29
The Basque company, renowned for gestural theater and mask work, arrives at Escena Lanzarote with a universally accessible show that closes the festival’s winter season.
Tickets: cactlanzarote.com

→ Full program: Escena Lanzarote 2025-2026

St. Patrick’s Festival Puerto del Carmen

Puerto del Carmen turns green from March 14 to 17 for the St. Patrick’s Festival, a celebration blending Irish culture with Canarian hospitality that draws thousands of British and Irish visitors each year.

Sunday 15: Hurling on Playa Grande (11:00 am) — a first in the festival’s history. 5K mental health awareness run at Los Pocillos (3:00 pm).
Monday 16: Official opening at Plaza del Varadero (5:00 pm). Exchange of Canarian and Irish flags with groups Güerma and Celtic Roots. Live music until midnight: Dessie Hynes, The Sloanes, Conor Magee and Max Santalucia Band.
Tuesday 17 (St. Patrick’s Day): Mass at Nuestra Señora de Lourdes Church (11:00 am), parade to El Varadero, Irish national anthem, and a full day of live music.

→ Complete guide: St. Patrick’s Festival Puerto del Carmen 2026

Sonidos Líquidos: Belingueo Season Begins

The Sonidos Líquidos festival launches its 16th edition with the first Belingueo of the season on Sunday, March 22 at Casa Museo del Campesino (San Bartolomé). Belingueos are intimate gatherings combining live music, D.O. Lanzarote wines and local cuisine in heritage venues across the island.

The 2026 season continues with Belingueos in Las Palmas (April 25), Casa Ajei (April 26) and Bodega El Grifo (May 17), culminating on June 6 at Bodega La Geria with the main festival. Confirmed artists: Ginebras, Sanguijuelas del Guadiana and The Molotovs. Ninety-five percent of tickets are already sold, with 70% of attendees coming from outside Lanzarote.

New for 2026: a closing concert on June 28 on La Graciosa.

→ Sonidos Líquidos 2026: Belingueos and Festival

Alma Femme: Women in Music

The Alma Femme project, organized by the Lanzarote Cabildo and La Grulla, presents a double bill of free concerts at the CIC El Almacén on Saturday, March 21 — an initiative celebrating women’s creativity in contemporary music.

Elenn Orange — 11:30 am. Lanzarote-based singer-songwriter blending indie and alternative folk with immersive atmospheres.
Velvet Flores — 1:00 pm. Contemporary pop with Canarian roots.

Free entry, limited capacity.

Cine Buñuel

The Cabildo’s film cycle continues with two screenings at the CIC El Almacén:

“Father Mother Sister Brother” — Jim Jarmusch (2025)
Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 March

“La chica zurda” — Shih-Ching Tsou (2025)
Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 March

Exhibitions

March opens two significant exhibitions in Arrecife’s cultural spaces:

“Vacío” — Carlos de Saá
Opening: Thursday, March 13, 7:00 pm. Open until June 6.

“La profundidad de silencio”
Opening: Saturday, March 28, 12:00 pm. Open until August 1.

“Perspektivas” — Brigitte Riesco and Sandra Eisen
Exhibition in the municipality of Yaiza. Check hours with Yaiza Town Hall.

Roundtable: 100 Years of Javier Reyes

On Wednesday, March 5 at 7:30 pm, a roundtable discussion marks the centenary of Javier Reyes, moderated by Mario Ferrer Peñate. Free entry.

Yaiza Municipal Programming

“La Cabrita Viajera” — Children’s book launch
Friday, March 6, 5:00 pm · Casa de la Cultura, Yaiza

International Women’s Day: “Notas de Mujer”
Sunday, March 8, 7:00 pm · Casa de la Cultura, Yaiza
A musical show marking March 8.

Viernes de Dolores Concert
Friday, March 27, 7:00 pm · Iglesia de Los Remedios, Yaiza
The Yaiza Vocal Group and Municipal Band perform a sacred music concert opening Holy Week in the south of the island.

Solidarity Walk
Saturday, March 29 · Route for animal welfare.

Holy Week in Lanzarote: Preview

Holy Week 2026 officially begins on Palm Sunday, March 29 and runs through Easter Sunday, April 5. Holy Thursday (April 2) is a regional holiday in the Canary Islands and Good Friday (April 3) is a national holiday.

The processions in Arrecife, Teguise, Yaiza and Haría are among the most moving in the archipelago, with pasos carried through whitewashed streets and historic squares accompanied by brass bands and centuries-old cofradías.

→ Holy Week Lanzarote 2026: processions, times and traditions

More to Do in March

March in Lanzarote brings temperatures of 19–23°C (66–73°F), perfect for combining culture and outdoor activities. Options abound: hiking the Volcano Route in Timanfaya, cycling through La Geria’s wine country, surfing at Famara or whale watching from Puerto Calero. Migratory whales pass through Canarian waters until the end of March, closing out the peak cetacean season.

The Teguise market (Sundays) and Haría market (Saturdays) remain active, and the Art, Culture and Tourism Centers of Lanzarote (Jameos del Agua, Cueva de los Verdes, Jardín de Cactus, Mirador del Río) maintain regular hours.

Noches de Jameos
Every Friday, Jameos del Agua opens at night for a unique experience: dinner inside the volcanic tube followed by a timple concert beside the underground lake. Reservations at cactlanzarote.com (from €55).

→ Lanzarote in March: weather, plans and why visit

Last updated: March 1, 2026. Official sources: Town Halls of Teguise, Yaiza and Tinajo, Cabildo de Lanzarote, CACT Lanzarote, Escena Lanzarote, Sonidos Líquidos, San Patrick Puerto del Carmen.