Canary Islands Day, celebrated every May 30th, commemorates the first session of the Canary Islands Parliament in 1983.
It’s a vibrant day honoring Canarian identity through music, dance, sports, crafts, and cuisine.
In Lanzarote, with its rich cultural heritage, the festivities come alive with a variety of events across every municipality, from May 29 to June 1, 2025.
Arrecife: Maritime Tradition and Festive Spirit
Arrecife, the capital of Lanzarote, hosts a three-day celebration in Parque José Ramírez Cerdá, paying homage to its maritime roots.
- May 29-31: Gastronomy fair with 14 stalls offering typical Canarian dishes.
- May 30:
- 11:00 AM: Barquillos de Vela Latina regatta, a traditional sailing competition along the coast.
- All day: Tastings of “fideos costeros” (coastal noodles) and boat tours led by local experts.
- May 30-31: Live concerts featuring groups like Los Gofiones, Los Sabandeños, Cristina Ramos, and Efecto Pasillo.
Yaiza and Playa Blanca: Four Days of Culture and Tradition
Yaiza offers a comprehensive program that reflects the Canarian essence.
- May 29:
- 7:00 PM: Theater play “Ya nos invitaron al zaguán” at Casa de la Cultura.
- 8:30 PM: Concert by Agrupación Acatife at Plaza de Los Remedios.
- May 30:
- 10:30 AM: Municipal Band concert and Canarian ball games workshops.
- 12:00 PM: Official institutional ceremony.
- 1:00 PM: Women’s Canarian wrestling exhibition by Club de Lucha Tinecheide.
- Afternoon: Traditional enyesques (snacks), music, workshops, and camel rides until 9:00 PM.
- May 31:
- 11:30 AM: Exhibition by the Municipal School of Canarian Wrestling at Playa Blanca’s small beach.
- 12:30 PM: Performance by Parranda La Aldaba on Calle Limones, with a display of five-meter barquillos.
- 8:30 PM: Screening of the documentary “Destiladera Lanzarote. Revelado 2025” at Casa de la Cultura.
- June 1:
- Morning: Traditional market in Uga with local products and children’s activities.
Tías: Tradition and Sport in Puerto del Carmen
Tías blends cultural and sporting activities to mark the celebration.
- May 29:
- 7:30 PM: Concerts by Trío Mistura and Los Campesinos at Plaza del Varadero.
- May 30:
- 11:00 AM: Official ceremony with tastings of papas con mojo and local wines.
- All day: Canarian wrestling, jolatero regatta, and craft workshops.
- Performances by the Tías Music School and folk groups from Tenerife and La Palma.
- Traditional workshops to learn techniques like embroidery, ceramics, and basket weaving.
Tinajo: Local Flavors and Tradition
The Plaza de Los Dolores in Tinajo hosts the “Degustando Tinajo” tapas fair, blending music and local traditions.
- May 29: Opening of the fair and Canary Ball Tournament, with performances by AMC Timbayba and Paco Perera.
- May 30: Performances by Tinajo String School, Banda Peña San Roque, and the “Guiguan Project.”
- May 31, 10:00 PM: Closing concert with Swing del Norte.
- All days: Workshops, craft demonstrations, and the tapas fair.
Haría: Gastronomy and Creativity
Haría presents its unique “Puesta de Mantel” event, a competition blending food and artistic displays in the town square. .
- May 29, 8:30 PM: Competition accompanied by music from parrandas La Aldaba, Son del Norte, and Pa’l Porrón.
- Registration closes May 27.
San Bartolomé: Music and Heritage
San Bartolomé’s program combines music and tradition.
- May 29, 7:30 PM: Concert in Plaza León y Castillo.
- May 30: Flag-raising ceremonies in San Bartolomé (11:30 AM) and Playa Honda (12:00 PM).
Teguise: History and Celebration
Teguise’s cultural programming extends through the weekend.
- May 29, 8:00 PM: Free-entry traditional tenderete.
- May 30, 8:00 PM: Screening of “Lanzarote Revelado.”
- May 31: Cultural activities in Costa Teguise and La Graciosa.
Traditional Craft Workshops at Casa Museo al Campesino
The Lanzarote Cabildo is hosting free workshops on May 30-31 at the Casa Museo al Campesino in San Bartolomé. Workshops include pottery, natural soap making, rosette embroidery, and leather tanning.
Participation is free but requires advance registration.
Tips for Making the Most of It
- Plan your route to catch everything.
- Dress in traditional Canarian attire to join in the spirit.
- Don’t miss out on local dishes like papas arrugadas, gofio, and cheeses.
- Join the workshops and activities to truly experience the culture.
- Respect traditions and share the culture with the community.