PLAYA BLANCA FESTIVAL 2026
10 July - 25 July
Playa Blanca celebrates its grand festivities in honor of the Virgen del Carmen with a festive calendar that will run until Saturday, July 25th. This village of fishing tradition brings together music, folklore, sports, and popular customs in an event that stands out for the hospitable and supportive spirit of its residents. The unique beauty of this southern setting and the enthusiasm of its people create the perfect stage for all attendees to fully enjoy themselves in a truly heartwarming atmosphere. Here is the full program for the 2026 Playa Blanca Festival:
Friday, July 10th
17:00h Skate Workshop at Mediterráneo Park.
20:00h Draw and start of the ENVITE tournament at the refreshment stalls (ventorrillos).
Followed by a performance by the parranda Gurfines Son del Puerto.
22:00h Youth Night with El Mesie and DJs Elvis, Javi Fajardo, and Pedro Morales.
17:00h Skate Workshop at Mediterráneo Park.
20:00h Draw and start of the ENVITE tournament at the refreshment stalls (ventorrillos).
Followed by a performance by the parranda Gurfines Son del Puerto.
22:00h Youth Night with El Mesie and DJs Elvis, Javi Fajardo, and Pedro Morales.
Saturday, July 11th
11:30h Performance ‘Los desiguales presentan el show de las décadas’ and foam party at Plaza del Carmen.
From 15:00h Lateen Sailing Cup final.
19:00h Limpet-shell playing workshop (toque de lapas) at Centro La Aurora.
Note: Registration required via email at festejos@ayuntamientodeyaiza.es
19:30h Holy Mass at Ntra Sra del Carmen Church.
21:00h Performance by comedian PETITE LORENA.
Followed by a street party (verbena) with Banda Nueva, Vocal Force, and Grupo la Resistencia.
11:30h Performance ‘Los desiguales presentan el show de las décadas’ and foam party at Plaza del Carmen.
From 15:00h Lateen Sailing Cup final.
19:00h Limpet-shell playing workshop (toque de lapas) at Centro La Aurora.
Note: Registration required via email at festejos@ayuntamientodeyaiza.es
19:30h Holy Mass at Ntra Sra del Carmen Church.
21:00h Performance by comedian PETITE LORENA.
Followed by a street party (verbena) with Banda Nueva, Vocal Force, and Grupo la Resistencia.
Sunday, July 12th
10:00h Holy Mass at Ntra Sra del Carmen Church.
09:00h Guided Interpretive Trail at Salinas de Janubio.
Note: registration at festejos@ayuntamientodeyaiza.es
11:00h Children’s Party with bouncy castles.
18:00h Draw and start of the DOMINÓ tournament at the refreshment stalls (ventorrillos).
20:00h Draw and start of the RONDA tournament at the refreshment stalls (ventorrillos).
21:00h Parranda Janubio Popular Music Gathering featuring soloists.
10:00h Holy Mass at Ntra Sra del Carmen Church.
09:00h Guided Interpretive Trail at Salinas de Janubio.
Note: registration at festejos@ayuntamientodeyaiza.es
11:00h Children’s Party with bouncy castles.
18:00h Draw and start of the DOMINÓ tournament at the refreshment stalls (ventorrillos).
20:00h Draw and start of the RONDA tournament at the refreshment stalls (ventorrillos).
21:00h Parranda Janubio Popular Music Gathering featuring soloists.
Monday, July 13th
19:00h Neighborhood Event with a performance by the group Sondemar at Centro La Aurora.
20:00h Draw and start of the CHINCHÓN tournament at the refreshment stalls (ventorrillos).
Followed by parranda Pal´Porrón.
19:00h Neighborhood Event with a performance by the group Sondemar at Centro La Aurora.
20:00h Draw and start of the CHINCHÓN tournament at the refreshment stalls (ventorrillos).
Followed by parranda Pal´Porrón.
Tuesday, July 14th
17:00h Adult Nautical Knots Workshop by the Fishermen’s Guild (Cofradía de Pescadores).
18:00h Adult Wine Glass Painting Workshop at Centro La Aurora.
Registration at festejos@ayuntamientodeyaiza.es
21:00h Performance by the Yaiza Seniors’ Playback group.
17:00h Adult Nautical Knots Workshop by the Fishermen’s Guild (Cofradía de Pescadores).
18:00h Adult Wine Glass Painting Workshop at Centro La Aurora.
Registration at festejos@ayuntamientodeyaiza.es
21:00h Performance by the Yaiza Seniors’ Playback group.
Wednesday, July 15th
17:30h Children’s Paper Puppet Workshop at Centro La Aurora.
18:00h Adult Tote Bag Painting Workshop at Centro La Aurora.
Registration at festejos@ayuntamientodeyaiza.es
18:00h Draw and start of the MIXED WOODEN BOLA tournament.
19:00h Holy Mass at Ntra Sra del Carmen Church.
20:00h Draw and start of the 2-on-2 ENVITE tournament at the refreshment stalls (ventorrillos).
21:00h Performance by the group DRUPE.
17:30h Children’s Paper Puppet Workshop at Centro La Aurora.
18:00h Adult Tote Bag Painting Workshop at Centro La Aurora.
Registration at festejos@ayuntamientodeyaiza.es
18:00h Draw and start of the MIXED WOODEN BOLA tournament.
19:00h Holy Mass at Ntra Sra del Carmen Church.
20:00h Draw and start of the 2-on-2 ENVITE tournament at the refreshment stalls (ventorrillos).
21:00h Performance by the group DRUPE.
Thursday, July 16th
19:00h Holy Mass and land procession accompanied by the Municipal Band and the Agrupación Folklórica Guanapay.
Welcoming ceremony by the Municipal Choir at Ntra Sra del Carmen Church.
21:00h Performance by the group LOS CANTADORES from Tenerife.
19:00h Holy Mass and land procession accompanied by the Municipal Band and the Agrupación Folklórica Guanapay.
Welcoming ceremony by the Municipal Choir at Ntra Sra del Carmen Church.
21:00h Performance by the group LOS CANTADORES from Tenerife.
Friday, July 17th
17:30h Children’s Art Workshop at Centro La Aurora.
21:00h Municipal Singers Festival.
Followed by a street party (verbena) with Mambo con Fuego, DJ Mario, and Kandela.
17:30h Children’s Art Workshop at Centro La Aurora.
21:00h Municipal Singers Festival.
Followed by a street party (verbena) with Mambo con Fuego, DJ Mario, and Kandela.
Saturday, July 18th
10:30h Municipal Gymkhana at Plaza del Carmen.
Note: ages 12 and up. Winners will play the grand final during the Yaiza festivities.
12:00h Day-time Street Party (Verbena al Solajero) with water inflatables featuring the groups Nueva Stella and Lanzarote Swing at the town beach.
18:00h Jiujitsu Championship.
19:30h Holy Mass at Ntra Sra del Carmen Church.
21:00h ARISTIDES MORENO Y LA 101 BRASS BAND in concert.
Followed by a street party (verbena) with Mambo Latino, Swing del Norte, and Mambo con Fuego.
10:30h Municipal Gymkhana at Plaza del Carmen.
Note: ages 12 and up. Winners will play the grand final during the Yaiza festivities.
12:00h Day-time Street Party (Verbena al Solajero) with water inflatables featuring the groups Nueva Stella and Lanzarote Swing at the town beach.
18:00h Jiujitsu Championship.
19:30h Holy Mass at Ntra Sra del Carmen Church.
21:00h ARISTIDES MORENO Y LA 101 BRASS BAND in concert.
Followed by a street party (verbena) with Mambo Latino, Swing del Norte, and Mambo con Fuego.
Sunday, July 19th
12:00h Holy Mass and maritime procession accompanied by the traditional marine parranda Los Buches.
14:00h Parranda Son del Norte at the refreshment stalls (ventorrillos).
16:00h End of festivities with the groups DeLorean and LOS SALVAPANTALLAS.
12:00h Holy Mass and maritime procession accompanied by the traditional marine parranda Los Buches.
14:00h Parranda Son del Norte at the refreshment stalls (ventorrillos).
16:00h End of festivities with the groups DeLorean and LOS SALVAPANTALLAS.
Saturday, July 25th
XV Tinyala 3×3 Basketball Tournament.
XV Tinyala 3×3 Basketball Tournament.
