Cultural Weekend in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is hosting a diverse cultural weekend with live music, theatre, film, family activities, youth events, and exhibitions across various locations in the city.
Family-focused events will take centre stage on Saturday in Ofra, where the Chimisay Park will host “Ofra en Familia” from 11:00 to 19:00. The programme includes two theatrical performances, “Detective de cuentos” and “El rey solitario,” as well as bouncy castles, a games circuit, and children’s workshops. There will also be storytelling sessions and a space for toddlers, alongside a relaxation area offering food for attending families.
On the musical front, the Palmetum will be the venue for the “Tenerife Peñón Fest 2026” on Friday and Saturday. Friday’s lineup features Loquillo, Pignoise, Maika Makovski, Postcode, and Biznaga, while Saturday will showcase Amaia, Melifluo, La La Love You, Carlos Sadness, and San Tosielo. There are also other performances, including Hydra 2.0 at La Movie Social Club, a flamenco recital from Christian Saucedo and Juan Miguel Castellano at Café Picú, and a set by Salvita Cane at En Crudo.
The performing arts will be featured in various venues around the capital. “Flores. ¿A qué suena la naturaleza?” at Espacio La Granja is a sensory experience combining dance and music for children aged 1 to 4. “El brote” by Compañía Criolla will be performed at La Salita, and Teatro Victoria will host a double dance programme: “Filia et Fobia” and “La Mort” from La Taimada. Film screenings are also on offer at TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes and “El invencible verano de Liliana” at Espacio Cultural CajaCanarias.
Municipal libraries will continue with their scheduled activities for various audiences. The José Saramago Library in Añaza will host a motivational talk with Javier Rosquete on Friday, aimed at pupils from CEIP Los Menceyes, as well as the usual lactation workshop. In the afternoon, the Municipal Central Library will feature “Chiquitines go Rock” with Ana Tovar and Verónica Acosta, while the Federico García Lorca Library in Ofra will organise “La fábrica de cuentos” with Carlos Baute, where families can create stories using characters, letters, and dice.
In sports, the Oya Team will celebrate its 15th boxing event on Saturday at 18:30 in the Pancho Camurria Pavilion, featuring a derby between boxers from Tenerife and Gran Canaria. The event will consist of 12 matches with top prospects from the Canary Islands, under the guidance of coach Yeray Silvera.
Exhibitions
Cultural offerings over the weekend also include various exhibitions throughout Santa Cruz. The Los Lavaderos Art Room is presenting “Enlutados” until 31 October, showcasing traditional mourning attire related to local customs and Finados.
The Museum of Nature and Archaeology (MUNA) is hosting “Concomitancias. Legados, presencia y futuros indígenas en México y Canarias” until 1 November, exploring the historical connections between Mexico and the Canary Islands. The Contemporary Art Room of the Canarian Government features “Melancolía, el pasado por venir” until 6 November, reflecting on past perspectives and future uncertainties through a collective display. The Bibli Gallery is showing “Bajarse las bragas” by Juana Fortuny until 13 November, which addresses the relationship between the body and clothing in art.
The Desván Blanco Cultural Space presents “Paisajes oníricos” by Juan Guerra until 13 November. Additionally, TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes showcases “Cho Juaá: humor colectivo” until 22 November, highlighting the work of Eduardo Millares Sall in the field of modern caricature in the Canaries.
The Masonic Temple of Santa Cruz de Tenerife offers guided and self-guided tours from Tuesday to Sunday, allowing visitors to explore this historic building after its renovation.
Daily Agenda
Thursday, 22 October
- 18:00 – 20:00: Community Centre of Valleseco, District Youth. “Distrito Talent” rehearsals.
- 19:00: Espacio La Granja. Screening of “Quiero comerme tu páncreas.”
- 21:00: En Crudo. Manel El Especialista session.
Friday, 23 October
- 10:00: José Saramago Municipal Library. “Lo que de verdad importa,” motivational talk with Javier Rosquete for CEIP Los Menceyes students.
- 12:30: José Saramago Municipal Library. Lactation workshop led by healthcare professionals.
- 15:30: Palmetum. “Tenerife Peñón Fest 2026,” featuring various artists.
- 16:00, 17:00, 18:00: Espacio La Granja. “Flores. ¿A qué suena la naturaleza?” for ages 1-4.
- 17:30: Municipal Central Library. “Chiquitines go Rock” with Ana Tovar and Verónica Acosta.
- 17:30: Federico García Lorca Library. “La fábrica de cuentos” with Carlos Baute.
- 18:00 – 20:00: Barranco de Santos Courts. Pickleball.
- 19:00: TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes. Screening of “Los niños están bien.”
- 19:30: Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, La Salita. “El brote” by Compañía Criolla.
- 20:00: Espacio Cultural CajaCanarias. “El invencible verano de Liliana.”
- 20:00: Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín. Tenerife Symphony Orchestra concert.
- 22:00: La Movie Social Club. Concert by Hydra 2.0, free entry.
Saturday, 24 October
- 11:00 – 19:00: Chimisay Park, Ofra. “Ofra en Familia,” with various family activities.
- 11:00 – 13:00: Nuevo Obrero Civic Centre, District Youth. Makeup workshop.
- 12:00: Chimisay Park, Ofra. “Detective de cuentos,” part of “Ofra en Familia.”
- 15:30: Palmetum. “Tenerife Peñón Fest 2026,” featuring various artists.
- 18:00: Chimisay Park, Ofra. “El rey solitario,” part of “Ofra en Familia.”
- 18:30: Pancho Camurria Pavilion. XV Velada Oya Team boxing event.
- 19:00: TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes. Screening of “Los niños están bien.”
- 19:30: Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín. Concert by Carminho.
- 19:30: Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, La Salita. “El brote” by Compañía Criolla.
- 19:30: Teatro Victoria. “Filia et Fobia” and “La Mort.”
- 20:00: Espacio La Granja. “La rebelión de las parias,” for ages 14+.
- 20:30: Asociación Cultural Equipo PARA presents “Bound.”
- 21:00: Café Picú. Flamenco recital by Christian Saucedo and Juan Miguel Castellano.
- 23:00: En Crudo. Session by Salvita Cane.
Sunday, 25 October
- 12:30: Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, La Salita. “El brote” by Compañía Criolla.
- 17:30: Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín. “DJ Symphonic” show.
- 19:30: Espacio La Granja. “ConCierto Paliqueo” with NIA and David Afonso, focusing on attraction.
