Arrecife en Vivo has revealed the first names of its 2026 edition, which will once again turn the streets of the Lanzarote capital into a great open-air concert circuit on Fridays 18 and 25 September and 2 and 9 October.
Among the most notable confirmations are Chambao, who will celebrate their 25th anniversary tour in Lanzarote; Def Con Dos, who will perform their legendary album Alzheimer in full; and Evaristo, the historic voice of La Polla Records and one of the most influential names in Spanish punk.
The lineup blends established bands and emerging acts of various styles. Also appearing are Ultraligera, Repion, and The Rapants on the festival's first night, scheduled for 18 September. On 25 September, it will be the turn of Chambao 25 Aniversario, Alfredo Piedrafita, MFC Chicken, and The Anger Price.
The third concert route, on 2 October, will bring together Evaristo, Def Con Dos, and the Dutch band María Iskariot, one of the most prominent emerging punk acts on the current European scene.
The festival will maintain its characteristic format of stages distributed throughout the historic centre of Arrecife, connected by a musical street parade. Also returning will be one of the event's most recognisable images: Buli Panés dressed as Elvis Presley, guiding the audience between concerts with his now-traditional "Concert Pointing Finger".
The organisation has also confirmed new parallel activities for September and October. On 5 September, the Gala AEV Channel will be held, focused exclusively on Lanzarote artists, while on 10 October a new edition of Apoyamos la Cantera will take place, dedicated to music schools and youth participation.
The festival will soon announce the bands that will complete the programme for 9 October and the rest of the lineup for this edition.