Puerto del Carmen is already warming up for the Fiestas de Nuestra Señora del Carmen 2026 (the festivities in honour of the patron saint of sailors), which will run from 27 July to 9 August with an extensive programme of activities that will once again turn La Tiñosa and El Varadero into the festive heart of the Lanzarote summer. Live music, verbenas (open-air street parties), traditional events, sporting competitions, activities for children and the eagerly awaited procesión marítima (seaborne procession) make up a programme designed for all ages.
For almost two weeks, residents and visitors will be able to enjoy concerts, festivals, workshops, exhibitions, tournaments and popular activities, culminating in the religious ceremonies in honour of the patron saint of sailors. Among the big names this year are David Bustamante, the La Tiñosa & Más festival and performances by Nandy, La Golosina, Chucho Boom, Bombo Inferno, PlayaCK, Banda Nueva, Vocal Force and Wanmpy de La Gomera, among many other artists.
Alongside the music come some of the most eagerly awaited moments of the fiestas, such as the pregón (the opening address), the election of the Fiestas Queen, the procession of the Virgen del Carmen on land and at sea, the fireworks display and a busy sporting programme that includes football, beach handball, volleyball, jolateros (model boats built from tin cans), video game and many other popular competitions.
Programme
Monday 27 July
The programme opens with the decoration of the streets, jolateros workshops and children's activities.
Tuesday 28 July
Children's workshops, a drawing competition, diving for children, a video game competition and a performance by Sergio Aranda.
Wednesday 29 July
Workshops, the women's bola canaria (Canarian bowls) competition, and performances by DJ Soul Project and a Fito tribute act.
Thursday 30 July
Workshops, a fishing competition, the musical performance “Haciendo Caminos”, a concert by AF Guá and a set by DJ Ludo.
Friday 31 July
The International Beach Volleyball Tournament begins, along with padel and five-a-side football tournaments, plus a performance by Tremendo Son.
Saturday 1 August
A roller-skating route, a youth five-a-side football tournament, children's activities and performances by Son & Más, Bombo Inferno, Banda Nueva, Dani Valiente and Wanmpy de La Gomera.
Sunday 2 August
Máster Arena, Women's Day, a chalanas (small rowing boats) regatta, a Gloria Estefan tribute festival and numerous sporting activities.
Monday 3 August
Children's workshops, music, a street market and a concert by the group Planeta Dance.
Tuesday 4 August
Workshops, video games, music, a set by DJ Conjurer and an El Canto del Loco tribute.
Wednesday 5 August
A hiking route, a magic workshop and the musical Madre Mía ¡Qué boda!.
Thursday 6 August
A tribute to the elderly, dancing, games, a zumba display and a concert by David Bustamante.
Friday 7 August
International Youth Day, beach handball, a cookery competition, a night of parrandas (informal folk music gatherings) and a big verbena.
Saturday 8 August
The procesión marítima, the La Tiñosa & Más festival, a concert by Chucho Boom, and a verbena with DJ Javi Fajardo and the Nueva Banda orchestra.
Sunday 9 August
A jolateros regatta, a sung mass, the land procession accompanying the Virgen del Carmen, the final of the men's bowls championship, a performance by Güerma, fireworks and the closing dance of the fiestas.
La Tiñosa & Más will bring together Muchachito Bombo Infierno and Lucrecia, among others