What music and concept does the EMEC Festival offer?
EMEC stands for Ecología, Música Electrónica y Cultura: ecology, electronic music and culture. The festival combines electronic music with gastronomy, ecology and art, according to the organiser.
It takes place at the Castillo de San José, an 18th-century fortress above the sea. César Manrique restored it, and it now houses the Museo Internacional de Arte Contemporáneo (MIAC).
The festival uses the fortress terraces and the bay below, according to the organiser. The organiser describes the concept as a boutique festival inside an 18th-century fortress.
International artists performing include Marco Faraone, Chelina Manuhutu, De La Swing, Francisco Allendes and Vito from Great Britain. Local support comes from Dustyfoldr, Iva Dive and the winner of a DJ competition.
How much do tickets cost for the EMEC Festival?
Early bird and phase 1 tickets are sold out, according to the organiser. Phase 2 currently costs 44 euros.
At 23:59 Canary time on Sunday, 1 November 2026, the price rises to 60 euros. The organiser says this also applies earlier if phase 2 tickets sell out beforehand.
Tickets are sold through the Xceed platform. No pre-registration is required, according to the organiser.
Tickets arrive by email after purchase. The organiser advises checking the spam folder and the promotions tab as well.
Several tickets can be bought in one order, according to the organiser. A reduced rate for residents is not shown in the sources.
What rules apply at the entrance?
The venue has a single entrance, according to the organiser. All visitors are searched, and the organiser recommends arriving early and avoiding peak times.
Alcohol and food may not be brought in. Security staff may check bags.
There is a reserved area and an adapted entrance for people with reduced mobility or disabilities, according to the organiser. Pregnant women are also included.
There is no cloakroom, according to the organiser. The organiser therefore advises bringing only the essentials.
How do I get there and what is available on site?
The Castillo de San José is on the Carretera de Puerto Naos, 35500 Arrecife, Lanzarote. The organiser says access, parking and transport details will be published alongside ticket sales.
On site there are bars with water, beer, soft drinks and cocktails, according to the organiser. A gastro market with food trucks from island businesses completes the offer.
The organiser points to separate bins for organic waste, paper and glass. Bars serve drinks in reusable cups, and the site is free of single-use plastic.
Medical staff, ambulances, a field hospital, fire brigade, police and civil protection are on site, according to the organiser. Anyone who feels unwell or witnesses an accident should go to the medical station.
What information is available about the events on 30 October?
No verifiable information is available for "Fado con Soraia Cardoso" and "Muero porque no muero / La vida doble de Teresa" on 30 October 2026 in Arrecife. These details must be confirmed by a verified organiser or official source.
The official tourism information service recommends checking the cultural agenda shortly before visiting. This avoids travelling to an event that may not take place.
Which date comes next?
The next confirmed date is the EMEC Festival on 7 November 2026 at the Castillo de San José. Anyone who wants to secure the 44-euro price must buy before 23:59 Canary time on 1 November 2026.
On 5 November 2026, the organiser will announce who opens the festival. The winner of the photography competition will also be published on 5 November 2026, according to the organiser.