What is happening on Friday, 2 October?
The programme begins on Friday, 2 October, around the Terrero de Lucha Ramón Méndez and the Plaza de la Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de La Candelaria. From 18:30 to 19:30, Guanyxemar Quintero leads an introduction to Juego del Palo, a traditional Canarian stick-fighting practice. Participation is free.
From 20:00 to 21:30, the film "La lucha" by director José Alayón is screened at the Terrero Ramón Méndez. The running time is 92 minutes. According to El Hierro Hoy, this screening is also free.
What does Saturday, 3 October, offer?
On Saturday, 3 October, the programme begins in the morning. From 11:00 to 12:30, "Brega y Brinco" takes place at the Terrero Ramón Méndez. The Club de Lucha Valle de El Golfo combines an introductory course in Lucha Canaria, the traditional Canarian wrestling, with a workshop on Salto del Pastor, the traditional shepherd's leap, led by El Petróleo. Both activities are free.
From 13:00 to 14:00, "Macrovida en los charcos" follows, a guided nature activity in the tidal pools. The meeting point is the car park at La Maceta. Juan Ramón Marcelino explains the ecosystems of the pools. Participation is free.
From 14:30 to 16:30, the "Arrime + Envesque + DJ Session" format runs at the Kiosco de Bolas de Tigaday. The Delegación Insular de Bola Canaria de El Hierro introduces the traditional game of Bola Canaria. Canarian dishes, water, wine and a DJ session are also included. The price is 18 euros.
How does the Luchada Cósmica work?
The Luchada Cósmica takes place on Saturday, 3 October, from 17:00 to 02:00 at the Terrero de Lucha Ramón Méndez. A demonstration of Lucha Canaria and electronic music on two stages are planned: the Brega Stage and the Maña Stage.
The musicians named in the announcement are Just Beca, Red Bitch, Candela, Habitus, Cleepers, Zoc and Bliss. According to El Hierro Hoy, tickets cost 22 euros as a promo price and 25 euros standard. Both options include entry and one drink.
What is planned for Sunday, 4 October?
To close the event, a lunch is planned at the Museo Juan Barbuzano on Sunday, 4 October, from 13:00. DJs will play during the meal. The published announcement does not name any further programme items for Sunday.
According to the currently known programme, 4 October 2026 is the final day of the Luchada Cósmica.
Which traditions are at the heart of the event?
According to El Hierro Hoy, the event is connected to the Verbena Cósmica project. It aims to combine traditional practices such as Lucha Canaria, Juego del Palo, Salto del Pastor and Bola Canaria with contemporary music and nature education.
For residents and visitors, this creates a low-threshold way into Canarian traditions. The workshops on Friday and Saturday are free and aimed at a broad audience.
How do visitors get to La Frontera?
The island bus company TransHierro serves La Frontera with lines 3 and 4. Line 3 connects Frontera, El Mocanal and Valverde. Line 4 is a circular route through Frontera.
TransHierro's stated fare is 1.35 euros per journey. Travel cards with 10, 20 and 30 journeys are also offered. No specific recommendation from the organisers for night travel or shuttles after 02:00 has been published.
What remains open?
The available sources do not publish the exact ticket platform, the maximum capacity, age restrictions or accessibility information. Detailed safety rules and concrete traffic or closure plans are also not mentioned.
No different prices, special rules, application deadlines or access requirements have been published for residents, foreign nationals or visitors. No additional road closures, changes to public transport or disruption to flights and ferry connections are indicated.