What is the occasion of the Fiestas de Octubre?
The Fiestas de Octubre are held in honour of the Virgen de Guadalupe, who is regarded as the patron saint of the island of La Gomera. The Ayuntamiento de San Sebastián de La Gomera organises the festival together with the Cabildo Insular de La Gomera.
The programme combines religious celebrations with culture, music, sport and leisure activities. The festivities are centred on San Sebastián de La Gomera and the sanctuary of Puntallana.
Which cultural events are planned?
On 1 October the book “Gomer@s. Apuntes biográficos de la isla de La Gomera” by Roberto Padrón is presented in the town hall meeting room. On 2 October the V. Certamen Literario Félix Casanova de Ayala announces its jury decision.
Also on 2 October, Carlos Benítez Izquierdo gives a talk on the 120th anniversary of the visit of Alfonso XIII to La Gomera. On 7 October, Tere Martín Tomé leads a tour of the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción with the Asociación Joven Tagoror.
The Muestra de Artesanía on 3 October shows around 20 artisans on the Plaza de Las Américas from 10:30 to 20:00. Parranda Chigadá and Tendal de San Andrés y Sauces from La Palma perform.
Which music acts and concerts are planned?
On 2 October the Banda de la Escuela de Música and Emilio Negrín open the music programme with a tribute to the “Punteo Gomero”. On 4 October the VII. Festival Folclórico Virgen de Guadalupe takes place in the amphitheatre of the Parque de la Torre del Conde.
On 9 October Vocal Sampling performs at the Auditorio de La Gomera. This brings the music programme of the Fiestas de Octubre 2026 to a close.
The official information does not give a time for the Vocal Sampling concert. Entry prices or ticket information are also not published in the available sources.
How does the free bus service to Puntallana work?
For the Eucharist and procession in Puntallana on 5 October, the town hall provides free buses. Departures are from the Estación de Guaguas at 9:30, 10:00 and 10:30.
Places must be requested at the Centro Juvenil by 1 October. People with reduced mobility are given special consideration.
The registration deadline has already passed. Further deadlines or application routes for other programme items are not mentioned in the available sources.
Which religious celebrations are planned?
On 4 and 5 October Eucharists take place in Puntallana. On 5 October a procession follows in Puntallana.
On 11 October the Fiestas de Octubre end with a Eucharist and procession in honour of the Virgen de la Salud in Las Nieves. The Iglesia de la Asunción is a central location of the festivities.
The official information does not give times for several religious programme items. Visitors should check the exact schedule locally.
What remains open for visitors?
The official information does not mention entry prices, access restrictions or road closures. According to the available sources, the events are generally open to the public.
Times are missing for several programme items, including the book presentation, the jury decision and the guided tour.
The next confirmed dates are the events on 7, 9 and 11 October 2026. For practical information, the island council refers visitors to its tourism office in San Sebastián de La Gomera.