What is planned for the Plaza de las Naciones?
The fair will take place on the Plaza de las Naciones in the area of Los Pocillos beach. The Ayuntamiento de Tías has confirmed this. The square is in the tourist-oriented south of Puerto del Carmen and is within walking distance for many holidaymakers.
Stalls run by craft workers are planned, along with food and drink kiosks. According to the council, the programme also includes music performances, workshops and children's activities. A children's area or Ludoteca and a visit from Father Christmas are also planned.
The fair is the fourth edition of this event. According to local reporting, the mayor of Tías, José Juan Cruz, said he expected a good response from residents and visitors. The event serves as a showcase for the creativity of Lanzarote and the Canary Islands.
Who can take part as an exhibitor?
Craft sector representatives from Lanzarote and other areas may take part provided they are registered in the Registro de Artesanía de Canarias. The Ayuntamiento de Tías has confirmed this. The register is the official directory of craft workers in the Canary Islands.
There is an exception for catering: food and drink stalls may take part without the craft worker card or accreditation being required. This makes it easier for local providers to join the fair.
Applications can be submitted through the council's electronic office or the Registro General. The council has not yet published any information on exhibitor fees.
What does this mean for holidaymakers and residents?
According to the available information, there are no special entry requirements for visitors. The fair can be visited on the four event days. The published notice from the Ayuntamiento de Tías does not mention an admission price.
The event is located in one of Lanzarote's most important holiday areas. Anyone living or holidaying in Puerto del Carmen or in the south of the island can reach the Plaza de las Naciones without a long journey. Los Pocillos beach is in the immediate vicinity.
Special rules on parking, traffic, accessibility or possible road closures have not yet been published. The council has so far not announced detailed event information. According to local reporting, the exact times are to be announced later.
What role does the fair play in the Christmas programme?
The fair is part of the Tías municipal Christmas programme for 2026/27. The craft fair is therefore one of the early highlights of the season.
The councillor for commerce, Miriam Hernández, referred to the response to previous editions, according to reporting. She spoke of a "fantastic response at previous editions, which included more than 50 stalls of all kinds". The exact number of stalls for 2026 has not yet been confirmed.
Eligible for support include local craft fairs with an island-wide or smaller scope. Whether the Puerto del Carmen fair itself receives support is not evidenced in the available sources.
What is still open?
The published notice does not give daily opening times. A full programme and a final list of stalls or performances are also missing. The Ayuntamiento de Tías has not yet announced these details.
It is also unclear whether there will be special traffic arrangements or parking information. This information is important for visitors arriving by car. The council has so far published nothing on this.
According to local reporting, the exact times are to be published later. The Ayuntamiento de Tías did not give a specific date for this announcement.
What happens next?
After that, the council is expected to draw up the list of participants. For visitors, the next important step is the publication of opening times and the programme.
The craft fair follows eight days after the start of the Christmas programme. Until then, there is time to plan travel and the visit.
Anyone wishing to visit the fair should keep an eye on the official channels of the Ayuntamiento de Tías. Experience suggests that the missing details will be published there first.