The weekend at a glance
- Saturday: LATAM VIVE with La K'onga in Arrecife, Chilegua Trail in Pájara and fiestas in Caleta de Fuste.
- Sunday: Gran Baile de Taifas in Puerto Lajas and LATAM VIVE at the Recinto Ferial de Arrecife.
- Nightlife: Puerto del Carmen, Arrecife, Corralejo and Puerto del Rosario are good options for a night out.
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The weekend highlight: Arrecife en Vivo and LATAM VIVE
Two music formats shape the weekend on Lanzarote. Arrecife en Vivo ends on 9 and 10 October 2026 with concerts on four stages in the centre of Arrecife, with free admission. The stages are spread across Plazuela, Charco de San Ginés, Marina Lanzarote and the muelle de cruceros.
At the same time, LATAM VIVE – Festival Internacional de las Culturas Latinoamericanas brings Latin American music to the Carpa del Recinto Ferial de Arrecife on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, performers include Dani Valiente at 17:00, La K'onga at 19:00 and El Jeffrey at 21:30.
Friday 9 October
Also in Arrecife, Semana de la Arquitectura 2026: «Una cierta manera de hacer» is running at CIC El Almacén with a talk and documentary about Óscar Miguel Ares.
In Costa Teguise, the Mercado nocturno con ambiente musical opens in Pueblo Marinero from 17:00 to 20:00. On Fuerteventura, the Festival Sal y Arte is running in La Oliva with circus, dance, music, cinema and stargazing in El Cotillo. The Aniversario de la Batalla de Tamasite is being marked in various places around Tuineje.
Saturday 10 October
On Lanzarote, Saturday is devoted to Latin American music: LATAM VIVE presents DJ Chalo, Mariachi Azteca, Dani Valiente at 17:00, La K'onga at 19:00, DJ Kero at 20:30 and El Jeffrey at 21:30 in the Carpa del Recinto Ferial in Arrecife. Arrecife en Vivo enters its second round.
On Fuerteventura, the Chilegua Trail starts in Pájara. In Caleta de Fuste, the Fiestas de la Peña del Mar are under way with music performances and a festive programme. At the Centro Ciudadano de Puerto Lajas, the Verbena del Solajero takes place. On La Graciosa, the musical activity Entre Cuerdas · La Graciosa is held at the Teleclub.
Sunday 11 October
On Fuerteventura, music lovers gather for the Encuentro musical y Gran Baile de Taifas at the Centro Ciudadano de Puerto Lajas in Puerto del Rosario. On Lanzarote, LATAM VIVE – Festival Internacional de las Culturas Latinoamericanas continues in the Carpa del Recinto Ferial de Arrecife.
Those interested in culture can still visit the Programación de octubre de la Biblioteca Insular: «Un libro abierto, un mundo por descubrir» at the Biblioteca Insular de Lanzarote in Arrecife, as well as the XIV Festival Internacional Palabras al Vuelo at various locations across the island.
Puerto del Carmen: pubs and live music on the strip
Along Avenida de las Playas you will find American Indian Café, Atomic Revolution, Golden Corner Cocktail Bar and Ruta 66. In the old harbour area is Kentia Gourmet Club, and in the Old Town, Mulligans Irish Bar.
Arrecife: Charco, marina and stages
At Charco de San Ginés, bars and pubs invite you to linger, including El Charco de San Ginés — bares y pubs del paseo. At Marina Lanzarote are Disco Kopas Lanzarote, Karma Lanzarote, Kokum Club and The Garden Lanzarote. Blue 17 is on the 17th floor of the Arrecife Gran Hotel & Spa.
Corralejo: centre and Plaza de la Música
In the centre of Corralejo you will find Disco Star, Discoteca Persia, Dorada Disco Bar, O'Neill's Irish Pub and Rock Café Fuerteventura. At Plaza de la Música are La Placita and Ocean Beach.
Puerto del Rosario: clubs and lounges
At the harbour are Mambo Tropical Shisha & Music and Muelle Viejo Lounge Café, and on Calle La Cruz, Terraza del Casino Marssalá.
FAQ
What is happening this weekend on Lanzarote and Fuerteventura?
On Lanzarote, Arrecife en Vivo ends on Friday and Saturday with free concerts on four stages in the centre of Arrecife. At the same time, LATAM VIVE runs on Saturday from 17:00 and on Sunday in the Carpa del Recinto Ferial de Arrecife with La K'onga, El Jeffrey and other acts. On Fuerteventura, the Aniversario de la Batalla de Tamasite is celebrated in Tuineje, the Chilegua Trail starts in Pájara on Saturday, and the Gran Baile de Taifas takes place in Puerto Lajas on Sunday. The Mercado nocturno con ambiente musical opens on Friday from 17:00 to 20:00 in Pueblo Marinero in Costa Teguise.
Where is there a programme on Lanzarote on Friday evening?
In Arrecife, the free concerts of Arrecife en Vivo play on four stages. In Costa Teguise, the Mercado nocturno con ambiente musical takes place in Pueblo Marinero from 17:00 to 20:00. At CIC El Almacén in Arrecife, Semana de la Arquitectura 2026 is running with a talk and documentary.
Which fiestas are being celebrated on Fuerteventura?
The Aniversario de la Batalla de Tamasite is being marked from 8 to 13 October in various places around Tuineje. In Caleta de Fuste, the Fiestas de la Peña del Mar are running on Saturday with music performances. In Puerto Lajas there is the Verbena del Solajero on Saturday and the Encuentro musical y Gran Baile de Taifas on Sunday.
Where can you go out on Lanzarote and Fuerteventura?
On Lanzarote, Puerto del Carmen with the strip on Avenida de las Playas, Arrecife with Charco de San Ginés and Marina Lanzarote, as well as Playa Blanca and Costa Teguise are good options. On Fuerteventura, Corralejo, Caleta de Fuste, Puerto del Rosario and Morro Jable are the main nightlife areas.
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