Tenerife this weekend, 13–15 November 2026: Half marathon, Bach Fest

The highlight of the weekend: the half marathon in Santa Cruz

On Sunday 15 November, the XII Media Maratón Internacional Santa Cruz de Tenerife takes place in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The race is a half marathon of 21.0975 km, with an 8 km run alongside it. The information gives no start time.

For those who want to experience the city this weekend on foot rather than at a run, there are two further items on the programme. The clearance, offers and discounts fair XXXIX Exposaldo runs until Sunday at the Recinto Ferial de Tenerife. In the Parque García Sanabria, the free theatrical tours of 100 Years of García Sanabria lead into the Santa Cruz of 1926, with 50 places per tour.

Friday 13 November

Friday 13 November begins with several festivals that run until Sunday. In La Laguna, Canarias Improvisa presents improv shows in Spanish at the Teatro Leal, and Isla Calavera brings horror, science fiction and fantasy films to the Multicines Tenerife (Alcampo).

In Adeje, the tapas route of Degusta.me Adeje continues until 15 November, around the Calle Grande and the Plaza de España. In Tacoronte, the Festival de Novela Histórica Ciudad de Tacoronte takes place at the Casa de la Cultura, with exhibitions, a book presentation and a short film festival, free of charge and with the programme in Spanish. At the Espacio Cultural La Capilla in La Laguna, La Vinal Tacoronte-Acentejo: Textil (XI Bienal de Arte y Vino) shows its exhibition, Monday to Friday from 17:00 to 20:00, free of charge, so Friday is the last day of the weekend on which it is open.

In the evening, the Sala El Nido at Papagayo Tenerife in Arona hosts the themed party Sala El Nido: Bollywood Dhamaka. In La Laguna, the guitarist Silvia Nogales Barrios performs her music and theatre project «Seda, el viaje», featuring works by women composers, at the Sala Zalatta Teatro.

Saturday 14 November

Saturday 14 November is the weekend's busiest day for concerts. At 19:00, the candlelight concert Queen vs. ABBA (Candlelight), with cover versions of the two bands, is held at the Espacio Mutua Tinerfeña in La Laguna. At 20.00, the comedy music group La Chirichota – Vuelven los Clásicos performs at the Auditorio Infanta Leonor in Los Cristianos, in the municipality of Arona.

In Puerto de la Cruz, the tribute show Divas del Soul begins at 21:30 at the Sala Timanfaya; admission is €20. In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Servando y Florentino play on the Palmetum car park as part of their world tour; the information gives no time.

During the day, the festivals and tours continue, including the Bach Fest in Puerto de la Cruz and the tapas route in Adeje.

Sunday 15 November

On Sunday 15 November, Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the focal point, as the half marathon and the 8 km run take place there. It is also the last day of the festivals Bach Fest, Canarias Improvisa, Isla Calavera and Festival de Novela Histórica, as well as of the tapas route in Adeje.

The Encuentro de vino y ópera combines wine and opera at the Casa Anchieta. The event is free but requires registration, as places are limited. In Güímar, the Paseo Romero de Lomo de Montijo takes place, announced in the traditions calendar of Tenerife.

Playa de las Américas: clubs at the Verónicas and in Starco

On the Verónicas Strip on Av. Rafael Puig Lluvina are the clubs Buho, Envy and Joyce.

In the Centro Comercial Starco are the bars Brannigans and Linekers Bar. On the stretch of coast near the Verónicas is the Kaluna Beach Club, and Crystals Palace is listed as a live music venue.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife: clubs on the Avenida de Anaga

On the Avenida de Anaga are the club Bongó Anaga and the club Azotea Urban 180 on the seventh floor of the Hotel Urban Anaga. The club Baloo Tenerife is at Avenida Francisco la Roche 43, where Anaga 15 Pub & Karaoke is also found.

For live music, Bulán / Bulan Social Club on the Calle La Noria is listed. The Café Atlántico is listed as a bar near the Plaza de España and the Plaza de la Candelaria.

San Cristóbal de La Laguna: live music and bars in the centre

The live music venues listed are the Búho Club at Calle Catedral 3 and the Aguere Espacio Cultural at Calle Herradores 47. The Cervecería La Herradura is on the Plaza Víctor Zurita Soler, and the Bar Vórtice Rock at Calle Dr. Zamenhoff 9.

For cocktails, the Coco Lounge & Gin Club and Dcopas Music&cocktail are on the list, and the Clandestino Wine Lounge as a lounge.

Puerto de la Cruz: clubs and pubs around the old town

The club Azúcar is on the Calle Obispo Pérez Cáceres, and the Discoteca La Mansión is also among the clubs. Blanco Bar at C/ Blanco 12 is in the historic centre, and the Bee Hive Pub on the Calle La Hoya.

Casa Ábaco is listed as a live music venue, and the Andana Beach Club is by the sea on the Av. Francisco Afonso Carrillo. On Saturday, Divas del Soul also perform in the town.

FAQ

What is on in Tenerife this weekend?

On Saturday 14 November, Queen vs. ABBA (Candlelight) plays at 19:00 at the Espacio Mutua Tinerfeña in La Laguna, La Chirichota at 20.00 at the Auditorio Infanta Leonor in Los Cristianos, and Divas del Soul at 21:30 at the Sala Timanfaya in Puerto de la Cruz. On Sunday 15 November, the XII Media Maratón Internacional takes place in Santa Cruz de Tenerife; no start time is given. On Friday 13 November, the themed party Bollywood Dhamaka is held at the Sala El Nido at Papagayo Tenerife in Arona, likewise with no time given.

Which events are free?

Free events are the Festival de Novela Histórica in Tacoronte, the exhibition La Vinal Tacoronte-Acentejo: Textil in La Laguna, and the theatrical tours in the Parque García Sanabria in Santa Cruz, which offer 50 places per tour. The Encuentro de vino y ópera at the Casa Anchieta is also free but requires registration, with limited places. According to the information, Divas del Soul is the paid event, at €20.

What is on in Tenerife on Sunday 15 November?

In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the half marathon over 21.0975 km and an 8 km run take place. The Encuentro de vino y ópera is held at the Casa Anchieta, and the Paseo Romero de Lomo de Montijo in Güímar. The Bach Fest in Puerto de la Cruz, Canarias Improvisa, Isla Calavera and the Festival de Novela Histórica also end on this day, as does the tapas route of Degusta.me Adeje.

Where can you go out in Tenerife?

Clubs and bars can be found in Playa de las Américas at the Verónicas and in Starco, and in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on the Avenida de Anaga. In San Cristóbal de La Laguna there are live music venues such as the Búho Club and the Aguere Espacio Cultural, and in Puerto de la Cruz clubs such as Azúcar and the Discoteca La Mansión.

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