The weekend at a glance
- Friday: Opera in Santa Cruz, Eólica electronic festival in Granadilla, concerts in Güímar and Los Cristianos.
- Saturday: Miguel Ríos in La Laguna, cheese fair in Granadilla, tribute concerts in El Sauzal and Puerto de la Cruz.
- Sunday: Romería de La Vega in Icod de los Vinos, Africamía Festival, mountain race in Anaga, closing of the fiestas in Adeje.
- Nightlife: Nightlife areas: Playa de las Américas, Los Cristianos, Costa Adeje, Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz and La Laguna.
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The weekend highlight: Fiestas Patronales de Adeje 2026
The patron saint celebrations in Adeje Casco have been running since late September and end this Sunday with a pilgrimage. The setting is the Plaza de España and the Calle Grande in the centre of Adeje.
The programme includes religious services, processions and fireworks. The pilgrimage on 18 October forms the traditional closing of the Fiestas Patronales de Adeje 2026.
Friday 16 October
In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the Auditorio de Tenerife presents Mozart's opera Le nozze di Figaro in the Sala Sinfónica, with the run continuing until 17 October.
Also on Friday, Eólica 2026 — Day 1 begins, the electronic music festival at ITER, Instituto Tecnológico de Energías Renovables, in Granadilla de Abona.
In Güímar, Trueno performs at the Estadio Tasagaya. At the Auditorio Infanta Leonor in Los Cristianos, Arona, there is a concert at 20:30 by Travesía, with an advertised entry price of €10.
More music in Santa Cruz: El Coyote Cojo performs, and at Club Crudo the Sesiones en Crudo — October 2026 sessions take place. In El Sauzal, the Teatro El Sauzal presents the stage production MAR, o de cómo sobrevivir a un tsunami.
At Playa de El Socorro in Los Realejos, the night-time music programme Socorro Classic Sounds 2026 begins, with advertised dates on 16 and 17 October.
Saturday 17 October
At the Pabellón Santiago Martín in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, the Concierto de Miguel Ríos takes place. At the Teatro El Sauzal, Link Floyd is on the programme, a tribute concert or repertoire connected with Pink Floyd.
In Puerto de la Cruz, the Sala Timanfaya presents the Tributo a Adele. At the Auditorio Infanta Leonor in Los Cristianos, Arona, Cicatrices de papel, de Al Sur is performed at 20:00, entry €10.
In Granadilla de Abona, the I Feria de Quesos de Granadilla de Abona takes place in the Casco. In Garachico, the Antiguo Convento de Santo Domingo presents the theatre production Panza de burro.
The fiestas in San Juan de la Rambla in honour of the Virgen del Rosario run until 17 October, as do the Fiestas El Médano 2026 in El Médano, Granadilla de Abona, with a music and culture programme right by the beach.
The XXXIV Congreso de Bandas de Música de Tenerife continues across the island until 24 October, with a published programme at various locations on Tenerife.
Sunday 18 October
In Icod de los Vinos, the Romería de La Vega makes its way through the Barrio de La Vega, with decorated carts and participants in Canarian dress.
The Festival Africamía takes place on Tenerife. In the Parque Rural de Anaga in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Santa Cruz Extreme takes place, a trail or mountain running sports event.
In Adeje, the Fiestas Patronales de Adeje 2026 end with the pilgrimage on 18 October. The island congress of music bands continues.
Playa de las Américas: clubs and beach clubs
Along the Verónicas Strip and in the Centro Comercial Starco, clubs and bars line up: Buho, Crow's Nest, Envy, Joyce, Jumping Jack's and Oasis are on Av. Rafael Puig Lluvina. In Starco you will find Brannigans, Linekers Bar, Liniker's and Mett Bar.
By the water are Kaluna Beach Club, Monkey Beach Club, OA Beach Club – Chiringuito Bar and Papagayo Beach Club. Lava Lounge Bar & Ristorante offers live music opposite the Paseo Marítimo, while Magic Lounge Club is in the Mare Nostrum complex.
Los Cristianos: pubs and live music
In the Centro Comercial San Telmo and along the Paseo Marítimo, the main spots are Casablanca Disco Bar, Claddagh, Claddagh Irish Bar, Goodfellas Bar and Boa Vista Beach Club. Churchill's Bar Los Cristianos is on Calle Juan Reverón Sierra.
Also worth noting are Buddies Bar Los Cristianos, Buddies Bar Los Cristianos Tenerife, Casey's Cocktail Lounge and Cobbler Cocktail & Gastrobar. Callao Arona Beach Club rounds off the waterfront offering.
Puerto de la Cruz: bars and clubs in the centre
Around the Plaza del Charco and Calle Blanco are Color Café, Blanco Bar, Blanco Bar Tenerife and Limbo Pub Terraza. Clubs include Discoteca Azúcar, Discoteca Azúcar and Bar and Discoteca La Mansión.
Further addresses: Anderson Gay Pub & Show Bar, Bee Hive Pub, Hannen Barril, Elements Cocktail Bar, Aquanama and Casa Ábaco with live music. Andana Beach Club and Mirador de San Telmo complete the area.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife: live music and lounges
On Avenida Francisco la Roche are Anaga 15 Pub & Karaoke, Baloo Tenerife, Bongó Anaga and Cooper Club. Scattered around the city are Café Teatro Rayuela, Camerino 74 Piano Bar, Crudo Bar and Chema Gin Club.
Lounges and bars: Bambú Lounge, Bambú Lounge Bar Tenerife, Bambú Lounge Tenerife, El Ático, El Hombre Bala and Elephant Shisha & Cocktail Bar. HEROES BAR by KATALEX is on Calle Santiago.
FAQ
What is happening on Tenerife this weekend?
On Friday, Mozart's opera Le nozze di Figaro is running at the Auditorio de Tenerife in Santa Cruz, the Eólica 2026 electronic festival at ITER in Granadilla de Abona, and the Trueno concert at the Estadio Tasagaya in Güímar. On Saturday, Miguel Ríos plays at the Pabellón Santiago Martín in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, and the I Feria de Quesos takes place in Granadilla de Abona. On Sunday, the Romería de La Vega makes its way through Icod de los Vinos, and in Adeje the Fiestas Patronales end with the pilgrimage.
Which traditional fiestas are taking place this weekend?
The Fiestas Patronales de Adeje 2026 run until 18 October in Adeje Casco, with religious services, processions, fireworks and a pilgrimage. In San Juan de la Rambla, the fiestas in honour of the Virgen del Rosario end on 17 October. The Fiestas El Médano 2026 run until 17 October in El Médano, Granadilla de Abona. On Sunday, the Romería de La Vega takes place in Icod de los Vinos.
Which concerts and music events are there?
On Friday, Trueno performs in Güímar, El Coyote Cojo in Santa Cruz and Travesía in Los Cristianos. Eólica 2026 begins at ITER in Granadilla de Abona. On Saturday, Miguel Ríos plays in La Laguna, Link Floyd in El Sauzal and Tributo a Adele in Puerto de la Cruz. Socorro Classic Sounds 2026 runs on 16 and 17 October at Playa de El Socorro in Los Realejos. On Sunday, the Festival Africamía takes place on Tenerife.
Which sports and cultural events are planned?
On Sunday, Santa Cruz Extreme takes place in the Parque Rural de Anaga in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, a trail or mountain running event. Culturally, the Teatro El Sauzal presents MAR, o de cómo sobrevivir a un tsunami on Friday, Cicatrices de papel, de Al Sur at the Auditorio Infanta Leonor in Los Cristianos on Saturday, and Panza de burro at the Antiguo Convento de Santo Domingo in Garachico. The XXXIV Congreso de Bandas de Música de Tenerife continues until 24 October at various locations across the island.