The weekend at a glance
- Friday: The Fiestas mayores in Arona and the island congress of music bands continue.
- Saturday: Anniversary gala “Cabaret FIC – XX años” at the Teatro Leal and local produce on the Plaza del Cristo in La Laguna.
- Sunday: Plenilunio in Santa Cruz, Latin festival in Guía de Isora and Romería in Geneto.
- Nightlife: Going out in Playa de las Américas, Los Cristianos, Costa Adeje, Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz and La Laguna.
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The highlight of the weekend: Plenilunio Santa Cruz 2026
On Sunday the centre of Santa Cruz de Tenerife turns into an open stage: the municipal programme Plenilunio Santa Cruz 2026 brings live music and DJ sessions to streets and squares.
Friday 2 October
The Fiestas mayores de Arona run until 7 October at various locations in Arona, with galas, concerts, processions, traditional activities and gastronomy.
The XXXIV Congreso de Bandas de Música de Tenerife continues its programme until 24 October at various locations across the island.
Saturday 3 October
In La Laguna, the anniversary gala Cabaret FIC – XX años of the International Clownbaret Festival is celebrated at the Teatro Leal.
Also in La Laguna, the Feria de Productos Locales takes place on the Plaza del Cristo, with tasting workshops from 10.00 to 13.00.
The Fiestas mayores de Arona and the XXXIV Congreso de Bandas de Música de Tenerife continue.
Sunday 4 October
Sunday is busy: in Santa Cruz, Plenilunio 2026 runs with Música y conciertos de Plenilunio 2026 in streets and squares, plus DJ performances on the Avenida Marítima.
In Guía de Isora, El Gran Piedrahincaso 2026 – festival de música latina starts in Piedra Hincada from 15.00.
In La Laguna, the Classical Laguna Experience Orchestra (CLEO) – CLE 2026 plays at the Paraninfo de la Universidad de La Laguna, and in Geneto the Romería de Geneto takes place as part of the Fiestas de San Miguel.
Other festivities: Fiesta de San Francisco de Asís in Granadilla de Abona, Fiestas de San Juan de la Rambla and Co~Nectar at Finca el Drago in La Orotava.
At night, the Papagayo Beach Club in Playa de las Américas hosts the party Sala El Nido: Glow with hip-hop, Latina and reggaeton.
Playa de las Américas: clubs and beach clubs
In the Centro Comercial Verónicas, clubs such as Búho, Crow’s Nest, Envy, Joyce, Jumping Jacks, Oasis, Revolution, Sugareef and Yordy’s sit side by side. In Starco are Brannigans, Linekers Bar, Rags, Tramps Tenerife and Yates Club.
Right by the sea are Kaluna Beach Club and Papagayo Beach Club, joined by Sax Bar and The Dubliner with live music.
Los Cristianos: pubs and live music on the Paseo
In C.C. San Telmo and along the Paseo Marítimo are Boa Vista Beach Club, Casablanca Disco Pub, Claddagh Irish Bar, Goodfellas Bar, Isla Bonita Disco Pub, Jamming Bar, ReJoyce Bar and Sensual DJ Café.
A little further afield are Churchill’s Bar Los Cristianos, Cobbler Cocktail & Gastrobar, Sayeah Rock Bar, Shambles Bar, The Drunk ’N’ Duck Pub, The Molly Malone, The Queen Vic and The Swan Pub.
Costa Adeje: beach clubs and cocktail bars
Along the Costa Adeje coastline are Kaluna Beach Club, Monkey Beach Club and Papagayo Beach Club. They are joined by Café Waikiki Beach, La CocKtelerìa Tenerife, Samoa Cocktail Bar and Savage Restaurant & Bar.
Route 66 provides live music, while Achaman Discopub caters for the late hours. Pubs such as Hole in the Wall Irish Pub, Moonlight Fun Pub, The Night Owl and The Rumpot Tenerife round off the area.
Puerto de la Cruz: bars and pubs in the north
In the north, nightlife is concentrated around Calle Blanco and Plaza del Charco: Azúcar, Blanco Bar, Color Café, Limbo Pub Terraza and Bee Hive Pub.
FAQ
What is happening in Santa Cruz de Tenerife this weekend?
On Sunday, Plenilunio Santa Cruz 2026 takes place, with live music and DJ sessions in streets and squares in the centre. These include Santora DJ and a DJ performance on the Avenida Marítima.
Which festivities are being celebrated on Tenerife?
The Fiestas mayores de Arona run until 7 October. On Sunday they are joined by the Fiesta de San Francisco de Asís in Granadilla de Abona, the Fiestas de San Juan de la Rambla and the Romería de Geneto in La Laguna.
Where can you go dancing on Sunday?
At the Papagayo Beach Club in Playa de las Américas, Arona, the night “Sala El Nido: Glow” runs with hip-hop, Latina and reggaeton.
What does La Laguna offer this weekend?
On Saturday, the anniversary gala “Cabaret FIC – XX años” at the Teatro Leal and the Feria de Productos Locales on the Plaza del Cristo. On Sunday, the Classical Laguna Experience Orchestra plays at the Paraninfo of the University, and the Romería takes place in Geneto.