Events and markets in Fuerteventura

Juan Davila: El Palacio del Pecado

Juan Dávila is bringing his thrilling show El Palacio del Pecado to Fuerteventura. Tickets will be available starting Tuesday, June 11, only on the official website. Join the unpredictability with Juan Dávila on 7 November.

• 7 November 2024
• Palacio de Formacion y Congresos de Fuerteventura
• 20.00
• tickets here

37th Corralejo Kite Festival: 11-17 November ’24

The 37th Corralejo Kite Festival will return in 2024 from November 7 to 11, inviting kite fans from all over the world to experience this event.
Also Called “Festival de Cometas” in Spanish, has been very popular with international tourists since its inception and continues to captivate them year after year.

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Ruta del Jazz 2024

The Association for Music, Art, Culture and Ecology Casa Naturalesa Betancuria and Enrique Thompson Music present the Ruta del Jazz 2024 (Jazz Route 2024) a series of educational concerts with the best jazz between June and October 2024.
You can read the article with further informations here

PWA World tour 2024

• 25. July – August 03, 2024
• Sotavento, Playa Barca
• More updates here: pwaworldtour.com

Subida a Betancuria: Rally Historico

• July 27
• Road FV-30 to Betancuria
• Event category: uphill car rally
• Read the article here

La vuelta al mundo en 8 Compases

The Young Orchestra of the Canary Islands (JOCAN) is touring the entire Canary Islands archipelago with “La vuelta del mundo en 8 compases“, presenting two repertoires: one symphonic and one chamber music, under the direction of Víctor Pablo Pérez and a director in training.

• 19 July at 8 pm
  Palacio de Congresos
  Durán string and wind quintet
  Septet op 20. by Beethoven
  Book your (free) seat here
  
• 20 July at 8 pm
  Palacio de Congresos
  Symphonic programme:
  Concerto for violin and piano by Mendelssohn Mozart Symphony No. 40
  Book your (free) seat here

FEM ( Fuerteventura En Musica)

FEM 2024 takes place on July 5 and 6!
The 18th edition of the festival that kicks off the summer in Fuerteventura is here
Get ready to dance on the sand of La Concha beach in El Cotillo

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Años de Sal

The inauguration of Años de Sal (Years of Salt) will show 35 mm black and white images taken by photographer Carlos de Saá in 1996 and 1997.
The event will take place on Wednesday, June 26 at 6pm at the Ampuyenta Hospitalito and will offer an in-depth reflection on the role of images in collective memory and the evolution of photography as an art form, especially in the context of documentary photography.
The event aims to make an important contribution to understanding the preservation of historical memory in Fuerteventura.

Vuela: Sara Baras

Sara Baras celebrates the 25th anniversary of her dance company with the show “Vuela”.
She decided to do it by paying homage to one of her greatest artists ever.
Paco de Lucia, the great composer of Algeciras.
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Adictos ( Addicted)

Lola Herrera, Lola Baldrich and Ana Labordeta come to Fuerteventura with the work ADICTOS, Playing to be gods.

Three outstanding actresses play three highly qualified, courageous and generous characters with commitment and great artistry. The three embark on a social and political adventure full of unexpected emotions. In a society controlled by power, honesty pays a very high price if you are not a slave to the system.

The truth against manipulation and misinformation. The truth against the perverse use of scientific and technological progress.

• June 20th to 8.30pm
• Palacio de Formación y Congresos
• Further information and tickets

Alisia

The show “Alisia” is a multidisciplinary concept for early childhood, blending theater, music, live sound effects, light and shadow, illustration, photography, puppets, object theater, dance, and sensory play.
It aims to provide sensory and immersive experiences for young children, helping them learn and develop knowledge while engaging with the performers on stage.
The show encompasses aromas, colors, textures, soft voices, whispers, laughter, and the power of dreams.

In short

• Suitable for babies and children between three months and three years of age
• 8 June
  1st performance at 5.00 pm / 2nd performance at 6.00 pm
  
• Auditorium insular de Fuerteventura
• Tickets at 3 €

Canary day 2024: all events on Fuerteventura

The Canary Day, also known as “Día de Canarias,” is an annual celebration in the Canary Islands to commemorate the anniversary of the first session of the autonomous Canary Islands Parliament in 1983.

As the Canary Day approaches, each town on Fuerteventura eagerly gears up to host a variety of events.

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Ecojazz

Enrique Thomson presents “Ecojazz”, an event that combines music and environmental awareness as part of the III Cycle of Music, Ecology and the Environment.

Ecojazz promises days of activities and music to raise awareness of the need to protect the natural environment and promote understanding of the importance of preserving natural resources and the local ecosystem.

In short

• On May 24 at 19:00 at the Auditorium Insular de Fuerteventura
  Further information and tickets
  
  
• May at 19:00 in Playa Chica, Puerto del Rosario. Admission is free and prior registration is not required.

Protocolo del Quebranto
(Brokenness Protocol)

Protocolo del Quebranto deals with the causes and consequences of wars and conflicts and traces them back to the existence of an “Other”.
It also emphasises the human nature of the use and abuse of power and discusses the existence of friends and enemies, allies and rivals in the world.

To sum up

Present Mario Vega
With:

• Marta Viera,
• Mingo Ruano
• Luifer Rogriguez

Saturday, May 18
8.30 o’clock
Auditorio Insular Puerto del Rosario
Tickets and further informations here

Mercadillo artesanal ( handcraft Market)

Friday, May 17, appointment with the El Cotillo artisan market from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
You will find many artistic creations by local artists and live music.
For those travelling from Corralejo, there is bus no. 8 until 11pm

• Friday, May 17
• El Cotillo public square
• Live music
• From 6pm to 10pm

May 17: Luz Casal in Fuerteventura

Luz Casal, a well-known Spanish artist, will perform at FestivalmarAbierto to debut her new album, “La ventanas de mi alma” (The Windows of My Soul).
After a five-year hiatus, her return is a major cultural event.
Her latest album is eagerly anticipated, showcasing her exploration of new sounds and themes.

To sum up

• May 17, 2024, at 9:00 pm at
• Palacio de Formación y Congresos.
• Tickets and further informations.

Latidos que nos unen
(Heartbeat that connects us)

The exhibition will take place next Thursday, May 16, at the Gran Tarajal Library. Tina Suárez, Marcos Hormiga and Miguel Pérez travel through the municipalities of Fuerteventura to offer the viewer a journey through Canarian poetry of the last decades.

To sum up

• Poet: Tina Suárez and Marcos Hormiga
• Piano accompaniment: Miguel Pérez
• 16. May
• 20:00.
• Gran Tarajal Library
• Free access until capacity is reached

May 4, 2024: Antoñito Molina arrives in Fuerteventura

Antoñito Molina, a talented singer-songwriter and composer from Cádiz, rose to fame in 2006 as a member of the group “El tren de los Sueños” before embarking on a successful solo career.
His chart hits such as “Me estoy volviendo loco“, “Ya no me muero por nadie” and “Yo soy pa´ti” are testament to his extraordinary musical talent.

• May 4,
• Palacio de Formación y Congresos.
• Tickets and further informations here.

Festivas

Miguel Afonso: The Accordion Champion of the Canary Islands

Miguel Afonso is a well-known accordionist from the Canary Islands and has dedicated his career to promoting the unique accordion sound in Canarian music.

To sum up

• Friday, May 3
• 8:30 p.m.
• Auditorio de Antigua
• Free tickets.
• Registration and further informations here

Cristina Déniz: Simpoiesis

In her exhibition “Simpoiesis”, Cristina Déniz shows the work “Grayscale, 2022”, in which she depicts the shades of gray as a narrative of fire and ash from the forest fires in the Canary Islands. This work goes beyond the mere mastery of the graphite pencil and delves into tragedy and reflection.
In fact, it reveals the importance of tonal values for form and depth that come from the ashes of the forest fires. The emergence of colors from the ashes reflects the power of the fires that devastated the region’s forests and ecosystems.

To sum up

• available until April 27
• Juan Ismael Art Center
• Free admission Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• For more information: www.culturafuerteventura.es

“Un segundo bajo la arena”
(A second under the sand)

Three of the guests and one of the musicians at the wedding between The Groom and The Bride have been trapped at the banquet, waiting for the return of the rest of the guests, who have left due to a series of setbacks. Between pieces of cake, dried flowers and spent candles, they narrate what happened to an audience that becomes guests of the celebration.

“A second under the sand” is an open-air show that mixes theater and live music based on the plot of Bodas de sangre by Federico García Lorca.
On the wedding day, Leonardo, The Bride’s ex-partner, appears and brings back feelings from the past.
A classic of dramatic literature that explores universal themes such as love, passion, revenge or memory, always from the sensitivity and beauty of poetry.

To sum up

On April 27:
Auditorium Insular de Puerto del Rosario
2 sessions, one at 6:00 p.m. and the other at 8:30 p.m. – Opening 30 minutes before the event begins.

Tickets and further informations here

VI Sergio Perdomo Dance Festival

Since 2018, this event has brought together different schools from the islands in an exciting exchange of talent and creativity.

• 20 April
• Palacio de Formación y Congresos
• 20:00
• Tickets and further information here

“Carnival de Dia” in Tetir: Saturday, April 20

The white carnival of Tetir finally has a new date! The organization has set April 20 as the day for the carnival.
The previous program was changed due to the heavy rains that hit the Canary Islands at the end of March.
For all updates, stay tuned to the FB official page

Gianni Schicchi

ÓperaFuerteventura presents its new show “Gianni Schicchi”, a comic opera whose story takes place in 14th century Florence.
Gianni Schicchi, a rascally and daring peasant, pretends to be a dead man in order to inherit a fortune. Antonio Torres, a baritone born in Malaga, will lead the show.
Torres sung in the most important theaters in Europe, the United States and Latin America.
Saturday, April 20 – 9:00 p.m
Convent of San Buenaventura, Betancuria
Tickets and further informations here

ROSAS NEGRAS

In the heart of the city, Carolina Hernández is found dead next to a mysterious black rose, leaving behind a puzzling mystery.
Mónica, a clever and stylish policewoman, and her colleague Juan, known for his hot-tempered and arrogant nature, are given the task of solving the case. As they dig deeper into the investigation, they realize that the truth is hard to find, because each person they question brings them closer to their own inner struggles.

To sum up

• Directed by: Fine Janzen
• Starring: Chiara Cavalieri, Paula Vera, Juan Sampedro, Rafael Calderón, Victoria Rodríguez, Glen Vega, Gisela Rodríguez, Santiago Valdivia, and Caren Lorena Canizales
• Costumes, makeup, and set design: Daniel Morales and Glen Vega
• Lighting: Nicolas Portal
• 8/04 at 20:00h.
• Auditorio Insular de Fuerteventura
• Tickets and further information here

14. April: Mercado artesanal de Tetir

9.30 h – 14.30 h
Tetir, main square of the village
Crafts market in Tetir

Monthly Sunday market with many local producers, where you can find artisan products as well as typical products from Fuerteventura and the Canary Islands.
The Sunday program usually includes live music and various activities.

La Bella y la Bestia ( Beauty and the Beast)

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April 14th
7:00 p.m.
Palacio de Formación y Congresos
Tickets and further informations here

To sum up

• Directed and dramatized by Jesús Sanz-Sebastián,
• Costumes by Juan Ortega
• The original soundtrack, composed by Pablo Lluch, includes styles like pop, Latin rhythms, and trap.

Panza de Burro, April 13th

Don’t Miss It!

Don’t miss the play that humorously uncovers the lives of two 10-year-old pals in a neighborhood at the foot of a volcano in the north of Tenerife.

To sum up

• Directed by Severiano García – Delirium Teatro
• Featuring: Silvia Criado, Delia Santana, Soraya González del Rosario, Delia Hernández, and Javier Socorro
• April 13 at 8:30 p.m.
• Auditorio Insular de Fuerteventura, Puerto del Rosario
  
  Tickets and further informations here

April 12: 8th Concert for Disability

After being cancelled on December 1 due to the weather, the concert for Adisfuer’s hand disability will take place on April 12.
The bands Si es Tarde Nos Vamos, Mejor Con Copas and Adisfuer Band will be performing in the Plaza de Nuestra Señora del Rosario (behind the church) from 8.00 pm.

The event is free and does not require prior registration.

Soco Festival, El Cotillo

On March 28 and 29 in the Plaza Vieja of El Cotillo

SOCO Festival: two-day festival with a dozen concerts and cultural activities
See the program on the poster

Fuerteventura Kitefoil International open cup: 15-18 February ’24 in Corralejo

Corralejo is truly becoming a global hub for Kite-Foil activities, especially with the upcoming “Fuerteventura Kitefoil International Open Cup” scheduled to take place from February 15th to 18th.
This event also attracts over 60 participants from 15 countries, with 5 places being awarded for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Read the full article here

Summer craft market

Caleta de Fuste: from the first Friday in June to September.
From 17:00 to 21:30 with entertainment for children, arts and crafts, children’s workshops and much more…
Caleta de Fuste square (Plaza Caleta de Fuste on Google Maps), in front of the Barceló Fuerteventura Mar.