What's on across the island in the next two weeks: markets, music, fiestas, exhibitions, workshops, sports and family events. Updated Tuesday 6 October 2026. Times and dates can change: check the event's own page.
Palabras al Vuelo, All over the island (Lanzarote), until Sunday 18 October. Free storytelling festival, with workshops and kids' sessions. See the programme for each day.
Carpintería de ribera, Escuela de Arte Pancho Lasso (Arrecife), until Friday 30 October. Traditional boat-building workshop.
Wed 7, Fri 9 Oct, from 19:00Fiestas de El Cuchillo: card championships, CSC El Cuchillo (Tinajo). Chinchón (Wed) and Envite (Fri) card championships. Sign up from 19:00.
🎶 Music & shows
Thu 8 – Sun 18 OctPalabras al Vuelo, All over the island (Lanzarote). Free storytelling festival, with workshops and kids' sessions. See the programme for each day.
Fri 9 Oct, from 18:00Arrecife en Vivo, Casco histórico (Arrecife). Final night with M-Clan, O'Funk'illo, Vera Fauna & Gunpowder. Free.
Fri 9 Oct, 18:30Jameos Nights, Jameos del Agua (Haría). Live music in the lava cave.
Sat 10 Oct, 20:00Vocal Sampling, Multicines Atlántida (Arrecife). Cuban a cappella concert.
🎨 Exhibitions & talks
Tue 6 Oct, 19:00Certamen Elisa Betancort, Casa de la Cultura Agustín de la Hoz (Arrecife). Painting prize ceremony.
Wed 7 Oct, 17:00–21:00¿Cómo se hacen las películas?, Casa de la Cultura Agustín de la Hoz (Arrecife). Free film masterclass with director Anna Saura.