This weekend the St. Patrick's festival in Puerto del Carmen was celebrated, a tourist town that receives the largest volume of Irish tourists in Lanzarote and where 900 people from Ireland reside. Varadero square was the nerve center of this festivity and in which on one of the days it took place on Los Pocillos beach with hurling, Canarian wrestling and a charity walk.
The Canarian and Irish community experienced a day of celebration with the demonstration of hurling, in which eight mixed teams made up of residents and visitors participated. Also, a Canarian wrestling exhibition was held with an explanation of the techniques and values of this sport and an invitation to two Irish participants onto the sand.
This edition of the St. Patrick Festival, which has the support of the Cabildo de Lanzarote, Art, Culture and Tourism Centers of Lanzarote and Promotur, included the launch of a 5-kilometer charity walk for the benefit of the Shine Association, dedicated to the visibility and support of mental health. It had the participation of 60 people, who joined this social commitment initiative.
The shipyard was the setting for a complete musical day with Canarian and international gastronomy and the party continued with musical performances.
On Saint Patrick's Day, a mass was celebrated in his honor at 11:00 hours in the church of La Tiñosa. After its conclusion, the protocolary act of raising the flag of Ireland, intervention by authorities, and recognition of Irish entrepreneurs took place.
From St. Patrick´s Festival 2026 recognitions were given to Johnny and Josie Crowley, singers and former owners of Bar Bodhran; Padraig Coffey, from the Irish Anvil establishment (Playa Grande); Dave and Marie Murphy, from the Ould Triangle in Matagorda; Ann Lenahan, from Wedding Lanzarote; and Marina Chapman, in memory of her father John Ryan, founder of Craic & Ceol and Charlie’s Bar.
After this act, the musical performances began with Celtic rhythms, festive bands and tributes until 00:00 hours, completed with a parade that toured the Avenue of the Beaches with numerous groups, classic cars, bikers and a float.
This Monday attendees were able to tour the different areas of the venue, where the gastronomic offer of Saborea Lanzarote stood out, which offered proposals such as fish, squid, roscos, cheesecake, black suckling pig sandwiches, gofio and cheese churros and other specialties. The presence of Irish beer and Canarian wines contributed to creating a relaxed and very lively atmosphere.
The afternoon began with an act of cultural exchange between the Canary Islands and Ireland, starring the Güerma Folk Group and the Celtic Roots group. Both offered a joint display of traditional dances and songs, accompanied by a symbolic exchange of flags that reinforced the historical brotherhood between both territories.
After this inaugural act, the stage hosted a varied musical program that maintained the festive rhythm throughout the afternoon and night. DJ, Connor Magee, The Sloanes, Max Santalucia, among other artists, performed, achieving a very active participation from the public.