The week dives fully into the Lanzarote International Film Festival, a qualifier for the Goya Awards, with screenings, workshops, conferences, and meetings with professionals such as distinguished jury members like Arantza Echeverría, Carlos Bardem, Javier Pereira, Tamar Novas, Ruth Gabriel, Susana Castañón, or Joel Barrios.
The ‘Atlantic Roots’ Festival also kicks off, highlighting the island's traditions and history. It organizes several cultural routes through Arrecife, as well as concerts and talks.
In the music section, there are all kinds of offerings, from the EMEC Electronic Music Festival at Castillo de San José to a tribute to the mythical singer from Tenerife, María Mérida, including a concert by Gonzalo Hermida at the Uga festivities and a piano concert by Natalia Nikolaeva, but there is much more, check below.
The cultural agenda is completed by a painting exhibition and an ambitious conference on the future, organized by the César Manrique Foundation.
La Voz offers you this summary of the most interesting cultural events of the week in Lanzarote with the collaboration of the Department of Culture of the Government of the Canary Islands.
CINEMA
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Lanzarote International Film Festival
The Lanzarote International Film Festival (FICL) kicks off, a qualifier for the Goya Awards in the categories of Best Spanish Fiction Short Film and Documentary.
This festival promotes the collective experience of cinema through screenings, workshops, conferences, and meetings with professionals.
When: From May 14 to 23. Full program.
Where: El Almacén, Arrecife.
Tickets for 2 euros.
LITERATURE
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Stories from the Three Shores
The ‘Stories from the Three Shores’ event is part of the ‘Atlantic Roots’ Festival and will address myths, legends, and memories from Equatorial Guinea, Venezuela, and Colombia that have traveled in the memory of the people. The voices of Bönaí Capote, Diego G. Reinfeld, and Sor Celina Valencia evoke jungles, rivers, seas, and community memories.
When: Thursday, May 14 at 7:00 PM.
Where: Casa de los Arroyo, Arrecife.
Ticket free with invitation.
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Atlantic Romances
The ballad tradition and poetic texts as a living manifestation of memory. Marcos Hormiga, Domingo Corujo, and Eduardo Duque connect with their words Fuerteventura, La Gomera, Lanzarote, and Venezuela. A night to listen to verses that are history, emotion, and shared heritage.
When: Saturday, May 16 at 7:00 PM.
Where: Casa de los Arroyo, Arrecife.
Ticket free with invitation.
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From Ash to Dream
The book ‘De la ceniza al sueño’ is presented in Lanzarote, a poetic journey through the memory, consciousness, and heart of volcanic islands by the writer J.P. Dorta.
From childhood anchored in earth and fire, to love, social denunciation, and grief, its verses in this work traverse landscapes of lava and sea, traditions, losses, and hopes.
When: Wednesday, May 20th at 7:30 PM.
Where: Casa de la Cultura Agustín de la Hoz, Arrecife.
Free admission.
CONFERENCE
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The Loss of the Future. Catastrophic Technology, Cultural War, and Post-Democracy
The César Manrique Foundation (FCM) hosts the conference titled The Loss of the Future. Catastrophic Technology, Cultural War, and Post-Democracy, given by César Rendueles, senior scientist at the Institute of Philosophy of the Higher Council for Scientific Research (CSIC).
When: Thursday, May 14th at 7:30 PM.
Where: Sala José Saramago, La Plazuela de Arrecife.
Free admission until capacity is reached.
EXHIBITION
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Faustino Fernández
The exhibition “Variety and Color” by Faustino Fernández is characterized by the use of color as the main element of expression and in very varied compositions such as landscapes, abstractions, and scenes interpreted in a free style.
When: It opens on Wednesday, May 20th at 7:30 PM. Afterwards, it can be visited from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday to Friday, until June 30th.
Where: Ermita de San Antonio, Tías.
Free admission.
CULTURAL ROUTES
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Arrecife, a fishing city
The festival “Atlantic Roots. Lanzarote and La Graciosa Traditions Fair” presents several cultural routes through the capital.
Arrecife, a fishing city, offers a tour of the city's coastline and historic center to discover its relationship with the sea, fishing, salt, trade, and its urban evolution.
When: Thursday, May 14th at 6:00 PM.
Where: People who obtain a spot will be notified by SMS prior to the activity.
Ticket free with invitation.
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Salt and Art, Landscapes of Arrecife
The second route proposed by Raíces Atlánticas will allow visitors to discover the legacy of the salt industry and the influence of César Manrique on the Arrecife coastline.
When: Friday, May 15th at 6:00 PM.
Where: People who obtain a spot will be notified by SMS prior to the activity.
Ticket free with invitation.
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Origin and History of Arrecife
Tour of the historic center of Arrecife to understand the origin and evolution of the city, its relationship with water, trade, fishing, and its urban and social development.
When: Saturday, May 16 at 6:00 PM.
Where: People who obtain a spot will be notified by SMS prior to the activity.
Ticket free with invitation.
MUSIC
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Concert in tribute to José Clavijo y Fajardo
Pianist Natalia Nikolaeva offers a concert in tribute to the illustrious and enlightened son of Teguise, José Clavijo y Fajardo, along with Francisco Hernández and Rufina Santana.
When: Friday, May 15 at 8:00 PM.
Where: Convento de Santo Domingo, Villa de Teguise.
Free admission until capacity is reached.
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Gonzalo Hermida
The singer-songwriter from Cadiz, Gonzalo Hermida, will be in Lanzarote to celebrate the Uga festivals. Hermida, who has written songs for artists such as Malú and India Martínez, released his first album, Natural, in 2018, and his second album, Ignífugo, in 2021.
When: Friday, May 15 at 9:00 PM.
Where: Uga town center.
Free admission.
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Malpeis acoustic
The parranda Malpeis offers an acoustic concert this Saturday at the Casa de la Cultura Agustín de la Hoz.
When: Saturday, May 16 at 11:30 AM.
Where: Casa de la Cultura Agustín de la Hoz, Arrecife.
Free admission until capacity is reached.
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EMEC Festival
The EMEC Festival returns to the Castillo de San José in Arrecife with the stellar presence of Solardo, one of the most influential duos in the international house scene.
Additionally, the lineup includes other notable names from the electronic scene such as Neverdogs, AJ Christou, Harvy Valencia, Dany Gómez, Arxip, Iva Dive, and Ariel Noure.
When: Saturday, May 16 at 8:00 PM.
Where: Castillo de San José, Arrecife.
Ticket from 44 euros.
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María Mérida, the voice of an island
This musical show that covers the artistic life of María Mérida is also a journey through her memories and a portrait of a woman ahead of her time.
When: Saturday, May 16 at 8:00 PM.
Where: Teatro El Salinero, Arrecife.
Ticket for 5 euros.
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Lanzarote Big Bands Festival
The Las Cucharas amphitheater in Costa Teguise presents the second edition of the Lanzarote Big Bands Festival, focused on soul music.
When: Saturday, May 16 at 8:00 PM.
Where: Las Cucharas Amphitheater, Costa Teguise.
Free admission.
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Juventude
Los Belingueos return, the musical format that livens up Sonidos Líquidos Sundays. This time, directly from Seville, Juventude presents, who will bring their most surreal pop with psychedelic touches to Lanzarote.
When: Sunday, May 17 at 1:00 PM.
Where: Bodegas El Grifo.
Ticket from 22 euros.
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José Manuel Ramos
José Manuel Ramos, one of the best-known folklore singers in the Canary Islands, offers a concert in Teguise with folías, isas, malagueñas, seguidillas, and popular songs from the archipelago.
When: Sunday, May 17 at 8:00 PM.
Where: Convento de Santo Domingo, Villa de Teguise.
Free admission until capacity is reached.
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