Lanzarote faces the second week of November with a rich cultural offering that spans the entire island geography. The weekly program includes film screenings in El Almacén and Yaiza, literary events with Pola Oloixarac and the Teguise conferences, thought conferences, notable exhibitions in Tías, Yaiza, and Arrecife, social theater in San Bartolomé, and an intense musical spectrum ranging from popular folklore in Mácher and recitals in Femés to classical music in Tías, the EMEC macro-festival at Castillo de San José, and the avant-garde of Keroxen in Cueva de los Verdes.
CINEMA
Double documentary session: 'The Blind Hours of César Manrique' and 'José Gopar, the defeated artist'
The Buñuel Cinema hosts the screening of two documentaries by Concha de Ganzo with a subsequent discussion with the attending audience. The films explore the contrasting lives of two island artists: César Manrique's stay in New York after suffering a retinal detachment and the oblivion into which the painter José Gopar fell.
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When: Thursday, November 5th at 8:00 PM.
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Where: CIC El Almacén, Arrecife.
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Admission: 3 euros. Buy ticket.
Lanzarote Film Festival: 16th edition 'Villages'
Organized by Tenique Cultural, the festival celebrates its sixteenth edition, touring the seven municipalities of the island and La Graciosa under the slogan 'Villages'. Throughout the month, it presents its international Official Section along with the Trasfoco and Cruce de Caminos sections, complemented by workshops, debates, and ethnographic activities.
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When: Programming active in November (central days from November 19th to 29th).
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Where: Cultural spaces in the seven municipalities and La Graciosa.
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Admission: Free depending on capacity. More information at muestradecinedelanzarote.com.
Lanzarote Film Festival in municipalities: 'Tombstone'
As part of the decentralized cycle of the Film Festival and its thematic focus on villages, Yaiza screens this emblematic western. The plot follows Wyatt Earp after he relinquishes his badge and moves to Arizona to start a new life with Doc Holliday, becoming embroiled in bloody local power struggles.
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When: Tuesday, November 10th at 7:00 PM.
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Where: Casa de la Cultura Benito Pérez Armas, Yaiza.
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Admission: Free until capacity is reached.
LITERATURE AND NARRATIVE
Lanzarote Literature Festival: Meeting with Pola Oloixarac
The Argentine author will dialogue with Carlos Battaglini about the role of stories in the face of the impact of the internet, artificial intelligence, and digital culture. Through titles such as Las teorías salvajes and Mona, the narrator will address contemporary creative challenges and new ways of constructing identity in a hyperconnected world.
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When: Thursday, November 5 at 7:30 PM.
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Where: El Fondeadero Civic Center, Puerto del Carmen (Tías).
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Admission: Free with prior registration at fdll.es.
Lanzarote Literature Festival: 'Insular Combustion' Conference Series (I) in Teguise
The Villa hosts the first day of meetings on contemporary writing and territory, with two talks moderated by Natacha G. Mendoza. At 5:30 PM, Julio Fajardo will analyze form, rhythm, and the narrative process; at 7:30 PM, Acoidán Méndez will address creation from the island periphery and geographical displacement.
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When: Saturday, November 7 at 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM.
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Where: Convent of Santo Domingo, Teguise.
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Admission: Free with prior registration at fdll.es.
Lanzarote Literature Festival: 'Insular Combustion' Conference Series (II) in Teguise
The closing of the cycle begins at 11:30 AM with Alicia Llarena and Natacha G. Mendoza discussing the relevance, work, and exile of the writer Mercedes Pinto. At 1:15 PM, a joint round table will take place with Alicia Llarena, Acoidán Méndez, and Julio Fajardo to discuss how a literary work is conceived and constructed.
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When: Sunday, November 8 at 11:30 AM and 1:15 PM.
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Where: Convent of Santo Domingo, Teguise.
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Admission: Free with prior registration at fdll.es.
CONFERENCES
'The Imagined Village' Conference Series by Rosemary Shirley
As part of the Film Showcase activities, the professor from the University of Leicester offers a tour of the representations of rural life in visual art and photography since the late 19th century. The lecture will examine how villages have functioned as an idyllic refuge or as a reflection of collective tensions.
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When: Thursday, November 5 at 6:00 PM.
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Where: Lanzarote Film Showcase Headquarters / Arrecife.
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Admission: Free until capacity is reached. More information at muestradecinedelanzarote.com.
'Cinema Villages, Between Locus Amœnus and Cursed Hamlet' Conference Series by Pascale Thibaudeau
The professor from Paris 8 University analyzes the dual representation of the rural environment in Spanish filmography during the second theoretical session of the Showcase. Her presentation will address the contrast between the village as a haven of harmony and the oppressive village marked by violence, also reviewing current works.
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When: Thursday, November 5 (second afternoon session).
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Where: Venue of the Lanzarote Film Showcase / Arrecife.
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Admission: Free until capacity is reached. More information at muestradecinedelanzarote.com.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Veintinueve Trece Photography Festival
The island event dedicated to contemporary visual culture returns with a program focused on photographic creation, visual thinking, and exchange between professionals and amateur audiences. Among its activities, the community day 'Flas! Photography Festival' stands out, scheduled for November 14 at El Almacén.
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When: Program active throughout November.
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Where: CIC El Almacén and various cultural spaces in Arrecife.
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Admission: Free according to capacity. More information at veintinuevetrece.com.
THEATER
'RecovaViva' Festival (I): Conference by Claudio Martín and comedy 'Las Pérez García'
The courtyard of La Recova premieres this outdoor event with a talk by designer Claudio Martín on storytelling through costumes, live musical accompaniment, and the comedy 'Las Pérez García' by Somos Teatro. The evening fuses technical training and local humor in the capital's nerve center.
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When: Friday, November 6 from 6:30 PM (performance at 8:30 PM).
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Where: La Recova de Arrecife.
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Admission: Free until capacity is reached.
'RecovaViva' Festival (II): Meeting with Lili Quintana and 'Las mujeres que (m)aman demasiado'
The second day of the cycle begins with a conference by actress Lili Quintana on the challenges of producing theater in the Canary Islands, a prelude to the play 'Las mujeres que (m)aman demasiado' by Faranduleando Teatro. The work, awarded at the Tijarafe festival, addresses affective dependencies with sharpness and irony.
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When: Saturday, November 7 from 6:30 PM (performance at 8:30 PM).
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Where: La Recova de Arrecife.
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Admission: Free until capacity is reached.
Somos Teatro: 'The Man Who Turned into a Dog'
The company stages a sharp piece of absurd theater and social criticism about an ordinary man desperately seeking work. The play exposes the gradual loss of human dignity and abuses of power through a plot as delirious as it is tragic about the limits of job survival.
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When: Saturday, November 7 at 8:30 PM.
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Where: Municipal Theater of San Bartolomé.
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Admission: 5 euros. Buy ticket.
EXHIBITIONS
Painting exhibition: 'PAMANA: Filipino Heritage' by Monchi
The Ermita de San Antonio Art Hall brings together a collection of paintings by the artist Monchi that explores the roots, cultural diversity, and identity of the Philippines. The exhibition offers a sensitive approach to the stories and traditions of the Asian archipelago through color and the artist's plastic vision.
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When: Open all week (Mon-Fri from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Thu-Fri from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and Sat from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, open until December 5).
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Where: Ermita de San Antonio Art Hall, Tías.
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Admission: Free until capacity is reached.
Art exhibition: 'Sea of Land' by Elena Moltó & Isabelle Gueillet
Yaiza hosts this artistic proposal focused on the dialogue between the landscape, the elements, and the island's matter. The art exhibition is also complemented by weekly V.T.S. visual thinking workshops held in the exhibition space itself.
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When: Opened on Thursday, November 5 (open until November 22; Mon-Fri from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM).
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Where: Plaza de los Remedios, 1, Yaiza.
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Admission: Free until capacity is reached (workshop registration at moltoelena@gmail.com).
Retrospective: 'Infinite Present' by Fabiola Ubani
The exhibition brings together works created from the late eighties to the present day, curated by Antonio P. Martín. Through historical photography, printmaking, and contemporary digital techniques, the visual artist and researcher invites reflection on the perception of time, memory, and desire.
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When: From November 6 to January 23 (guided tour with David Machado on Tuesday, November 10 at 6:00 PM).
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Where: Casa de la Cultura Agustín de la Hoz, Arrecife.
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Admission: Free until capacity is reached.
MUSIC
Keroxen Lanzarote: Rob Mazurek live
The American trumpeter, composer, and multidisciplinary creator lands in the volcanic tube with his avant-garde sound proposal. An emblematic figure of experimental jazz and leader of the Exploding Star Orchestra, he will offer an immersive recital where free jazz, visual arts, and live electronic manipulation converge.
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When: Friday, November 6 at 8:00 PM.
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Where: Cueva de los Verdes Auditorium, Haría.
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Ticket: 20 euros. Buy ticket.
EMEC Festival 2026: Marco Faraone, Chelina Manuhutu, and De La Swing
The event that combines electronic music, heritage, and sustainability returns to the Castillo de San José under the production of GreenWorld. The lineup brings together international figures of the caliber of Marco Faraone, Chelina Manuhutu, De La Swing, Francisco Allendes, and Vito (UK), alongside the Canarian scene represented by Dustyfoldr and Iva Dive.
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When: Saturday, November 7 (afternoon/evening session).
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Where: International Museum of Contemporary Art (MIAC) - Castillo de San José, Arrecife.
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Ticket: Check prices and sales at emecfestival.com.
Concert: Araceli Bravo – 'Cuando cae el sol'
The vocalist offers an intimate open-air recital in her hometown accompanied by musicians Adrián Niz and José Vicente. The evening combines lyrical emotion and closeness in direct communion with the sunset and the panoramic views of the south of the island.
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When: Saturday, November 7 at 7:00 PM.
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Where: Mirador de Femés (in front of the church), Femés.
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Ticket: Free until capacity is reached.
Class_ik Lanzarote Series: Curbelo Duo (piano four hands)
Twin brothers Óliver and José María Curbelo combine technique and synergy, sharing a single keyboard on the Tías stage. Their recital explores different periods and aesthetic sensibilities through scores by Brahms, Schubert, Debussy, Ravel, Saint-Saëns, Falla, and Nino Díaz.
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When: Saturday, November 7 at 7:30 PM.
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Where: Municipal Theater of Tías.
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Ticket: From 15 euros. Buy ticket.
Montaña de Gaida Festival in Mácher
The Mácher Sociocultural Center once again hosts this traditional festival designed to celebrate the island's roots and heritage. The event pays homage to Canarian popular culture through live music and folk performances, consolidating itself as a festive space for community coexistence.
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When: Saturday, November 7 at 8:00 PM.
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Where: Mácher Sociocultural Center (Tías).
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Ticket: Free until capacity is reached.
Keroxen Lanzarote: Lagoss + Simone Marin – Presentation of 'Music for Bananas'
The project, made up of Gonçalo F. Cardoso and the duo Tupperwear, presents its 'Future Island Folklore' concept, fusing island electronics, exoticism, and digital elements. The live performance is complemented by Simone Marin's interactive visual projections on the cave's geological formations.
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When: Saturday, November 7 at 8:00 PM.
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Where: Cueva de los Verdes Auditorium, Haría.
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Ticket: 20 euros. Buy ticket.
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