Lanzarote begins the month of October with a packed cultural agenda that ranges from the big screen and top-level performing arts to magic, comedy, suspense literature, conferences on architecture, plastic arts, and a wide musical program with festivals and outdoor concerts.
CINEMA
I Will Not Die of Love
Within El Almacén's cinema program, this feature film is screened, exploring complex affective dynamics, grief management, and personal rediscovery through a reflective and contemporary look at human relationships.
- When: Thursday, October 1st at 8:00 PM.
- Where: El Almacén, Arrecife.
- Ticket: 3 euros.
MAGIC
The Magic of Jorge Blass
The renowned illusionist Jorge Blass lands in Lanzarote to offer a fascinating show full of impossible effects, appearances, disappearances, and interactive magic with 21st-century technology where the audience will be the main protagonist. For an hour and a quarter, the famous magician will make children and adults believe and dream of the impossible again.
- When: Thursday, October 1st at 7:30 PM.
- Where: Municipal Theater of Tías.
- Ticket: From 25 euros.
THEATER
Crossed Books – Delirium Teatro Company
The acclaimed Canarian company Delirium Teatro stages Crossed Books, a carefully crafted theatrical proposal inspired by literature and the transformative power of reading. Through an emotional narrative and relatable performances, the play explores the intersection of lives, stories, and destinies that unfold through the pages of books.
- When: Friday, October 2nd at 8:00 PM.
- Where: Víctor Fernández Gopar 'El Salinero' Theater, Arrecife.
- Ticket: 10 euros.
HUMOR
Reíslas: ¡Scared! – Miguel Miguel's Show
As part of the 8 Islands Humor Festival (Reíslas), comedian Miguel Miguel presents his new show ¡Acojonado! (Scared!), a fun and innovative proposal where he combines past experiences, the crazy reality of the present, and the uncertainties of getting older through everyday and participatory humor.
- When: Friday, October 2nd at 8:30 PM.
- Where: Municipal Theater of Tías.
- Ticket: From 20 euros.
Nights with Cristito and the Canarian Mother
Comedian Cristito returns to the stage with a deeply traditional humor proposal that pays homage to the figure of the typical Canarian mother. A fun review full of everyday situations and nods to popular culture that guarantee collective laughter.
- When: Saturday, October 3rd at 8:30 PM.
- Where: Municipal Theater of San Bartolomé.
- Ticket: 18 euros.
LITERATURE
'Islands Under Suspicion': An Afternoon of Island-Flavored Thriller
The Culture Department of the Arrecife City Council inaugurates its October program with this literary event promoted by Editorial Siete Islas. The event will feature the presentations of two suspense novels set in island territories: La isla en llamas, by Mar Arias Couce, and La madre hueca, by Ismael Lozano Latorre. A space for dialogue to immerse oneself in intrigue narrative from an island perspective.
- When: Thursday, October 1st at 7:00 PM.
- Where: Casa de la Cultura Agustín de la Hoz, Arrecife.
- Ticket: Free until capacity is reached.
VISUAL ARTS AND ARCHITECTURE
Art, Memory, and Dissident Identities
Tenerife-based researcher, multidisciplinary artist, and activist Daniasa M. Curbelo offers a lecture addressing the intersections between contemporary artistic creation, the recovery of LGTBIQ+ historical memory in the Canary Islands, and the visibility of dissident identities in the island context.
- When: Friday, October 2nd at 7:30 PM.
- Where: El Almacén, Arrecife.
- Ticket: Free until capacity is reached.
Juan Palop: Lanzarote Architecture Week
Within the framework of Architecture Week, the prestigious architect and urban planner Juan Palop offers a presentation focused on reflecting on urban transformation, sustainability, island landscape, and the new challenges of habitability in the archipelago's environment.
- When: Wednesday, October 7th at 7:00 PM.
- Where: Official College of Architects of Lanzarote, Arrecife.
- Ticket: Free until capacity is reached.
Announcement of the IV Elisa Betancort Delgado Drawing and Painting Competition Awards
The Social and Cultural Association for Women Mararía, in collaboration with the Arrecife Culture Department, holds the public event where the jury's decision for the fourth edition of this pictorial award will be announced. The award aims to make visible and recognize artistic creation with a social and equality perspective.
- When: Tuesday, October 6th at 7:00 PM.
- Where: Casa de la Cultura Agustín de la Hoz, Arrecife.
- Ticket: Free until capacity is reached.
MUSIC
Recuerdos del Jable: A Song for Antonio Corujo
The Cabildo of Lanzarote pays tribute to the figure of Antonio Corujo Tejera, Favorite Son of the island and an undisputed reference of Canarian folklore and oral tradition, almost a year after his death. An emotional multidisciplinary show that will bring together several generations of the Corujo saga and renowned voices of island music, combining singing, timple, limpets, and the projection of historical and unpublished audiovisual material to explore his life and legacy.
- When: Thursday, October 1st at 8:00 PM.
- Where: Víctor Fernández Gopar 'El Salinero' Theater, Arrecife.
- Ticket: 10 euros.
Multicultural Meeting 'Rhythms of the World'
Playa Blanca dedicates three days to artistic diversity, music, and cultural expressions from different countries. The Plaza del Carmen will host dance performances, musical acts, parades with traditional costumes, and international food stalls.
- When: Friday, October 2nd to Sunday, October 4th.
- Where: Plaza de Ntra. Sra. del Carmen, Playa Blanca (Yaiza).
- Ticket: Free.
Arrecife en Vivo 2026: 3rd Route with Evaristo, Def Con Dos, María Iskariot and Gyoza
The most powerful and energetic day of the capital's itinerant festival arrives. A new route of free outdoor concerts that will tour different parts of Arrecife with live performances by Gyoza, María Iskariot, the legendary Def Con Dos (celebrating the 30th anniversary of their iconic album), and Evaristo.
- When: Friday, October 2nd from 6:00 PM onwards.
- Where: Various squares and stages in the center of Arrecife.
- Ticket: Free.
- Full program.
Festival Noon Canarias: Improntu Quartet
The Saturday midday musical sessions of October in the capital begin with the first session of the Festival Noon Canarias. The Improntu Quartet will give a concert to the public in the emblematic hall of the Casa de la Cultura, offering a high-quality chamber repertoire to liven up the weekend midday.
- When: Saturday, October 3rd at 12:00 PM.
- Where: Casa de la Cultura Agustín de la Hoz, Arrecife.
- Ticket: Free until capacity is reached.
Naturaleza Sonora: Colectivo Desidia and Beilish
A new session of this artistic and musical gathering promoted by Rofe arrives in the neighborhoods of Arrecife. The Plaza de Altavista will host the sound interventions of Colectivo Desidia and the musical performance of Beilish in an afternoon dedicated to outdoor contemporary creation.
- When: Saturday, October 3. Intervention by Colectivo Desidia at 6:00 PM and performance by Beilish at 7:00 PM.
- Where: Plaza de Altavista, Arrecife.
- Admission: Free.
VI Contemporary Festival: Piano concert by Laura Farré Rozada
As part of the VI Contemporary Festival, the acclaimed pianist, mathematician, and researcher Laura Farré Rozada will offer a piano recital in Lanzarote where she will perform a carefully curated repertoire of contemporary music of high technical and musical demand.
- When: Sunday, October 4 at 12:00 PM.
- Where: Casa de la Cultura Agustín de la Hoz, Arrecife.
- Admission: Free until capacity is reached.
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