Lanzarote closes October and welcomes November 2026 with a varied artistic lineup that combines documentary and social cinema, literary encounters, conferences with a gender perspective, contemporary dance outdoors in historic enclaves, comedy shows, and musical evenings ranging from traditional folklore to international fado.
CINEMA
Buñuel Cinema: 'Volcania, life on Mars'
The documentary by JuanMa V. Betancort and Carla Valdés draws parallels between NASA's Martian mission and the volcanic landscapes of Timanfaya, Teide, and La Palma. After the screening, the director and the artist Ildefonso Aguilar will hold a discussion with the audience.
- When: Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 8:00 PM.
- Where: Cine Buñuel, El Almacén, Arrecife.
- Ticket: 3 euros.
Lanzarote Youth Cinema: Screening of 'Soy Nevenka'
The series screens Icíar Bollaín's film about Nevenka Fernández, who reported the mayor of Ponferrada for sexual harassment in the year 2000. A story about abuse of power, dignity, and the legal battle that set a historic precedent in our country.
- When: Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 7:00 PM.
- Where: Multicines Atlántida, Arrecife.
- Ticket: Free with prior reservation.
LITERATURE
Literary Conversation: 'Piel de cebolla'
Nieves Rodríguez Rivera talks with Mare Cabrera about the reissue of her novel Piel de cebolla. The work delves with rawness and sensitivity into memory, landscape, and family affections through the complex bond between a mother and her daughter.
- When: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 7:00 PM.
- Where: El Almacén, Arrecife.
- Ticket: Free admission until capacity is reached.
Conference: 'Mararía through theater: a new look at the myth'
Within the cycle A Room of One's Own, actress Marta Viera examines Rafael Arozarena's famous novel based on the play Mararía la de Femés. The presentation proposes a feminist rereading of the myth to give it its own voice against the patriarchal gaze.
- When: Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 7:30 PM.
- Where: El Almacén, Arrecife.
- Ticket: Free admission until capacity is reached.
DANCE
Traslación Dance Festival: Closing in Arrecife (Morning session)
The eighth edition of Traslación concludes in El Charco de San Ginés with four performances: Mareas encontradas, by Laura Marrero; A flor de piel, with AFOL and Acerina H. Toledo; Phi, by the company Enbedanza; and pieces by the island scholarship holders of the festival.
- When: Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 11:00 AM.
- Where: Casa del Miedo (El Charco de San Ginés), Arrecife.
- Admission: Free and open to the public.
Traslación Dance Festival: Closing in Arrecife (Afternoon Session)
The emblematic historic seaside setting of Castillo de San Gabriel serves as the open-air stage for the definitive closing of Traslación. The afternoon brings together international and national circuit companies: In diesem Moment, by the company Sonia Rodríguez (Berlin/Gran Canaria); Giuiuzza, by Italian creator Veronica Parlagreco; the Site-specific proposal, by Paloma Hurtado and David Minguillón (Tenerife); and the piece Desvelo, by Alejandro Moya from Madrid.
- When: Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
- Where: Surroundings of Castillo de San Gabriel, Arrecife.
- Admission: Free and open to the public.
HUMOR
Joaquín Caserza: 'Conversations with my mind'
A comedy monologue that addresses mental health by personifying anxiety, fear, and the body on stage. Caserza combines wit, everyday humor, and reflection to explore how we internally relate to our own thoughts.
- When: Friday, November 6, 2026 at 8:30 PM.
- Where: Municipal Theater of San Bartolomé.
- Admission: From 20 euros.
MUSIC
Guágaro Festival 2026
A date with tradition and folklore presented by Leandro Martín. The 2026 edition features the group Maristela, from Galicia, alongside the hosts of the Agrupación Folclórica Guágaro de Lanzarote in a night of musical camaraderie.
- When: Friday, October 30, 2026 from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
- Where: Municipal Theater of Tías.
- Admission: Free and open to the public until capacity is reached.
esFADO: Soraia Cardoso Concert
The Portuguese artist, a revelation of the new fadista scene and finalist of The Voice Portugal, performs on the island as part of the esFADO festival. An evening to connect live with the deep emotion and tradition of the Lusophone genre declared Intangible Heritage.
- When: Friday, October 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM.
- Where: El Almacén, Arrecife.
- Admission: 10 euros.
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