Two authorial film proposals, dramatized stories, poems, books, four theatrical proposals, dance, cabaret, and a lot of music.
Among the musical proposals, two festivals of traditional Canarian music: the Teguey Festival in San Bartolomé and the Guanapay of Teguise. Also starts the week of concerts of the Centro Insular de Enseñanzas Musicales and Besay Pérez gives a concert in San Bartolomé. In addition, two concerts are held for the 150th anniversary of Manuel de Falla this Saturday.
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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The score of the cosmos. Buñuel Cinema
The Cine Buñuel of El Almacén presents the documentary by JuanMa V. Betancort The score of the cosmos. The Teide Observatory, of the Institute of Astrophysics of the Canary Islands, hosts an experiment that seeks to translate the rhythms and vibrations of the cosmos into music. The documentary features the voice and the gaze of electronics pioneer Suzanne Ciani.
When: Wednesday, April 29 at 20:00 hours.
Where: El Almacén, Arrecife.
Entry at 3 euros.
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¡Vampires in Havana!
Cine Club Lanzarote screens ¡Vampiros en La Habana!, one of the great classics of Cuban and Ibero-American animation. The film is part of the program of the Lanzarote Book Fair, which in its fourth edition pays tribute to the recently deceased writer Félix Martín Hormiga.
Cine Club recovers one of the author's favorite titles in a special session that will be presented by his son, the artist Atchen Pounapal, accompanied by Tomás Pérez Esaú, president of Isla Literaria, the association of booksellers and publishers of Lanzarote.
When: Saturday, April 25 at 7:00 PM.
Where: El Almacén, Arrecife.
Free entry with invitation.
LITERATURE
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Dramatized stories by Benito Pérez Armas
Through the staging of nine actors and actresses, voice is given to the stories of Benito Pérez Armas. An artistic evening in the different rooms and patio of the House of Culture of Yaiza.
When: Thursday, April 23 at 8:30 PM.
Where: Benito Pérez Armas House of Culture in Yaiza.
Free admission.
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Six times you
The book ‘Six times you’ by writer Judith Fernández Batista, finalist of the Premio Literatura Diversa 2023, is presented.
Published by the Siete Islas publishing house, the work narrates the story of Amelia, a painter who only dares to paint flowers because she does not trust herself to portray people. An unexpected commission forces her to confront her insecurities, while a young woman named Silvia appears as a decisive figure in her creative and emotional process.
When: Friday, April 24 at 18:30 hours.
Where: Agustín de la Hoz House of Culture, Arrecife.
Free admission until full capacity.
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Seven poems and a desperate song
Curated by Guacimara Hernández, this artistic installation proposes us to immerse ourselves in an interpretive reading of a selection of several poems that have inspired eight local artists. Each of the pieces is configured as possible artistic illustrations for a hypothetical re-edition of Neruda's well-known collection of poems.
When: Opening Friday 24 April at 19:00 hours.
Where: El Almacén, Arrecife.
Free entry.
THEATER
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A night in the Magdalá
Escena Lanzarote presents A night in the Magdalá, a cabaret to the rhythm of blues, jazz, copla and tango. The master of ceremonies, José Carlos Campos, gathers the best numbers that have accompanied him through the most rogue stages in the world to invite us to this carousel of sinful souls wrapped in sequins.
When: Saturday, April 25 at 8:00 p.m.
Where: San José Castle Restaurant, Arrecife.
Ticket and dinner at 110 euros.
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Headliners. Scenic Festival
A small theater company is in full work session. They prepare a performance that speaks of being free by doing the right thing. The play delves into a critical moment of the creative process in which ethical principles will meet with the need to feel important.
When: Friday, April 24 at 8:00 p.m.
Where: Sociedad de Máguez, Santa Bárbara Street 15.
Free entry with invitation.
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Night of dance and theater. Festival Escénica
The night begins with the dance show of Emiliana Battista Marino and continues with the play Michelle, a very serious comedy.
When: Saturday, April 25 at 8:00 PM.
Where: Máguez Society, Santa Bárbara Street 15.
Free entry with invitation.
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Yerma
The Municipal Theater of Tías hosts the mythical work by Federico García Lorca, Yerma, with a scenic proposal that addresses desire, frustration, and internal struggle through a story of great emotional intensity.
When: Sunday, April 26 at 7:30 PM.
Where: Municipal Theater of Tías.
Free admission.
MUSIC
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V Festival Teguey
The fifth edition of the Teguey Festival will be presented by David Naranjo and will feature the performance of Gabriel Cubas, Auristela Cubas and José Manuel García. The guest group is Vuelta Abajo from Asturias and the Taro de Honor, Francisco José Navarro.
When: Saturday 25 April at 20:00 hours.
Where:Municipal Theater of San Bartolomé.
Free entry with invitation.
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XXX Festival de Coplas Guanapay
Returns the Festival Guanapay with the guest group Labrantes de Gran Canaria and the conejero soloists Bruno Martín and Nilsa Álvarez. .
When: Saturday 25 April at 20:30 hours.
Where:Convent of Santo Domingo of the Villa de Teguise.
Free admission until full capacity.
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Besay Pérez
The voice of Besay Pérez, one of the great references of the Canarian music scene, arrives at the Municipal Theater of San Bartolomé. Recognized for his versatility and his ability to move, Besay invites to a sound journey in which tradition and modernity converge.
When: Saturday April 25 at 8:00 p.m.
Where:Teatro Municipal de San Bartolomé.
Ticket at 15 euros.
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Music Week 2026. CIEM
With spring as a backdrop, el Centro Insular de Enseñanzas Musicales de Lanzarote celebrates its traditional Music Week, an exciting annual project to enjoy the musical talent of the island's youngest artists.
When: Starting Monday, April 27.
Where: Various venues.
Free admission with invitation or free depending on the event. Complete program.
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Falla Ensemble
Falla Ensemble is a unique chamber ensemble in Canarias, with a lineup inspired by the sound universe of Manuel de Falla's Concerto for Harpsichord and Five Instruments. In this presentation, the direction is led by Josep Caballé and presents a program that crosses the 20th century and current creation.
When: Saturday 25 April at 20:00 hours.
Where: Teatro Víctor Fernández Gopar “El Salinero”, Arrecife.
Ticket at 20 euros.
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Dramatized concert Manuel de Falla: Tradition and destiny
‘Manuel de Falla: Tradición y destino’ will close the Cycle on April 25 with the participation of the mezzo-soprano Mónica Redondo and the pianist Javier Carmena, while Pancho Corujo will narrate the biography of the composer.
When: Saturday, April 25 at 19:30 hours.
Where: Agustín de la Hoz House of Culture.
Free admission until full capacity is reached.
