The Tías City Council presented this Tuesday the Christmas and Three Kings Festivities Program 2025-2026, which will be held from December 4, 2025, to January 5, 2026, as well as the Christmas Craft Fair, “Gastronomy with an artisan soul,” which will take place from December 11 to 14 in Plaza de Las Naciones, Puerto del Carmen.
Both proposals will bring together families, artisans, local businesses, and visitors in a calendar full of festive events, cultural activities, children's workshops, shows, folklore, sports, youth activities, activities for seniors, gastronomy, and tradition. The festivities, which have the collaboration of the Tías Business and SME Association (AEP Tías), will conclude on January 5th with the Three Kings' parades in Tías and Puerto del Carmen.
The Christmas lights will be switched on Thursday at 7:30 PM in Leandro Fajardo square, following the inauguration of the Tías Nativity scene with performances by the Rancho de Pascua de Haría (Island Christmas) and the Teguey group
For Friday, December 5, the inauguration of the Nativity scene at La Candelaria church has been scheduled, after the mass planned for 6:00 PM. At 7:30 PM, the Nativity scene in Puerto del Carmen will be inaugurated with a performance by the Arrecife Coral Association (Navidad Isleña) outside La Tiñosa church.
Portugal at the Craft Fair
Among the numerous events included in the program, the III Christmas Craft Fair, "Gastronomy with a Craft Soul" stands out, which will feature numerous craft stalls and Portugal as the guest country, with artisanal ceramics and handmade cork rugs. The fair's hours will be from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM, except for the gastronomic area, which will close at 10:00 PM.
The fair includes workshops for children and adults, a music corner, tasting of local products, a 360° Christmas infinity tunnel, a children's playroom, and performances by groups such as El Golpito, El Pavón, Pal´Porrón, Guágaro, Rubicón, Bohemia, Beatrice Senent Dance School, Alma Rocío, and Héctor Rodríguez, among others.
The mayor of Tías, José Juan Cruz, highlighted the involvement of different areas and departments to achieve a complete program, for which he invited "residents, neighbors, and visitors to disconnect and share these days in community, to feel that Tías is a welcoming, vibrant place full of opportunities."
The councilwoman for Festivals and Commerce, Miriam Hernández, and the councilman for Sports, Ismael Cruz, also presented the Christmas program, stating that "we have prepared festivities designed for all ages, with safe, accessible spaces and activities that highlight both our cultural heritage and local talent," said Miriam Hernández.