The Canarian TimesEditor's Pick
LPA BMusic Festival Launches "LPA Emer-gente" to Boost Canary Islands Talent
The LPA BMusic Festival has launched "LPA Emer-gente," a new initiative designed to professionalize the Canary Islands' music scene by providing unsigned local artists a pathway to perform alongside established acts and secure a spot in the 2027 festival lineup.
Metrotenerife Announces Special Easter Transport Plan for Santa Cruz
Metrotenerife has announced a special transport plan for Easter week, featuring continuous Line 1 service from April 1 to April 5 and adjusted tram frequencies to accommodate increased passenger demand.
LALA MUSIC Returns to La Laguna to Connect Canarian Artists with Industry Leaders
The fifth edition of LALA MUSIC returns to La Laguna from April 9 to 11, connecting local Canarian artists with major festival promoters through professional workshops and live performances.
Tenerife Hosts European Light Rail Congress to Discuss Future of Urban Mobility
San Cristóbal de La Laguna is hosting the European Light Rail Congress on March 11 and 12, where 130 international experts will gather to discuss the modernization and decarbonization of urban guided transport systems.
Santa Cruz Carnival 2026: Trams Carry Record 458,129 Passengers
Metrotenerife's special double tram service successfully transported 458,129 passengers during the Santa Cruz Carnival 2026, marking a 13% increase from the previous year and demonstrating public transport's effectiveness for large events.
Metrotenerife Adds Extra Trams for Carnival Piñata Weekend
Metrotenerife will implement enhanced Line 1 tram services, including double trams and extended night operations with increased frequency, from February 20th to 22nd to accommodate the Carnival Piñata weekend.
"What Pain Doesn't Say" Conference Tackles Disability Pain Expression
Over 200 experts, officials, and families gathered at the "What Pain Doesn't Say" conference in San Cristóbal de La Laguna to address the critical challenge of unexpressed pain in people with disabilities and advocate for new, collaborative, and holistic approaches to care and support.
Sold-Out Aldis Congress Highlights Critical Need for Non-Verbal Pain Training
The Canary Islands Aldis Foundation's sold-out "What Pain Doesn't Say" congress reveals a critical, unmet need for training on how to detect pain in people with disabilities who cannot express it verbally.
Metrotenerife Trams Face 3-Day Service Changes for Track Maintenance
Metrotenerife tram services will experience significant disruptions from January 31 to February 2, with Line 1 partially operating and Line 2 suspended, due to preventive track maintenance.
Aldis Foundation to Host Free Congress on Unspoken Pain in Disabilities
The Aldis Canary Foundation will host a free congress, "What Pain Doesn't Say," on February 7, 2026, at the University of La Laguna in Tenerife, focused on identifying and managing pain in people with disabilities who cannot express it.