NUMAcircuit Returns to Canary Islands for 18th Edition of Avant-Garde Arts and Music
The 18th edition of the NUMAcircuit festival returns to the Canary Islands this May, featuring a diverse program of avant-garde music, visual arts, and educational workshops across Tenerife and Gran Canaria.
The 18th edition of NUMAcircuit returns this May, bringing a unique mix of avant-garde sound and artistic experimentation to the Canary Islands. More than just a traditional festival, the event functions as a collaborative hub that blends contemporary music, visual arts, and hands-on technical workshops.
A major highlight of this year’s program is a performance by pianist Kelly Moran, who will take the stage at the Auditorio de Tenerife on May 23 alongside Rucculla. While the festival attracts international talent, it remains deeply committed to local culture. Events will be held across a variety of venues, ranging from public institutions like TEA and Espacio La Granja to independent spaces such as Equipo PARA, Kreitek, and Cero Fanzine in Gran Canaria.
The festival begins on May 1 in La Laguna with the Big Band of Visual Noise (BBVN). This group, part of the festival’s own NUMArec initiative, reflects the event’s focus on in-house production and sound research. Throughout the month, the schedule features a diverse mix of residencies, workshops, and DJ sets, showcasing artists from Germany, the United States, South Korea, and across Spain.
Education is a key pillar of this year’s program. On May 2, the former Convent of Santo Domingo will host talks and showcases exploring the intersection of electronics and visual art, featuring Juan Hurle, the trio ASAP, and Dea Woon Kang. Later, on May 8, Espacio La Granja will host a series on live digital art and audiovisual performance, headlined by specialists including Alba G. Corral, Simone Marin, and Björt Rùnnars.
Supported by the Cabildo de Tenerife and the Government of the Canary Islands, NUMAcircuit highlights how niche festivals can breathe new life into the cultural sector. By combining education with live performance, the festival not only brings global trends to the islands but also helps local artists connect with the international stage. The festival concludes with special sessions in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on May 15 and 16.
For the full program, visit numacircuit.es.