Puerto de la Cruz Concludes 24th Mueca Street Art Festival with Top Honors for Circa and La Pandilla
The 24th Mueca Street Art Festival in Puerto de la Cruz concluded by honoring Australian troupe Circa with the top prize and recognizing local collective La Pandilla for their enduring contributions to the event.
The 24th Mueca Street Art Festival in Puerto de la Cruz has wrapped up, leaving behind a legacy that balances international acclaim with deep local roots. Now a cornerstone of the Canary Islands' cultural calendar, the festival concluded by honoring the standout performances of the year.
The jury awarded the top prize to the Australian group Circa for their show Wolf, praising its technical skill and modern style. This choice highlights the festival’s dedication to bringing cutting-edge performances to the streets. Hosting world-class acts like Circa reinforces Puerto de la Cruz’s status as a key hub for street arts—a field that has grown from casual performances into a professional industry that helps revitalize cities and bring communities together.
Alongside this international recognition, the festival presented the Mueca Special Award to the local collective La Pandilla. This honor acknowledges the group’s long-standing contribution to the festival’s identity. By celebrating local involvement, the organizers emphasized that community participation is essential for cultural projects to thrive and become a permanent part of a city’s character.
Ultimately, this year’s festival reaffirmed its dual mission: to serve as a stage for global talent while acting as a driving force for the community identity of northern Tenerife.