Santa Cruz de Tenerife’s ‘Lavaderos Live Music’ Series Marks 100th Performance Milestone

Santa Cruz de Tenerife is celebrating a major milestone for local culture this week. The Lavaderos Live Music series is marking its 100th performance this Thursday, coinciding with the project’s tenth anniversary in the Centro-Ifara district.

This anniversary is about more than just numbers. Supported by the city council and managed by Makaron, the program has successfully woven neighborhood identity into its cultural events. This special edition honors the Virgin of Fatima—known locally as the "Virgen de los Lavaderos"—who has been a symbolic figure for residents since the mid-20th century. Promoter Rubén Díaz explains that the goal is to celebrate the neighborhood’s history and social legacy by connecting music with local heritage.

The 100th concert will feature performer Juani Pérez Zuppo alongside the Solfatara quartet, which includes Esteban Ledesma, Antonio Lorenzo, Rubén Díaz, and Marco Hernández. They will perform a diverse mix of music, ranging from traditional folklore to boleros. The show will also feature dancer Emma Rodríguez Arbelo, poet Francisco Viña, and vocalists Luis Ramírez and Nieves Afonso.

Mayor José Manuel Bermúdez and District Councilwoman Purificación Dávila have praised the series for its resilience and ability to connect with the community. The program, which concludes its tenth season this Saturday with its 101st concert, is seen as a successful example of how local cultural policies can create lasting spaces for neighbors of all ages to come together. Backed by the Autonomous Organization for Culture and sponsors including Dorada Especial and Aguaria, the initiative has become a model for how neighborhood projects can become a vital part of the city’s cultural life.