Tenerife Buzzes With Diverse Weekend Activities
Tenerife is set for a bustling weekend with a diverse array of cultural and leisure activities, from film screenings and carnival celebrations to family shows, music concerts, comedy, and sports.
Tenerife is buzzing with cultural and leisure activities this weekend, thanks to a strong effort from both public and private sectors to liven up social life. The island's schedule offers a wide range of options for locals and visitors, from films and carnival celebrations to music and sports.
For Film Lovers TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes will screen "Balearic," a thriller by Ion de Sosa, this weekend at 7:00 PM. Shot on 16mm film, it tells the story of young people trapped by Doberman dogs in a luxury pool in Mallorca, exploring themes of generational differences and class inequality. The film, starring Lara Gallo and Christina Rosenvinge, premiered internationally in Locarno and nationally in Sitges, and was nominated for a Goya for Best New Director. It will be shown in its original Spanish version.
Carnival Continues The internationally renowned Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival keeps its festive schedule going. On Saturday, ten groups will compete in the comparsas contest at the Exhibition Center, starting at 8:00 PM. Sunday kicks off with a costume contest at 11:00 AM, followed by the Rondallas Competition at the Tenerife Auditorium at 5:00 PM, featuring eight groups. Meanwhile, La Orotava will host the final of the Northern Murgas Contest near Plaza del V Centenario, also on Sunday, starting at 8:30 PM.
Family Fun at Leal Theater The Leal Theater in La Laguna has a full day of family activities planned for Sunday. At 11:30 AM, the 'Sun Dance Family Sessions' invites everyone to a dance session with a DJ and a movement professional, promoting well-being through physical activity. At 12:30 PM, Camino Viejo Producciones presents "The Snow Queen," a musical and humorous stage adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale about a world of ice and forbidden emotions. The family program concludes at 5:00 PM with Baruti Teatro, a Spanish-Greek company, performing "The Mystery of the East," a musical puppet show about a young man who dreams of becoming a magician and journeys through the desert.
Musical Notes La Laguna offers two significant musical events. Canarian singer-songwriter Pedro Guerra will perform his latest work, "Parceiros," in a sold-out concert at the Paraninfo of the University of La Laguna on Sunday at 7:30 PM. Also, Marwán brings his acoustic tour 'Más Allá de Las Canciones' (Beyond the Songs) to Búho Club, with two performances scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 PM.
A Night of Laughter For a good laugh, head to the Leal Theater on Saturday at 8:30 PM, where Darío López will present his show "Medio totufo." The Canarian comedian will share monologues and anecdotes, interacting with the audience to explore the complexities of everyday decisions and human awkwardness, all while making you think and laugh.
Sports Action Sports fans can catch the Liga F match between Costa Adeje and Alhama at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López Stadium on Sunday at 12:00 PM.