TLP Tenerife Marks 20th Anniversary With Record 73,000 Visitors

TLP Tenerife has cemented its status as the heart of digital entertainment in the Canary Islands following its 20th anniversary. According to organizers, the event drew over 73,000 visitors to the Tenerife Trade Fair Center. This milestone celebration highlighted the festival's role in driving cultural and technological growth, successfully bringing together 1,200 overnight participants in the networking area and thousands of general attendees eager to explore the latest trends.

The event served as a snapshot of modern pop culture, showcasing everything from video games to K-Pop and Japanese aesthetics. Beyond the impressive attendance, the festival has helped professionalize hobbies like cosplay. This year’s high-stakes final competition saw Antonia Rivero (Mat) win the individual category, while David Sanabria and Jonathan Arévalo (Artist Factory) took the top prize in the duo category, both impressing judges with their technical skill.

The event also focused on connecting directly with digital audiences. The appearance of content creator Axozer was a major highlight, drawing hundreds of fans and proving just how much influence social media stars have on live events. These interactions reinforce TLP Tenerife’s role as a hub where technology, content creation, and youth culture meet.

Looking ahead, organizers have already confirmed that the next edition will take place from July 13 to 18, 2027. This announcement ensures the future of a festival that has become a staple of the Canary Islands' cultural calendar. Over the past two decades, TLP Tenerife has evolved from a simple gathering of computer enthusiasts into a sophisticated ecosystem for digital leisure, innovation, and community engagement.