Veranos del Taoro Festival Returns to Puerto de la Cruz with Star-Studded Lineup

The fifth annual Veranos del Taoro festival in Puerto de la Cruz has firmly established itself as a major cultural event. Supported by the Government of the Canary Islands, the Cabildo of Tenerife, the local City Council, and various private sponsors, the festival has become a key engine for tourism and the arts on the island.

Ticket sales have been particularly strong for legendary actress Lola Herrera. Her performance of Camino a la Meca on June 20 is already sold out, highlighting her enduring influence on Spanish theater. This year’s festival aims to go beyond traditional performances by offering a multidisciplinary experience that blends dance, gastronomy, and local crafts.

The international headliner is Broadway star Patti LuPone, who will perform her intimate show Songs from a Hat on June 19, where the audience helps choose the setlist. Her appearance underscores the festival’s commitment to attracting both national talent and global icons.

The rest of the program explores a variety of contemporary and social themes:

• June 18: Anabel Alonso performs La mujer rota, a piece based on Simone de Beauvoir’s work that examines the female identity crisis. That same day, Yanely Hernández presents En Estado de Show, a documentary-style monologue about her own life.
• June 19: Journalists Mariola Cubells and María Guerra host Señoras y Señoras, a humorous look at the generation born in the 1960s.
• June 20: Melissa T presents Madona a la carta, an interactive tribute to pop music.

Tickets for these events are available through the festival’s official website and the Tomaticket platform.