Fiestas de El Socorro 2026 – Güímar
The Fiestas de El Socorro 2026 bring together religious events, music, traditions, sport and community celebrations in Güímar. Highlights include folk gatherings, concerts, offerings, the popular and well-attended Bajada and Subida of the image, processions, family activities and institutional events — one of the most eagerly awaited celebrations in the municipality. Sunday, 23 August – 20:00, Ermita de El Socorro. Fanfare announcement by Grupo D4+1 and Fanfarria Santa Catalina through the streets of El Socorro. Unveiling of the Bajada de El Socorro 2026 poster. Artist: Javier Eloy Campos Torres. Thursday, 27 August – 19:30, Parroquia de San Pedro, Sala D. Exhibition 'Arte y artesanía en la iconografía de El Socorro' by Domingo Pérez Cáceres. Friday 28, Saturday 29, Sunday 30 August – 18:30, Polideportivo de El Socorro. 5th Futsal and 3x3 Basketball Tournament. Friday, 28 August – 12:00, Puente del Camino de El Socorro. Raising of the Bajada 2026 announcement flags. 20:00, Casa de D. Ignacio / Plaza de San Pedro. Launch of the book 'Las voces de El Socorro', a documentary work by Sergio Montesinos. Performance by Paula Gómez. Sunday, 30 August – 20:00, Caserío de El Socorro. Concert by the Banda de Música A.C. Patronato Amigos del Arte, with a salve and pasodoble, accompanied by the Coro Miguel Castillo. Monday, 31 August – 23:00, Atrio de San Pedro. 18th Annual Gathering of bucio players and parranderos. Organised by Javier Castro Delgado and Lorena Deniz. 23:59, Parroquia de San Pedro. Bell ringing, entry of the flower and basil offering, bucio playing, parranda with 'Pasodoble Al Socorro', flag raising and the start of September. Tuesday, 1 September – 19:00, Parroquia de San Pedro Apóstol. Eucharist celebration. Offering by the Comunidad de San Juan Bautista. Presided by Domingo Miguel González Ruiz. Sung by A.F. El Paseo de San Juan. 20:00, Parroquia de San Pedro Apóstol. Reading of the festival pregón by María Dolores Gutiérrez Noda. Performance by the Agrupación Vocal Instrumental Amigos del Arte. 21:00, Caserío de El Socorro. 8th 'Bucio y Albahaca' Festival. Organised by Parranda San Juanito. Wednesday, 2 September – 19:00, Parroquia de San Pedro Apóstol. Eucharist celebration. Offering by the Comunidad de Nuestra Señora de La Peña. Presided by Domingo Miguel González Ruiz. 20:00, Parroquia de San Pedro Apóstol. Marian prayer vigil in preparation for the Fiestas. 20:00, Caserío de El Socorro. 13th Soloists' Gathering 'Cantares al Socorro'. Evening of traditions with a tasting of pellas and gofio sweets. In collaboration with A.MU.VA. 21:00 – Feather party. Thursday, 3 September – 18:00, Calle El Drago, El Socorro. Family afternoon with foam party, bouncy castles, water inflatables and children's and youth activities. Children's dance party. 19:00, Explanada junto a la Ermita de El Socorro. 2nd Virgen de El Socorro Institutional Wrestling Match. 19:00, Parroquia de San Pedro Apóstol. Eucharist celebration. Offering by the Comunidad de Nuestra Señora de El Pilar, from the Guaza neighbourhood. Sung by A.F. El Paseo de San Juan. 21:00, Caserío de El Socorro. Youth party with Ray Castellano, Renzzo El Selector and DJ Gabri. Friday, 4 September – 19:00, Caserío de El Socorro. Parranda afternoon with local groups. 19:00, Parroquia de San Pedro Apóstol. Eucharist celebration. Offering by the Comunidad de Nuestra Señora de La Paz, from the Chacona neighbourhood. 19:00, Cancha de bolas, Caserío de El Socorro. Final of the Virgen de El Socorro Canarian bowls tournament. 22:00, Caserío de El Socorro. Concert by Olga Cerpa & Mestisay. Saturday, 5 September – 10:00–22:00, Pabellón Quique Ruiz. 20th Anniversary of Club de Fútbol Sala Chinguaro. 7th Virgen de El Socorro Futsal Tournament. 18:00, Salón de Plenos del Ayuntamiento de Güímar. Institutional ceremony naming Carlos Alberto Hernández Hernández as Honorary Son and [text cut off].
