Fiestas de La Luz 2026 – La Orotava

The 2026 programme for the La Luz neighbourhood brings together family activities, galas, competitions, cinema, workshops, religious events and processions. Highlights include queen-election galas, dance parties, theatre, children's festivals and liturgical celebrations in honour of Ntra. Sra. de La Luz, alongside community events and neighbourhood traditions. Saturday, 29 August – 21:00: Wine and tapas tasting. Performances by Bentahod and Son 21. Sunday, 30 August – From 18:00: Neighbourhood snack 'Bocadillada de pollo' and children's activities. Monday, 31 August – In the Asociación de Vecinos meeting hall. 18:30: Exhibition of crafts by the Asociación de Mayores La Arbeja. Craft exhibition. Performances by Bentahod and Som. Tuesday, 1 September – In the Asociación de Vecinos meeting hall. 19:00: Gastronomy competition: desserts and cakes. Wednesday, 2 September – In the Asociación de Vecinos meeting hall. 20:00: Wine tasting workshop by Bodegas Tafuriaste. Limited places. Sign-ups via WhatsApp: 619933970. Thursday, 3 September – From 17:00: Setting up the paper decorations in the neighbourhood streets and squares. 21:30: Open-air cinema screening of 'How to Train Your Dragon 3'. Venue: (not specified). Friday, 4 September – 21:00: Queen of the Fiestas in honour of Ntra. Sra. de La Luz 2026 election gala. Performances by Isabel González, comedy by Yanely Hernández and Argentine singer Victoria Escudero. Host: Elvis Sanfiel. Artistic direction and styling: David Hernández. Doors open at 20:00. After the gala, party with Arodi Llanos. Saturday, 5 September – 11:00: Family activities. 21:30: 'Remembering the great dance parties of La Luz', with Edwin Rivera, Orquesta La Sabrosa and Nueva Línea. Sunday, 6 September – 11:00: Water party with water inflatables and foam party. 19:30: Children's Queen of the Fiestas in honour of Ntra. Sra. de La Luz 2026 election gala, themed 'Step Right Up to the Circus'. Acrobat and clown performances, and entertainment by Güicho. Host: Cándido Quintero. Artistic direction and styling: David Hernández. Monday, 7 September – Eve of the Nativity of Mary – In Memoriam of the Departed. 18:30: Holy Rosary. 19:00: Eucharist in memory of the faithful departed. Musical accompaniment by the Coro Parroquial de Ntra. Sra. de La Concepción. 20:30: Children's festival with participation of children from the La Luz and Las Candias neighbourhoods. Tuesday, 8 September – Solemnity of the Nativity of Mary. The church will be open to visit the Virgin from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 until the end of the service. 07:00: Salutes of honour to the Blessed Virgin (pyrotechnics). 18:30: Holy Rosary. 19:00: Solemn Eucharist. Musical accompaniment by the Coro San Buenaventura. In the church square – 21:00: Theatre piece 'Nuestros barrios en el tiempo'. Theatrical representation of the history of the Fiestas in honour of Ntra. Sra. de La Luz, featuring turroneras, a market stall and tombola, with participation from residents of La Luz and Las Candias, Parranda Villera, Oroval and Jaster Luis Creaciones. Direction: Jaster Luis Creaciones. Wednesday, 9 September – 18:00: Pet day. Collection of food and supplies for animals. Presence of associations and shelters, exhibitions and demonstrations. Thursday, 10 September – 20:00: Festival parade with Queens and Ladies of Honour, giants and big-heads, Fanfarria Peña El Casco and batucada Tagoror Drums. 21:00: Drag Queen & Transformist Gala Fiestas La Luz 2026. Hosts: Iristérika de los Nervios and Yasmina Hernández. Artistic direction: David Hernández. Saturday, 12 September – 17:00: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, vespers and Holy Rosary. 18:00: Solemn Eucharist. During the offertory, offerings will be made on behalf of those in need [text cut off].