Partying and celebrations in Lanzarote: Calendar, types of celebrations, and tips

Where is the best place to party in Lanzarote?

Lanzarote’s night life is a huge tourist attraction and is mostly based around the towns of Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca, where you can soak up the best atmosphere, with plenty of cool bars and clubs.

 

What are the most popular festivities in Lanzarote?

Fun and entertainment are guaranteed in Lanzarote because there is a wide range of leisure and festivities all over the island throughout the year.

The nights in Puerto del Carmen, one of the areas with the best atmosphere due to its large number of tourists,are very lively.

Also its high number of residents makes places like Caleta de Famara, Punta Mujeres, Arrieta or La Santa coastal areas with the best summer festivities in Lanzarote in 2024.

The popular festivities in Lanzarote that attract the most people are the pilgrimages and the patron saint festivities. Most of them are celebrated in summer, such as the San Ginés festival, which takes place in Arrecife every 25th August, although it lasts for two weeks.

The Virgen del Carmen (16 July) is also celebrated because of the fishing tradition of the island’s coastal areas. In fact, it is one of the main festivities in Puerto del Carmen (Lanzarote) and Playa Blanca, among other places.

 

Festivities you can’t miss if you visit Lanzarote

If you visit the island and want to enjoy the festivities in Lanzarote in 2024, make a note of the most important dates on the calendar. It could be the most fun plan for your holidays on the island!

Festivities in Playa Blanca

One of the festivities in Playa Blanca (Lanzarote) that generates most expectation is the festivity of the Virgen del Carmen, which takes place every 16th July.

There are several days of festivities for all tastes and ages. There are raffles, performances, competitions, music, children’s entertainment, workshops, dances and, of course, a religious celebration around the Virgen del Carmen.

The highlight is the procession in honour of the patron saint of sailors, although there are activities scheduled throughout the day over several days.

Festivities in Puerto del Carmen

Summer is also the most important festivity in Puerto del Carmen, with the virgin who gives her name to the town at the centre of the programmed activities.

However, the fun is not centred on the 16th of July, but extends from the end of July to the first days of August to the delight of locals and visitors alike.

There are all kinds of leisure, cultural and sporting activities, while the town is decked out to ensure that there is a good atmosphere in every corner.

Children, youngsters, adults and adults can enjoy a variety of activities in what is known as one of the best festivities in Lanzarote.

Festivities in Yaiza

To enjoy one of the most popular festivities in Lanzarote in September you have to visit the town of Yaiza. Make a note in your diary on the 8th of September because it is a day to celebrate and have fun.

That day is the festivity in Yaiza (Lanzarote) dedicated to Nuestra Señora de los Remedios. The municipality schedules all kinds of activities, including the traditional pilgrimage in honour of the Virgin.

It is one of the most popular festivities in Lanzarote and one of the most popular in Canary Island folklore. What’s more, it is not limited to that specific day, but includes activities over several days during which the streets are filled with colour. Don’t miss it!

 

Where is the most expensive place to party in Lanzarote?

As we mentioned above, Playa Blanca has some of the best night life on the island. It is home to Marina Rubicón, an exclusive and upscale marina with plenty of bars, pubs, and restaurants, surrounded by yachts and glamour, where the island’s elite go to have fun in a truly unique setting.

 

Celebrations on the island of Lanzarote

Below is a little more information about the different types of celebrations held on Lanzarote and their traditions.

Religious celebrations in Lanzarote

Religious traditions and celebrations are well rooted on the island which is why many islanders take part in the island’s Catholic celebrations.

 Corpus Christi is the most important religious celebration on the island. It is celebrated in June at the churches in each municipality. Traditionally flowers are laid for when the Virgin is paraded, however, Corpus Christi in Lanzarote is slightly different. Due to the lack of water on the island it is difficult to find flowers, so the islanders lay down coloured salts to decorate the parade route. It is the only island in the Canary Islands that does this.

The Day of the Cross is another religious celebration held on 3rd May where three crosses are paraded that are joined by branches. This can be seen in the towns of Tías and Teguise.

Saint celebrations in Lanzarote

The summer is well known for its saint celebrations, but Lanzarote’s towns celebrate these throughout the year. The most well-known are the celebrations at Punta Mujeres, Caleta de Famara, and Arrieta.

One of the most popular celebrations in Lanzarote is the San Ginés fiesta, which is celebrated on 25th August in Arrecife. For two whole weeks you can find a wide variety of shows ranging from musical acts to sports teams, with plenty of people from all over the island enjoying one of its most important saint celebrations.  

Pilgrimages in Lanzarote

The Pilgrimage for the Fiestas de Los Dolores is one of the most famous pilgrimages in Lanzarote. This is held in the town of Tinajo from 29th August to 15th September.

Over the course of these days there are concerts, competitions, workshops, parades, bingo games, and tours, but the most important event is the offering of an oblation to the Señora de los Dolores, with pilgrims and folk dances. 

Lanzarote’s celebrations are another of the island’s attractions, they are a great reason to visit the island and to share with the locals, have fun, and to discover the real Lanzarote. At Lanzarote.com you can find out everything you need to know about the island, and its best celebrations!

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