From July 3 to 16, 2025, Tazacorte dresses up to joyfully celebrate the traditional Fiestas del Carmen. Live music, activities for all ages, and religious ceremonies fill the streets of this coastal town, culminating in the moving maritime procession on July 16 in honor of the Virgen del Carmen, patron saint of fishermen.
Fiestas del Carmen 2025 in Tazacorte – Full Program
Thursday, July 3
5:00 p.m. – Official opening of the festivities and inauguration of the 14th Handicraft Fair and 11th Clearance Fair.
Location: Avenida El Emigrante.
Fair opening hours: from 12:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Musical performance by Zebenzuí Melián.
Friday, July 4
7:00 p.m. – DJ set with DJ Indi.
Location: Avenida El Emigrante.
10:00 p.m. – Coronation Gala for the Queen of the Fiestas del Carmen 2025, directed by Ana Portocarrero.
Location: Plaza de Canarias.
Saturday, July 5
7:00 p.m. – Live music by Fran Ramos.
Location: Avenida El Emigrante.
9:30 p.m. – Concert by the band Los 600.
Location: Avenida El Emigrante.
11:00 p.m. – Music show featuring Los 3 de Caña.
Location: Avenida El Emigrante.
Sunday, July 6
6:00 p.m. – Live performance by the group Graja Sound.
Location: Avenida El Emigrante.
8:00 p.m. – Closing ceremony for the 14th Handicraft Fair and 11th Clearance Fair.
Location: Avenida El Emigrante.
9:30 p.m. – Coronation Gala for the Lady of the Fiestas del Carmen 2025, featuring the comedy duo Pepa and Lola.
Directed by Elvira Acosta.
Location: Plaza de Canarias.
Wednesday, July 9
5:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Children’s Day with entertainment and inflatables.
Location: Plaza de Canarias.
8:30 p.m. – Concert by the Municipal Band of Tazacorte, conducted by Mr. Alberto Camacho Amaro.
Location: Paseo Beatos Mártires, Puerto de Tazacorte.
Thursday, July 10
5:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Children’s Day with water inflatables and foam party.
Location: Plaza de Canarias.
Friday, July 11
9:00 p.m. – Children’s Gala featuring a performance by Clown Floon.
Directed by María Ruby Brito.
Location: Plaza de Canarias.
Saturday, July 12
9:00 p.m. – Multi-sport activities and poker tournament.
Location: Plaza de Canarias.
9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. – Traditional Fishermen’s Dance with live performances by Grupo Libertad, Swing Latino, and Orquesta Teymar.
Location: Avenida El Emigrante.
Sunday, July 13
8:30 p.m. – Concert by Ángel Acosta.
Location: Plaza Castilla.
Wednesday, July 16 – Main Day of the Festivities
7:00 a.m. – Traditional morning reveille with giant-headed figures parading through the streets, accompanied by the Municipal Band.
Followed by a hot chocolate gathering.
Location: Plaza de Canarias.
11:30 a.m. – Traditional “cucaña” pole challenge.
Location: Marina of Puerto de Tazacorte.
6:30 p.m. – Solemn Mass.
Location: Parish Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen.
Afterward: Maritime Procession of the Virgen del Carmen with musical accompaniment by the Municipal Band.
10:00 p.m. – Performance of the "Salve Marinera" and "Ave María" by Juan García, conducted by Mr. Alberto Camacho Amaro.
Location: Casa del Mar.
Followed by: Fireworks display in honor of the Virgen del Carmen.
July 21–26
4:00 p.m. – Beach Soccer Tournament.
Location: Puerto de Tazacorte.