Every year, the municipality of Tijarafe becomes the setting for one of the most unique and vibrant folk festivals in the Canary Islands: the Patron Saint Festivities in honor of Our Lady of Candelaria 2025. This celebration blends tradition, fire, music, and emotion, culminating in its most anticipated moment: the Devil's Dance, traditionally held in the early hours of September 7, surrounded by sparks, music, giant-headed figures, and a truly magical atmosphere.
Schedule of the Patron Saint Festivities of Tijarafe 2025
Monday, August 25
7:00 p.m. – Opening of the exhibition "Transformación" by Marianne Vanrutten (Town Hall Atrium, open until September 12, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.).
9:30 p.m. – Summer cinema: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (Plaza de Ntra. Sra. de Candelaria).
Tuesday, August 26
7:00 p.m. – Book presentation From the Canary Islands and La Palma to Cuba... (Casa de La Décima).
9:30 p.m. – Summer cinema: Inside Out 2 (Plaza).
Wednesday, August 27
5:00 p.m. – Video game tournament (Youth Center).
9:00 p.m. – Choral concert: Sugar, Cane, Fire and Salt – music across continents (Plaza).
Thursday, August 28
5:00 p.m. – Video game tournament (Youth Center).
9:00 p.m. – Atlantic Sounds concert with Olga Cerpa & Mestisay: sounds from the Canary Islands to Latin America (Plaza).
Friday, August 29
9:00 p.m. – Regional Folklore Festival featuring local groups and performers from El Hierro (Plaza).
Saturday, August 30
9:30 a.m. – Tennis tournament (Annex court to the Municipal Football Field).
4:00 p.m. – 4x4 vehicle exhibition (lower part of the bypass).
9:00 p.m. – Traditional Night: music, food, folklore and dancing (Plaza). Table reservations required.
Sunday, August 31
11:00 a.m. – Mountain race Las Cabezadas to Cruz del Llano.
7:30 p.m. – Children’s parade and festival with dance groups and entertainment (Plaza).
Monday, September 1
5:00 p.m. – Inflatable games for children (Football Field). Bring swimsuit and towel.
Tuesday, September 2
11:00 a.m. – Performance by Manolo “El Charro” (Senior Center).
5:00 p.m. – Domino tournament (Wrestling Arena), under-16 football match (Field), and volleyball meet-up (CEO sports court).
7:00 p.m. – Performance by Zebenzui Melián (Plaza).
Wednesday, September 3
6:00 p.m. – Tasting of tea wines.
7:00 p.m. – Tasting of rosé, red, and white wines.
7:00 p.m. – Couples wine tasting contest (Plaza de La Paz).
9:00 p.m. – Concert by the Tijarafe Municipal Band (Plaza).
Thursday, September 4
6:00 p.m. – Youth football tournament (Field).
6:30 p.m. – Pilgrimage to the Virgin’s Cave and picnic.
Friday, September 5
5:30 p.m. – Rosary and mass for families (Parish Church).
9:30 p.m. – Youth Night "Kolorama": urban music festival with DJs and artists (Plaza).
Saturday, September 6
5:00 p.m. – Rosary and mass dedicated to children and youth (Parish Church).
9:30 p.m. – Mariachi Festival featuring Mencey Azteca and guest artists (Plaza).
12:00 a.m. – 3:00 a.m. (from the 6th to the 7th) – Grand Devil’s Dance, with fire, drums, and deep-rooted tradition (Calle Real & Plaza).
Sunday, September 7
1:00 p.m. – Parade with the 101 Brass Band.
5:00 p.m. – Rosary and mass for the elderly (Parish Church).
8:00 p.m. – Traditional wrestling match, procession with the Virgin, choral music, visual performances and fireworks (Plaza & Parish).
10:00 p.m. – Final big party with orchestras, giants and big-headed figures.
The Devil dances once more to bid farewell to the festivities! (Plaza).
Monday, September 8
8:00 p.m. – Rosary.
8:30 p.m. – Solemn mass with Tijarafe and Awara choirs, followed by procession with municipal band and fireworks.
Sunday, September 14
12:00 p.m. – Visit and mass in honor of Our Lady of Las Nieves (Sanctuary). Includes transport and lunch (€10).