The Bajada de la Virgen in La Palma is the island’s most important lustral festival, attracting thousands of people during more than a month of celebrations. This event combines religious acts with historical and cultural activities, offering exciting experiences for all attendees. The 2025 edition is particularly significant, as the 2020 event could not take place due to the pandemic. Below is the schedule for the Bajada de la Virgen de Las Nieves 2025, highlighting the most important moments of the festival.
Program Bajada 2025
Friday, June 20
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- 8:30 p.m. Official opening of the festivities with the proclamation by Francisco GarcĂa, Rector of the University of La Laguna. Location: Plaza de España.
Saturday, June 21
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- 40 Capital Pop Festival featuring artists like Kapo, Trueno, De la Rose, and Dalex.
Sunday, June 22
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- 8:00 p.m. Concert by Los Sabandeños with Olga Cerpa and Mestisay. Location: To be confirmed.
Tuesday, June 24
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- 8:30 p.m. Recording of the TV show "En Otra Clave" by TelevisiĂłn Canaria. Location: To be confirmed.
Wednesday, June 25
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- 9:00 p.m. Performance of the musical "Beauty and the Beast."
Thursday, June 26
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- 6:00 p.m. Start of the Lustral Regatta of the Bajada de la Virgen de las Nieves.
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- 9:00 p.m. Concert by renowned singer Ana Belén.
Friday, June 27
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- Continuation of the Lustral Regatta.
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- 9:30 p.m. Concert by artist Manuel Carrasco.
Saturday, June 28
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- 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Assignment of the Virgin’s throne pieces to those who will carry them the next day. Location: Las Nieves Sanctuary.
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- The Lustral Regatta continues.
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- 7:00 p.m. Regional folklore showcase.
LITTLE WEEK (SEMANA CHICA)
Sunday, June 29
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- 6:00 a.m. Early morning parade through the old town.
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- 11:00 a.m. Mass at El Salvador and blessing of the Virgin’s flag.
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- 12:00 p.m. Bell ringing and procession of the flag from City Hall to the Castillo de la Virgen.
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- 1:00 p.m. Hoisting of the flag at the Castillo, officially beginning the 70th edition of the Lustral Festivities.
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- 4:00 p.m. Pilgrims’ Mass at the Royal Sanctuary. Music: Tuhoco Folklore Group.
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- 5:00 p.m. Procession with throne and altar pieces to El Salvador.
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- 10:00 p.m. Arrival and reception of the throne at El Salvador.
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- From 10:00 p.m. Open-air party with Grupo Bomba, Tropicana Orchestra, and DJ.
Monday, June 30
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- 8:30 p.m. Habaneras Festival.
Tuesday, July 1
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- 8:30 p.m. Concert by Taburiente.
Wednesday, July 2
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- 7:00 p.m. Seafront activities (MalecĂłn).
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- 8:00 p.m. Performance of traditional RomerĂa dances.
Thursday, July 3
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- 8:00 p.m. Grand announcing parade with floats and dance troupes.
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- 9:00 p.m. "Hija de la Luna" musical show, tribute to Mecano.
Friday, July 4
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- 6:00 p.m. Mascarones Dance with traditional costumes and masks.
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- 8:00 p.m. Salsa Night.
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- 9:00 p.m. Light Allegory at the Insular Museum and San Francisco Plaza.
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- 10:00 p.m. Orchestra Night: Grupo Libertad, Acuatro, and DJ.
Saturday, July 5
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- 6:00 p.m. Mascarones Dance with traditional costumes and masks.
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- 8:00 p.m. Salsa Night.
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- 9:00 p.m. Light Allegory at the Insular Museum and San Francisco Plaza.
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- 10:00 p.m. Orchestra Night: Grupo Libertad, Acuatro, and DJ.
BIG WEEK (SEMANA GRANDE)
Sunday, July 6
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- 6:00 a.m. Early morning parade kicking off the Grand Week.
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- 5:00 p.m. Mascarones Dance.
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- 7:00 p.m. Children’s choral dance.
Monday, July 7
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- 9:00 p.m. Pandorga night parade with illuminated lanterns.
Tuesday, July 8
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- 12:00 p.m. XVIII Century Festival Proclamation.
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- 7:00 p.m. Military and period-costume parade.
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- 9:30 p.m. XVIII Century Minuet Festival. Location: Central Stage.
Wednesday, July 9
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- From 5:00 p.m. Acrobat Dance performance combining tradition and acrobatics.
Thursday, July 10
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- 11:30 a.m. Spanish Air Force aerial show.
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- 5:00 p.m. Mascarones Dance.
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- From 6:45 p.m. Iconic Dance of the Dwarfs.
Friday, July 11
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- 5:30 p.m. Floral Battle with flower-covered floats.
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- 7:30 p.m. Parade Float “Heart of Mary.”
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- 9:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Allegorical and Triumphal Floats.
Saturday, July 12
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- 4:00 p.m. Pilgrims’ Mass. Location: Royal Sanctuary.
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- 5:30 p.m. Procession of the Virgin to La EncarnaciĂłn Parish.
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- 8:30 p.m. Official welcome of the Patron Saint at La EncarnaciĂłn.
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- 8:45 p.m. Institutional greeting and “Rejoice” anthem by the Children's Choir.
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- Welcome Mass. Location: La EncarnaciĂłn.
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- 9:00 p.m. Mariachi Vargas concert.
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- 11:59 p.m. Fireworks display.
TRIUMPHAL ENTRY – Sunday, July 13
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- 7:30 a.m. Mass at La EncarnaciĂłn.
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- 7:30 a.m. Civic procession of the City Banner.
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- 8:30 a.m. Reception of the Royal Representative.
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- Start of the Virgin’s entry into Santa Cruz de La Palma.
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- 11:15 a.m. Welcome anthem at Plaza de España.
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- 12:00 p.m. Mass at El Salvador with the Archbishop of Seville.
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- 7:00 p.m. Evening Mass. Music: Coral Awara.
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- 8:00 p.m. Procession of the Virgin along the traditional route.
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- 9:00 p.m. Luis Fonsi concert.
Monday, July 14
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- 9:30 p.m. Art Night.
Tuesday, July 15
9:30 p.m. Performance of the zarzuela “Luisa Fernanda.”
Friday, July 18
12:00 p.m. Wine Fair. Location: Plaza de La Alameda.
2:00 p.m. “24 Hours for God’s Forgiveness” opens at El Salvador.
9:00 p.m. Santa Cruz Rock Festival.
Saturday, July 19
4:00 p.m. Procession of main images to Santo Domingo.
From 5:00 p.m. Dance of the Dwarfs.
8:00 p.m. Mass at Santo Domingo.
10:00 p.m. Open-air dance with orchestras.
Sunday, July 20
4:30 p.m. Procession to the southern part of the city.
8:00 p.m. Parish Mass-offering from the Sanctuary.
Thursday, July 24
8:00 p.m. UB40 concert.
Tuesday, July 29
8:00 p.m. Concert by the Canary Islands Youth Orchestra.
8:00 p.m. Videomapping show at the Insular Museum.
Thursday, July 31
5:00 p.m. Corsair Day. Location: Old town.
Friday, August 1
7:00 p.m. Burger Fest La Palma. Location: Exhibition Grounds.
9:15 p.m. Assignment of throne pieces. Location: El Salvador Parish.
Saturday, August 2
8:30 a.m. Mass and procession of the throne back to the Sanctuary.
8:00 p.m. Mass-offering from El Salvador and Santo Cristo de Calcinas parishes.
Followed by: Torchlight procession to San Francisco.
San Francisco Church will remain open all night for prayer.
Sunday, August 3
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Island-wide parish gathering.
Followed by: Procession with the Virgin to Dolores Hospital.
5:00 p.m. Community prayer at the hospital.
6:00 p.m. Return procession to El Salvador.
Monday, August 4
6:00 p.m. City Council's Mass-offering.
7:00 p.m. Procession through the city streets.
El Salvador Church will remain open all night.
Tuesday, August 5 – Return of the Virgin & Feast of Las Nieves
7:00 a.m. Farewell Mass at El Salvador.
8:00 a.m. Farewell anthem “Rejoice.”
Start of the return procession to the Sanctuary.
10:00 a.m. “Allegory of the Conquest” performance at El Roque Cave.
12:00 p.m. Reception of the image at the Sanctuary.
12:30 p.m. Solemn welcome Mass.
1:30 p.m. Procession around the Sanctuary.
4:00 p.m. Mass-offering from the island’s municipalities.
10:00 p.m. Final procession around the Sanctuary.
Bajada de la Virgen 2025 Official Poster
The jury unanimously selected the design by Abián Lázaro Calero González, a Plastic Arts and Design Technician from San Andrés y Sauces, as the official poster for the Bajada de la Virgen 2025. His artwork was chosen from among 32 submissions displayed at Casa Vandewalle during the past summer.
The artist explains that his poster, created with a minimalist yet artistic style using geometric strokes, represents an allegory of the Bajada de la Virgen. Set against a red background symbolizing passion and festive joy, the poster highlights the simplified figure of the Virgin and the iconic Dwarf (Enano), two key symbols that reflect the cultural richness of this grand celebration. Every element, including Marian details, was carefully crafted to capture the spirit of the event.