Program of the Patronal Festival of the Descent of the Virgin 2025

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

• • 8:30 p.m. Official opening of the festivities with the proclamation by Francisco García, Rector of the University of La Laguna. Location: Plaza de España.

Saturday, June 21

• • 40 Capital Pop Festival featuring artists like Kapo, Trueno, De la Rose, and Dalex.

Sunday, June 22

• • 8:00 p.m. Concert by Los Sabandeños with Olga Cerpa and Mestisay. Location: To be confirmed.

Tuesday, June 24

• • 8:30 p.m. Recording of the TV show "En Otra Clave" by Televisión Canaria. Location: To be confirmed.

Wednesday, June 25

• • 9:00 p.m. Performance of the musical "Beauty and the Beast."

Thursday, June 26

• • 6:00 p.m. Start of the Lustral Regatta of the Bajada de la Virgen de las Nieves.

• • 9:00 p.m. Concert by renowned singer Ana Belén.

Friday, June 27

• • Continuation of the Lustral Regatta.

• • 9:30 p.m. Concert by artist Manuel Carrasco.

Saturday, June 28

• • 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.

• • The Lustral Regatta continues.

• • 7:00 p.m. Regional folklore showcase.

LITTLE WEEK (SEMANA CHICA)

Sunday, June 29

• • 06:00 – Floral Dawn Salute: a musical awakening through town’s streets.

• • 11:00 – Mass at the Main Parish of El Salvador, followed by the blessing of the Virgin’s flag.

• • 12:00 – Bell ringing and procession of the flag from Town Hall to the Castle of the Virgin.

• • 13:00 – Raising of the Virgin’s flag at the Castle—officially opening the 70th Lustral Festival.

• • 16:00 – Pilgrims’ Mass at the Royal Sanctuary, sung by the Tuhoco Folkloric Group.

• • 17:00 – Pilgrim procession carrying the throne and altar pieces to El Salvador Parish.

• • 22:00 – Arrival of the throne at El Salvador Parish, followed by a public dance with Grupo Bomba, Orquesta Tropicana, and DJ.

Monday, June 30

• • 20:30 – Habaneras Festival at the fairgrounds.

Tuesday, July 1

• • 20:30 – Concert by the group Taburiente.

Wednesday, July 2

• • 19:00 – Seaside afternoons with various activities on the promenade.

• • 20:00 – Traditional romería dances from Plaza Alameda to Plaza de España.

Thursday, July 3

Friday, July 4

• • 10:30 – Children’s activities at Plaza San Francisco.

• • 17:00 – Artisan fair opens at the harbour.

• • 18:00 – “Danza de Mascarones” (traditional masked dance) from Plaza Constitución to Plaza Alameda.

• • 20:00 – Salsa Night.

• • 21:00 – “Allegory of Light” at the Island Museum and Plaza San Francisco.

• • 22:30 – Orchestra night: Grupo Libertad, Grupo Acuatro & DJ.

Saturday, July 5

• • 11:00 – Artisan fair at the port.

• • 11:00 – Vintage car parade from Plaza Constitución to Plaza de España, followed by display.

• • 18:00 – Lustral “luchada” (wrestling) at Antonio Piñero Municipal Arena.

• • 18:15 – Vintage car drive-through.

• • 19:00 – Parade of heralds from Plaza Alameda to Plaza de España.

• • 20:30 – Dance proclamation featuring iconic Palma traditions.

• • 22:30 – Concert by Valeria Castro and a second orchestra night with Tropicana, Acuatro & DJ.

Sunday, July 6 – Start of the “Semana Grande”

• • 06:00 – Floral Dawn again to kick off the Big Week.

• • 11:00 – Artisan fair at the port.

• • 17:00 – “Danza de Mascarones” from Plaza Alameda to Constitución.

• • 19:00 – Children’s choreographed dance in Alameda, Las Flores, and España plazas.

• • 21:00 – Lustral Concert by San Miguel Music Band at Plaza San Francisco.

Monday, July 7

• • 10:00 – “Pandorga” exhibition at Plaza de España.

• • 21:00 – Night lantern parade “Pandorga” from Avenida del Puente to Barranco de las Nieves.

Tuesday, July 8

• • 11:00 – Artisan fair at the port.

• • 12:00 – XVIII Century Festival proclamation.

• • 19:00 – Militia parade & historical couples on balconies and streets, from the Castle to the central grounds.

• • 21:30 – XVIII Century Minué Festival at the central venue.

• • 22:30 – Music night at the Popular Grounds.

Wednesday, July 9

• • 11:30 – Concert “Entrecuerdas” at Plaza de España.

• • 17:00–21:45 – Acrobatic Dance tour from Plaza Santo Domingo → Calle O’Daly → Hospital Nuestra Señora de los Dolores.

• • 22:00 – Music night: Bob Marley tribute & DJs at the Popular Grounds.

• • 22:30–02:00 – Acrobatic Dance performances through key plazas and avenues.

Thursday, July 10

• • 11:30 – Air force aerial demonstration.

• • 17:00 – “Danza de Mascarones” from Constitución to Alameda.

• • From 18:45 – Traditional “Danza de los Enanos” at the central venue.

• • Overnight – Processional dance of the Enanos along Calle Real.

Friday, July 11

• • 11:30 – “Habanerando” at Plaza Alameda.

• • 12:00 – “Angelic Chariot” procession from Constitución to Alameda.

• • 17:30 – Flower Battle float parade.

• • 19:30 – Announcement float “El corazón de María”.

• • 21:30 & 23:30 – Allegorical & Triumph floats at Plaza Santo Domingo.

• • 23:00 – Music night at the Popular Grounds.

Saturday, July 12

• • 16:00 – Pilgrims’ Mass at the Royal Sanctuary.

• • 17:30 – Virgin’s descent procession to La Encarnación Parish.

• • 20:30 – Official reception of the Patroness at La Encarnación.

• • 21:00 – Mariachi Vargas concert.

• • 23:59 – Fireworks in honor of Our Lady of La Encarnación.

• • 00:30 – Orchestra night at the Popular Grounds.

Sunday, July 13

• • 06:00 – Floral Dawn on Santa Cruz Street.

• • 07:30 – Mass at La Encarnación.

• • 07:30 – Civic procession of the city banner.

• • 08:30 – Royal representative’s welcome.

• • 08:40 – Entry of the Virgin into Santa Cruz.

• • 09:30 – “Dialogue between Castle & Ship”.

• • 11:15 – Welcome hymn at Plaza de España.

• • 12:00 – Mass at El Salvador with the Archbishop of Seville.

• • 19:00 – Solemn Pontifical Mass.

• • 20:00 – Procession along the traditional route.

• • 21:00 – Concert by Luis Fonsi.

Monday, July 14

• • 16:30 – Children’s parade from Alameda → Constitución.

• • 20:30–22:30 – Art Party at Teatro Circo de Marte.

Tuesday, July 15

• • 10:00 – Children’s pastry workshop at Plaza Santo Domingo.

• • 16:30 – Children’s parade from Constitución → Alameda.

• • 21:30 – Zarzuela “Luisa Fernanda” at the central venue.

Wednesday, July 16

• • 19:00 – Island Folk Festival at the central grounds.

Thursday, July 17

• • From 6:00 PM – A musical evening unfolding as a walking concert through the streets of Santa Cruz.

• • 9:00 PM – Music night at the Recinto Popular.

Friday, July 18

• • 12:00 PM – Wine Fair at Plaza La Alameda.

• • 2:00 PM – Inauguration of “24 Hours for Divine Forgiveness” at El Salvador.

• • 6:00 / 7:30 PM – 16th-century liturgical music in the Matriz of El Salvador.

• • 9:00 PM – Santa Cruz Festival at the Recinto Popular.

Saturday, July 19

• • 12:00 PM – 5th Triathlon.

• • 4:00 PM – First procession leg: El Salvador → Santo Domingo.

• • From 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM – Dance of the Dwarves at the Recinto Central and along Calle Real, continuing through the night.

• • 10:00 PM – Orchestra Night at the Recinto Popular.

Sunday, July 20

• • 4:30 PM – Second procession leg: Santo Domingo → El Salvador.

• • 8:00 PM – Free Style Legend performance at Recinto Central.

• • 9:00 PM – Cloister procession.

Wednesday, July 23

• • 8:00 PM – Concert by Tajadre y los Benahoares at Recinto Popular.

Thursday, July 24

• • 8:00 PM – UB40 concert at Recinto Central.

Friday & Saturday, July 25–26

• • 8:00 PM each night – “Lustral Fest” at Recinto Central.

Tuesday, July 29

• • 8:00 PM – Concert by the Young Canary Islands Orchestra at Teatro Circo de Marte.

• • Also at 8:00 PM – Videomapping projection at the Island Museum.

Thursday, July 31

• • 5:00 PM – Corsair’s Day in the historic old town.

• • Followed by the Corsair Festival at Recinto Popular.

Friday, August 1

• • 6:00 PM – Burger Fest La Palma at Recinto Central.

• • 9:15 PM – Allocation of throne components at Parroquia El Salvador.

Saturday, August 2

• • 9:30 AM – Raising the throne for the procession to the Sanctuary.

• • 2:00 PM – Burger Fest continues at the fairground.

• • 8:00 PM – Parish offering Mass for El Salvador and Santo Cristo de Calcinas.

• • 9:30 PM – Torch procession to San Francisco.

Sunday, August 3

• • 2:00 PM – More Burger Fest.

• • 4:30 PM – Procession leg from San Francisco to Hospital de Dolores.

• • 6:00 PM – Return procession to El Salvador.

Monday, August 4

• • 7:00 PM – Farewell procession through the old town.

Tuesday, August 5 – Ascent of the Virgin & Las Nieves Feast

• • 7:00 AM – Farewell Mass at El Salvador.

• • 8:00 AM – Farewell hymn “Regocíjate” and procession to the Sanctuary.

• • 10:00 AM – “Allegory of the Conquest” performance in the Cueva del Roque.

• • 12:00 PM – Welcoming the image of the Virgin at the Sanctuary.

• • 12:30 PM – Solemn welcome Mass.

Bajada de la Virgen 2025 Official Poster