The San Bartolo Festival takes place in Puntallana from August 1 to 30, 2025. The program features a mix of tradition, sports, music, and religious events. The highlight is on August 23, with the famous Perro Maldito performance, one of La Palma’s most unique and awaited spectacles.
Program
Friday, August 1
8:00 pm – Opening of the kiosk.
Saturday, August 2
2:00 pm – Fundraising lunch for the San Bartolo Festival Committee.
8:30 pm – Llanero Sunset with Tulio Ramírez, opening act by Mario Rivero.
Thursday, August 7
5:00 pm – Decoration of the Plaza with colorful flags.
Friday, August 8
8:00 pm – Opening of the kiosk and race bib pickup for the Vino Trail.
Followed by warm-up party with DJ Manega.
Saturday, August 9
12:00 pm – Race bib pickup for the Vino Trail.
3:00 pm – Start of the Vino Trail at the Plaza, following the traditional route through Bajamar de La Galga.
9:00 pm – Finish line at San Bartolo Plaza, followed by “runners’ dance” with Tropicana and Saoco orchestras.
Monday, August 11
5:00 pm – Indoor soccer tournament.
Tuesday, August 12
5:00 pm – Indoor soccer tournament.
Wednesday, August 13
6:00 pm – Traditional decoration and raising of the festival arch.
Thursday, August 14
6:30 pm – Children’s Romería from El Tributo to the Plaza.
8:00 pm – Kids’ games, sing-alongs, and face painting.
Friday, August 15
6:00 pm – Indoor soccer final.
9:00 pm – Musical Pre-Romería with Los Benahoare and Tendal.
Saturday, August 16
6:00 pm – Traditional Romería from La Longuera to San Bartolo Plaza, with music groups, decorated carts, and the classic “Carne en salsa.”
10:00 pm – Big dance with Tropicana and Corinto Band from Tenerife.
Tuesday, August 19
6:00 pm – Children’s inflatable games.
Wednesday, August 20
5:00 pm – 3x3 Basketball Tournament (registration required).
Thursday, August 21
6:30 pm – Second Rum Tasting (registration required).
8:00 pm – Rey Mala tournament.
Friday, August 22
10:00 pm – Dance with Zebensuí Melián and Guaracha Orchestra from Tenerife.
Saturday, August 23
11:00 am – Chess tournament.
7:30 pm – Mass in honor of Saint Bartholomew, celebrated by parish priest Juan Rodríguez.
9:00 pm – Performance of the Perro Maldito, followed by a dance with Guaracha and Nueva Línea orchestras from Tenerife.
Sunday, August 24
1:00 pm – Solemn Mass in honor of Saint Bartholomew, sung by the Folklore Group Siete Fuentes.
Afterwards, procession with the revered statue accompanied by the Puntallana Town Band.
Saturday, August 30
1:00 pm – Closing ceremony of the San Bartolo Festival 2025.