The Sugar Cane Fair will take place on Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23 in Plaza de España, right in the historic centre of Los Llanos de Aridane. It will be a very special event to discover the history, cultural value and flavour of one of the most representative products of Canarian tradition.
Over two days, locals and visitors will be able to enjoy a varied programme with talks, workshops, live music, children’s activities and proposals related to cocktail making. All of this will take place in a very pleasant atmosphere, designed to bring the world of sugar cane closer to the public. → Discover the excursion to learn about the history of sugar cane in La Palma
Programme of the Sugar Cane Fair 2026
May 22, Friday
18:00 to 18:30
Opening ceremony of the fair.
18:30 to 19:15
Official opening of the fair with the cutting of the sugar cane and a musical performance by the verse group Punto y Clave.
19:15 to 19:50
Talk dedicated to the history and presence of sugar cane in La Palma.
20:00 to 21:00
Sugar cane distillation workshop to better understand its production process.
21:15
Musical performance by Virginia Guantanamera to close Friday with rhythm and a festive atmosphere.
May 23, Saturday
10:00
Opening of the fair and start of Saturday’s programme.
11:30 to 12:30
Children’s workshop on sugar cane production, designed to introduce this crop to younger visitors.
12:40 to 13:10
Introductory cocktail workshop to discover basic concepts and first techniques.
13:30 to 14:50
Cocktail competition, one of the most eye catching moments of the programme.
14:50 to 15:00
Acrobatic cocktail making show.
15:05 to 15:50
Prize giving ceremony for the cocktail competition.
15:55 to 16:05
Another acrobatic cocktail making show.
18:00 to 19:30
Live performance by Septeto Palmero.
20:00 to 21:30
Closing of the fair with music by DJ T3NAX to bring the event to a lively finish.