Lanzarote faces a busier year than ever in 2026, although signs towards the end of last year suggest that, while tourism continues to thrive, tourist spending is decreasing. The housing crisis, water situation and pressure on public services are likely to dominate the news as they did last year, and the new Canarian rental law will also come into effect.
No elections are scheduled until 2027 but, having lost the support of one of his key governing partners in his ruling coalition last year, Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez may be forced to go to the country early. Meanwhile, the volume of political debate will be turned up on Lanzarote as politicians eye the regional and council elections of May 2027.
The planned widening of the LZ-40 road from the airport to Puerto del Carmen is likely to cause delays and detours, and airport delays will remain a possibility as the EES system is fully realised.
As well as the public holidays, here are some of the events to look forward to on Lanzarote in the next 12 months. There’ll be plenty more, though, so stay up to date at www.gazettelife.com.
CARNIVAL PARADES
Mon Feb 16th Carnival parade in Arrecife.
Wed Feb 18th Burial of the Sardine, Arrecife.
Sat Feb 21st Carnival parade in Puerto del Carmen.
Sat Feb 28th Carnival parade in Haría.
Sat 7th March Carnival parades in Costa Teguise & Tinajo (tbc).
Sat 14th March Carnival parades in Playa Blanca & la Graciosa (tbc).
FIESTAS
Fiestas on Lanzarote are too numerous to list in full, but the most important ones include St Patrick’s Day in Puerto del Carmen on 17th March, the San Juan bonfires on 23rd June, the fiestas de Carmen in Playa Blanca around the 16th July, the Carmen maritime parade in Puerto del Carmen on the second weekend of August, Arrecife’s San Ginés celebrations in late August and the Pilgrimage to Mancha Blanca on the 15th September.
FOOD FAIRS
Weekend of 20th Feb (tbc) Feria de Queso y Cabra (Cheese & Goat Fair), Playa Blanca. Goats, cheese, music, goats, food stalls, wine, more goats.
Weekend of 4th-7th June (tbc) Agricultural Fair, Teguise Agroindustrial Complex. A brilliant day out with farming displays and a big food fair.
Weekend of 28th-29th November Saborea Lanzarote Food Fair, Villa de Teguise. The biggest food event on Lanzarote, now held every two years, so don’t miss it.
MUSIC FESTIVALS
6th June Sonidos Líquidos. Music, food and wine in La Geria.
12-13th June & 24-25 July Lava Live festival, Arrecife: No acts have been confirmed yet, but these are big concerts with big names.
Fridays 18th & 25th September, 2nd and 9th October Arrecife En Vivo. Street parades in Arrecife, each with four gigs at four venues.
SPORTS
These are just a few of the dozens of sporting events taking place on the island.
7th-9th March Rally Isla de Volcanes. Arrecife.
Sat 23rd May IRONMAN Lanzarote 2026. Puerto del Carmen
13th-14th June Lanzarote Wine Run, La Geria.
19th September Travesía a Nado del Río. La Graciosa (inscription usually opens in early June).
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