Lava Live Festival earns 9.5 rating as almost all attendees plan to return

The Lava Live Festival has wrapped up its 2026 edition with record levels of visitor satisfaction.

According to a survey carried out among festivalgoers, attendees awarded this year’s event an overall score of 9.5 out of 10. Almost everyone surveyed said they would come back, with 98.8% stating they would definitely or probably attend future editions, while 98.6% said they would recommend the festival to friends, family and colleagues.

More than 95% said the experience was better than anticipated, with many describing it as either “quite a bit better” or “much better” than expected.

Organisation receives highest praise

When asked what they enjoyed most, organisation topped the list, mentioned by 53.8% of respondents. The artists and bands followed with 33%, while 25.8% highlighted the music itself.

Individual aspects of the festival also received strong ratings. The atmosphere achieved 9.8 out of 10, while live music, access and security each scored 9.7. Cleanliness was rated 9.5, restroom facilities 8.9, and food and drink options 8.4.

Parking

Despite the overwhelmingly positive results, parking remains the event’s weakest point, receiving a score of just 3.4 out of 10. Some attendees also suggested additional seating and more shaded areas would improve the experience, although nearly three-quarters (74.3%) said they felt no extra facilities or services were needed.

Strong local support

The survey confirms the festival’s strong local identity while also demonstrating its growing ability to attract visitors from outside the island.

Around 78% of attendees live in Lanzarote, while 18.5% travelled from other Canary Islands and 3.5% were tourists. Overall, more than one in five visitors came from outside Lanzarote.

Nearly half (46.5%) attended Lava Live Festival for the first time, rising to 73.9% among tourists.

The event also proved highly social, with 82% attending alongside friends. Groups of four or more were common, while very few people attended alone.

The largest age group was 35 to 54 years old, representing 53.3% of the audience. Visitors aged 16 to 34 accounted for 27%, while 19.8% were over 55. Women made up 61.3% of those surveyed.

Headline acts drive attendance

Among performers, Nicky Jam was the biggest draw, cited by 34% of respondents as a key reason for attending.

He was followed closely by Juan Luis Guerra and Leiva (both 32.8%), Hombres G (31%), Ana Mena (29.5%), Nathy Peluso (28.8%), Molotov (27.8%), Ke Personajes (26.8%) and Iván Ferreiro (23.5%).

Boosting Lanzarote’s reputation

The survey also highlighted the festival’s wider impact on Lanzarote’s image as a destination for live music.

A total of 98% of respondents believe the island offers an excellent music experience and would recommend Lanzarote as a music destination. Among tourists surveyed, both figures reached 100%.

Visitors also generated spending across a range of sectors. Average reported expenditure included €90 on accommodation, €29.80 on drinks, €25 on transport, €16.50 on food, €8.90 on merchandise, and €5 on parking.