Fiestas de San Ginés, in August, is the capital’s big fiesta of the year, and as you can imagine, it’s a fabulous party with an amazing atmosphere. Best of all, it lasts two weeks, with something exciting happening almost every day.
The fun fair will be there, close to The Cabildo building and the Grand Finale is always a huge party on the beach with live music and fireworks.
Fiestas de San Ginés is the fiesta for the Patron Saint of the capital of Lanzarote.
2024 Programme
Friday 9th August
20:00h: Reading of the proclamation by the international referee Mr. Alejandro Hernández Hernández. Afterwards football match: Legends of Spain vs. Legends of the Canary Islands. Football pitch Agapito Reyes Viera in Altavista. Invitations at www.arrecife.es
21:30h: San Ginés Traditional Rock Festival with performances by Jablex, Freewomen, Malamutte (Gran Canaria) and Neomaniac (Tenerife). Casa de la Juventud.
Saturday 10th August
11:00h: Parade of the batucada Chimbay from “Cuatro Esquinas”, Calle Real to Parque Islas Canarias.
12:00h: “Fiesta de la Chola” with performances by Aseres, The boys Machines, Grupo Bomba, Dj Doctor Maxi, Nuevo Klan, Nía and La Regadera. Parque Islas Canarias.
15:00h-20:00h: Bouncy castles. Playa El Reducto.
20:30h: Night of “Parrandas”. Avenida Vargas.
20:30h: San Ginés Traditional Rock Festival with performances by Everyboy, Subresiduos (Gran Canaria), The Ofenders (Germany) and Los Verbenas. Casa de la Juventud.
19:00h: Video games on a giant screen. Recova Municipal.
21:00h: Summer Cinema: “El Gato con Botas: El último deseo”. Recova Municipal. Recova Municipal.
Sunday 11th August
15:00h-20:00h: Bouncy castles. Playa El Reducto.
18:00h: Urban music festival with performances by Loher, Akibel, R. Kysha, Calidah, Kidd Caxopo, Nase and K-Mel, Cabrera and Merino, DJ Kamisetas and Guuzshit. Casa de la Juventud.
19:00h: Video games on a giant screen. Recova Municipal.
20:30h: 34th “Braulio de León” Habanera and sea music meeting with performances by the Arrecife Choir, Arrecife Choirs and Dances and Elysian. Parque José Ramírez Cerdá.
21:00h: Summer Cinema “Vaya vacaciones”. Recova Municipal.
Monday 12th August
15:00h-20:00h: Bouncy castles. Playa El Reducto.
19:00h: Celebration of International Youth Day with performances by Juanfran, La Suerte de mi Vida, Tributo a El Canto Del Loco, Alda and a performance by a local artist. Parque José Ramírez Cerdá .
19:00h: Video games on a giant screen. Recova Municipal.
21:00h: Summer Cinema “Indiana Jones y el Dial del Destino”. Recova Municipal.
Tuesday 13th August
15:00h-20:00h: Inflatables, workshops and games for children and young people. Playa El Reducto .
19:00h: Video games on giant screen. Recova Municipal.
20:00h: Musical show “Esencia y Orilla” by the El Pavón musical group. Parque José Ramírez Cerdá.
21:00h: Summer Cinema “Thabo y el caso del Rinoceronte”. Recova Municipal.
Wednesday 14th August
15:00h-20:00h: Bouncy castles, workshops and games for children and young people. Playa El Reducto.
20:30h: Night of “Parrandas”. Avenida Vargas .
21:00h: Summer Cinema: “Megalodón 2: La Fosa”. Recova Municipal.
21:00h: Cover Versions Night with performances by Las Reinas del Pop, Kalima Limón and Dj Maxi. Parque José Ramírez Cerdá.
Thursday 15th August
15:00h-20:00h: Bouncy castles, workshops and games for children and young people. Playa El Reducto .
19:00h: Video games on giant screen. Recova Municipal.
20:00h: Song Festival. Parque José Ramírez Cerdá.
21:00h: Summer Cinema: “Flash”. Recova Municipal.
Friday 16th August
14:00h: Vermouth Session with performances by Muyaio, Los 300, Alcalá Norte, Eskorzo and DJ CHK. Avenida Vargas.
15:00h-20:00h: Bouncy castles, workshops and games for children and young people. Playa El Reducto.
18:00h: Seniors Gahering with performances by P’al Porrón and Orquesta Los Jarvac. Recova Municipal .
21:00h: XXX Arrecife Folk Festival with the Arrecife Folklore Groups and the participation of the Parranda Marinera Los Buches (Lanzarote), Pedro de Hautacuperche (La Gomera), Tetir del Ricón (Fuerteventura) and Coros y Danzas Arrecife (Lanzarote). Parque José Ramírez Cerdá.
Saturday 17th August
11:00h: Folkloric musical parade to the Saint San Ginés from the “Cuatro Esquinas”, Calle Real to the Boca del Muelle Chico.
15:00h-20:00h: Bouncy castles. Playa El Reducto.
19:00h: Video games on giant screen. Recova Municipal.
21:00h: Verbena Night with performances by Tributo a Selena, Mambo Latino and Kódigo 4. Parque José Ramírez Cerdá.
21:00h: Summer Cinema: “Barbie”. Recova Municipal.
Sunday 18th August
16:00h: Youth Party with performances by RVFV, Abraham Mateo, Chema Rivas, CZ, DJ DY, DJ Ale Ossorio and Dj Conjure, Neon Tattoo workshop, Glitter workshop, animation and surprises. Playa El Reducto.
19:00h: Video games on giant screen. Recova Municipal.
21:00h: Summer Cinema: “Supermario Bros. La Película”. Recova Municipal.
21:00h: Traditional Folklore Gathering with performances by Los Campesinos Folklore Group from Lanzarote and Sintana Dance Group from Colombia. Parque José Ramírez Cerdá.
Monday 19th August
15:00h-20:00h: Bouncy castles, workshops and games for children and young people. Playa El Reducto.
19:00h: Video games on giant screen. Recova Municipal.
20:30h: Musical performance “El Cribo Canta”. Followed by traditional Cuban music with a performance by Los Viejos de la Palma. Parque José Ramírez Cerdá.
21:00h: Summer Cinema “Fast & Furious X”. Recova Municipal.
Tuesday 20th August
15:00h-20:00h: Bouncy castles, workshops and games for children and young people. Playa El Reducto.
19:30h: Zumba Live Beach Music. Playa El Reducto.
19:00h: Video games on giant screen. Recova Municipal.
21:00h: Divas. The power of music. Tribute to Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Dua Lipa. Parque José Ramírez Cerdá.
21:00h: Summer Cinema “Patrick”. Recova Municipal.
Wednesday 21 August
15:00h-20:00h: Bouncy castles, workshops and games for children and young people. Playa El Reducto.
19:00: Presentation of the book “Visiones de la historia del turismo en Lanzarote”. Casa de la CulturaAgustín de la Hoz.
20:30h: Children’s musical “El Inspector curioso y el diamante perdido”. Parque José Ramírez Cerdá.
Thursday 22nd August
15:00h-20:00h: Bouncy castles, workshops and games for children and young people. Playa El Reducto.
19:00h: Video games on giant screen. Recova Municipal.
20:00h: Concert by El Arrebato. Playa El Reducto.
21:00h: Summer Cinema: “La sirenita”. Recova Municipal.
Friday 23rd August
15:00h-20:00h: Bouncy castles, workshops and games for children and young people. Playa El Reducto.
19:00h: Video games on giant screen. Recova Municipal.
20:30h: Night of “Parrandas”. Avenida Vargas.
21:00h: Summer Cinema: “Elemental”. Recova Municipal.
21:00h: Peasant Festival with the show “Laboratorio Escénico”. Parque José Ramírez Cerdá.
Saturday 24th August
19:00h: Video games on a giant screen. Recova Municipal.
19:30h: San Ginés 2024 Choreography Competition. Parque José Ramírez Cerdá. Information and registration danceonarrecife@gmail.com.
20:00h: Concert by Camela. Playa El Reducto.
22:30h: Verbena with performances by Kalibre and Nueva Stela. Parque José Ramírez Cerdá.
21:00h: Summer Cinema: “Campeonex”. Recova Municipal.
Sunday 25th August
20:00h: Concert by Sebastián Yatra. Playa El Reducto.
Followed by Fireworks. San Ginés Fairgrounds.
SPECIAL DAYS
Inclusive Day for people with ASD Tuesday 13th and Tuesday 20th from 17:00h-19:00h. Popular prices.
Children’s Day Tuesday 13th and Tuesday 20th from 19:00h-00:00h. Popular prices. Location: Solar de Ginory.
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