The tourism department in Tías have produced a calendar of events happening in the resort of Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote from May to December 2013.

The May and June events are typically Canarian where you can experience the traditions and culture of Lanzarote. July sees the return of the popular Summer Music Festival and the Pride Festival. Puerto del Carmen celebrates for almost two weeks in August with the focus on the old harbour in commemoration of the patron saint of mariners and namesake. September brings an end of summer party and a tapas food fair. It wouldn’t be October without a beer festival! Ocean Lava moves to November this year, where elite lycra clad athletes swim, bike and run in a similar event to Ironman, although half the distance. The Christmas Market will be held in early December over the long holiday weekend, finishing the year with a New Year’s Eve celebration.

May

30th 17:00 Dia de Canarias, a folklore celebration with traditional arts, crafts and culture to celebrate Canarian Day.

31st Patio Canario in C.C. Barracuda have parrandas performing to celebrate Canarian Day.

June

1st II Baile de cuerdas with parrandas El Golpito & El Trasmallo.

8th XVII Encuentro de Música Popular el Pavón in the Terrero de Lucha Ulpiano Rodríquez Pérez

July

12th & 13th Lanzarote Summer Music Festival in Plaza de Las Naciones.

19th – 21st Lanzarote Pride Festival on the Avenida de Las Playas.

August

1st – 11th Fiesta Nuestra Señora del Carmen in the Plaza del Varadero.

September

21st & 22nd Fiesta Fin de Verano (end of summer party) on the Avenida de Las Playas.

28th & 29th Feria Enogastronómica de la tapa (tapas food fair) in the Plaza del Varadero.

October

25th & 26th Oktoberfest (beer festival) in the Plaza de Las Naciones.

November

2nd Ocean Lava Triathlon.

December

5th – 8th Mercadillo de Navidad (Christmas market) in the Plaza de Las Naciones.

31st Fiesta Fin de Año (New Year’s Eve party).

Don't miss out! You've got great notice of the dates well in advance, so go ahead and book your holiday to enjoy these special events in Lanzarote.