Traditional Festivities
Finados La Guancha 2026
About the plan
The municipality of La Guancha is preparing to celebrate a new edition of its Finados 2026 Festivities, a deeply rooted tradition that commemorates the faithful departed with a varied programme of cultural and religious activities. The event, with free admission for most of its activities, offers a unique opportunity to experience Canarian traditions related to All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.
Finados La Guancha 2026 Programme
Friday 30 October
- 20:00 Talk: 'Ethnographies of Witches, Fears, and Apparitions', presented by Fernando Hernández González, anthropologist and researcher, at the Municipal Training Centre.
Saturday 31 October
- 17:30 Celebration of the Eucharist for All Saints' Day, at the El Natero Ecclesiastical Cemetery.
- 18:00 Tour: 'Traditions, Legends, and Stories from Another Era', an outdoor route through the El Natero Ecclesiastical Cemetery. Registration is free and can be done via the link: https://e2w.es/uJR7
- Following the Eucharist: Commemorative event for the 150th anniversary of the cemetery and concert by soprano Sally Li, also at the El Natero Ecclesiastical Cemetery.
Sunday 1 November
- During the morning: Popular tradition 'Pan por Dios' in the neighbourhoods of Santa Catalina, Santo Domingo, and the historic centre of La Guancha.
Monday 2 November
- 11:30 Celebration of the Eucharist for the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed, at El Roque Municipal Cemetery.
Don't miss these Finados Festivities in La Guancha between 30/10 and 02/11: an opportunity to connect with the traditions of northern Tenerife.
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