2nd Santiago de Letras Cultural Fair

The 2nd Santiago de Letras Cultural Fair returns to Santiago del Teide for its 2026 edition, offering two intense days dedicated to literature, art, and knowledge. This cultural event transforms the municipality with a wide-ranging programme that includes author meet-and-greets, creative workshops, book presentations, recitals, and a prominent Book Fair. It’s an ideal opportunity for both children and adults to immerse themselves in the world of letters with the participation of renowned writers and industry professionals.

Programme for the 2nd Santiago de Letras Cultural Fair

Saturday 3 October

• 10:45 Official opening with municipal authorities and festival guests. Plaza de la Iglesia
• 11:00 Family meet-and-greet "El monstruo cobarde" with author Diego G. Reinfeld. Plaza de la Iglesia
• 11:00 Literary breakfast with writers Helen Rytkönen, Laura Delgado, Sara Maher, and Ceci Wallace, moderated by Alicia León. Museo de Visitantes
• 11:30 Haiku workshop "El paisaje en 3 versos" led by Iago Fandiño. Plaza de la Iglesia
• 12:00 "Contar lo nuestro", an activity with 4th-grade Primary school students. Plaza de la Iglesia
• 12:30 Literary recital by Ana Guacimara's Children's Reading Workshop. Plaza de la Iglesia
• 13:00 "Nuevas voces canarias" with authors Marcos Dosantos, Antonio Martín Piñero, and Sophia Hidalgo. Plaza de la Iglesia
• 14:00 Midday break. Plaza de la Iglesia
• 17:00 "Poesía para todas las tallas". Plaza de la Iglesia
• 17:30 Comic character creation workshop with Javier Vílchez (La Vileta Studio). Plaza de la Iglesia
• 18:00 Meet-and-greet with writer Ceci Wallace. Plaza de la Iglesia
• 19:00 Conversation with May R. Ayamonte and Pedro Martí. Plaza de la Iglesia
• 20:00 Musical closing by Sandra Santana. Plaza de la Iglesia
• 11:00–14:00 / 17:00–21:00 Book Fair. Plaza de la Iglesia

Sunday 4 October

• 11:00 Intercultural Living Library, featuring bilingual stories. Plaza de la Iglesia
• 11:30 Children's workshop with Jennifer Alexandra. Plaza de la Iglesia
• 12:00 "Escribir desde la periferia" with Ana Nayra Gorrín, Jesús Barranco, Iván Cabrera Cartaya, and Montse Díaz, moderated by Pablo Canino. Plaza de la Iglesia
• 13:00 Book presentation and signing with Alfredo Relaño, presented by María Romero Medinilla. Plaza de la Iglesia
• 14:00 Closing of Santiago de Letras 2026. Plaza de la Iglesia
• 11:00–14:00 Book Fair. Plaza de la Iglesia

Don't miss this cultural and educational event in Santiago del Teide from 3 to 4 October, a unique opportunity to enjoy literature in western Tenerife.