11th Ale_Arte Cumbre de Bolico 2026

The municipality of Santiago del Teide is gearing up to host the 11th Ale_Arte Cumbre de Bolico 2026, a four-day cultural festival combining art, humour, music, theatre, and intergenerational activities. With a diverse programme, this event invites residents and visitors alike to enjoy culture across various venues in the municipality.

Programme for the 11th Ale_Arte Cumbre de Bolico 2026

Thursday 15 October

• 17:00 Street parade by Batucada Tamatimba announcing the start of the festival, through the streets of Santiago del Teide.
• 18:00 Inauguration of the 3rd Exhibition 'Oficios y Mañas' (Trades and Skills), a photographic exhibition about rural women and their environment, at the Centro de Visitantes Chinyero.
• 18:00 Snacking with Sayings, Couplets and Songs. An intergenerational activity exploring gastronomic and popular customs, also at the Centro de Visitantes Chinyero.

Friday 16 October

• 20:00 Comedy Show presented by Iván Barrera, featuring performances by Ignacio and Joel Pérez Morales with their act 'Devolvemos la conexión' (We're Bringing Back the Connection), and comedian David Guapo, at the Centro de Visitantes Chinyero.

Saturday 17 October

• 11:00 Painting Our Surroundings in Detail. An outdoor painting activity led by Gabriela Rodríguez for all ages. Limited spaces, at the Plaza Pública de Santiago del Teide.
• 17:00 Canta-Juego Children's Show, at the Centro de Visitantes Chinyero.
• 20:30 Ale-Arte 2026 Evening, featuring Acrobacias Mani and a concert by Marwán. Hosted by Alicia León, at the Centro de Visitantes Chinyero.

Sunday 18 October

• 19:00 Poetry Recital 'Recitar para sanar' (Reciting to Heal), dedicated to solitude, with the participation of local authors and the collaboration of the Asociación Baifo Moda, at the Centro de Visitantes Chinyero.
• 20:00 Performance of the play 'La Carta' (The Letter), by the Grupo de Teatro Cherfe de Santiago del Teide, at the Centro de Visitantes Chinyero.

If you're looking for things to do in west Tenerife, the 11th Ale_Arte Cumbre de Bolico is a must-attend event in Santiago del Teide from 15/10 to 18/10.