14 Things to Do This Weekend in Lanzarote

14 Things to Do This Weekend in Lanzarote

Playa Blanca celebrates the carnival this weekend! Have a great time with the festivities in the south of Lanzarote, but you can also enjoy music events, activities for children, astronomy walks, talks, and a lot more.
Don't miss the best 14 Things to Do This Weekend in Lanzarote.

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1. Carnival of Playa Blanca 2018

Playa Blanca is getting ready to live its most joyful parties this weekend. Carnival arrives to the south of Lanzarote with an allegory to Rock and Roll.

Here you can watch the program of Playa Blanca's Carnival 2018:

Thursday, March 8th

7:30 pm. Opening of the Carnival with parade animated by the batucada Villa Pipol. Departure from Plaza del Carmen, going along Avenida Marítima to the pier and connecting with Calle Limones to return to the Plaza.

Followed by an Encounter of Comparsas with the performances of Los Yaiseros and Cumbacheross in Plaza del Carmen.

Friday, March 9th

9:00 pm. Great Gala Drag Queen, with performances by the best Drag de Canarias, the Ballet Dance Pop and many surprises in the Plaza del Carmen.

Next, "Verbena de Carnaval" with the orchestras El Combo Dominicano and Tamarindos de Gran Canaria, in Plaza del Carmen.

Saturday, March 10th

11:00 am. "Canine Cannival". Fun and prizes for the most original costumes in Plaza del Carmen. Information and registration: 679453803.

6:00 pm. "Great Carnival": Thing with the participation of groups, floats and masks.

Next, Verbena de Carnaval with the orchestras El Combo Dominicano and Tamarindos de Gran Canaria, in Plaza del Carmen.

Sunday, March 11th

10:00 am. Children's Carnival with performances of children's murgas, surprises and children's show by the Asociación Creciendo Yaiza and the murga Los Gorfinijos, in Plaza del Carmen.

1:30 pm. Daytime carnival with performances by the groups Boulevard de Playa Blanca, Super 5 de Tenerife and La Unión de Madrid, in the Plaza del Carmen.

2. Concierto: The Original Wailers.

The Original Wailers regresa a Lanzarote el próximo viernes, 9 de marzo, con un concierto que tendrá lugar en la Carpa del Recinto Ferial de Arrecife, a las 21:00 horas. Como grupo invitado actuará Emisora Clandestina.

3. Ángaro, "the new show of Music and Dance". Jameos del Agua.

Angaro, the new show of Music and Dance, is about the traditions of the Canary Island people through music and dance. A fusion between the classic and the avant-garde in an unrepeatable show that is presented for the first time in the auditorium of Jameos del Agua.

Pianos, violins, horns... mix with powerful drums and other instruments such as seashells and shepherds' flutes to experiment with dances and voices from ancient times.

Buy your tickets now to live this unforgettable experience in a unique place like Jameos del Agua this Sunday, March 11:

 

 

4. Carnival of La Graciosa 2018

La Graciosa also joins the Carnival party. Here you can see this weekend's program for the Carnival of La Graciosa 2018:

Friday, March 9th

6:00 pm. Carnival Announcer Parade. Departure from El Sordo to the pier. Gala Election of the Children's Carnival Queen, Pet Costume Contest and snack for everyone.

10:00 pm. "Verbena Carnavalera" (carnival party) with Sintonía Show and Dj Ángel Pérez on the pier.

Saturday, March 10th

11:00 am. Animation through the streets of the village with Charanga Los Gruñones.

12:00 noon. Performance of the Murgas Infantiles and adults on the esplanade of the pier.

6:00 pm. Carnival Parade, departing from the Teleclub area and arriving at the pier, giving thanks to the participants.

8:00 pm. Concert of "Quimbao La Nuit" Cuban group, in the esplanade of the pier.

10:00 pm. "Verbena Carnavalera" (carnival party) with Sintonía Show and Dj Furre, in the esplanade of the pier.

Sunday, March 11th

6:00 pm. Burial of the Sardine. Departure from El Sordo to La Caletilla, burning of La Sardina and later popular barbecue in the esplanade of the pier.

 

5. Music: Alexis Lemes & Javier Infante "Para timple y guitarra"

On Friday, March 9th, CIC El Almacén receives the music of Alexis Lemes and Javier Infante with "Para Timple y Guitarra", at 9:00 pm. The ticket has a price of 10€ and can be purchased online.

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