Lanzarote has a great offer of activities and places to visit, but also has many events to enjoy, especially in summer. Here are the best 14 Things to Do This Weekend in Lanzarote, with the celebration of the best parties, local festivities, activities for children, concerts and sports. Remember that all of this can be found in our Calendar.
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1. Fiestas de San Ginés 2017
Everything is ready to celebrate the "Fiestas de San Ginés 2017" in Arrecife. Have a look at the program for this weekend:
Friday, August 11
8:00 pm. Parade from the Charco de San Ginés to City Hall, animated by the Charanga Los Gruñones and accompanied by the traditional "Gigantes y Cabezudos".
8:30 pm. Opening announcement of the Celebrations of San Ginés 2017, in charge of Elizabeth de León Expósito Recova Municipal. Next concert of timple by Alexis Lemes.
9:00 pm. Rock Festival San Ginés 2017, at the parking lot of "El Almacén", with the performance of the groups: John Doe, Impresentables, Crimson Stone, Opereta Humanoide, Hex.
10:30 horas. Parranda: Raíces and Pal Porrón.
Saturday, August 12
10:00 am to 10:00 pm. Handball, Reducto Beach.
11:00 am. "Ponte en mis pies" race, organized by the Canaria Foundation "Flora y acoge", leaving from the José Ramírez Cerdá Park to the "Marina Colón" ending at the Islas Canarias Park in Arrecife.
11:00 am. Meeting of Urban Sketchers, Charco de San Ginés.
11:30 am. Bicycle race "El último será el primero" (The last will be the first), Charco de San Ginés.
12:30 pm. Catch of tape in bicycle, Charco de San Ginés.
1:00 pm. Concert of the rock group "Kardomillo", in the Canary Islands Park.
4:00 to 8:00 pm. XXV VHF Contest "Fiestas de San Ginés 2017"
4:30 pm. CUP AA: XXIII Swim Crossing San Ginés RCNA.
5:00 pm. "Cucaña marina", Charco de San Ginés.
5:00 pm. I Contest and exhibition "Dogo Presa Canario", Charco de San Ginés.
9:00 pm. Rock Festival San Ginés 2017, at the parking lot of "El Almacén", with the performance of the groups: Obus, Intimate, Gozerk, Vil Metal and La Masacre.
9:00 pm. Gala election of Queen of the Fiestas San Ginés 2017, in Charco San Ginés, with the performance of the Singer Cristina Ramos.
Sunday, August 13
10:00 am to 10:00 pm. Handball, Reducto Beach.
12:00 pm. Sack race, Charco de San Ginés.
5:00 pm. XX Seniors Meeting - San Ginés 2017, with the performances of "Raíces" and dance with orchestra at the Charco de San Ginés.
9:00 pm. Competition Street Dance "Charco Urbano 20172", Charco de San Ginés.
9:00 pm. Night regatta of barges, Charco de San Ginés.
2. Rain of Shooting Stars. San Gabriel Castle.
On Saturday, August 12 from 9:30 pm, you can enjoy the rain of shooting stars on the "Castillo de San Gabriel" in Arrecife. Culture Arrecife and Astronomy Lanzarote organize a new nighttime observation so that all citizens can enjoy the astronomical event of the summer: The Perseids or Tears of St. Lawrence.
3. Music: KARDOMILLO. Chinijo's Rock
Kardomillo will be this Friday, August 11, at the festival Chinijo's Rock with music created for children.
