Ritmos Handmade 2026 returns to Puerto de la Cruz from 12 to 15 November for the ninth edition of the International Percussion Festival. The four-day event is based at Lago Martiánez / Complejo Turístico Costa Martiánez and brings percussion into the centre of a programme built around live performance, masterclasses, workshops, conferences and creative learning.
The full 2026 timetable and artist line-up are still being released. One appearance already independently confirmed is percussionist Carlota Cáceres, whose official agenda lists a Ritmos Handmade solo concert at Costa Martiánez on Friday 13 November.
Ritmos Handmade 2026 at a Glance
Dates: 12–15 November 2026
Edition: IX Festival Internacional de Percusión Ritmos Handmade
Location: Lago Martiánez / Complejo Turístico Costa Martiánez, Puerto de la Cruz
Format: Concerts, masterclasses, workshops, conferences and other educational activities
Confirmed artist: Carlota Cáceres – solo concert, 13 November
Admission: 2026 ticket and access arrangements have not yet been published
Programme status: Developing – full daily programme and line-up still awaited
Last updated: 30 September 2026
About Ritmos Handmade
Ritmos Handmade is Puerto de la Cruz’s International Percussion Festival, created around the idea of percussion as a broad musical language rather than a single style. The festival has developed a mix of performance, education and participation, bringing together professional artists, students and the public.
The festival’s own description highlights classical, contemporary, ethnic and popular percussion, while its educational side is built around masterclasses, workshops and the transfer of technical and creative knowledge. The 2026 municipal cultural programme again presents Ritmos Handmade as one of Puerto de la Cruz’s specialist autumn festivals, combining concerts with training and participatory activity.
For visitors, that means Ritmos Handmade is more than a sequence of evening concerts. Some of its most interesting sessions are designed to show how percussion is created, taught and shared, with different parts of the programme aimed at musicians, learners and the wider public.
Ritmos Handmade 2026 Programme
The official 2026 dates are Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 November, with Lago Martiánez identified as the festival venue. Cultura Puerto de la Cruz confirms that this ninth edition will include performances, conferences, workshops and international masterclasses.
The complete day-by-day timetable has not yet been published, so we are not carrying forward times, rooms or activities from the 2025 programme.
Friday 13 November – Carlota Cáceres
Percussionist Carlota Cáceres has independently confirmed a Ritmos Handmade solo concert on 13 November at Complejo Turístico Costa Martiánez. Her listed programme, titled Metamorfosis, includes works by Carola Bauckholt, Kaija Saariaho, Lei Liang, Anahita Abbasi and Isabel Urrutia.
No start time for that concert is currently shown on her public agenda. We will add the exact time, room, remaining artists and the rest of the daily programme once the 2026 festival schedule is released.
Confirmed Artist for Ritmos Handmade 2026
Carlota Cáceres
Carlota Cáceres is a percussionist specialising in contemporary music, working both as a soloist and in chamber music. Her official biography records international festival and ensemble experience, and she currently teaches percussion at the Conservatori Superior de les Illes Balears.
Her own agenda confirms a Ritmos Handmade solo concert on Friday 13 November 2026 at Complejo Turístico Costa Martiánez in Puerto de la Cruz.
The complete 2026 festival artist list has not yet been published. Additional names will be added here only when they are confirmed by the festival, Cultura Puerto de la Cruz or the artists themselves.
Hand to Hand and Community Participation
Community participation is one of the ideas built into Ritmos Handmade through its Hand to Hand platform. The project is designed to involve people in the organisation and development of the festival, creating a space for collaboration, ideas and practical participation.
That approach fits the wider character of Ritmos Handmade: the festival is intended not only as a showcase for invited percussionists, but as a meeting point linking artists, music education, local participants and audiences in Puerto de la Cruz.
Where Is Ritmos Handmade 2026?
Ritmos Handmade 2026 is based at Lago Martiánez / Complejo Turístico Costa Martiánez on the seafront in Puerto de la Cruz.
The César Manrique-designed complex is one of the town’s best-known landmarks and also contains indoor and outdoor spaces used for cultural events. The exact room or area for each 2026 activity has not yet been published, so check the individual programme entry when the detailed timetable becomes available.
Address: Av. de Cristóbal Colón, S/N, 38400 Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Visitor Information
The festival runs for four days, from 12 to 15 November 2026. The 2026 sources currently confirm the dates, main venue and general mix of concerts, masterclasses, workshops and conferences, but they do not yet provide the complete timetable.
Admission and booking: the 2026 ticket, reservation and capacity arrangements have not yet been published. Previous editions have included free activities, but we are not assuming that the same conditions apply to every 2026 session until the organisers confirm them.
If you are especially interested in a masterclass or a particular artist, check this page again closer to the festival. Some educational activities may use a specific room within Costa Martiánez and may have different access arrangements from larger public performances.
Local Tips for Ritmos Handmade
Lago Martiánez is on the eastern side of central Puerto de la Cruz, beside Avenida Colón and the seafront. If you are staying around the Martiánez area, San Telmo or the town centre, walking is usually the simplest way to reach the complex.
If you are driving, allow extra time for parking, particularly for popular evening performances. The Martiánez area is one of the busier visitor zones in Puerto de la Cruz.
Do not assume every festival activity uses the same entrance or part of the complex. Once the detailed programme is published, check the specific location for the concert, workshop or masterclass you plan to attend.
More Puerto de la Cruz Information
- What’s On in Puerto de la Cruz – see more current and upcoming events.
- Where to Stay in Puerto de la Cruz – the Lago Martiánez area is one of the most convenient parts of town for this festival.
- Beaches in Puerto de la Cruz – Playa Martiánez is immediately beside the festival area.
Official Ritmos Handmade Information
The detailed 2026 programme is still developing. Cultura Puerto de la Cruz already confirms the ninth edition, 12–15 November dates and Lago Martiánez venue. The Ritmos Handmade festival website was still displaying the 2025 edition at our latest check, so we are using the newer 2026 Cultura information for the current dates and venue.
- Cultura Puerto de la Cruz – Festival Ritmos Handmade 2026
- Official Ritmos Handmade website
- Ayuntamiento de Puerto de la Cruz – 2026 festival calendar
- Carlota Cáceres – official agenda
We will update this guide when the full 2026 daily schedule, remaining artists, times and admission arrangements are published.