Día Internacional de la Música 2026 brings a free evening of live music to Puerto de la Cruz on Friday 2 October. The main programme starts at 18:00 beside Castillo de San Felipe, with a live edition of the Ambrosía podcast, Fajardo at 19:00, Naife, Nat Simons at 21:00 and DJ Raw providing music through the openings and transitions.
The municipal programme then continues at Terraza Callao in Playa Jardín with DJs Eva Olvido and Bliss. The Ayuntamiento's latest announcement also confirms a rest area and food trucks at the Castillo de San Felipe event site.
Día Internacional de la Música 2026 at a Glance
Date: Friday 2 October 2026
Main programme: from 18:00
Main venue: Plaza / surroundings of Castillo de San Felipe, Puerto de la Cruz
Admission: Free
Opening: Live season launch of Ambrosía by The Cultural Magazine
19:00: Fajardo
Then: Naife
21:00: Nat Simons
DJ: DJ Raw during openings and transitions
Later: Terraza Callao, Playa Jardín, with Eva Olvido and Bliss
Facilities: Rest area and food trucks at the main event site
Last updated: 1 October 2026
About Día Internacional de la Música
Día Internacional de la Música is part of a wider Canary Islands music initiative that brings live performance into public and heritage spaces. For Puerto de la Cruz, the 2026 celebration takes the form of a free outdoor music programme beside Castillo de San Felipe, combining live music, conversation and DJ sessions.
The event is promoted by Phe Team and supported by Turismo de Islas Canarias, with collaboration from the Gobierno de Canarias and Ayuntamiento de Puerto de la Cruz.
Puerto de la Cruz Programme – Friday 2 October
From 18:00 – Castillo de San Felipe
The evening begins with the live season launch of Ambrosía, the culture podcast from The Cultural Magazine.
19:00 – Fajardo
Fajardo, the project of Fuerteventura musician José Antonio Fajardo, brings a mix of singer-songwriter material and experimentation.
After Fajardo – Naife
Naife follows with a live sound rooted in rock and roll and blues. The Ayuntamiento has confirmed the running order but has not published a separate exact start time for Naife.
21:00 – Nat Simons
Nat Simons headlines the evening, arriving in Puerto de la Cruz with her album Pregúntale a Sarah Connor, recorded in Nashville with producer Álex Muñoz and mixed by Jacquire King.
Throughout the main programme – DJ Raw
DJ Raw provides the musical selection around the openings and transitions between the live elements of the programme.
The Castillo de San Felipe event area will also have a rest zone and food trucks.
Artists and Participants
Nat Simons
Nat Simons headlines at 21:00. Her current album, Pregúntale a Sarah Connor, combines classic rock with glam, pop and American influences and was recorded in Nashville.
Fajardo
Fajardo performs at 19:00. The personal project of José Antonio Fajardo mixes Canarian singer-songwriter traditions with experimentation and alternative influences.
Naife
Naife follows Fajardo, bringing a live proposal rooted in rock and roll and blues. No separate exact start time has been published for the set.
DJ Raw
DJ Raw supplies music during the openings and transitions of the main Castillo de San Felipe programme.
Ambrosía / The Cultural Magazine
The event opens with the live season launch of Ambrosía, the arts and culture podcast from The Cultural Magazine.
Afterparty at Playa Jardín
After the concerts beside Castillo de San Felipe, the Día Internacional de la Música programme continues at Terraza Callao in Playa Jardín.
The night session features Eva Olvido and Bliss, extending the event into electronic music and club culture. The Ayuntamiento's latest announcement does not give a separate start time for this part of the programme, so visitors planning to attend should check the organisers' same-day channels for any final operational details.
Where Is Día Internacional de la Música in Puerto de la Cruz?
The main event takes place outdoors beside Castillo de San Felipe, on the western side of central Puerto de la Cruz next to the Playa Jardín area.
Address: Castillo de San Felipe, Calle Luis Lavaggi 10, 38400 Puerto de la Cruz.
After the main concert programme, the celebration moves to Terraza Callao at Playa Jardín, a short distance from the Castillo de San Felipe area.
Visitor Information
No ticket is required for the main Puerto de la Cruz event: admission is free.
The programme begins at 18:00 beside Castillo de San Felipe. Fajardo is confirmed for 19:00 and Nat Simons for 21:00, while Naife performs between them. Arriving before 19:00 is the safest option if you want to see the complete live-music programme.
The event site includes a rest area and food trucks. The main programme is outdoors, so check the weather and bring an extra layer if needed for the later evening beside the coast.
The municipal programme continues afterwards at Terraza Callao in Playa Jardín with Eva Olvido and Bliss.
Local Tips
Castillo de San Felipe is beside Playa Jardín and within walking distance of Puerto de la Cruz Old Town. If you are staying centrally or around Playa Jardín, walking is usually the easiest option.
If you are driving, allow extra time for parking because this is a free public event and the Playa Jardín side of town can become busy.
The main programme and the later Terraza Callao session are in the same general Playa Jardín area, so visitors staying for both parts should not need to cross town.
More Puerto de la Cruz Information
- What’s On in Puerto de la Cruz – see more current and upcoming events.
- The 3 Beaches of Playa Jardín – explore the coastline beside the event area.
Official Information
The Ayuntamiento de Puerto de la Cruz published the detailed running order on 1 October 2026, confirming Fajardo at 19:00, Nat Simons at 21:00, Naife between them, DJ Raw through the openings and transitions, and the later Terraza Callao session with Eva Olvido and Bliss.
- Ayuntamiento de Puerto de la Cruz – detailed DiM 2026 programme
- Cultura Puerto de la Cruz – Día Internacional de la Música
For any same-day operational changes, check the official Ayuntamiento, Cultura and organiser channels before travelling.