Noche de San Juan Puerto de la Cruz 2026: bonfires, chorros, concert and traditions
Noche de San Juan is one of the most distinctive traditional celebrations in Puerto de la Cruz, bringing together water, fire, music and a strong local atmosphere at the start of summer.
In 2026, the official programme confirms activity across 22, 23 and 24 June, with the traditional enrame de los chorros, San Juan night in Playa Jardín, the encendido de la hoguera, live music, and the traditional Baño de Cabras the following morning.
If you are in Puerto de la Cruz in late June, this is one of the most characterful dates in the local calendar and one of the clearest chances to experience a celebration that still feels closely tied to the town’s own traditions.
Dates
The official San Juan programme in Puerto de la Cruz runs across Monday 22 June, Tuesday 23 June and Wednesday 24 June 2026.
The celebration begins with the enrame de los chorros, continues with the main San Juan night programme on 23 June, and closes on 24 June with the traditional Baño de Cabras and more traditional activities at the harbour.
Taken together, these events give San Juan in Puerto de la Cruz a stronger sense of continuity than a simple one-night beach celebration.
Enrame de los chorros
One of the most distinctive traditions of San Juan in Puerto de la Cruz is the enrame de los chorros, when the historic water fountains are decorated as part of the celebrations.
For 2026, the official programme confirms the enrame on Monday 22 June and Tuesday 23 June in various locations around Puerto de la Cruz.
The official San Juan information names the chorros at Muelle, Mequinez, Las Maretas, Cupido, Blanco, Cuaco, El Durazno and Punta Brava.
This is one of the parts of San Juan that makes Puerto de la Cruz feel different from a simple beach bonfire night elsewhere. It gives the celebration a local identity rooted in the town’s own history and neighbourhood traditions.
Guided San Juan route
On Tuesday 23 June at 11:00, the official programme includes the guided route “Las fiestas de San Juan en el Puerto”.
The route is organised by Lhorsa and focuses on the decorated chorros, helping visitors and residents understand more about the history and meaning of the celebration in Puerto de la Cruz.
The official programme states that this activity requires prior registration through the organiser.
San Juan night in Playa Jardín
The main public programme for San Juan night takes place on Tuesday 23 June, combining tradition, procession, music and the lighting of the bonfire.
- 18:30 — Paseo de muñeco de San Juan, from Mercado Municipal to risco del Peñón, by AACC San Felipe El Tejar
- 21:00 — Grupo Caracolas, Matría, in Playa Jardín
- 22:00 — Encendido de la Hoguera de San Juan, in Playa Jardín
- 23:00 — Grupo Jeita, De Vuelta, in Playa Jardín
- 01:00 — Grupo La Chalana, Tributo a Maná, in Playa Jardín
This gives the night a clear structure, with the festive build-up beginning in the early evening and live music continuing into the early hours after the bonfire is lit.
Why San Juan matters in Puerto de la Cruz
San Juan in Puerto de la Cruz is more than a summer party. It brings together some of the traditions that still give the town its strongest local identity: decorated chorros, fire, the seafront setting, live music and the continuation of older customs like the Baño de Cabras.
That mix is what makes it such a memorable date in the Puerto de la Cruz calendar. It appeals to people who want atmosphere and music, but also to those who are interested in the customs that still survive here in a very visible way.
For visitors, it is one of the most distinctive nights to experience in Puerto de la Cruz. For residents, it remains one of the clearest examples of a celebration that still feels genuinely rooted in the town itself.
Official updates and more information
For official updates and the latest programme information, check these sources:
If any further detail is added close to San Juan night, these are the best places to check first.
Frequently asked questions
When is Noche de San Juan 2026 in Puerto de la Cruz?
The official programme runs across 22, 23 and 24 June 2026.
What is the enrame de los chorros?
It is the traditional decoration of the town’s chorros, or historic water fountains, as part of the San Juan celebrations.
Which chorros are included in 2026?
The official programme names Muelle, Mequinez, Las Maretas, Cupido, Blanco, Cuaco, El Durazno and Punta Brava.
Is there a guided route for San Juan?
Yes. On 23 June at 11:00 there is a guided route called “Las fiestas de San Juan en el Puerto”, organised by Lhorsa with prior registration.
What happens on San Juan night in Playa Jardín?
The programme includes the Paseo de muñeco de San Juan, live music, and the lighting of the bonfire in Playa Jardín.
What time is the bonfire lit?
The official programme lists the encendido de la Hoguera de San Juan at 22:00 on 23 June in Playa Jardín.
What time does the live music start?
The first live performance begins at 21:00 in Playa Jardín.
What is the Baño de Cabras?
It is the traditional bathing of goats at Muelle Pesquero on the morning of 24 June, one of the most distinctive customs linked to San Juan in Puerto de la Cruz.