The wider Semana Bávara will take place from 23 to 30 August 2026. It will conclude with the 53rd Oktoberfest Puerto de la Cruz, held from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 August at the Explanada del Muelle.
Entry to the Oktoberfest is free.
Confirmed dates and location
- Semana Bávara: 23–30 August 2026
- Oktoberfest: 28–30 August 2026
- Oktoberfest venue: Explanada del Muelle, Puerto de la Cruz
- Edition: 53rd
- Admission: Free
The daily opening times and full programme have not yet been announced. This page will be updated when the organisers publish the remaining details.
Semana Bávara in Puerto de la Cruz
Semana Bávara is the wider cultural celebration surrounding the Oktoberfest. During the week, Puerto de la Cruz becomes the setting for an exchange between Canarian and Bavarian traditions.
The official event information confirms that streets, hotels and other participating venues around Puerto de la Cruz will host concerts and related activities. Participating hotels, bars and restaurants will also form part of the celebrations, including the preparation of German dishes during the week.
The individual venues, performances and times for the 2026 Semana Bávara programme have not yet been released.
Oktoberfest Puerto de la Cruz 2026
The main Oktoberfest Puerto de la Cruz celebration will take place over three days at the Explanada del Muelle, beside the fishing harbour.
From 28 to 30 August 2026, the harbour area will bring together live music, Bavarian culture, German-inspired gastronomy and a festive atmosphere beside the sea.
The 2026 event is the 53rd edition of this long-running Puerto de la Cruz celebration.
What to expect at the event
The confirmed programme theme combines:
- Live music
- Bavarian culture and traditions
- German-inspired food
- Beer and other refreshments
- Activities across participating Puerto de la Cruz venues
- Three days of free Oktoberfest celebrations at the harbour
The organisers have not yet confirmed the participating performers, food and drink menu, daily schedules or individual Semana Bávara venues for 2026.
Where is the Puerto de la Cruz Oktoberfest held?
The main Oktoberfest will be held at the Explanada del Muelle in central Puerto de la Cruz.
The open harbour space is close to the fishing harbour, Plaza del Charco and the historic centre, making it easy to reach on foot from many central hotels and apartments.
Semana Bávara activities will also take place at participating locations around Puerto de la Cruz. The complete venue list will be added after the official programme is released.
2026 Semana Bávara and Oktoberfest programme
The complete programme for the 53rd Semana Bávara and Oktoberfest Puerto de la Cruz is not yet available.
The official event website currently confirms that the following information will be published later:
- The Semana Bávara programme
- The full Oktoberfest programme
- Concert venues and performance times
- The participating musicians
- The food and drink menu
Visitors should check the final programme before travelling to an individual activity, as Semana Bávara events may take place at different venues across the town.
Plan your visit
Semana Bávara offers a full week of cultural and musical activities in Puerto de la Cruz, while the three-day Oktoberfest brings the main celebration to the harbour from 28 to 30 August 2026.
With free admission, a central seafront location and a combination of live music, Bavarian traditions and German-inspired gastronomy, it is set to be one of the major events in Puerto de la Cruz at the end of the summer.
Save the dates: 23–30 August for Semana Bávara and 28–30 August for Oktoberfest Puerto de la Cruz.