RedaccionThe third edition of the Book Fair, along with the theater and music proposals, offers a varied program organized by the Culture Department.
The Cabildo de Lanzarote, through its Culture Department, presents a diverse and enriching cultural program for the month of May. The island becomes a stage for activities ranging from literature and theater to music and visual arts, offering proposals for all audiences.
The Minister of Culture, Jesús Machín Tavío, highlights the importance of this cultural offer. «May arrives with a program that reflects the diversity and cultural richness of our island, this time focusing on the written word,» Machín emphasizes, inviting «all the people of Lanzarote to participate and enjoy a high-quality cultural program.»
The Book Fair
From May 8th to 11th, San Bartolomé hosts the third edition of the Book Fair, establishing itself as a key event in the island’s literary scene. The fair will feature the participation of renowned authors such as Nieves Concostrina, Carmen Mola, Miriam Tirado, and Juan Gabriel Vásquez, who will present their works and engage with the audience. In addition, there will be school workshops, book signings, a children’s library, and active participation from bookstores, publishers, and reading clubs. Among the highlighted activities are the theatrical show Once Upon a Time in Borbonia and the screening of the film La Umbría, in homage to the writer Alonso Quesada.
Teleclub Lanzarote
Teleclub Lanzarote is an initiative of an artistic training laboratory/workshop/residence created for people with ideas, concerns, or projects related to art, culture, and innovation. The project curated by the artist Pedro Ayose is aimed at those who are developing—or wish to start—in the field of artistic creation, regardless of their previous experience or the discipline in which they work.
Theater
Theater plays a prominent role in the May agenda with various proposals. On May 3rd, the SomoS Company presents The Lettuce, a comedy that addresses family relationships with humor and sensitivity. On May 10th, the Victor Fernández Gopar «El Salinero» Theater hosts A Circle in Search of Happiness, a family play that invites reflection on the importance of friendship and the pursuit of happiness. On May 17th, the same theater will be the setting for The Marriage of Figaro, a contemporary adaptation of Beaumarchais’ classic combining music and theater in a fresh and dynamic proposal.
Music
Music also has its space in the May program. From May 5th to 9th, the Insular Center for Musical Education celebrates Music Week 2025, with concerts and training activities for students and the general public. On May 10th, the renowned singer Pastora Soler will perform a concert at the Victor Fernández Gopar «El Salinero» Theater, presenting her latest album. On May 9th and 10th, La Graciosa hosts the Timple Encounter, a meeting of prominent interpreters of this emblematic instrument of Canary Islands music. On May 25th, the Victor Fernández Gopar «El Salinero» Theater will host a concert by the Classical Orchestra of Lanzarote, performing a repertoire of classical music masterpieces.
Cinema
On May 7th and 8th, the documentary Emilia Pardo Bazán, Unclassifiable, directed by Blanca Flaquer and Núria Barreiro, will be screened, followed by a discussion with the directors. And on May 23rd, the documentary Memories of the Land, which tells the story of the Lanzarote group Los Campesinos, highlighting their cultural importance on the island, will be screened. In addition, important works of current independent cinema will be screened throughout the month.
Exhibitions
Visual arts take a prominent place this month with several exhibitions in different cultural spaces on the island. At El Almacén, the exhibitions New Reality 3.0, by Romana G. Brunnauer, and Saplings. Whispers and Litanies of Blood by Macarena Nieves Cáceres and Rosa Mesa continue until July 12th, exploring themes related to world orders, femininity, and nature. La Casa Amarilla hosts Ten Books for an Island, an exhibition curated by Pepe Betancort that invites visitors to explore the past and present of Lanzarote through the voices of its artists.
Outdoor Activities
May also offers opportunities to enjoy the nature and heritage of the island. The IV Tinajo Hiking Festival takes place from May 21st to 25th, with guided routes through the Los Volcanes Natural Park, including visits to the Caldera de Los Cuervos and Caldera Blanca, as well as family and theatrical activities. In addition, there are various hiking routes in Haría, San Bartolomé, and Puerto del Carmen, combining physical exercise with knowledge of Lanzarote’s natural and cultural environment.
For more details on the complete program and ticket purchases, visit the official website of the Culture Department of the Cabildo de Lanzarote: www.culturalanzarote.com.
