Festival Internacional La Orotava Cittaslow 2026
About this event
La Villa is getting ready to host a new edition of the Festival Internacional La Orotava Cittaslow, an event that invites you to breathe, feel and savor the philosophy of care, calm and quality of life. In this second edition, La Orotava will experience a highlight with the official twinning with the municipality of Bubión, in Granada, marking the first official meeting between municipalities in the national Cittaslow network. The program will include various activities linked to sustainable tourism, education, gastronomy, local products and culture. On September 25, International Tourism Day, Plaza de la Constitución will be the main stage for the villa’s official acts to celebrate a more conscious, sustainable way of traveling, connected to the roots of the territory. Additionally, La Orotava students will take part in culinary workshops led by CanBio Comunidad Slow Food, focused on the value of food and the Slow Food philosophy. The Cittaslow badge will also be presented to the new establishments joining the Villa as part of this commitment to quality of life. The program will also feature the Km0 Fair “Las Ventitas,” a space devoted to local producers, crafts and flavors of the land. Music will also play a prominent role with performances by a.f. Oroval, Nicotine Swing and Somos Caracoles.
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Yerma, de la compañía Tamaska, en el Teatro El Sauzal
Yerma, by the Tamaska company, at Teatro El Sauzal. DATES: Friday, 18 and Saturday, September 19, 2026. TIME: 8:00 PM. PERFORMANCE: Yerma. PLACE: Teatro El Sauzal. GENRE: Theater. COMPANY: Teatro Tamaska. TICKET PRICE: €15 Regular and €12 Special (for students, under 25 and over 65, and residents of El Sauzal). TICKET SALES: Teatro offices, at the box office and online. Start: September 18 End: September 19. Organizer: Ayuntamiento de El Sauzal. Venue: Teatro El Sauzal (Annex to the Town Hall).
Maud, de Iraya Archipiélago, en el Teatro El Sauzal
DIA: Saturday, September 26, 2026. TIME: 8:00 PM. PERFORMANCE: «Maud». VENUE: Teatro El Sauzal. GENRE: Theater. COMPANY: Iraya Archipiélago S.L. APPROXIMATE DURATION: TICKET PRICE: 15 € Regular and 12 € Special (for students, under 25, and over 65, and residents of El Sauzal). SYNOPSIS: To tell her story, three actresses will voice her: a young woman will narrate her life in Poitiers and Nazi-occupied Paris, a middle-aged one will recount her early years in Tenerife, and an older one will take us through her final days. Each actress will star in her stage, while the other two will assume different key characters from her life: Breton, Óscar Domínguez, Picasso, Minik, Valentine Penrose, María Belén Morales… They will also interact in an almost dream-like dimension, weaving surrealism into the piece. The stage space will reflect this surreal spirit, with objects that evoke her art: impossible combinations, unexpected images. Maud knew how to squeeze the poetic juice from objects, and that essence will guide the work. Maud Bonneaud. Maud Westerdahl. Maud. Finally, the moment has come. TICKET SALES: - Theater offices (Constitución Street, No. 3, annex to the Town Hall): Tuesday to Friday from 08:00 to 15:00. (922 570 000, ext. #3004 + 607 702 749). - At the box office: 90 minutes before showtime. - Online box office: You can buy tickets through Ticketty. Click here and discover it. For reduced rates, proof must be provided at the box office. Find all information about our THEATER at www.teatroelsauzal.com Date: 26 September Cost: 9€ – 12€ Organizer: Ayuntamiento de El Sauzal Venue: Teatro El Sauzal (Annex to Town Hall), Calle Constitución, No. 3 (annex to Town Hall) El Sauzal, Santa Cruz de Tenerife 38360 Spain
Festival of the Hearts of Saint Bartholomew
Tejina celebrates the Festival of the Hearts of Saint Bartholomew throughout the month of August, with the main day of celebration falling on the 24th of August. The village’s three areas—El Pico, Calle Arriba and Calle Abajo—spend weeks handcrafting enormous structures decorated with bread, fruit, flowers and sweets, which can reach heights of up to 12 metres. The arrival of the Hearts in the church square, on the Sunday before the 24th of August, is the highlight of a festival that has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest and recognised with the CICOP International Award. The programme includes more than 50 events: an opening speech, pilgrimages, street parties, fireworks, the procession and the Festival of the Little Hearts on the last weekend of August.
Services
Where: Plaza de la Iglesia, Tejina
Date: 24th August 2026
More information: https://www.corazonesdetejina.com/"
Jornadas de convivencia y bienestar canino
The City Council is pleased to invite the public to participate free of charge in the Jornadas de convivencia y bienestar canino, an initiative aimed at promoting responsible ownership, animal welfare, and the coexistence of people and dogs through educational and recreational activities.
During the jornadas, the following activities will take place:
- Dog-assisted interventions in elderly care centers.
- Basic obedience education workshop, aimed at improving communication and the bond between people and their pets.
- Training session “Paseos sin estrés” with guidelines to enjoy calm and safe walks.
- Family canine gymkhana, a recreational activity to share with the family and dogs.
Dates and schedule
- August 21 and 28.
- September 11 and 18.
- From 17:00 to 18:00.
Location
- Parque Natural El Montillo.
Registrations and information
- Email:
- Phone: 922 577 120, extensions 321 or 224.
We encourage you to participate in this experience designed to strengthen the bond with your dogs, learn new canine education tools, and enjoy a different activity in a natural setting!
Campeonato de Ajedrez de Tenerife en El Sauzal
Day: Saturday, 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2026. Schedule: To be announced. Venue: Sala La Pirámide, next to the Municipal Market, Andrés Baute Fernández street, No. 3, 38360 El Sauzal. Admission: Free. Organized by: Federación Insular de Ajedrez de Tenerife. Collaborators: Ayuntamiento de El Sauzal and Cabildo de Tenerife.
Details
- Start: 26 September
- End: 27 September
- Cost: Free