Alejandro Marichal: "Festivals are the best opportunity to discover the essence of a town. Tunte opens its doors to share its history, its gastronomy, its music and its way of understanding coexistence."
Yilenia Vega: “The program has been built by listening to those who experience it every year. Many of the activities originate from meetings, from the ideas and proposals that the residents themselves shared with us.”
Santiago Apóstol Festival in Tunte 2026: Tradition, culture and citizen participation
Santiago Apóstol Festival in Tunte 2026 They already have an official program, presented by the Department of Festivities and Events of the San Bartolomé de Tirajana City CouncilThese patron saint festivities will be celebrated from 10 to 26 July in the Canary Island municipality, with a full agenda of activities designed for neighbors and visitorsMaintaining the traditional spirit and incorporating innovative proposals that have emerged thanks to community involvement.
Official opening and proclamation of the festivities in Tunte
The official start will take place on Friday 10 July at 20: 30 hours, with the expected street cry in charge of Antonio Betancor ÁlvarezA much-loved resident with strong ties to the upper part of the municipality. After the opening speech, the historic center will host the popular Tapas Night, a gastronomic proposal that returns after its previous success due to popular demand.
Full program: tradition and innovations for all ages
The Councillor for Festivities and Events, Yilenia VegaHe explained that the program is designed to encompass all ages and balance tradition, citizen participation, and new proposals. Among the main new features is... Façade and Balcony Beautification CompetitionThis initiative seeks to involve families in decorating the town during these important patron saint festivities.
In addition, activities suggested by the residents themselves are included, such as Afternoon of Canvas and Wine, the magic Night of the Stars or the creative Photo Contestthus expanding the cultural and participatory offerings. The program also includes established events such as:
- The emotional Descent of Santiago El Chico
- The holiday Tenderetunte
- The traditional Pilgrimage Offering in honor of Saint James the Apostle
- The lively Cattle show
- The endearing Fiesta del Mayor
- The youth Young Night
- The prestigious "Canarias Canta en Tunte" event
- The expected White Party
- And the spectacular Gran Gala Santiaguera as the grand finale.### Activities for the whole family and featured events
The program of the Santiago Apóstol Festival in Tunte 2026 It includes a varied range of activities for all ages. There will be Children's activitiesCreative workshops, inflatables, contests, sports tournaments, open-air cinema, live music and popular festivals will fill the streets of the municipality with joy throughout the month of July.
One of the most significant days will be the Saturday 25 of July, the feast of “Saint James the Apostle”, with the traditional Diana Floreada From the early hours, the solemn Eucharist and procession at midday, and the lively White Party In the afternoon at Santiago's Public Square. This event will feature live music, a festive atmosphere, and a large turnout of both residents and visitors.
Santiago Grand Gala: Closing Ceremony
The program will conclude on Sunday, July 26th at 20:30 PM with the expected Santiago Grand Gala: Closing CeremonyUnder the motto "All roads lead to Tunte," the gala will feature a special presentation by Cathaysa González and performances by Yeray Rodríguez, Elías Uche (with a tribute to Mexico), and tenor Jesús Monzón. During the evening, traditional pastry chefs from the town will be honored, and prizes will be awarded to the winners of the facade and photography contests.
Community participation and tradition in the Santiago Apóstol festivities
The Councillor for Festivities and Events, Yilenia Vega, has emphasized that the program is the result of joint work with the residents of tunte. From the very beginning, we wanted these festivities to be built by listening to those who experience and feel them every year. Many of the current activities stem precisely from those meetings, ideas, and proposals put forward by the residents themselves. Our commitment was to create more participatory and inclusive celebrations that reflect the identity of Tunte, and together we have achieved this..
One of the most emotional moments will be the tribute to the traditional makers of almond sweets, a much-loved gastronomic custom in the municipality. We want to recognize those women who, generation after generation, have kept alive one of the most cherished culinary traditions of our town. With their work, dedication, and recipes, they have contributed to preserving a very important part of Tunte's cultural and identity heritage. This tribute is a gesture of gratitude to all of them and to the many families who have passed on this legacy..
Following the official presentation, the first deputy mayor, Alejandro MarichalHe encouraged both locals and visitors to come to Tunte in the coming weeks: The local festivals are the best opportunity to discover the essence of the town. Tunte opens its doors to share its history, gastronomy, music, and way of life. I invite all residents and visitors to enjoy these festivities, created with enthusiasm and designed for everyone..
For his part, the mayor Marco Aurelio Pérez Sánchez He highlighted that Tunte once again becomes a nerve center during July: These festivities are an opportunity to share, strengthen community ties, and keep the bonds between generations alive. All roads lead to Tunte, especially during the month of St. James.thus inviting all citizens to participate actively.
The City Council also encourages everyone to enjoy themselves responsibly and continue contributing to the prestige of the Patron Saint Festivities of Saint James the Apostle in Tunteconsolidating them as an island benchmark in coexistence, tradition and local pride.
