Romeral Castle celebrates eleven days of celebration, tradition and gathering in honor of San Miguel and the Virgin of Carmen

 

The patron saint festivities at Castillo del Romeral, in honor of San Miguel and Nuestra Señora del Carmen, will begin this Thursday, September 25, and will continue until Monday, October 6, 2025. For eleven intense days, the fishing village will open its streets to devotion, music, culture, and gatherings, with a program designed to ensure that residents and visitors experience a unique celebration.

 

Organized by the Castillo del Romeral Festival Commission Association, in collaboration with the Department of Festivals and Events of the San Bartolomé de Tirajana City Council, these festivities are becoming one of the most anticipated events on the southern festival calendar.

 

The event kicks off with the Music School's inaugural address, entitled "To the Sound of Our Roots," on Thursday, September 25th at 20:00 PM. A day later, the festive atmosphere will spill over into overdrive with the Water Festival, starting at 18:00 PM, with entertainment by Banda Isleña. The day will culminate with the eagerly awaited Neon Party at 22:00 PM, featuring DJs Yediel, Airam Vega, and J Marre.

 

The pilgrimage-offering in honor of San Miguel will be the main event on Saturday, September 27th at 18:00 PM, and the day will conclude with a midnight dance with Paco Guedes and the Acuarela Group starting at 23:00 PM. A family-friendly atmosphere will dominate on Sunday the 28th, with the Foam Party starting at 12:00 PM, followed by the cake and mojo competition at 13:00 PM, and the closing ceremony will be the Queen and Mister Infantil Gala.

 

 

 

 

 

Galas, majors and tributes

The week will kick off with the popular Scala-Hifi, scheduled for Monday, September 29th at 21:00 PM. The following day, the gala for the selection of the Junior and Senior Queen, Mister Queen, and Mister Junior Queen will be held at 21:00 PM, with the participation of the Emily Domínguez Dance Academy and the Nueva Cantera Group.

 

In October, on Wednesday the 1st, a tribute to our elders will be paid with the Senior Citizens' Festival starting at 18:00 PM and a performance by El Mariachi. The Town's Night will be on Thursday the 2nd, beginning with a children's birthday party, followed by musical bingo, tributes, and a performance by Saúl Romero at 22:00 PM. On Friday the 3rd, the dog show by La Casa de Stich will be held at 18:00 PM, and the day will conclude with a street party by Ritmo Bakano and the Orquesta Armonís Show.

 

Devotion to the Virgin of Carmen will mark Saturday, October 4th, with a procession at 12:00 p.m., followed by a popular barbecue with live music at 13:00 p.m., before returning to the temple at 16:00 p.m. At night, the festival will take over the Plaza del Castillo del Romeral with the Star Music Orchestra, the Mallombe Group, and the La Mekánica Orchestra by Tamarindos.

 

Sunday the 5th will begin with the Diana Floreada (Flowered Diana) at 05:00 a.m. with Banda Isleña, followed by hot chocolate and a performance at 11:00 a.m. by DJ Yediel. At 12:00 p.m., the solemn Eucharist will be celebrated, presided over by Cristóbal Deniz Hernández, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of the Canary Islands, followed by the procession at 13:00 p.m. That same evening, starting at 16:00 p.m., the lively Solaje festival will take place with Leyenda Joven and Pedro Afonso; and at 20:00 p.m., the closing concert by Los Salvapantallas will take place.

 

The final celebration will be on Monday, October 6, with a Mass in memory of the faithful departed at 19:00 p.m., inviting families to bring the names of their loved ones.

 

The Councilor for Festivals, Yilenia Vega, highlighted "the involvement of the Festival Committee, whose effort and dedication ensure that each edition is a success in terms of participation." "These celebrations are a source of pride for our town, because they reflect the unity, tradition, and hospitality that characterize us."

 

For his part, the First Deputy Mayor, Alejandro Marichal, emphasized the role of these celebrations as a social and cultural driving force, stating that "they are a living expression of our traditions and the strength of a people who know how to maintain them. They are also a space for sharing, reinforcing a sense of belonging, and opening our doors to those who visit us. At the City Council, we continue to promote and support these types of celebrations, because they reflect our identity and are a source of pride for San Bartolomé de Tirajana."

 

Beyond the calendar, the festivities are a space for intergenerational gatherings, where neighbors strengthen ties and traditions are reaffirmed without sacrificing innovative offerings that enrich the program.