19th Canarias Folk Festival

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🌰 🕯️🍂 The Santa Brígida Town Council, through its Department of Festivities headed by Avelina Fernández Manrique de Lara, presents the programme for “Finaos 2026”, which will take place from 28 to 31 October. ▪️ 28 October - 5:00 p.m. / Centro Locero La Atalaya. “Chestnut roasting”, using artisan roasters made by the pottery workshop under the direction of master craftsman Domingo Díaz Barrios. ▪️ 29 October – 6:00 p.m. / Municipal Library. “Finaos Tales: living memory”, a storytelling gathering in which Juan Sixto and other local residents will share stories, anecdotes and memories of their loved ones. The evening will feature the timple of Cho Adargoma. – 8:00 p.m. / Cultural Centre. “19th Canarias Folk Festival”, with Vanesa Muela and Lornoar, a journey through ancient instruments and songs from Hispanic popular tradition and Central Africa. ▪️ 30 October – 5:00 p.m., “Are There Little Saints?”, a children’s parade that will set off from the Municipal Library, reviving the tradition of going door to door asking for Finaos sweets, accompanied by stories told by Alicia Ramos. – 8:30 p.m. / Plaza de la Iglesia (Church Square). “La Casa de Don Alonso” by the company El Gato Engrifao, with Lorca-inspired dramaturgy and directed by Rubén Darío. The play delves into true crime and legend, based on the first documented case of murder for esoteric reasons in Spain, in 1930. The work is performed by an excellent cast of actors and actresses. ▪️ 31 October 7:00 p.m. / Municipal Park. “Night of Finaos” on the eve of All Saints’ Day, whose origins date back to times when everyday life was tied to the land and herding, and families shared stories of loved ones who had already passed away. Roasted corn cobs and chestnuts. The night will bring together three groups of island folklore: A.F. Satautey, Los Medianeros de Gran Canaria, and Parranda El Pajullo. The gathering, organised by the Town Council and neighbourhood associations and groups, once again brings us together around the traditions that have shaped our culture. 🗞️ Read the full article at santabrigida.es