The island of Tenerife is well known for its natural beauty and gastronomy, but it is also a very enriching cultural destination with a great variety of shows: You will love the shows in Tenerife!
For years, the Canary Islands have become an international reference point for art and culture, where hundreds of artists from all over the world come every year to surprise their audiences.
Experience a cultural August
Theatre, film festivals, dance shows, circuses and concerts, among many others. The shows in Tenerife are at another level and in this blog we are going to make sure you discover it, that’s why we are going to tell you about the best shows that are going to be held during the month of August, so you won’t be left without a plan at any time during the summer: Get ready, because we are going all out!
Before we start, we would like to recommend the official website of Lagenda, where you can find out about the vast majority of events and shows in Tenerife, filtering by date, area and category. The website includes events of all kinds, both free and paid. Now, let’s start with our selection.
Taoro Summers
We start in style, as Veranos del Taoro is made up of a whole programme of different shows, which will be held until Saturday 5th August in Puerto de la Cruz. This is the second edition of this festival, which is committed to open-air performing arts, with more than 15 shows and 4 stages with a gastronomic area.
Within its programme, we recommend you to enjoy the AB UBUKAKA show, this Wednesday 2nd August at 19:30 in the Arboleda (Puerto de la Cruz). We assure you that humour will be the star of the evening. Buy your tickets here.
Swiftie Party
If you’re a Taylor Swift lover you can’t miss this tribute to the singer, which will take place at La Bowie (San Cristóbal de La Laguna) on Friday 4th August. Lu Sweeran and Pat Llombet will be performing their versions of Taylor Swift’s songs in a cosy atmosphere that you will love. Buy your tickets here.
Magic Wow Show
Throughout the month of August, in Puerto de la Cruz, the incredible magician McGerry Gerard will be giving several magic shows that will leave you with your mouth open. A very entertaining show ideal for the whole family to enjoy.
Each one of his shows is presented with his own style that allows him to create a different magic full of new sensations. Tickets here.
Rodriguez JR Live
We travel to the other side of the island to experience one of the best shows in Tenerife this August, this time, very close to Villa Mandi Golf Resort, where you can stay to enjoy all the events available in the area.
This Saturday 5th, in the sophisticated pub of Papagayo Beach Club, you can enjoy the purest electronic music, by Rodriguez JR, with Alby, Alex Wellmann and Carlos Chavez. Buy your tickets.
Freestyle Show Tour Canarias 2023
If you like strong emotions you have come to the right place. The best riders in the world will delight extreme sport lovers at the Antonio Domínguez stadium in Arona. An event that will mix excitement, fun, risk and adrenaline with a show lasting more than two hours full of jumps, pirouettes, music, visual effects and surprises.
It will take place on Saturday 19th August at 21:00. You can buy your tickets here.
Mujeres World Fest 2023
One of the big shows in Tenerife this summer. Enjoy artists such as Lila Downs, India Martínez, Luz Casal, Pastora Soler and Renzzo el Selector, among many others, on the 26th of August at the Costa Adeje Golf Course.
A festival full of excitement and many musical styles that will surprise you at every turn. Tickets are still available.
Chinese Lantern World
We close this list with a show in Tenerife that will take your breath away. Can you imagine a light show full of ancestral Chinese figures?
This project consists of a theme park inspired by the millenary Chinese lantern festival, with more than 746 light installations, a themed restaurant, children’s playground and an area of more than four hectares where you can enjoy a family night out. Buy your tickets here.
We have selected these shows in Tenerife, offering variety and something different, but remember that August is a month full of events and shows, practically every day. We encourage you to discover the more cultural side of the island and you’ll see that it has a lot to offer, but for now, you can choose which of the events we’ve suggested you’re going to go to. We’ll be at the Swiftie Party this Friday!
