Santa Cruz, La Laguna, Adeje, Arona, Granadilla, Puerto de la Cruz, Tacoronte and Santa Úrsula will be the main locations for the free festivities in Tenerife this New Year’s Eve, to bid farewell to 2024 and usher in 2025. None of these celebrations will be televised, but all promise enjoyment and excellent music. The two local channels broadcasting in the Canary Islands have selected two towns on the island of Gran Canaria: Gáldar by Televisión Canaria and Arucas by Televisión Española.
This New Year’s Eve features significant changes in two key venues: La Laguna will relocate from the vicinity of the church of La Concepción, which is currently under renovation, to the Plaza del Cristo, while Puerto de la Cruz will shift from the Plaza del Charco to the Customs House, located on the fishing dock. These are the main public celebrations.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The Town Hall of Tenerife’s capital is organising a show in the La Candelaria square, which will commence at 11:00 p.m. with a performance by DJ Fabrizzio. Following this, there will be acts by Morocho (11:30 p.m.), La Banda Loca (1:00 a.m.), Dorada Band (2:00 a.m.), The Boys Machine (3:15 a.m.), and DJ Renzzo will take the stage for the final act starting at 05:15. The sound of the twelve chimes will be celebrated with a spectacular fireworks display, characterised by low acoustic impact.
Vibrant atmosphere this Monday on Castillo street in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. / AG
La Laguna
The La Laguna City Council has arranged a series of outdoor parties to celebrate the end of 2024 in various locations across the municipality: the Plaza del Cristo in the historic centre, Tejina, Valle de Guerra, and La Cuesta. In the Christmas square set up on Christ , the Kadetes orchestra will perform tonight, along with Dominican Combo, David Pérez, Revelación, and the musical duo Nueva Latina.
In the Plaza de Tejina, the Golden Band and Grupo La Kalle will perform on New Year’s Eve. This latter group will also feature in the Plaza de Valle de Guerra, sharing the stage with the Generación orchestra. Both locations will also host live DJ sessions as part of this cultural and leisure offering. Meanwhile, the Plaza de El Tranvía will be the gathering point in La Cuesta, featuring the Columbia and Relieve orchestras.
Puerto de la Cruz
The traditional New Year’s Eve celebrations in Puerto de la Cruz will see something new this year: the stage moves from the Plaza del Charco to the Customs House. From 8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. on the first day of 2025, attendees will be able to enjoy a diverse musical line-up featuring the Ochentera, Teymar, and Swing Latino orchestras. The eagerly anticipated highlight of the evening will occur at 00:00, when attendees greet the new year, accompanied by the 12 chimes displayed on a giant screen.
Tacoronte
The tent set up in Christ Square will serve as the venue for Tacoronte’s grand New Year’s Eve celebration, running from 11:30 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. on January 1. Attendees will be provided with over a thousand party favours and lucky grapes. The bells of the Sanctuary of the Most Holy Christ of Sorrows will signal the arrival of the new year live, followed by a pyrotechnic show. After this, performances will be by the Dinacord and Kdtes orchestras, along with shows such as Puretas Party and Vamos y la liamos. Throughout the early hours, chocolate and churros will also be served.
Santa Úrsula
The municipality of Santa Úrsula will also host its New Year’s Eve celebration tonight. Commencing at 11:30 p.m. in the Plaza de Santa Úrsula, local residents will be able to welcome 2025 with performances by Duo Maracay and Fusion Group.
Lucky grapes in a marketplace. / Andrés Gutiérrez
Granadilla de Abona
El Médano has become legendary for being one of the most entertaining New Year’s Eve events in Tenerife. Musical performances will begin at 10:00 p.m. and continue until 6:00 a.m., featuring four orchestras: Nueva Ilusión, Atlantic, Tropin, and Sabrosa. Additionally, at 11:40 p.m., a special audiovisual presentation will be held on the façade of the Médano Hotel, which will be streamed through the City Council’s digital platforms.
In addition to the entertainment, the Town Hall will provide a complimentary special bus service operating at 10:00 p.m. and 1:15 a.m., until 6:00 a.m. There will be two routes: one starting from Chimiche, passing through Los Blanquitos, El Desierto, Granadilla, El Salto, and heading to El Médano (Playa Chica), and the other commencing in Charco del Pino and travelling through San Isidro, Atogo, Casablanca, Los Coats, and finally El Médano. The return journey will take place on January 1 at 6:00 a.m. from Playa Chica in El Médano. Departures and returns are made at Titsa’s designated stops.
However, the celebrations will not be limited to El Médano, as Los Abrigos will also host festivities, featuring DJs Sharken and El Ferna performing until 3:00 a.m.
Adeje
The Adeje City Council invites residents to partake in the year-end festivities. The iconic Plaza de España will stand at the heart of the celebration. Starting at 11:30 p.m., music will take centre stage with performances from Toke Latino, Sensación Gomera, DJ David Pérez, and the Maquinaria Band orchestra. An evening filled with rhythm and joy awaits as everyone welcomes 2025 in a vibrant and safe environment.
Arona
The outdoor area of the Los Cristianos Cultural Centre will once again host this year’s Great New Year’s Eve Party in Arona, commencing at 10:00 p.m. Organised by the Festival Department of the Arona City Council, the celebration will feature two different atmospheres: one with the Wamampy, Malibú Band, and Los Ideales orchestras, and the other with DJs Carlos Delgado, Budy, Javi Pérez, Renzzo el Selector, and Pablo Barrios providing the soundtrack for the evening. Additionally, during the night, there will be fireworks, party favours, and many more surprises.
