Festivals

Mundo Japón
A window into Japanese culture from the Canary Islands

Mundo Japón is a unique cultural platform in the Canary Islands, dedicated to promoting and celebrating the richness of Japanese culture. Through a diverse and carefully curated program, the festival offers a journey that spans from the most traditional expressions of ancestral Japan to its most innovative contemporary manifestations.

More than just an event, Mundo Japón is a sensory and creative immersion into the Japanese universe—without leaving the archipelago. Art, music, gastronomy, technology, literature, and philosophy come together in a space that connects audiences of all ages with one of the world’s most fascinating cultures.

“No Sólo Boleros” has enriched the cultural landscape of the Canary Islands for over a decade, establishing itself as a truly unique event in the archipelago, where the bolero takes center stage. This festival not only pays tribute to this iconic genre but also broadens its scope to include related musical styles, offering a carefully curated and balanced program that enhances and complements the region’s cultural scene.

Furthermore, “No Sólo Boleros” actively promotes the creation of synergies among artists based in the islands, encouraging exchange, collaboration, and the strengthening of the local music ecosystem.

CoolMoon – Culturas del Mundo Fest
A sonic journey around the world from the Canary Islands

Organized and produced by Takeo, CoolMoon – Culturas del Mundo Fest has become a key platform for the promotion of world music in the Canary Islands. With an open and inclusive approach, the festival fosters cultural exchange through musical experiences that showcase the richness and diversity of global sounds.

With a mobile and decentralized format, CoolMoon brings a vibrant program to audiences across the archipelago, blending ancestral traditions with contemporary expressions in a variety of venues and settings. More than just a festival, it is an experience that celebrates music as a universal language capable of connecting territories, generations, and identities.

Tensamba: Over 20 Years Building Bridges Through Music

Since its creation, the Tensamba Festival has become a unique benchmark in the Canary Islands and, arguably, across Spain in the field of Brazilian music. Its program, combining tradition and innovation, has brought major international artists from the Lusophone world to local audiences, while also embracing new voices and emerging talent.

More than just a concert series, Tensamba is a space for cultural dialogue, training, and collaborative creation. Through workshops, residencies, film, fashion, and other activities, the festival strengthens the local artistic ecosystem and builds connections between creators from diverse backgrounds.

Driven by a strong commitment to sustainability, equality, and community engagement, Tensamba continues to build bridges between the Canary Islands, Brazil, and the world—celebrating music as a powerful tool for transformation and mutual understanding.

6Cuerdas Festival has celebrated more than 17 consecutive editions, establishing itself as one of the leading events for guitar enthusiasts in the Canary Islands. Throughout its history, the festival has brought to local audiences a top-tier lineup of artists from around the world, showcasing a wide range of styles including flamenco, jazz, classical, world music, fingerstyle, and fusion.

The festival has had the privilege of hosting some of the most renowned guitarists on the international scene, such as Vicente Amigo, Niño Josele, Trío Rosenberg, Sylvain Luc, Stanley Jordan, Duo Assad, Yamandú Costa, Miguel Martins, and Torsten de Winkel, among other world-class performers.

Thanks to its carefully curated programming, educational focus, and strong connection to the local community, 6Cuerdas has contributed not only to the promotion of the guitar as a universal instrument, but also to the cultural enrichment of the Canary Islands and the development of new and diverse audiences around the art of guitar music.