22nd «Juan Abilio Alonso Fariña» Children's and Youth Band Gathering at the Cine Viejoverified
On Saturday 14 November at 18:00, the Cine Viejo in Candelaria hosts the 22nd «Juan Abilio Alonso Fariña» Children's and Youth Band Gathering, with young musicians from Candelaria, Arafo, Arona and the Isla Baja. It is coordinated by the Banda Las Candelas, which turns 50 this year, and it is a lovely afternoon if you enjoy seeing the next generation of Canarian wind bands at work.
Now in its 22nd edition and named after Juan Abilio Alonso Fariña, this gathering brings the training bands of several towns to Candelaria every year. In 2026 the stage welcomes Candelaria's beginner band Las Candelitas and youth band Las Candelas; the beginner band of the Sociedad Filarmónica Nivaria from Arafo; the youth band of the Arona Municipal School of Music and Dance; and the Alejandro Poleo López training band of the Daute Isla Baja District Music School. It is coordinated by the Banda Las Candelas.
The gathering is on Saturday 14 November 2026 at 18:00, at the Espacio Cultural Cine Viejo, calle Condes de Abona 2, Candelaria. The town agenda lists no price.
