Canarias UP! Lanzarote: Caffest, showcooking and UpMarket in Arrecifeverified
Canarias UP!, the Canary Islands government's tour of all seven islands, comes to Arrecife on 30 and 31 October. At the Casa de la Juventud there is Caffest, the Canary Islands coffee festival, Somos lo que Comemos cooking shows with volcanic flavours and pairings with La Geria wines, the UpMarket with local brands, and video games made in the Canaries. Entry is free.
Canarias UP! is a Canary Islands government project, backed by the regional ministry of economy, industry, trade and the self-employed and organised by Fauca, that travels to all seven islands between October and December 2026 to bring trade, business and innovation closer to people. In Arrecife it sets up at Casa de la Juventud de Arrecife, Calle Doctor Juan Negrín 118, Arrecife. It brings together four strands: Caffest, the Canary Islands coffee festival, with brunch culture, barista shows, a DJ and music; Somos lo que Comemos, cooking shows by young Canarian chefs with volcanic flavours and pairings with La Geria wines; TecnoUp!, where Canarian developers show their video games and other work; and UpMarket!, a market with products and brands from local businesses.
Times: Friday 30 October 2026, 16:00 to 20:00, and Saturday 31, 10:00 to 20:00. Venue: Casa de la Juventud de Arrecife, Calle Doctor Juan Negrín 118, Arrecife. Entry is free and open to everyone, with no ticket needed. The Canarias UP Hackathon and the Tardeo Meet Connection networking session are part of the same stop but require registration.