Rondalla festival, Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival 2027verified
The Festival de Rondallas of the Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival 2027 takes place on 25 February 2027 at 20:30 at the CĂrculo de la Amistad XII de Enero, on Calle Ruiz de PadrĂłn. A rondalla is a plucked string ensemble, with bandurrias, lutes and guitars, that accompanies singers. It is one of the carnival's indoor dates, away from the noise of the avenue.
On 25 February 2027 from 20:30 the festival brings several rondallas together in the hall of the CĂrculo de la Amistad XII de Enero, at Calle Ruiz de PadrĂłn 12 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The ensembles play in turn, each with its own repertoire, in a concert format rather than a street contest. A rondalla is built on plucked strings, bandurria, lute and guitar, with the voices resting on top of them. The sound is more intimate than that of the murgas, which is why it works well in a hall.
This festival represents the traditional musical side of the carnival, the one that keeps the Canarian and mainland string and song repertoire alive. The CĂrculo de la Amistad XII de Enero is a historic cultural society in the capital and its hall has limited capacity, so it is worth checking access arrangements in advance. Calle Ruiz de PadrĂłn lies in the old town, a few minutes on foot from Plaza del PrĂncipe and Calle Castillo. Since the session starts at 20:30 on a busy day in the city, arriving with time to spare pays off.