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Patron saint festival

Fiestas Patronales de Santa Úrsula

Santa Úrsula, Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Canarias

2026 edition

15–25 October 2026

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2026 programme

  1. 15 October, 18:30 · Recitation of the Holy Rosary by members of the Brotherhood of the Most Holy and celebration of the Eucharist offered for the sick (Parroquia de Santa Úrsula)
  2. 15 October, 20:00 · Official opening of the 2026 Patron Saint Festivities and reading of the proclamation by Alexis Santana, with presentation of Queen and Mister candidates and performances by Haridian León and Jesús Monzón (In front of the portico of the Parroquia de Santa Úrsula)
  3. 16 October, 18:30 · Recitation of the Holy Rosary by parish youth and celebration of the Eucharist with the participation of young people (Parroquia de Santa Úrsula Mártir)
  4. 16 October, 20:00 · 12th Gregorio «El Volquete» Canarian Wrestling Tournament (Terrero de lucha José Álvarez Gutiérrez)
  5. 16 October, 21:00 · Grand Gala for the Election of the Queen of the Santa Úrsula 2026 Patron Saint Festivities, with performances by Ballet Wonder, Victoria Escudero and Blas Cantó (Recinto Festero, avenida de Las Palmeras)
  6. 17 October, 15:00 · 2nd Model Car Racing of the Canary Islands Regional Championship 1/5 Large Scale (La Puntilla Model Car Circuit)
  7. 17 October, 18:00 · 2026 First Lady Election Gala, with performances by El Tinglado, Fuera de Cobertura, Pepe Benavente and María Jesús y su acordeón (Recinto Festero, avenida de Las Palmeras)
  8. 17 October, 18:30 · Recitation of the Holy Rosary by the female members of the Brotherhood of Our Lady of Sorrows and celebration of the Eucharist (Parroquia de Santa Úrsula)
  9. 17 October, 20:30 · Youth Party with Renzzo El Selector, Soul Sanet, 101 Brass Band, LED stilt walkers and Glitter Party (Recinto Festero, avenida de Las Palmeras)
  10. 17 October, 21:00 · Dance with Maquinaria and DJ Cris-G (Plaza de Santa Úrsula)
  11. 18 October, 10:00 · 2nd Model Car Racing of the Canary Islands Regional Championship 1/5 Large Scale (La Puntilla Model Car Circuit)
  12. 18 October, 10:00 · 22nd Urban Mile and Sports Fair (Recinto Festero and avenida de Las Palmeras)
  13. 18 October, 12:00 · Celebration of the Eucharist of the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Parroquia de Santa Úrsula)
  14. 18 October, 17:00 · Election Gala of the Children's Queen and Mister of the 2026 Patron Saint Festivities, featuring the K-POP show (Recinto Festero, avenida de Las Palmeras)
  15. 18 October, 19:00 · Recitation of the Holy Rosary (Parroquia de Santa Úrsula)
  16. 18 October, 19:30 · Solemn Eucharistic Celebration in honour of the Most Holy Virgin of the Rosary, followed by the Solemn Procession of the Virgin of the Rosary and Santa Úrsula and subsequent pyrotechnic display (Parroquia de Santa Úrsula and streets of the municipality)
  17. 19 October, 18:30 · Recitation of the Holy Rosary by members of the Brotherhood of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Celebration of the Eucharist for vocations (Parroquia de Santa Úrsula Mártir)
  18. 19 October, 19:00 · 11th Gala «I am one of them» for International Breast Cancer Day, with performances by Yanely Hernández, Sonia Gil and Javier Cáceres (Recinto Festero, avenida de Las Palmeras)
  19. 20 October, 19:00 · Celebration of the Eucharist on the eve of the Feast of Santa Úrsula (Parroquia de Santa Úrsula Mártir)
  20. 20 October, 20:00 · Traditional Float Parade of the 2026 Festivities (Carretera España)
  21. 20 October, 20:30 · Performance by Los Sabandeños (Plaza de Santa Úrsula)
  22. 21 October, 10:00 · Bouncy castles (Exterior of the Town Hall)
  23. 21 October, 13:00 · Dessert contest and neighbourhood paella (Plaza de Santa Úrsula)
  24. 21 October, 17:30 · Tribute to Manolo Escobar with Arturo Castillo (Plaza de Santa Úrsula)
  25. 21 October, 20:00 · Solemn Concelebration of the Eucharist in honour of Santa Úrsula, followed by the Solemn Procession of the Patron Saint and Our Lady of the Rosary, and pyrotechnic display in front of the Town Hall (Main Parish of Santa Úrsula and streets of the municipality)
  26. 22 October, 20:00 · Our People Festival 2026 (Plaza de Santa Úrsula)
  27. 23 October, 11:00 · Military exhibition and flag tribute by the Canary Islands Military Command of the Spanish Army (Plaza de Santa Úrsula and front of the Town Hall)
  28. 23 October, 18:00 · Military parade by the Canary Islands Military Command of the Spanish Army (Carretera España)
  29. 23 October, 20:30 · Extraordinary concert for the 33rd Anniversary of the Ernesto Beteta Municipal Music Band together with the Pieles company (Recinto Festero, avenida de Las Palmeras)
  30. 23 October, 22:00 · Popular street dance with Nueva Línea and MM Díaz (Plaza de Santa Úrsula)
  31. 24 October, 11:00 · Children's show by Komba Producciones (Plaza de Santa Úrsula)
  32. 24 October, 20:30 · Festival concert with David Bustamante (Recinto Festero, avenida de Las Palmeras)
  33. 24 October, 22:30 · Street dance with the Tímbara and Fórmula Latina orchestras (Plaza de Santa Úrsula)
  34. 25 October, 11:00 · Children's activities (Plaza de Santa Úrsula)
  35. 25 October, 12:00 · Traditional football match between bachelors and married men (Argelio Tabares football pitch)
  36. 25 October, 18:00 · End-of-festivities musical festival with the groups 7 Acordes, Contraste and Agarau (Plaza de Santa Úrsula)

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Where it is and getting there

Recinto Festero · Avenida de Las Palmeras · Santa Úrsula

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Introduction and local significance

Las Fiestas Patronales de Santa Úrsula are celebrated in the Tenerife municipality of Santa Úrsula from 15 to 25 October 2026. This event pays homage to Santa Úrsula Mártir, patron saint and honorary and perpetual mayor of the locality, and to Nuestra Señora del Rosario, co-patron of the parish. Marian devotion has a documented presence in the church since 1626, with four centuries of history being commemorated in this edition. The events combine the religious aspect with an intense cultural, sporting and festive programme that attracts numerous visitors to the Recinto Festero on avenida de Las Palmeras and the municipal square.

Historical origins and tradition

The festivity combines religious fervour with popular tradition through events deeply rooted in the municipality. Devotion to the Virgen del Rosario dates back to 1626, while the Queen Election Gala was held for the first time in 1956, when Cándida Rosa Hernández Hernández was crowned as the first queen at the municipal Cinema-Theatre. With the growth of the event, the contest moved to the Terrero de lucha José Álvarez Gutiérrez and the Pabellón Fernando Luis González, reaching sixty years of reigns in 2016 with a historical exhibition of costumes, photographs, sashes and crowns of the winners. The oldest preserved festival programme dates back to 1962, with Don Jorge Hernández Rodríguez as parish priest and Don Domingo Gutiérrez García as mayor. In that year of 1962, the celebrations already included brass band meetings, Canarian wrestling championships, parades of giants and big-heads, and solemn Eucharists. Among current customs, the decoration of streets with flags and ornaments stands out, along with floral arrangements and the preparation of the images in the parish church, the ringing of bells and the firing of firecrackers to announce the big day of 21 October. The queen candidates represent the different neighbourhoods of the municipality, and other events held include the First Lady Election Gala, the folkloric offering to Santa Úrsula and the Virgen del Rosario in front of the church, the traditional float parade along Carretera España, the Gregorio «El Volquete» Canarian Wrestling Tournament and the traditional football match between bachelors and married men.

Programme and main events

The official programme runs from 15 to 25 October 2026 with cultural, sports and religious events spread across different parts of the municipality. Among the most prominent highlights are the official opening and reading of the proclamation by Alexis Santana in front of the portico of the Parroquia de Santa Úrsula, the Grand Queen Election Gala at the Recinto Festero on avenida de Las Palmeras, and the traditional float parade along Carretera España. Other highlights include the 12th Gregorio «El Volquete» Canarian Wrestling Tournament, the solemn processions of the patron saint and the Virgen del Rosario with pyrotechnic displays, and the concert by David Bustamante. Consult the complete details of schedules and locations in the official programme in the file.

Traditional festival food

Traditional cuisine plays a prominent role in the celebration with hearty dishes and local products that reflect the island's culinary richness. Among the most representative preparations is carne de fiesta (marinated and fried pork pieces), as well as puchero canario, a very complete traditional stew made with meats and vegetables. Standing out among the popular dishes are the shared neighbourhood paella in the square during the festive day of 21 October and the dessert contest held on the same day in the municipal square following prior registration at the Fiestas department. To accompany these recipes, the municipality is part of the Tacoronte-Acentejo designation of origin, standing out for its artisanal cheeses and renowned local red wines.

Visitor guide and where to stay

To reach the municipality from Tenerife North Airport (TFN) there is a distance of 20 km via the TF-5 motorway, a journey taking between 15 and 20 minutes, while from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) the distance is 90 km via the TF-1 and TF-5 motorways, taking approximately one hour. The following TITSA bus lines operate in public transport:

  • Line 102: Connection between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Puerto de la Cruz passing through Santa Úrsula.
  • Line 108: Connection with San Cristóbal-La Laguna and the north of the island.
  • Lines 101 and 107: For getting around within the municipality and nearby areas.

It is advisable to book accommodation in advance to secure a place during the festival dates, and staying in the municipality itself or in nearby towns is recommended to follow the nightlife events comfortably. On days of highest influx, it is preferable to use public transport or park outside the centre. As practical tips, keep in mind that the Grand Queen Election Gala at the Recinto Festero has limited capacity and a ticket price of 3 € on sale at the Santa Úrsula Town Hall, while the concert by David Bustamante on 24 October at the same venue has free admission. Before travelling, always check the official programme, as times and events may be subject to change.