Canary Islands International Music Festival 2027 – Classical Across Eight Islands

Welcome to the Festival Internacional de Música de Canarias 2027 in Las Palmas

The 43rd Festival Internacional de Música de Canarias (FIMC) runs from 9 January to 4 February 2027 and traditionally opens Europe’s symphonic year. Organised by the Government of the Canary Islands through the Instituto Canario de Desarrollo Cultural, the festival presents 56 concerts across all eight islands. Main stages are the Auditorio Alfredo Kraus in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the Auditorio de Tenerife in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, with further performances on Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro and La Graciosa.

Highlights & Attractions at Festival Internacional de Música de Canarias in Las Palmas

• 56 concerts over about 27 days on all eight islands — one of Europe’s few major classical festivals held in winter.
• Top international orchestras: Vienna Symphony, London Philharmonic, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Orchestra of the Opéra Royal de Versailles and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam (returning after more than 20 years).
• Host orchestras: Sinfónica de Tenerife and Orquesta Filarmónica de Gran Canaria, including premieres by Canarian composers.
• World-class soloists: María Dueñas, Nadine Sierra, Jean-Guihen Queyras, Javier Perianes, Lisa Batiashvili, Francesco Piemontesi and Julia Fischer.
• 2027 focus: Beethoven’s bicentenary (200 years since his death) and a gala marking the centenary of Canarian tenor Alfredo Kraus with Nadine Sierra.
• “En Paralelo” strand: Renaissance, jazz, flamenco-jazz, family shows and multimedia — including Camerata Iberia, Jazz Caló and a live score for the animated film “Mariposas negras”.
• Wide access: Abono Joven (under 30, up to 60% off), reduced subscriptions for less populated islands (25% off), €3 tickets for music students and unemployed people, and 30% last-minute discount from 45 minutes before subscription concerts.

Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2027

Opening nights on 9 January at the Auditorio Alfredo Kraus and 10 January at the Auditorio de Tenerife feature the Chamber Orchestra of Europe under Robin Ticciati with cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras (Dvořák Cello Concerto, Lotta Wennäkoski’s “Verdigris”, Beethoven’s Fifth). Further subscription highlights include the Sinfónica de Tenerife with Francesco Piemontesi (12–13 January), Vienna Symphony with María Dueñas (23–24 January), Filarmónica de Gran Canaria in Mahler’s Seventh (26–27 January), London Philharmonic with Javier Perianes (29–30 January), Nadine Sierra with the Opéra Royal de Versailles orchestra for the Kraus tribute (31 January / 1 February), and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra under Klaus Mäkelä with Lisa Batiashvili for the closing programmes (1–4 February).

Extraordinary concerts and the En Paralelo series take chamber, baroque, jazz and family formats to the other islands, including Mozart’s Requiem with the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra & Choir under Ton Koopman. Most main concerts start at 19:00 or 19:30; exact times and venues are listed per date on the official website.

Tickets & Admission for Festival Internacional de Música de Canarias Las Palmas

Individual tickets go on general sale from 16 December 2026. Before that: subscription renewal (16 September–14 October 2026) and new subscription sales (2–20 November 2026). The two main subscriptions each cover four concerts at the Gran Canaria and Tenerife auditoriums (10% off one, 20% off both). Young subscriptions are substantially cheaper; island packages for non-capital islands start around 40–50 euro. Single tickets typically range from about 15 to 90 euro by zone and concert; reserved seats for music students and unemployed people cost 3 euro. Last-minute tickets (30% off) are available from 45 minutes before subscription concerts. Buy only via the official festival website.

Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Las Palmas

• Getting there: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife are well served by air (airports LPA and TFN/TFS). Ferries and inter-island flights link the archipelago; allow extra time if you plan concerts on the smaller islands.
• Weather and dress: January and February in the Canaries are mild (often 18–22 °C by day), cooler in the evening. For air-conditioned halls, smart layered clothing and a light jacket work well.
• Where to stay: Las Palmas and Santa Cruz offer a wide range of hotels and apartments; book early in festival season and on the smaller islands if you are island-hopping.
• On site: Main concerts are in the large auditoriums; extraordinary and En Paralelo events use theatres, cultural centres and distinctive venues (e.g. Jameos del Agua on Lanzarote). Check programme and seating plans on the festival website in advance.
• Practical: Purchase subscriptions and single tickets online through the official site; youth, student, unemployed and last-minute discounts have clear conditions. Align ferry and flight times with concert schedules when visiting more than one island.