The Patron Saint festivities of the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana are celebrated between 15-25 August 2024 in Tunte.
Tunte dresses up to celebrate with activities for all tastes and ages. From sports tournaments and baking contests to the traditional Romería with its Verbena del Romero. Don’t miss the Medianías del Timple concert, the Gran Bajada del Carbonero, and the Day of San Bartolomé with its solemn Eucharist and procession. Come and enjoy and keep traditions alive!
Highlights:
Friday 16 August:
19:30 Dessert competition at the Plaza
20:30 cart race from the cemetery going down via El Risco
Saturday 17 August:
20:00 The 2nd Romería in honour of San Bartolomé, pilgrimage offering
23:00 Festive party
Sunday 18 August:
20:30 “Medianias del Timple” concert
(Timple is a traditional five-string plucked string instrument of the Canary Island)
Thursday 22 August
18:00 Foam Party
21:00 Traditional Football competition singles vs married
Friday 23 August:
18:00 ‘Bajada del Carbonero’ from Plaza del Carbonero to Plaza de Santiago de Tunte
22:00 Festive party enlivened by Estrella Latina, Start Music orchestra and DJ
Saturday 24 August: Feast Day of San Bartolomé
05:00 Diana Floreada procession through the streets with BAnda de Agaete
12:00 Solemn Eucharist, followed by a religious procession
13:30 Traditional ‘Sancocho’ at the plaza
15:00 Lluvias de Agosto’ festive party with Armonía Show
22:30 Festive party at the Plaza with music
Sunday 25 August:
20:30 Performance by the Canarian singer Pedro Manuel Afonso
