The 6th Book and Reading Fair “Sea of Cultures” – San Mateo
San Mateo is hosting the 6th Book and Reading Fair “Sea of Cultures”, Feria del Libro y la Lectura “Mar de Culturas” from 7 to 9 November 2025.
The fair is organised by the Gran Canaria Island Library in collaboration with the Department of Culture of the San Mateo City Council.
Plaza de la Solidaridad in San Mateo will be transformed into a space to enjoy reading, music, and creativity with a program full of activities for all ages.
Program:
📖 Friday, November 7:
At 10:00, the Inauguration of the fair . Throughout the day, there will be children’s workshops, storytelling sessions, and entertainment. In the afternoon, a storytelling session (18:00), and the little ones can enjoy the “Savoring Stories” workshop.
In the literary tent, the book “Volume Five. Miscellany, 1975-1979” by the poet Carlos Ramos will be presented, with the participation of Emilio González Déniz, Alfonso Crujera, and Javier Cabrera.
The day will close with a concert by Heriberto Cruz and Macaca Radiata at 20:00 🎵
📚 Saturday, November 8:
From 10:00, entertainment and games will fill the square. Then, Iván Suárez Rodríguez will present “The Sour Fountain” (11:00), and Jorge Laguna will talk about his work “The Blood of the Malvasia” (12:00).
In the afternoon, Elisabeth Espín will tell stories (17:00), and at 17:45 the philosophical works of Juan Ezequiel Morales and José María Ayaso will be presented.
The writer Ramón Betancor will present “The Immense Brevity” (18:45), followed by a literary gathering with Begoña Vera, Zaradat Domínguez, Annika Brunke, and Laura Ramírez, who will share their literary recommendations (19:45).
The day will close with a concert by Ramón Betancor and Rita Dalton (20:45). 🎤
📘 Sunday, November 9:
The final day begins with stories by María Buenadicha (11:00), and the talk “The Role of Women in Gothic Narrative” by Leandro Pinto (12:00). As a grand finale, at 13:00, there will be a talk and tasting event, “Galdós’s Dishes,” an experience that combines literature and gastronomy, featuring Galdós-inspired tapas presented by Plácido Checa Fajardo, from the CanariaseBook and La Ciudad de Galdós associations. 🍷📖
💬 “This fair is an encounter with the living word, a tribute to those who read, create, and share. Three days where San Mateo becomes a cultural beacon in the central highlands.”
📍 Location: Plaza de la Solidaridad, San Mateo
📆 Dates: November 7, 8, and 9
🎟️ Free admission
