More than two weeks of cultural, sports, musical and family activities to enjoy the heritage and tradition of the municipality
The Vallehermoso City Council has announced the official programming of the San Juan 2026 Festivities, declared of regional tourist interest, with a calendar full of cultural, sports, musical and family activities that will take place between June 12 and 29 in the Plaza de la Constitución, the Church of San Juan Bautista and other emblematic spaces of the municipality. The celebrations combine tradition, gastronomy, music, sports and educational proposals, reinforcing the cultural identity of the municipality and encouraging the participation of the entire community.
The start of the festivities will take place on June 12 with the tasting of Canarian wines in the Plaza de la Constitución, organized within the framework of Campus La Gomera, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy local products. On June 13, the Second Edition of Tagoror de Saberes will be held with a photographic exhibition by Aday Niebla, background music and the presentation of the final degree and master's projects of students from the University of La Laguna in the Plenary Hall of the City Hall.
During the following days, educational workshops, orientation and environmental awareness gymkhanas, film screenings, talks and family activities will be held, such as the Planeta Komba and Dinosaurs Show, as well as the Island Exhibition of Traditional Crafts, in collaboration with the Island Council of La Gomera. The festivities also include sports tournaments, such as indoor soccer and dominoes, with the participation of neighbors and visitors of all ages.
The central programming includes religious and traditional events on June 23 and 24. The Eucharist of the eve and the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, presided over by the parish priest D. Kevin Barroso and accompanied by local choirs, will give way to processions with chácara and drums, lighting of bonfires and pyrotechnic displays, declared Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. These events will feature the participation of the Silbo Gomero Cultural Association and various local musical groups.
From June 26 to 28, the XXII Atlántico Sonoro Festival will offer concerts, theatrical routes, silbo gomero, chácara and drum workshops, and musical performances by groups such as Amanecer de La Gomera and Grupo Tentación. The closing of the festivities, on Monday, June 29, will include a procession and traditional dance, putting the finishing touch to more than two weeks of celebrations.
The mayor of Vallehermoso, Emiliano Coello, has declared: "The San Juan Festival is a moment of encounter for our entire community. Each activity, from the educational workshops to the concerts and processions, has been designed so that residents and visitors can enjoy the cultural and heritage wealth of our municipality. We invite everyone to participate and live these festivals with responsibility and enthusiasm."
With this programming, the Vallehermoso City Council reinforces its commitment to culture, tradition and citizen participation, consolidating the San Juan Festival as one of the most important and emblematic events of La Gomera, capable of attracting the community and tourism to enjoy its historical and cultural wealth.
