Music, culture and literature – what a lovely statement of intent for a place designed to bring people together. Eight years ago, we decided to establish the Canary Islands as a hub where connections could be forged, a waystation, or a tea room in which to share culture – the new culture that emerges from the syncretic world of globalisation as we move through the 21st century. And it turns out that the café tables, the sofas, the spaces for sharing have served us well; our audiences have let us know this over the years, and these Encounters at the M/A/L have now become an indispensable fixture in the islands’ cultural calendar.
 
We present ourselves to the world – we are talking about the Canary Islands – as an established tourist destination, but one that offers much more than a single attraction: for some time now, the islands have been a destination in their own right, far more welcoming and comprehensive than the one the social traditions of the 20th century had assigned to us. Culture is an exquisite calling card for the Archipelago. And these Encounters at the M/A/L offer a twofold invitation: they open their doors to emerging local talent whilst attracting and presenting selected national and international offerings each year.
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Each edition of this festival offers an opportunity to discover new voices, sounds and perspectives that enrich the cultural landscape of the archipelago. Workshops, concerts, literary readings and open discussions make up a programme that champions diversity and innovation, whilst never losing sight of the identity that defines us. This spirit of exchange makes Encuentros en el M/A/L a space where creativity flows and is shared, creating unique experiences for audiences of all ages.
 
More than just a single event, Encuentros en el M/A/L is a statement of principles: culture as a driving force for cohesion and development, as a bridge between territories and generations, and as a tool for the sustainability and social development of communities. In a world moving towards interconnection, the Canary Islands stand as a cultural beacon in the middle of the Atlantic, offering not only landscapes and climate, but also thought, art and sensibility. Here, every encounter is an invitation to look beyond, to engage in dialogue and to build together the contemporary narrative that unites us.

The Festival is supported by the Government of the Canary Islands, through Promotur Turismo Islas Canarias and the Canary Islands Institute of Cultural Development, and in collaboration with the Teatro Leal, the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium, Aguere Cultural, La Parte Baja, Gomera Lounge, and the Faculty of Social Sciences and Communication at the University of La Laguna (ULL).
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PROGRAMME
 
JAY JAY JOHANSON CONCERT. Tickets available at Tickety.es
WHISKEY 1996–2026
27 February 2026 · 8.30 pm Teatro Leal, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife
 
ELODIÈ CONCERT. Free entry
14 March 2026 · 10.30 pm La Parte Baja, La Orotava, Tenerife
 
ANDY TIMMONS CONCERT. Tickets available at Tickety.es
EUROPEAN TOUR 2026
17 March 2026 · 8.00 pm Teatro Leal, La Laguna, Tenerife
18 March 2026 · 8.00 pm Alfredo Kraus Auditorium, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
 
JOSELE DEL PINO CONCERT Free admission
28 March 2026 · 12:00 Isla Baja Regional Occupational Centre, Buenavista del Norte, Tenerife
 
DIALOGUES AND FREEDOMS. ANA CURRA Free admission
10 April 2026 · Cuyás Theatre · Josefina de la Torre Hall, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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ANA CURRA CONCERT. Tickets at tureservaonline.es
11 April 2026 · 8.30 pm Juan Ramón Jiménez Theatre, Telde, Gran Canaria
 
LUZ Y DIEGO CONCERT. Free entry
3 April 2026 · 8.30 pm Gomera Lounge, Valle Gran Rey, La Gomera
 
ÁNGEL STANICH BAND CONCERT. Tickets at Tickety.es
ON A TOUR (STILL) WITHOUT A NAME
27 June 2026 · 9.30 pm Aguere Cultural, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife
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TOMÁS RODRÍGUEZ PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION Free admission
9–22 March 2026 · Faculty of Social Sciences and Communication, University of La Laguna, La Laguna, Tenerife
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PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION BY JESÚS RODRÍGUEZ FALCÓN Free admission
20 April to 4 May 2026 · Faculty of Social Sciences and Communication, University of La Laguna, La Laguna, Tenerife