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Baile de Magos during San Benito Abad in La Laguna

This gallery covers the Baile de Magos held in San Cristóbal de La Laguna as part of the multi-day San Benito Abad celebrations. Streets of the historic centre fill with traditional Canary outfits, parrandas and long communal tables. (The romería takes place on a different day.)

Overview of the atmosphere

We begin with a wide view that captures the essence of the night: colourful façades, outdoor tables and neighbours dressed in traditional clothing.

Residents in traditional Canary clothing dine at street tables during the Baile de Magos in La Laguna, with pastel façades behind them.

Street tables and early-evening ambience

As daylight fades, the historic streets turn into a giant open-air gathering. Strings of lights frame the scene while parrandas play nearby.

Festive crowd at dusk under strings of lights, many wearing traditional outfits, chatting around long tables. Large gathering beside palm trees with rows of tables and people in traditional vests and skirts enjoying the celebration.

A family-friendly celebration

The event welcomes all ages. Play areas and benches appear next to the music so families can rest between dances.

Children's play area with a blue rocker while people in traditional clothing sit and talk in the background.

La Concepción: the main backdrop

The illuminated bell tower of Iglesia de La Concepción becomes the emblematic backdrop for performances, dances and gatherings.

Crowd in traditional clothing gathered by the illuminated bell tower of La Concepción during the Baile de Magos night. Folk musicians perform onstage in front of La Concepción while the tower glows with coloured light. Long tables with food and drinks set along the church wall, with attendees wearing hats, capes and waistcoats.

Lit streets and meeting points

Decorative lighting marks the route through the centre and creates small squares where friends meet to talk, sing and dance.

Groups chatting beneath festive lighting in a historic street of La Laguna during the San Benito Abad celebrations. Arches of lights and a figure of a Canarian 'mago' marking the night route through La Laguna.

Parrandas and new generations

Young participants keep the tradition alive, alternating songs, dance steps and friendly conversation.

Group of young people in striped skirts and vests chatting in a street of the historic centre during the celebration.

Music on secondary stages

Beyond the main square, smaller stages host bands and dance groups to spread the music across several streets.

Musicians perform on a secondary street stage with festive lighting and silhouettes of traditional figures.

Popular food and late-night snacks

Between dances, food stalls and neighbourhood tables offer sandwiches, sweets and drinks to refuel and keep the night going.

Food stall named 'Sol en Canarias' serving attendees in traditional dress late at night.

Conclusion

The Baile de Magos of San Benito Abad showcases La Laguna at its most welcoming—heritage streets, traditional clothing and music shared around long tables. If you visit Tenerife during these dates, add this night to your plans to experience the island’s living folk culture. (Romería day is held separately within the same festival.)