The 19th edition runs from 16 to 20 September, combining international artists with a strong focus on accessibility, equality and environmental sustainability
The Boreal Festival returns to Los Silos this September, bringing five days of music, culture and environmental awareness to the northwest of Tenerife.
Now in its 19th edition, the festival will take place from 16 to 20 September, continuing its distinctive approach to culture with accessibility, gender equality and sustainability placed firmly at the centre of the programme.
📅 Date: 16 to 20 September 2026
📍 Area: Los Silos, North Tenerife
A festival designed to be accessible
One of the main priorities this year is making sure that people with different accessibility needs can properly enjoy the festival.
The organisers have introduced measures including reserved viewing areas for people with reduced mobility, designated parking spaces and access to wheelchairs and walking aids.
There will also be measures aimed at improving cognitive accessibility, including clear signage, noise-cancelling headphones and information presented in easy-to-read formats.
For people with hearing difficulties, the festival will provide sign language interpretation and assistive sound systems, including solutions designed to accommodate different sensory needs.
A key part of the operation will be the Punto Naranja, an information and assistance point in Plaza de la Luz. It will operate from 10:00 to 22:00 on 18 and 19 September, with a mobile version also available at different festival locations.
Equality is part of the programme
The Boreal Festival’s Equality Plan aims to address discrimination within the creative industries and promote equal opportunities throughout the event.
This includes equal opportunities in programming and leadership positions, equal pay for equivalent roles and the use of inclusive language in festival communications.
The festival will also provide safe spaces designed to prevent gender-based violence, alongside a Punto Violeta offering support to victims.
Projects containing sexist, racist or homophobic content are not permitted, while discussions and activities will continue to incorporate gender perspectives.
Sustainability beyond the stage
Environmental protection is another major part of the festival.
Its Sustainability Plan, supported by environmental audits, is designed to reduce the event’s impact through measures including the use of local resources, the elimination of single-use plastics and improved waste management.
The programming will also take into account the surrounding environment and local wildlife.
It is a sensible approach for an event taking place in a part of Tenerife where the landscape is rather more important than another disposable festival wristband.
International artists and the Boreal Award
The artistic programme will feature performers from different parts of the world, including British artist Daddy G, Colombian group Aterciopelados and South African band BCUC.
The festival will also present this year’s Boreal Award to writer Andrea Abreu, recognising her contribution to rural culture and social transformation.
Visual art will have a place too, with a solo exhibition by Portuguese artist Diogo Machado, also known as Add Fuel.
With its combination of international music, visual art, social initiatives and environmental measures, Boreal continues to position itself as something rather more ambitious than a standard music festival.
For five days in September, Los Silos becomes a cultural meeting point where music is only part of the story.