One of La Laguna’s biggest traditional celebrations is just around the corner, with table reservations opening today (Wednesday) at 9:00pm for the San Benito Baile de Magos 2026, which takes place on Friday 10th July.
Reservations must be made online through the official booking platform, and demand is expected to be high after tables sold out within minutes in previous years.
670 tables available
This year, La Laguna Town Hall has made 670 tables available around La Concepción Church and Marqués de Celada Street.
The council has confirmed this is the maximum number permitted under the event’s safety plan, meaning no additional tables can be added.
Each booking can include a maximum of two tables, with eight seats per table.
Traditional dress required
Having a reserved table is not required to attend the Baile de Magos.
However, everyone entering the event must wear traditional Canarian dress, one of the most important customs of the celebration and a requirement that helps preserve its folkloric character.
Restaurants located within the event area will also receive two tables each so they can continue serving customers throughout the evening.
Three music areas
As in previous years, the celebration will feature three separate entertainment areas.
The main stage beneath the tower of La Concepción Church will host traditional folk performances, while Marqués de Celada will feature parrandas and traditional music groups.
A third stage near San Benito will host the evening’s verbena, which will continue late into the night.
San Benito festivities begin today
The San Benito 2026 celebrations officially begin this evening with the opening proclamation at 7:30pm inside the San Benito Hermitage.
The honour of delivering this year’s opening speech goes to renowned Canarian folk singer Chago Melián, accompanied by live performances celebrating the island’s musical traditions.
The Baile de Magos is one of the highlights of La Laguna’s annual festivities and takes place ahead of the famous San Benito Romería, one of the Canary Islands’ most important traditional pilgrimages.