If you’re heading to Santa Cruz this week for the Tenerife Cook Music Fest, it’s probably worth planning your day before you leave home. With thousands of people expected to attend and some of the biggest names in Latin music performing, knowing who’s on and when could save you missing your favourite act while you’re queuing for a drink.
The festival takes place over three days in the port area of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and features artists including Don Omar, Myke Towers, Chayanne, Gente de Zona and Elvis Crespo.
Here’s the confirmed performance schedule released by the organisers.
Thursday 16 July – Urban Mood
- 18:15 – Farruko
- 20:05 – Ivy Queen
- 22:00 – Don Omar
- 23:45 – Myke Towers
Friday 17 July – Latin Mood
- 17:30 – Emily Estefan
- 19:00 – Greeicy
- 20:30 – Olga Tañón
- 22:30 – Chayanne
- 00:30 – Gente de Zona
Saturday 18 July – Tropical Mood
- 17:00 – Tito Nieves
- 19:00 – Luis Enrique
- 21:00 – Sergio Vargas
- 23:00 – Elvis Crespo
- 01:00 – Hermanos Rosario
Gate opening times
The festival gates will open at:
- 16:00 on Thursday and Friday
- 15:30 on Saturday
There’ll also be plenty happening between the headline performances. Local DJs and musicians will provide entertainment during the changeovers, helping to keep the atmosphere going throughout each day.
On Thursday, festival-goers can also enjoy performances from Rodrigo Fénix, Wes and Juseph.
Friday’s supporting acts include Gynebra, Miss Music Band, DJ JRodriguez and Ledes Díaz.
Saturday’s line-up is completed by Anaé before the evening’s main performances get underway.
With a packed programme spread across three days, organisers are expecting large crowds in Santa Cruz, so if you’re planning to attend, arriving early is probably a sensible idea.