Lanzarote Craft Fair 2026: 70,000 Visitors Expected for Six Days of Canarian Craftsmanship
One of Lanzarote’s biggest annual celebrations of traditional crafts returns to Mancha Blanca this September, bringing together more than 140 participants from across the Canary Islands – and internationally from Uruguay.
If you’re looking for something a little different to do in Lanzarote in September, the island’s annual Feria de Artesanía de Lanzarote is well worth putting on your calendar.
The 37th Lanzarote Craft Fair takes place from 10 to 15 September 2026 at the fairground in Mancha Blanca, Tinajo, and organisers are expecting the event to attract more than 70,000 visitors.
This year’s fair has a particularly strong focus on the traditional craftsmanship of Lanzarote and La Graciosa, while also bringing an international element to the event with Uruguay as the guest country.
When is the Lanzarote Craft Fair 2026?
The Feria de Artesanía de Lanzarote 2026 runs for six days.
Thursday 10 September: 17:30 – 21:30
Friday 11 September: 10:30 – 21:30
Saturday 12 September: 10:30 – 21:30
Sunday 13 September: 10:30 – 21:30
Monday 14 September: 10:30 – 21:30
Tuesday 15 September: 10:30 – 21:30
The opening takes place on Thursday afternoon, with the full daily schedule beginning from Friday.
The event is held in Mancha Blanca, in the municipality of Tinajo, making it particularly convenient for anyone staying in the north or central areas of Lanzarote, as well as visitors travelling from resorts such as Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise and Playa Blanca.
The official organisers have published the dates and participant information for the 2026 edition.
More than 140 participants
There is a huge amount of variety to discover at this year’s Lanzarote artisan fair.
Although 192 applications were received, the final event will bring together more than 140 participants when the different groups, invited artisans, workshops and demonstrations are included.
There will be artisans from all of the Canary Islands, alongside representatives from each of Lanzarote’s seven municipalities.
Visitors can expect to find everything from ceramics, pottery, jewellery and leatherwork to basketry, embroidery, crochet, woodwork, textiles, candles, soaps and traditional crafts.
The official artisan directory lists a particularly wide range of disciplines, making the fair much more than simply a place to browse souvenirs.
For visitors, it’s also an opportunity to buy something directly from the person who made it – whether that’s a piece of Lanzarote pottery, handmade jewellery, traditional textiles or something completely different.
Uruguay is this year’s special guest
One of the interesting additions for Lanzarote Craft Fair 2026 is the international presence from Uruguay.
Six Uruguayan artisans have been invited to take part, bringing their own techniques and traditions to Mancha Blanca.
The inclusion of Uruguay adds an interesting cultural dimension to the event, allowing visitors to see similarities and differences between traditional crafts from the Canary Islands and South America.
It also reflects the increasingly international character of the Feria de Artesanía de Lanzarote.
This year’s special focus: traditional hats
One of the main themes of the 2026 fair is the traditional sombrera and sombrero made from natural plant fibres associated with Lanzarote and La Graciosa.
The focus is intended to highlight the skill and knowledge involved in producing these traditional items, which have historically been connected with agricultural life and Canarian identity.
It’s an example of what makes the fair interesting for tourists as well as residents: you’re not simply looking at finished products, but getting a glimpse into traditional skills that have been passed down through generations.
Keeping traditional skills alive
Another important part of this year’s programme is “La Herencia en las Manos” – “Heritage in the Hands.”
Around ten veteran artisans from Lanzarote will take part in live demonstrations, showing traditional techniques and sharing knowledge that could otherwise become increasingly difficult to preserve.
There will also be around eight professionals running workshops and live demonstrations throughout the six-day event.
That makes the fair particularly appealing if you’re visiting Lanzarote with children or simply want to see how some of the island’s traditional products are actually made.
A great opportunity to buy something genuinely local
For tourists, the Lanzarote Craft Fair can also be a refreshing alternative to the usual souvenir shopping.
Rather than taking home another mass-produced holiday memento, you can find handmade products created by artisans from Lanzarote and other Canary Islands.
It’s also a chance for residents to discover local makers and support traditional crafts and small businesses.
With such a broad range of disciplines represented, there should be plenty to browse even if you’re not specifically looking for traditional Canarian products.
Expect it to be busy
With organisers hoping to attract more than 70,000 visitors, this is not a small local market.
The previous edition attracted around that number of visitors, and the organisers are hoping to exceed it this year. Measures have also been taken to improve the infrastructure and transport arrangements around the event.
If you’re planning to visit during the busiest periods, it would be sensible to allow yourself plenty of time rather than treating it as a quick stop.
And remember that the fair coincides with the celebrations surrounding Nuestra Señora de los Dolores in Mancha Blanca, making September an especially lively time to visit the area.
Why visit the Lanzarote Craft Fair?
Whether you’re a Lanzarote resident, a regular visitor or coming to the island for the first time, the Feria de Artesanía offers something you don’t get from the typical tourist attractions.
It’s a chance to:
- Discover traditional Canarian crafts
- Meet local artisans
- Watch craftspeople working and demonstrating their skills
- Buy handmade products
- Learn about the cultural heritage of Lanzarote and La Graciosa
- Experience crafts from other Canary Islands
- Meet the invited artisans from Uruguay
- Take part in workshops and activities
- Find unusual and genuinely local gifts to take home
And perhaps most importantly, it gives visitors an opportunity to see a different side of Lanzarote beyond the beaches, resorts and tourist attractions.
