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The Canary Islands International Music Festival 2027 invites audiences to begin the new year with an exceptional celebration of classical music in one of Europe’s most extraordinary destinations. From 9 January to 4 February 2027, the archipelago is transformed into a vast concert stage, where internationally acclaimed orchestras, distinguished soloists, and celebrated conductors perform across the islands in some of Spain’s finest concert halls.
Recognised as one of Europe's first major classical music events of the year, the festival has earned an outstanding international reputation for combining artistic excellence with an extraordinary geographical setting. Its programme embraces grand symphonic masterpieces, chamber music, and vocal performances, allowing audiences to experience world-class music in an atmosphere that is both refined and welcoming.
The 2027 edition features an exceptional roster of confirmed artists and ensembles. Among the festival's principal guests are the Munich Philharmonic, one of Europe's leading orchestras, under the baton of Lahav Shani, whose interpretations have earned worldwide acclaim. The programme also welcomes the legendary pianist Grigory Sokolov, renowned for his profound musical insight and extraordinary recital artistry.
Audiences will also enjoy performances by the Vienna State Opera Chorus, celebrated for its rich choral tradition, together with the Orquesta Filarmónica de Gran Canaria and the Orquesta Sinfónica de Tenerife, two ensembles that play a central role throughout the festival. Their concerts explore masterpieces by Beethoven, Mahler, Brahms, Bruckner, Mozart, Ravel, Stravinsky, and many other great composers, presenting programmes that span centuries of orchestral music.
Chamber music remains another defining feature of the festival. Intimate performances by internationally respected musicians provide audiences with the opportunity to experience the expressive beauty of smaller ensembles, creating a perfect balance with the grandeur of the symphonic concerts. This diversity of programming allows every visitor to discover new musical perspectives while enjoying performances of the highest artistic standard.
The Canary Islands International Music Festival 2027 offers far more than a series of concerts. It is an invitation to discover classical music in inspiring surroundings, where exceptional artistry and spectacular landscapes come together to create an unforgettable beginning to the year.
About the Canary Islands International Music Festival
The Canary Islands International Music Festival (Festival Internacional de Música de Canarias, FIMC) is one of Europe's leading winter classical music festivals and the most prestigious musical event in the Canary Islands. Founded in 1985, the festival brings together world-renowned orchestras, conductors, soloists, and chamber ensembles for a month-long celebration of classical music across the Atlantic archipelago.
Unlike traditional festivals centered in a single city, the Canary Islands International Music Festival spans all eight inhabited Canary Islands—Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro, and La Graciosa. Concerts are presented in concert halls, historic theatres, churches, auditoriums, and cultural landmarks, making exceptional classical music accessible throughout the entire archipelago.
Held annually between January and February, the festival offers a unique opportunity to enjoy world-class performances during the European winter in the Canary Islands' mild subtropical climate. Each edition features an outstanding programme of symphonic concerts, chamber music, vocal recitals, and special projects performed by internationally acclaimed artists alongside Spain's leading orchestras and ensembles.
The festival is renowned for welcoming many of the world's finest orchestras and soloists. Over its history, audiences have enjoyed performances by celebrated ensembles from across Europe and appearances by some of classical music's most distinguished conductors and instrumentalists. Alongside the standard orchestral repertoire, the festival regularly presents contemporary works, commissions new compositions, and celebrates important musical anniversaries, creating programmes that combine tradition with artistic innovation.
Among its principal venues are the Auditorio Alfredo Kraus and the Teatro Pérez Galdós on Gran Canaria, as well as the Auditorio de Tenerife, complemented by performances in historic churches, theatres, and cultural centres across the islands. This travelling format allows each island to share in the festival's artistic excellence while showcasing its own architectural and cultural heritage.
Today, the Canary Islands International Music Festival stands as one of Spain's foremost classical music events, combining outstanding artistic quality with the extraordinary natural beauty of the Canary Islands. It offers audiences the rare opportunity to experience exceptional music while exploring volcanic landscapes, Atlantic coastlines, historic towns, and the unique cultural traditions of this remarkable archipelago.
