Tenerife to Revive ‘Eólica’ Festival After Ten Years
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The ‘Eólica 2026’ festival is set to return to Tenerife after a decade, with the announcement made at the Cabildo de Tenerife’s Noble Hall on 18 September. The event will feature 68 artists performing across four stages, blending electronic music with themes of sustainability, innovation, and artistic expression.
Juan José Martínez, the Cabildo’s Minister for Innovation, highlighted the festival’s cultural significance in Tenerife’s recent history. “Eólica is coming back to its roots in a place that embodies Tenerife’s commitment to renewable energy and innovation,” he said. He emphasised that the festival not only presents music but also promotes public engagement with critical global challenges.
Serafín Mesa, the Youth Minister, added that the festival aims to resonate with younger generations who seek responsible and inclusive cultural experiences. Eólica is designed not just as a musical event but as an educational platform with workshops on renewable energy, biodiversity, and responsible consumption habits.
The festival will be hosted at the ITER facility, which is integral to its theme of sustainability and renewable energy. Carlos Suárez, director of ITER, explained that the venue will serve as a living laboratory for energy and sustainability research, aiming to highlight how energy production can be less impactful on the environment.
Eólica plans to utilise energy directly from ITER’s renewable sources, including wind and solar, and any additional energy needed will come from renewable sources. Some areas will be powered by NOMAD 50 batteries, part of an initiative to recycle used car batteries for energy storage.
Promoter Leo Mansito noted that the festival will showcase a diverse range of electronic music styles while providing space for both established artists and new talents from the Canary Islands.
Founded in 2003, Eólica aims to connect electronic music with renewable energy and the unique landscape of ITER. Bernard Habis, the festival’s founder, expressed that reviving Eólica re-establishes an important chapter in Tenerife’s cultural narrative, merging music with innovation and sustainability.
To support sustainable transport, Eólica will offer free shuttle services from major transport hubs in Santa Cruz and Los Cristianos. The festival will also collaborate with a carpooling platform to promote shared travel.
A robust waste management plan will be in place, including recycling stations for various materials. ‘Canarias Libre de Plásticos’ will oversee waste tracking to measure and improve recycling efforts. Efforts to minimise single-use plastics will be extensive, with all food vendors required to comply with sustainability criteria.
Additionally, the festival will host an EcoMarket featuring local artisans and initiatives aligned with sustainability. It will offer a diverse range of food options, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices, while promoting environmentally responsible practices.
On the morning of the festival, school groups will have the opportunity to explore the ITER site and engage in energy and biodiversity activities. There will also be a charity auction featuring items donated by artists and businesses, with proceeds going to a local social or environmental organisation.
After the event, the festival’s carbon footprint will be calculated, looking at energy, water, and waste data, with aims to achieve ‘Eventsost’ certification for sustainability.
