Arena Negra draws record Friday crowd to Gran Tarajal beach
Thousands attended the opening night of Arena Negra in Gran Tarajal, with more concerts planned for Saturday 7 November.
Thousands of people gathered on Gran Tarajal beach on Friday 6 November for the opening night of Festival Arena Negra. The Cabildo de Fuerteventura said it was the largest Friday attendance in the festival’s history.
Merche opened the concerts, inviting several audience members onto the stage during her set. She was followed by Rosana, who brought Gran Tarajal percussion group Timbaye onstage to join her performance.
Álvaro de Luna took to the stage after midnight, bringing his tour to a close in Gran Tarajal. Juan Magán then closed the concert programme with a mix of Latin and electronic music.
DJ and LOS40 presenter Óscar Martínez provided music from 7.30pm, between stage changes and at the end of the event. Fuerteventura actress Mariam Hernández presented the festival.
Saturday’s programme
Arena Negra continues on Saturday 7 November with concerts by Los Secretos, Luis Fonsi, Delaossa and Lauta. The Arena Negra de Día programme in Gran Tarajal also features Timbeque, ContraVentura, Andrea Rodríguez y la Banda del Trópico, NIA and Kilombo Improvisado.
The festival is organised by the Cabildo de Fuerteventura in collaboration with the Canary Islands Government, Tuineje Town Council, Cajasiete and Asociación La Gavia.