Authors and Events Not to Miss at the 35th Book Fair

The 35th Fuerteventura Book Fair opened on Thursday 23 October at the Palacio de Formación y Congresos and will run until Sunday 26 October. The programme blends literature, music and entertainment for all ages. Highlights so far include journalist‑authors Nieves Concostrina and Vicente Vallés, novelist Isaac Rosa, and performances by Pepe Viyuela, Muerdo, En mitad de tanto fuego, among many others.

Concostrina and Vallés – Journalism and Current Affairs with Non‑Fiction Authors

Two leading journalists will present their latest books:

• Nieves Concostrina, host of the radio segment Acontece, que no es poco on La Ventana (Cadena SER), will speak on Friday at 20:15.
• Vicente Vallés, presenter and director of the news program Antena 3 Noticias, will appear on Saturday at 20:30.

Their talks promise insight into contemporary issues and the craft of non‑fiction writing.

Shows Not to Miss

Music and Stage

• Muerdo – live concert Friday at 22:00 in the Carpa Josefina Plá.
• En mitad de tanto fuego – a theatrical monologue inspired by Homer’s Iliad, text by Alberto Conejero and performed by Rubén de Eguía. It takes place in the Sala Sinfónica; free entry is available with prior reservation via culturafuerteventura.es.

“A modern retelling that fuses ancient myth with today’s social realities.”

• De Tal Palo (Catalan troupe) – “Fisgoneo”, a blend of balance acts and acrobatics, Saturday at 18:00 in the main plaza.

• Zen del Sur (Andalusian group) – “Xpectro”, a multidisciplinary performance that explores autism and other neuro‑divergences through a creative‑educational lens, Sunday at 17:30 in the Sala Sinfónica (for audiences 10 years and older).

• Closing literary‑humor recital – “La risa en verso” with actor Pepe Viyuela and baritone Luis Santana, Sunday at 21:00 in the Carpa Josefina Plá.

About Twenty Authors on the Weekend

The fair gathers a twenty‑strong roster of writers, including:

• Isaac Rosa
• Nieves Concostrina
• Benjamín G. Rosado
• Kiko at
• María de las Nieves Pérez Cejas
• Paulina Flores
• Elena Correa
• Nativel Preciado
• Rafael Reig
• Blanca Lacasa
• Vicente Vallés
• Berna González Harbour

Local voices also feature Marcos Hormiga, Violeta Chacón, Javier Tendero and María Aroa Suárez.

In addition, the fair participates in the Día de las Letras Canarias, this year dedicated to Alonso Quesada. A dedicated table will host a discussion of his work with Marcos Hormiga, Beatriz Morales and Victoriano Santana.

Programme and Timetable

Friday 24 October (Afternoon‑Evening)

• 17:00 – “Tren de las Letras” departs for the fair.
• 18:00 – Festuc Teatre: “Bunji, la pequeña koala” (Sala Sinfónica, ages 3+).
• 18:00 – 20:30 – Author presentations:
  • María Aroa Suárez (18:00)
  • M. Nieves Pérez Cejas (18:30)
  • Benjamín G. Rosado (19:00)
  • Nieves Concostrina (20:15)
• 19:30 – Dance “Rosa de Papel” (plaza).
• 21:00 – “Mascletà poética” (plaza).
• 22:00 – Concert by Muerdo (Carpa Josefina Plá).

Saturday 25 October

• 10:00 – Alternative “Tren de las Letras” route (see social media).
• 11:00 – “Alonso Quesada” round‑table + writing workshop.
• 12:00 – Dance by Aarón Comino (plaza).
• 12:30 – “Niñas sucias” (plaza).
• 13:00 – 13:30 – Violeta Chacón & “Filera de hormigas”.
• 17:00 – Afternoon “Tren de las Letras”.
• 18:00 – “El mago de Oz” (Auditorio de Antigua, ages 4+) & “Fisgoneo” (plaza).
• 20:30 – Vicente Vallés (Carpa Josefina Plá).
• 21:30 – Theatre “En mitad de tanto fuego” (Sala Sinfónica, ticket required).

Sunday 26 October

• 11:00 – “Tren de las Letras” & “Los Mañas” (plaza).
• 11:30 – Javier Tendero (plaza).
• 12:00 – Rafael Reig (plaza).
• 12:30 – Recital “El retorno de las ardillas” (Carpa Josefina Plá
• 17:30 – Circus “Xpectro” (Sala Sinfónica, ages 10+).
• 18:30 – Kiko Amat (plaza).
• 19:00 – Nativel Preciado (plaza).
• 19:30 – Agustín Fernández Mallo (plaza).
• 21:00 – Closing show “La risa en verso” (Carpa Josefina Plá).

The 35th Fuerteventura Book Fair thus offers a rich blend of literary talks, musical performances, theatrical pieces and family‑friendly activities, making it a must‑visit event for readers and culture lovers alike.