Live Music to Bid Farewell to “A Contracultura” in Puerto del Rosario

Jimeno’s Band, Xente y la Banda, Ochenteros, Supawayah and a U2 tribute are the five groups performing from 7 p.m. at Plaza de la Paz.

‘A Contracultura’ will cap off its cultural week this Friday, 5 September, with a large‑scale concert in the Plaza de la Paz, Puerto del Rosario, starting at 7 p.m. The line‑up includes:

• Jimeno’s Band
• Xente y la Banda
• Ochenteros
• Supawayah
• U2 tribute

The event is designed for audiences of all ages and musical tastes.

“After so many days of culture, closing this with street music is like putting a perfect full stop to the week. It will be a night to have fun and enjoy a great atmosphere in Plaza de la Paz.”
— Mayor David de Vera, Puerto del Rosario

“Friday night is the best example of what we aim for with ‘A Contracultura’: an open, diverse, and close‑to‑the‑people proposal. This final concert is one of the most anticipated moments, where all ages and musical preferences blend together.”
— Councilor of Culture Juan Manuel Verdugo

During the week, the programme has gathered a wide range of activities covering poetry, literature, historical memory, theatre, and visual arts. Highlights included:

• The opening of a contracultural exhibition and a showcase by William Rocchi.
• The tenth edition of “Puerto es Poesía” featuring Cecilia Domínguez Luis and Ricardo Hernández Bravo.
• The launch of the book Franco by historian Julián Casanova.
• A talk by graphic reporter Manuel Ovalle.
• The theatrical production Es mi hombre by the company Livianas Provincianas.