Karaoke Bars in Tenerife: A Guide for Singers and Spectators

Karaoke bars in Tenerife are easy to find in the south, especially in Playa de las Américas, Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje, with most nights starting around 9 to 10pm and running until late. Singing is usually free: you give your song choice to the host and buy drinks while you wait for your turn.

Karaoke nights change between bars from week to week, so it is best to check on the day. The karaoke category on DoTenerife lists tonight’s karaoke with Tenerife-time start times.

Where to find karaoke in Tenerife

Area	Karaoke vibe
Playa de las Américas and Starco	Loud, late, lots of groups, plenty of party anthems
Los Cristianos	Relaxed, friendly, many regulars and long-stay visitors
Costa Adeje and Fañabé	Hotel bars and seafront bars, more mixed crowd
Golf del Sur and Las Galletas	Small local bars with a loyal following
Los Gigantes and Puerto de Santiago	Quieter bars, good for confident singers
Santa Cruz and La Laguna	A few karaoke bars popular with locals, mainly Spanish songs

Playa de las Américas

The busiest karaoke scene on the island. Bars around the Starco centre and the seafront often run karaoke well past midnight, and it is common to see stag and hen groups taking over the microphone.

Los Cristianos

Karaoke here tends to be more relaxed and sociable, with regulars who know the host and each other. It is a good choice if you are nervous about singing in front of a big crowd. See our Los Cristianos nightlife guide.

How karaoke works in Tenerife bars

1. Find the host. There is usually a KJ or host with a laptop, song books or a QR code to browse songs.
2. Write down your song and name on a slip or tell the host.
3. Wait your turn. On busy nights the queue can be long, so put your name down early.
4. Sing, and support others. Applause is part of the deal, even for brave attempts.

Some bars run a karaoke competition across the week or season, with prizes for the best singers. Others mix karaoke with a host who performs between singers.

Costs

• Singing: usually free in bars.
• Drinks: roughly 2.50 to 5 euros for a beer in most tourist bars, and around 5 to 9 euros for a spirit and mixer. Prices vary and change over time.
• Private rooms: a few venues offer private karaoke rooms or booths, typically charged by the hour. Book ahead for groups.

Tips for karaoke nights

• Pick a song you know well. Crowd-pleasers and duets go down best.
• Get there early on Friday and Saturday nights, and in school holidays.
• Groups: a group song is a good icebreaker for stag and hen parties, but keep it short so others get a turn. See our hen do and stag do guides.
• Be patient with the queue and respect the host’s order.
• Families: check the bar is happy to have children in and go early. Late-night karaoke is aimed at adults.

Karaoke etiquette

A few unwritten rules keep karaoke nights friendly:

• One song at a time. On busy nights the host may limit each person to one song per round.
• Do not take someone else’s slot. Wait for your name to be called.
• Avoid very long songs when the queue is busy; save the eight-minute epic for a quiet night.
• Do not heckle. Most singers are holidaymakers having a go.
• Ask before filming someone else’s performance.
• Thank the host. Many KJs are self-employed entertainers, and a tip or a drink is appreciated.

Singing in Spanish

If you want to try a Spanish song, popular choices include classic Latin pop and summer hits that the whole bar will know. In the northern towns and Santa Cruz, Spanish songs dominate, and having a go is a good way to win over a local crowd.

Karaoke versus open mic

Some bars host open mic nights instead of, or alongside, karaoke, where musicians bring their own instruments. If you play guitar or sing unaccompanied, ask bar staff whether there is an open mic during your stay.

Finding a karaoke night

Because karaoke nights move around, the simplest approach is to check the day’s listings or ask at your hotel reception. For other evenings out, see the Tenerife nightlife guide.