Festivals in Gran Canaria
Music festivals, film festivals, cultural celebrations and community weekends across Gran Canaria.
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Vega Viva Opening Fair
Family-focused opening fair of the Vega Viva programme with craft displays, percussion workshops and playful educational activities promoting healthy leisure and addiction prevention.
Classic Car Exhibition in Vega de San Mateo
Historic vehicles and automotive gems gather in the Plaza de la Solidaridad for a classic car exhibition, perfect for motor enthusiasts and curious visitors of all ages.
Valledry Fest 2026
Afternoon party in Valleseco with live performances by Grupo Bomba and Café de Luna plus DJ Prezkik, tattoos, raffles and surprises in a festive open‑air atmosphere.
Gáldar Rueda Short Film Challenge Screenings
Screenings of the Gáldar Rueda express short-film challenge, showcasing fresh stories created in limited time by emerging teams experimenting with ideas and formats.
ENTRE PLATANERAS Fashion Show Gran Canaria
Fashion and Canarian identity converge in a runway set among banana farms, highlighting local designers, models and the unique landscape of La Aldea de San Nicolás.
Kids Activities at Minilla Center
Families find a fun-filled session of children’s activities, games and creativity, with space for the little ones to play, learn and share smiles together.
Closing Mass and Procession of the Virgen de Fátima
Final religious acts of the Virgen de Fátima festivities with Mass at the Ermita de San Pedro, the ascent of the Virgin and ceremonial lowering of the flag.
Felino Rock 5th Edition
Benefit rock festival supporting community cats in Maspalomas, with a powerful lineup of punk, metal and local bands plus a solidarity market run by animal protection groups.
XIV Gáldar International Film Festival – Red Carpet and Closing Gala
The festival week ends with a red carpet and a closing gala celebrating the films, creators and audiences that have filled Gáldar with cinema and shared stories.
FIC Gáldar 2026 Closing Gala with Taz Skylar
Cinema, talent and star power converge at the FIC Gáldar 2026 closing gala, featuring a red carpet, special guests and a live ceremony led by renowned actors and presenters.
Closing Gala of the XIV Gáldar International Film Festival
The festival finale rolls out the red carpet and hosts the official closing gala, celebrating a week of cinema with awards, special moments and the last gathering of guests.
Closing Gala – FIC Gáldar 2026
The festival closes with an awards night celebrating this edition’s winners, featuring Juan Carlos Fresnadillo receiving the Guayarmina de Honor and Carlos Latre as host.
Barrios que Juegan: Opening in Santa Lucía de Tirajana
Game-based community gathering that turns the neighborhood square into a playful meeting point, activating shared spaces through cooperative and creative street games.
Barrios que Juegan in Sardina del Sur
Creative outdoor play and live arts take over the plaza with "La Isla de los Niños y Niñas" and the storytelling show "Las Meninas: un cuadro de mil colores", designed specially for children.
Around the World with Them: Philippines
An afternoon focused on the Philippines, its cultural diversity and the inspiration of its women, in a warm space of encounter, reflection and sisterhood.
Chestnut Festival 2026
Autumn fills the neighborhoods of Caserón, Carpinteres and Troyana with traditions, chestnut-focused activities and community gatherings that celebrate local culture and shared roots.
Libraries Day 2026 in Mogán
A cultural program for all ages around books and reading, with an exhibition on the Generation of ’27 in the Canary Islands, guided visits, oral storytelling, author talks and family activities.
Salt, Pirates and Memory
Guided walk through the salt pans and coastline of Tenefé, weaving stories of pirates, salt workers and ancient inhabitants hidden in the landscape beneath your feet.
Selvática - Day of the Dead
Mexican Day of the Dead comes alive with color, rituals, international DJ sets and immersive performances blending life, death and fiesta in a wild Selvática experience.
ExpoDeca 2026 Sports Community Fair
Sport takes center stage in a vibrant fair featuring more than 40 disciplines to try, professional conferences, Canarian sport, innovation in health and live urban dance and music shows.
Planeta Gran Canaria Family Festival
Family-focused festival filled with playful and educational activities, where children and adults share interactive experiences designed for fun, learning and spending time together.
Cultural Trip to Cádiz Carnival and White Villages Route
A five-day cultural getaway to Andalusia combining the vibrant Cádiz Carnival with guided excursions through the White Villages, local gastronomy, winery visit and flamenco show.
Children's Carnival Las Palmas
Colorful family-friendly carnival parade on festive floats, with music, surprises and gifts for kids, plus catering and drinks, all from the comfort and safety of the carriages.
Carnival Floats of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2027
Ride the vibrant Carnival floats through Las Palmas, with open bar, food, DJ, live acts and non-stop party energy in costume for an unforgettable parade experience.
Carnival of Santa Lucía de Tirajana 2027: Roaring Twenties
Sequins, feathers, fringe and jazz set the mood for a Roaring Twenties–themed carnival packed with charleston steps, costumes and non‑stop party vibes.
Telde Carnival 2027 Parade Floats Experience
Carnival energy at its peak with vibrant floats, open bar of top-brand drinks, catering, music and staff, creating a safe yet wild way to live the Telde parade from inside.
Charity Raffles for the Restoration of the Virgen de La Cuevita
Solidarity raffles raise funds to restore the image of Nuestra Señora la Virgen de La Cuevita, supporting the preservation of local devotion, history and cultural heritage.
Maspalomas Carnival 2027 Parade Floats Experience
High-energy carnival parade on board themed floats, with premium drinks, catering, music and staff creating a colorful, safe party atmosphere throughout the route.
Lomo Magullo Water Bringing
Traditional water procession where neighbors parade through the streets splashing water, music and joy in one of Telde’s most emblematic summer celebrations.
