Theater Shows in Gran Canaria
Plays, musicals and drama productions at Teatro Pérez Galdós, Cuyás and other venues across Gran Canaria.
22 upcoming events
The Pleito de La Aldea: A Theatrical Journey Through History
A dramatic staging retraces over three centuries of struggle for land and water in La Aldea, highlighting the people and events that forged the municipality’s identity.
Todo por la Corona 3: Second Chance
Talent and glamour collide as contestants battle for the last spots in the grand final, with guest artists, powerful performances and audience voting deciding who advances.
Afanador – Ballet Nacional de España
Flamenco is reimagined through Ruven Afanador’s photographs in Marcos Morau’s creation for the Ballet Nacional de España, weaving tradition, dream and memory on stage.
The Songbook of the Biosphere Reserve - Tunte
Stories, music and puppets bring to life the natural and ethnographic riches of Gran Canaria’s Biosphere Reserve in a creative show designed to inspire curiosity in all ages.
La Verdad
Sharp romantic comedy exploring infidelity, lies and the fragile balance of couple relationships, brought to life by a celebrated cast in an intimate theatrical staging.
One Tooth, One Song
A grumpy crocodile keeps losing his teeth whenever he shouts, and each missing tooth hides a new song. Music, rhythm and play turn his search into a fun family adventure.
Precipice and Paragliding – Peña + Peña
Actors Candela Peña and Secun de la Rosa share an unfiltered, improvised talk packed with surreal anecdotes, sharp humor and audience questions that make every show unique.
La tabernera del puerto – XXXIV Canary Islands Zarzuela Season
Classic zarzuela about Marola, a strong tavern keeper in a Cantabrian port village, entangled in love, jealousy and smuggling, with emotive music including the aria “No puede ser”.
“Ay, Madre Mía!” Musical Theater Show
Hit musical show “Ay, Madre Mía!” returns to the stage with new performances, blending theater and ABBA-inspired music in an entertaining night full of humor and emotion.
“Ay, Madre Mía!” Musical Theater Show
Hit musical show “Ay, Madre Mía!” returns to the stage with new performances, blending theater and ABBA-inspired music in an entertaining night full of humor and emotion.
La Ropa Vieja de Cuca - Antonia San Juan
Sharp, irreverent comedy by Antonia San Juan as Cuca, aspiring to Miss Lady Canarias, weaving emotional stories, irony and bold humor about Canarian womanhood and its values.
Capitalist Self-Portrait 2026
A sharp, comedic monologue where Alberto San Juan revisits his life story to explore Spain’s recent history and the contradictions of capitalism with humor and political bite.
The Last President
Powerful theatrical portrait of Juan Negrín that turns recent history into a living warning about memory, resistance and the contradictions we still face today.
OTS – Haatik Contemporary Dance
Poetic contemporary dance piece by Haatik and Jone San Martín exploring collective memory, identity and Basque cultural echoes through an intense physical and emotional landscape.
The Magic of Jorge Blass
Modern illusions, interactive magic and impossible visual effects create a family show where the audience becomes the star and wonder and mystery fill every moment.
The Invincible Summer of Liliana
Acclaimed actress Cecilia Suárez stars in a powerful stage adaptation of Cristina Rivera Garza’s work, weaving memory, loss and resilience into an intimate theatrical portrait.
Los Gavilanes – 34th Canary Islands Zarzuela Season
Classic Spanish zarzuela in three acts, blending a love triangle, social critique and lush melodies to explore age, money and desire in a rural community.
Los Gavilanes – Canary Islands Zarzuela Season
Passion, social conventions and impossible love collide in this classic zarzuela, where the return of a wealthy emigrant to his rural hometown unleashes drama and unforgettable music.
Film Classroom: Modern 30s – M, The Vampire of Düsseldorf
Classic German thriller by Fritz Lang screens within a curated cycle on avant-garde cinema from the early sound era, exploring fear, justice and the hunt for a child killer.
Capitalist Self-Portrait 2026
Acclaimed actor Alberto San Juan presents a sharp, intimate stage piece reflecting on power, money and identity in contemporary society through personal and political memories.
Lost Poet in New York
A theatrical journey into Federico García Lorca’s most intimate side, weaving his New York poems and letters into a powerful staging that explores loss, depression and self-discovery.
A View from the Bridge
Arthur Miller’s classic tragedy dives into 1950s Brooklyn, where hidden desire, honor and family loyalty collide as two undocumented immigrants disrupt a fragile household.
