Teatro Pérez Galdós
The Pérez Galdós Theatre is a cultural institution with more than a century of history. It was built in the Triana district, near Vegueta, on the left bank of the Guiniguada ravine. During this time it has been the prime centre for the performing arts on the island of Gran Canaria and the cultural heart of the city. Today the Pérez Galdós Theatre is an architectural landmark, a social emblem and an inescapable political reference point for the capital and also for the island. It has a regular programme all year round and is the home of the Alfredo Kraus Opera Festival.
Events
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.
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”.
Liberté by Compañía de Danza Rocío Pozo
The Rocío Pozo Dance Company stages "Liberté", a contemporary creation that explores movement and emotion through powerful choreographic images and intense performance.
OTS by Haatik Dantza
Haatik Dantza presents "OTS", a dance piece that fuses contemporary language with Basque roots, creating an expressive journey through rhythm, gesture and collective energy.
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.
Fred Hersch – Autumn Jazz Concert
Pianist and composer Fred Hersch brings his acclaimed contemporary jazz to the stage, blending emotional depth, improvisation and decades of innovation in a rare solo appearance.
Masdanza 31: Solo and Choreographic Contest
Within the Masdanza festival, emerging choreographers compete in the Solo and Choreographic Contest, presenting original works that showcase the latest trends in contemporary dance.
Masdanza 31: Winners Gala
The Masdanza Winners Gala gathers the awarded pieces from the festival, offering a curated evening of standout choreographies and remarkable performers in contemporary dance.
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.
Bello Universo
Bello Universo es un viaje escénico y musical sobre el exilio, la memoria y las falsas redenciones de mujeres silenciadas, construido a partir de las canciones de Kurt Weill. Berlín, París y Nueva York marcan la travesía de La Pasajera que encarna a las creadoras invisibles y a quienes el exilio condenó al olvido. Entre la memoria, la ironía y la poesía, su viaje transcurre por un territorio donde lo íntimo se entrelaza con lo colectivo, invitando al público a convertirse en testigo de una travesía sin puerto de llegada. Un viaje escénico-musical sobre el exilio, la memoria y las falsas redenciones de mujeres silenciadas, a través de las canciones de Kurt Weill. La puesta en escena articula metateatro, ironía y poesía bajo una estética poderosa.mEl público no es un mero espectador: se convierte en tripulación y testigo de un viaje tan íntimo como colectivo.Al final, La Pasajera sigue siendo una exiliada eterna. Y queda la pregunta abierta:¿Existe un Bello Universo o es solo una ilusión? Un marcado componente estético sostiene esta propuesta, concebida para subrayar la fuerza y el estilo musical de Kurt Weill. La escenografía, minimalista y funcional, incorpora elementos practicables que configuran un espacio versátil: un punto de partida desde el que el relato transita de la intimidad del personaje a la vastedad de un barco que avanza sin rumbo por un océano sin retorno. La arquitectura teatral se incorpora como un marco activo que amplifica la puesta en escena y se integra de manera orgánica en la dramaturgia. En el centro del espacio, el piano funciona como eje y brújula, un punto fijo que orienta el desarrollo dramático y musical. La luz guía al espectador por los distintos estados emocionales y psicológicos de la protagonista, alternando precisión y contraste, mientras el vídeo introduce una capa adicional que intensifica la experiencia sensorial. Todo el conjunto responde a una estética concebida para potenciar la dramaturgia y trazar un recorrido envolvente por el universo musical de Kurt Weill.
Las hijas de Bernarda by Taiat Dansa
Taiat Dansa reimagines the universe of Bernarda Alba through contemporary choreography, highlighting the strength, repression and desires of her daughters in a powerful stage piece.
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.
Final Showcase - Summer & Dance 2026
A vibrant stage show where young students share what they learned in classical and contemporary dance, jazz, hip-hop, singing and rhythm after an intensive creative program.
José James & Célia Kameni: Marvin Gaye’s I Want You
A soulful jazz tribute as José James and Célia Kameni reimagine Marvin Gaye’s I Want You, bringing its sensual R&B, jazz textures and timeless love songs to life with a world-class band.
Verano & Danza 2026 – Summer Dance Program for Kids and Teens
Creative summer dance training for ages 7–14 with classical, contemporary, jazz, neoclassical and hip-hop, plus Pilates, yoga, singing, makeup, music education and fun activities.
Volcánica 10: Life Is a Dream
A large-scale immersive staging reimagines Calderón’s "Life Is a Dream" with over 140 artists blending choral music, dance and percussion to explore fate and free will today.
Sobremesa (Premiere Promotion)
Family secrets simmer around a Christmas dinner in this intense contemporary play, where unspoken words and growing tension push every character to the breaking point.
Sobremesa
Set on Christmas Eve 2001, this family drama unfolds around a tense holiday dinner where hidden secrets, moral betrayals and unspoken fears threaten to shatter fragile harmony.
Estado de la Cuestión: Writing Sobremesa - Three Poetics in Dialogue
Discussion space where the creators of "Sobremesa" explore their different poetics, exchanging perspectives on writing and staging within Laboratorio Galdós Internacional.
Ensayo y Error - Parallel Activity
Creative laboratory session linked to "Sobremesa", opening the rehearsal room to the public to share experiments, questions and scenic searches in progress.
Turandot – 59th Opera Season of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
A powerful staging of Puccini’s final opera brings the clash between the enigmatic princess Turandot and the daring prince Calaf to life, blending drama, passion and iconic arias.
Turandot – 59th Opera Season of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
A powerful staging of Puccini’s final opera brings the clash between the enigmatic princess Turandot and the daring prince Calaf to life, blending drama, passion and iconic arias.
Javier Santaolalla: The Tusa Club – Prometheus' Fire
Science, piano music, poetry and humour intertwine in Javier Santaolalla’s live show, turning heartbreak into art with reflections on love, myth, life and our cosmic nature.
Turandot – 59th Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Opera Season
Puccini’s grand opera unfolds in a mythical China, where deadly riddles, forbidden love and sacrifice lead the icy princess Turandot toward a powerful transformation.
Tristana | Chamber Opera
Contemporary chamber opera reimagining Galdós’ classic, blending live cameras, video and a score for piano, cello and percussion in an intense, visually rich staging.
Javier Santaolalla. The Club of Tusa. The Mystery of Velázquez.
A live show by Javier Santaolalla combining science, music, history, poetry, and humor, transforming heartbreak into art and knowledge. It offers a multidisciplinary, emotional experience connecting deeply with the audience.
Sir Stephen Hough - Las Palmas Philharmonic Society
Join Sir Stephen Hough, a distinguished pianist, composer, and writer, known for his numerous accolades and performances worldwide. Experience his remarkable artistry in a memorable concert.
The Last President
A sensory journey into the mind of Juan Negrín, where live music, mutable staging and intimate text explore the solitude of power, moral collapse, exile and the cost of political commitment.
Empaque – Chicharrón Circo Flamenco
Malabares, flamenco, poetry and circus blend with humor in an intimate, prize-winning piece that explores identity through contemporary Spanish movement and risk-taking.
Empaque – Circus and Flamenco Show
A vibrant contemporary show by Chicharrón Circo Flamenco that fuses circus, flamenco, poetry and humor to explore identity, fragility and memory with emotion and wit.
Empaque - Chicharrón Circo Flamenco
A contemporary show where circus, flamenco and poetry collide, weaving juggling, singing, humour and text into an intimate journey that questions identity and stirs deep emotions.
SIMON BOCCANEGRA - 59th Opera Season of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Simon Boccanegra is a three-act opera that weaves political intrigue with family drama in 14th century Genoa. It tells the story of a former corsair who becomes ruler and reunites with his lost daughter amidst political tensions. Suitable for ages 16 and up.
Where Is Alice? – by Marea Danza
A flamenco and feminist reimagining of Alice in Wonderland explores digital anxiety, body worship and lost identity in childhood through powerful dance and symbolic imagery.
Acis and Galatea – Handel Revisited on Stage
Handel’s baroque masterpiece is reimagined in a contemporary staging where a disrupted wedding unveils jealousy, loss and a love that transcends time through music and drama.
Acis and Galatea – G. F. Handel
A contemporary staging of Handel’s poignant retelling of Acis, Galatea and Polyphemus, where a wedding shattered by a jealous ex-lover unveils fragile happiness and eternal love.
Javier Santaolalla. The Club of Tusa. What is Time?
A live show by Javier Santaolalla combining science, music, history, poetry, and humor. It transforms heartbreak into art and knowledge, providing a multidisciplinary and emotional experience.
Otello
Verdi’s operatic tragedy unfolds as the victorious general Otello is driven to madness and murder by Iago’s lies, shattering his love for Desdemona in a spiral of jealousy.
Concentus Musicus Wien – Brandenburg Concertos by J.S. Bach
Historic-instrument ensemble Concentus Musicus Wien performs Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos, honoring founder Nikolaus Harnoncourt with a vivid, historically informed reading of these baroque masterpieces.
Mrs. Einstein
A moving theatrical portrait of Mileva Marić, Einstein’s first wife and overlooked physicist, revisiting her role in great discoveries, the weight of motherhood and the cost of genius.
Letters to Néstor
‘Letters to Néstor’ is a tribute to Néstor Álamo’s legacy, reinterpreted through a contemporary lens. Featuring Iván Quintana and Besay Pérez, alongside the Las Palmas Symphony Orchestra Ensemble, this show revitalizes iconic Canarian songs, merging tradition and emotion.
The Horns of Don Friolera
Don Friolera, a military man obsessed with reputation, suspects his wife of infidelity. Consumed by jealousy, he plots revenge, mirroring the dangers of misinformation in today's society. Directed by Ainhoa Amestoy, this classic returns with modern relevance.
I Am Wild!
I Am Wild! tells the exciting story of Mona, a girl raised in the jungle by a gorilla named Koko. When humans invade, Mona must navigate a new world while seeking to rescue Koko from captivity. It's a family adventure reflecting on nature's beauty and the bonds between humans and animals.
Polyhedron of Love
Témpore Company presents 'Polyhedron of Love', a show of music, dance, and poetry celebrating the sweet, bitter, and immortal facets of love through the works of great poets.
The Marriages of Figaro - A Cabaret in 1960s Canary Islands
Recently awarded, 'The Marriage of Figaro' returns to Teatro Pérez Galdós. Travel back to 1960s with Los Cancán's daring satire against Francoism. This cabaret mixes priests, military, and revolutionaries in a humorous setting.
Yesterday of Yesterday - Scenic Poem
Pietro and Pietra love each other, or did, or think they will. They act like lovers, convinced of their feelings. Outside, a revolution looms as the play explores absurdity and the desire for immortality.
The Elixir of Love - 59th Season of Opera in Las Palmas
The Elixir of Love is a comic opera about the naive farmer Nemorino, who loves the beautiful Adina. Desperate, he buys a love potion that leads to misunderstandings and, ultimately, true love prevailing.