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Film FestivalApril 23, 2026

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival 2026

One of Spain's most respected arthouse cinema showcases with features, docs, and shorts.

Sofia Reyes

Date: April 23, 2026 — May 3, 2026
Location: Various venues, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain

LGBTQ+ Pride Festival 2026-05-04

Maspalomas Pride by Freedom 2026

One of Europe's largest LGBTQ+ celebrations with concerts, shows, and a pride parade.

Tyler James

Date: 2026-05-04 — 2026-05-10
Location: Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

Cultural Festival2026-05-30

Día de Canarias 2026

Regional public holiday celebrating the Canary Islands with music, dance, and gastronomy.

Tyler James

Date: 2026-05-30 — 2026-05-30
Location: All islands, Canary Islands, Spain, All islands, Canary Islands, Spain

Cultural Festival2026-06-11

Founding Festivals of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2026

Civic celebration of the city's founding in 1478 with over 50 events including concerts and fireworks.

Date: 2026-06-11 — 2026-06-30
Location: Vegueta & Playa de Las Canteras, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Vegueta & Playa de Las Canteras, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Cultural and Religious Festival2026-06-23

Fiesta de San Juan (St. John's Eve)

Beaches across the Canary Islands light up with bonfires, fireworks, and floating lanterns.

Tyler James

Date: 2026-06-23 — 2026-06-24
Location: Beaches across all Canary Islands, Beaches across all Canary Islands

Cultural FestivalJune 23, 2026

Fiesta de San Juan (St. John's Eve) 2026

Peak celebration day marking the exact anniversary of Las Palmas' founding with fireworks.

Sofia Reyes

Date: June 23, 2026 — June 24, 2026
Location: Vegueta, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Vegueta, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria

Music FestivalJuly 2, 2026

Granca Live Fest 2026

The Canary Islands' biggest outdoor concert festival headlined by Aitana, Dani Martín, and Alejandro Sanz.

Sofia Reyes

Date: July 2, 2026 — 2026-07-05
Location: Gran Canaria Stadium, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria Stadium, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Music Festival2026-07-06

Festival Internacional Canarias Jazz & Más 2026

One of Spain's longest-running jazz festivals with world-class jazz, gospel, R&B, and world music.

Sofia Reyes

Date: 2026-07-06 — 2026-07-18
Location: Various plazas and theatres, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Various plazas and theatres, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

EventJuly 6, 2026

Fiesta de Nuestra Señora del Carmen 2026

Feast day of the patron saint of sailors with a maritime procession through the harbor.

Sofia Reyes

Date: July 6, 2026 — July 28, 2026
Location: La Isleta district, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, La Isleta district, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

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What's Happening

All Upcoming Events

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival 2026

Maspalomas Pride by Freedom 2026

Día de Canarias 2026

Founding Festivals of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2026

Fiesta de San Juan (St. John's Eve)

Fiesta de San Juan (St. John's Eve) 2026

Granca Live Fest 2026

Festival Internacional Canarias Jazz & Más 2026

Fiesta de Nuestra Señora del Carmen 2026

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