{"id":23707,"date":"2026-04-08T13:07:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T12:07:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/?p=23707"},"modified":"2026-10-01T19:41:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T18:41:03","slug":"gran-canaria-all-events-festivals-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/en\/gran-canaria-all-events-festivals-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Gran Canaria Best Festivals &amp; All Events 2026: Your Complete Party Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section data-nests-summary>\n    <div data-nests-summary-head>\n        <h2>The Short Version<\/h2>\n        <p data-nests-summary-badge>AI Assisted <i class=\"grayscale\">\u2728<\/i><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <ul data-nests-summary-list>\n        <li><a href=\"#overview-calendar\">The calendar below<\/a> lists 35 dated events for 2026, from carnival in January\n            to San Silvestre on December 31.\n        <\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#july-events\">July is the busiest month<\/a>: Granca Live Fest (July 2\u20135), Sting (July 9), Canarias\n            Jazz &amp; M\u00e1s (July 9\u201325)\n            and the Maspalomas Soul Festival.<\/li>\n        <li>Many of the island&#8217;s best events are <a href=\"#faq-best-free-events\">completely free<\/a>, including Noche de\n            San Juan, Bajada de la Rama in\n            Agaete and Fiestas del Pino in Teror.<\/li>\n        <li>Looking for <a href=\"#los-indianos\">Los Indianos<\/a>? That white-powder carnival is on La Palma island, not\n            in Las Palmas de Gran\n            Canaria.<\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#where-to-stay\">Base yourself in Las Palmas<\/a>: Global bus 30 runs direct to Playa del Ingl\u00e9s and\n            Maspalomas in about 50\n            minutes, without resort prices.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <div data-nests-summary-featured>\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-03-at-14.01.22-212x300.jpeg\"\n            srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-03-at-14.01.22-212x300.jpeg 212w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-03-at-14.01.22-724x1024.jpeg 724w\"\n            sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 640px) 7.5rem, 4.5rem\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\n            alt=\"Tunnelvisions flyer: dotted white lettering over a red-lit industrial tunnel\" \/>\n        <p data-nests-summary-featured-label>\ud83c\udf83 Featured event<\/p>\n        <p><strong>Asymetric: Tunnelvisions<\/strong><\/p>\n        <p>Halloween night goes underground: techno in an industrial tunnel.<\/p>\n        <p>Sat Oct 31, 23:00 \u00b7 Barranco Seco, Las Palmas \u00b7 From \u20ac20<\/p>\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/ra.co\/events\/2527457\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get tickets<\/a> <a\n                href=\"#asymetric\">Full details<\/a><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <ul data-nests-summary-links>\n        <li><a href=\"#overview-calendar\">\ud83d\udcca Full calendar<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#nightlife\">\ud83c\udf19 Nightlife<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#where-to-stay\">\ud83c\udfe0 Where to stay<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#faq\">\u2753 FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <button type=\"button\" data-nests-summary-skip hidden>Show all<\/button>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nests-key-numbers is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n        <li><strong>35<\/strong> dated events in this 2026 calendar<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><strong>40,000+<\/strong> visitors at Winter Pride Maspalomas<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><strong>24\u00b0C<\/strong> average November daytime high on the coast<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><strong>50 min<\/strong> by bus from Las Palmas to the south<\/li>\n        \n    <\/ul>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gran Canaria doesn&#8217;t do quiet months. From <strong>Granca Live Fest headlined by Maroon 5<\/strong> to\n    <strong>Maspalomas Pride&#8217;s 25th anniversary<\/strong>, from ancient pre-Hispanic rituals where thousands\n    dance branches into the sea to free beach concerts under the stars \u2014 this island packs more festivals, parties and\n    cultural moments into a single year than most destinations manage in a decade.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/csm_Gran-Canaria-La-Rama-_b3d2f69257-1024x577.jpg\"\n        alt=\"Gran Canaria Best Festivals &amp; All Events 2026: Your Complete Party Calendar\" class=\"wp-image-23734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/csm_Gran-Canaria-La-Rama-_b3d2f69257-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/csm_Gran-Canaria-La-Rama-_b3d2f69257-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/csm_Gran-Canaria-La-Rama-_b3d2f69257-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/csm_Gran-Canaria-La-Rama-_b3d2f69257.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n    <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gran Canaria Best Festivals &amp; All Events 2026: Your Complete Party\n        Calendar<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ve put together the definitive month-by-month calendar covering every festival, concert, traditional fiesta,\n    LGBTQ+ celebration and nightlife event in Gran Canaria throughout 2026. Dates, tickets, insider tips and where to\n    stay for each one \u2014 all in one place. \ud83c\udfb6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/Gran Canaria Best Festivals &amp; All Events 2026\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"23739\"\n                src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/volcanic-boat-party-gran-canaria-10-1024x683.jpeg\"\n                alt=\"Gran Canaria party\" class=\"wp-image-23739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/volcanic-boat-party-gran-canaria-10-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/volcanic-boat-party-gran-canaria-10-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/volcanic-boat-party-gran-canaria-10-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/volcanic-boat-party-gran-canaria-10.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n        <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a\n                href=\"http:\/\/Gran Canaria Best Festivals &amp; All Events 2026\">http:\/\/Gran Canaria Best Festivals &amp;\n                All Events 2026<\/a><\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"23719\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/boat-party_regaloBIG2595-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\"\n            class=\"wp-image-23719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/boat-party_regaloBIG2595-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/boat-party_regaloBIG2595-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/boat-party_regaloBIG2595-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/boat-party_regaloBIG2595.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n    \n\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"23724\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carnaval-Gran-Canaria-2026_-escenario-en-Maspalomas-2.webp\"\n            alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carnaval-Gran-Canaria-2026_-escenario-en-Maspalomas-2.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carnaval-Gran-Canaria-2026_-escenario-en-Maspalomas-2-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carnaval-Gran-Canaria-2026_-escenario-en-Maspalomas-2-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n    \n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nests-callout js-toc is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n    <h2 id=\"quick-navigation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u26a1 Quick Navigation<\/h2>\n    \n\n    \n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list nests-toc\">\n        <li><a href=\"#overview-calendar\">\ud83d\udcca Overview Calendar \u2014 All Events at a Glance<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"#carnival-season\">\ud83c\udfad January\u2013March: Carnival Season (brief)<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"#april-events\">\ud83d\udc49 Events in April: Spring Awakens in Gran Canaria<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"#may-events\">\ud83d\udc49 Gran Canaria in May 2026: Pride, Identity &amp; Island Vibes<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"#june-events\">\ud83d\udc49 Concerts &amp; Fiestas June 2026: Summer Kicks Off<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"#july-events\">\ud83d\udc49 What&#8217;s On in July 2026: Peak Festival Season<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"#august-events\">\ud83d\udc49 What to Do in August 2026: Summer Peak &amp; Ancient Rituals<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"#september-events\">\ud83d\udc49 Events September 2026: Culture, Beer &amp; Pilgrimage<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"#october-events\">\ud83d\udc49 Festivals in October: Indie Rock &amp; Canarian Halloween<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"#winter-events\">\ud83d\udc49 Winter Events Gran Canaria: Pride, Parties &amp; New Year<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"#nightlife\">\ud83c\udf19 Nightlife &amp; Recurring Events in Las Palmas<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"#more-events\">\ud83d\udccb More Events Worth Knowing About<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"#where-to-stay\">\ud83c\udfe0 Where to Stay in Gran Canaria for Events<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"#insider-tips\">\ud83d\udca1 Insider Tips for Festival Season<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"#faq\">\u2753 FAQ \u2014 Gran Canaria Events 2026<\/a><\/li>\n        \n    <\/ul>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"overview-calendar\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gran Canaria Events 2026 at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every confirmed and expected event in one scannable table. Click any event name to jump straight to its full\n    write-up. \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-nests-filter>\n    <div data-nests-filter-controls data-nests-count-template=\"Showing %s of %s events\" role=\"group\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"nests-filter-label-calendar\" hidden>\n        <div data-nests-filter-header>\n            <p id=\"nests-filter-label-calendar\" data-nests-filter-label>Filter Gran Canaria&#8217;s 2026 events<\/p>\n            <p data-nests-count aria-live=\"polite\">Showing 35 of 35 events<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div data-nests-filter-row>\n            <input type=\"search\" data-nests-filter-search placeholder=\"Search an event: pride, jazz, Yumbo\u2026\"\n                aria-label=\"Search the Gran Canaria events calendar\" \/>\n            <button type=\"button\" data-nests-facet=\"*\" aria-current=\"true\">All<span\n                    data-nests-facet-count><\/span><\/button>\n            <button type=\"button\" data-nests-facet=\"date:upcoming\">From today<span\n                    data-nests-facet-count><\/span><\/button>\n            <button type=\"button\" data-nests-facet=\"price:free\">Free<span data-nests-facet-count><\/span><\/button>\n            <button type=\"button\" data-nests-facet=\"type:lgbtq\">LGBTQ+<span data-nests-facet-count><\/span><\/button>\n            <button type=\"button\" data-nests-facet=\"type:music\">Live music<span data-nests-facet-count><\/span><\/button>\n            <button type=\"button\" data-nests-facet=\"type:electronic\">Electronic<span\n                    data-nests-facet-count><\/span><\/button>\n            <button type=\"button\" data-nests-facet=\"type:culture\">Culture &amp; fiestas<span\n                    data-nests-facet-count><\/span><\/button>\n            <button type=\"button\" data-nests-facet=\"type:sport\">Sport<span data-nests-facet-count><\/span><\/button>\n            <button type=\"button\" data-nests-facet=\"type:carnival\">Carnival<span data-nests-facet-count><\/span><\/button>\n            <select data-nests-facet-group=\"month\" aria-label=\"Filter by month\">\n                <option value=\"\">All months<\/option>\n                <option value=\"2026-01\">January<\/option>\n                <option value=\"2026-02\">February<\/option>\n                <option value=\"2026-03\">March<\/option>\n                <option value=\"2026-04\">April<\/option>\n                <option value=\"2026-05\">May<\/option>\n                <option value=\"2026-06\">June<\/option>\n                <option value=\"2026-07\">July<\/option>\n                <option value=\"2026-08\">August<\/option>\n                <option value=\"2026-09\">September<\/option>\n                <option value=\"2026-10\">October<\/option>\n                <option value=\"2026-11\">November<\/option>\n                <option value=\"2026-12\">December<\/option>\n            <\/select>\n        <\/div>\n        <p data-nests-filter-empty hidden>Nothing matches. Try another word, or press All.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <aside data-nests-next-up data-nests-next-up-columns=\"1\" hidden>\n        <p data-nests-next-up-now hidden>\n            <strong>\ud83c\udf89 On today in Gran Canaria:<\/strong>\n            <span data-nests-next-up-name><\/span>\n        <\/p>\n        <p data-nests-next-up-live hidden>\n            <strong>\u23f3 Next up:<\/strong>\n            <span data-nests-next-up-name><\/span>\n            \u2014 in <span data-nests-next-up-days><\/span>\n            <span data-nests-next-up-unit-many>days<\/span><span data-nests-next-up-unit-one hidden>day<\/span>\n        <\/p>\n        <p data-nests-next-up-over hidden>\n            That&#8217;s Gran Canaria&#8217;s 2026 calendar wrapped. See you at carnival in 2027! \ud83c\udfad\n        <\/p>\n    <\/aside>\n\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n        <table>\n            <thead>\n                <tr>\n                    <th scope=\"col\">Month<\/th>\n                    <th scope=\"col\">Event<\/th>\n                    <th scope=\"col\">Type<\/th>\n                    <th scope=\"col\">Location<\/th>\n                    <th scope=\"col\">Dates<\/th>\n                    <th scope=\"col\">Free?<\/th>\n                <\/tr>\n            <\/thead>\n            <tbody>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-01-23\" data-date-end=\"2026-03-01\" data-type=\"carnival\"\n                    data-price=\"mostly-free\">\n                    <td>Jan\u2013Mar<\/td>\n                    <td><a href=\"#carnival-season\">Carnaval de Las Palmas 50th \ud83c\udfad<\/a><\/td>\n                    <td>Carnival<\/td>\n                    <td>Parque Santa Catalina, Las Palmas<\/td>\n                    <td>Jan 23 \u2013 Mar 1<\/td>\n                    <td>Mostly free<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-03-10\" data-date-end=\"2026-03-22\" data-type=\"carnival\"\n                    data-price=\"mostly-free\">\n                    <td>Mar<\/td>\n                    <td><a href=\"#carnival-season\">Carnaval de Maspalomas<\/a><\/td>\n                    <td>Carnival<\/td>\n                    <td>Yumbo Centre, Playa del Ingl\u00e9s<\/td>\n                    <td>Mar 10\u201322<\/td>\n                    <td>Mostly free<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-03-19\" data-date-end=\"2026-03-29\" data-type=\"carnival lgbtq\"\n                    data-price=\"varies\">\n                    <td>Mar<\/td>\n                    <td><a href=\"#carnival-season\">Bear Carnival 11th \ud83d\udc3b<\/a><\/td>\n                    <td>LGBTQ+<\/td>\n                    <td>Maspalomas<\/td>\n                    <td>Mar 19\u201329<\/td>\n                    <td>Events vary<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-04-03\" data-type=\"electronic\" data-price=\"paid\">\n                    <td>Apr<\/td>\n                    <td><a href=\"#afrodise\">Afrodise Gran Canaria \ud83c\udfa7<\/a><\/td>\n                    <td>Electronic<\/td>\n                    <td>Oasis Gran Canaria, Maspalomas<\/td>\n                    <td>Apr 3<\/td>\n                    <td>Paid<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-04-02\" data-date-end=\"2026-04-11\" data-type=\"music\"\n                    data-price=\"paid\">\n                    <td>Apr<\/td>\n                    <td><a href=\"#monopol\">Monopol Music Festival 11th<\/a><\/td>\n                    <td>Indie \/ Cinema<\/td>\n                    <td>Parque Santa Catalina, Las Palmas<\/td>\n                    <td>Apr 2\u201311<\/td>\n                    <td>Paid<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-04-23\" data-date-end=\"2026-04-26\" data-type=\"sport\"\n                    data-price=\"free\">\n                    <td>Apr<\/td>\n                    <td><a href=\"#wrc-rally\">WRC Rally Islas Canarias 50th \ud83c\udfce\ufe0f<\/a><\/td>\n                    <td>Motorsport<\/td>\n                    <td>Island-wide stages<\/td>\n                    <td>Apr 23\u201326<\/td>\n                    <td>Free (roadside)<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-05-02\" data-type=\"electronic\" data-price=\"paid\">\n                    <td>May<\/td>\n                    <td><a href=\"#solart-spring\">Solart Festival<\/a><\/td>\n                    <td>Electronic \/ Arts<\/td>\n                    <td>Hangar 37, San Bartolom\u00e9 de Tirajana<\/td>\n                    <td>May 2<\/td>\n                    <td>Paid<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-05-04\" data-date-end=\"2026-05-10\" data-type=\"lgbtq\" data-price=\"mix\">\n                    <td>May<\/td>\n                    <td><a href=\"#maspalomas-pride\">Maspalomas Pride 25th \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08<\/a><\/td>\n                    <td>LGBTQ+ Pride<\/td>\n                    <td>Yumbo Centre, Maspalomas<\/td>\n                    <td>May 4\u201310<\/td>\n                    <td>Mix<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-05-14\" data-date-end=\"2026-05-17\" data-type=\"lgbtq music\"\n                    data-price=\"paid\">\n                    <td>May<\/td>\n                    <td><a href=\"#eurovision-pride\">Eurovision Pride<\/a><\/td>\n                    <td>LGBTQ+ \/ Music<\/td>\n                    <td>Yumbo Centre, Maspalomas<\/td>\n                    <td>May 14\u201317<\/td>\n                    <td>Paid<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-05-30\" data-type=\"culture\" data-price=\"free\">\n                    <td>May<\/td>\n                    <td><a href=\"#dia-canarias\">D\u00eda de Canarias \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\udde8<\/a><\/td>\n                    <td>Cultural<\/td>\n                    <td>Island-wide<\/td>\n                    <td>May 30<\/td>\n                    <td>Free<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-05-30\" data-type=\"electronic\" data-price=\"paid\">\n                    <td>May<\/td>\n                    <td><a href=\"#criterio\">Criterio Gran Canaria \ud83c\udfa7<\/a><\/td>\n                    <td>Electronic \/ Tech House<\/td>\n                    <td>Oasis Gran Canaria, Maspalomas<\/td>\n                    <td>May 30<\/td>\n                    <td>Paid<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-06-13\" data-type=\"music\" data-price=\"paid\">\n                    <td>Jun<\/td>\n                    <td><a href=\"#poseidon\">Poseid\u00f3n RockFest \ud83e\udd18<\/a><\/td>\n                    <td>Rock \/ Metal<\/td>\n                    <td>Auditorio Parque San Juan, Telde<\/td>\n                    <td>Jun 13<\/td>\n                    <td>Paid<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-06-13\" data-type=\"music\" data-price=\"paid\">\n                    <td>Jun<\/td>\n                    <td><a href=\"#molan90\">Molan Los 90<\/a><\/td>\n                    <td>90s Nostalgia<\/td>\n                    <td>Ciudad Deportiva, Maspalomas<\/td>\n                    <td>Jun 13<\/td>\n                    <td>Paid<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-06-23\" data-date-end=\"2026-06-24\" data-type=\"culture\"\n                    data-price=\"free\">\n                    <td>Jun<\/td>\n                    <td><a href=\"#san-juan\">Noche de San Juan \ud83d\udd25<\/a><\/td>\n                    <td>Traditional \/ Beach<\/td>\n                    <td>Playa de Las Canteras, Las Palmas<\/td>\n                    <td>Jun 23\u201324<\/td>\n                    <td>Free<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-07-02\" data-date-end=\"2026-07-05\" data-type=\"music\"\n                    data-price=\"paid\">\n                    <td>Jul<\/td>\n                    <td><a href=\"#granca-live-fest\">Granca Live Fest 5th \u2b50<\/a><\/td>\n                    <td>Multi-genre Music<\/td>\n                    <td>Estadio de Gran Canaria<\/td>\n                    <td>Jul 2\u20135<\/td>\n                    <td>Paid<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-07-09\" data-type=\"music\" data-price=\"paid\">\n                    <td>Jul<\/td>\n                    <td><a href=\"#sting\">Sting 3.0 Tour<\/a><\/td>\n                    <td>Rock \/ Pop<\/td>\n                    <td>Gran Canaria Arena<\/td>\n                    <td>Jul 9<\/td>\n                    <td>Paid<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-07-09\" data-date-end=\"2026-07-25\" data-type=\"music\" data-price=\"mix\">\n                    <td>Jul<\/td>\n                    <td><a href=\"#jazz-festival\">Canarias Jazz &#038; M\u00e1s 35th \ud83c\udfb7<\/a><\/td>\n                    <td>Jazz \/ Fusion<\/td>\n                    <td>Auditorio Alfredo Kraus + venues<\/td>\n                    <td>Jul 9\u201325<\/td>\n                    <td>Mix<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-07-11\" data-type=\"music\" data-price=\"paid\">\n                    <td>Jul<\/td>\n                    <td><a href=\"#somos-latinos\">Somos Latinos<\/a><\/td>\n                    <td>Latin<\/td>\n                    <td>Anexo Estadio GC<\/td>\n                    <td>Jul 11<\/td>\n                    <td>Paid<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-07-17\" data-date-end=\"2026-07-19\" data-type=\"music\"\n                    data-price=\"free\">\n                    <td>Jul<\/td>\n                    <td><a href=\"#soul-festival\">Maspalomas Soul Festival 10th<\/a><\/td>\n                    <td>Soul \/ R&#038;B<\/td>\n                    <td>Playa de San Agust\u00edn<\/td>\n                    <td>Jul 17\u201319<\/td>\n                    <td>Free<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-08-04\" data-type=\"culture\" data-price=\"free\">\n                    <td>Aug<\/td>\n                    <td><a href=\"#bajada-rama\">Bajada de la Rama \ud83c\udf3f<\/a><\/td>\n                    <td>Traditional (pre-Hispanic)<\/td>\n                    <td>Agaete<\/td>\n                    <td>Aug 4<\/td>\n                    <td>Free<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-09-07\" data-date-end=\"2026-09-08\" data-type=\"culture\"\n                    data-price=\"free\">\n                    <td>Sep<\/td>\n                    <td><a href=\"#fiestas-pino\">Fiestas del Pino \ud83d\udd6f\ufe0f<\/a><\/td>\n                    <td>Patron Saint \/ Pilgrimage<\/td>\n                    <td>Teror<\/td>\n                    <td>Sep 7\u20138<\/td>\n                    <td>Free<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-09-10\" data-date-end=\"2026-09-13\" data-type=\"music\"\n                    data-price=\"paid\">\n                    <td>Sep<\/td>\n                    <td><a href=\"#lpa-beer\">LPA Beer &#038; Music Festival \ud83c\udf7a<\/a><\/td>\n                    <td>Rock \/ Indie \/ Craft Beer<\/td>\n                    <td>Parque Litoral El Rinc\u00f3n, Las Palmas<\/td>\n                    <td>Sep 10\u201313<\/td>\n                    <td>Paid<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-09-10\" data-date-end=\"2026-09-26\" data-type=\"culture music\"\n                    data-price=\"mostly-free\">\n                    <td>Sep<\/td>\n                    <td><a href=\"#temudas\">Temudas Fest 30th<\/a><\/td>\n                    <td>Theatre \/ Music \/ Arts<\/td>\n                    <td>Citywide, Las Palmas<\/td>\n                    <td>Sep 10\u201326<\/td>\n                    <td>Mostly free<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-09-11\" data-type=\"culture\" data-price=\"free\">\n                    <td>Sep<\/td>\n                    <td><a href=\"#fiesta-charco\">Fiesta del Charco \ud83d\udc1f<\/a><\/td>\n                    <td>Traditional (pre-Hispanic)<\/td>\n                    <td>La Aldea de San Nicol\u00e1s<\/td>\n                    <td>Sep 11<\/td>\n                    <td>Free<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-10-01\" data-date-end=\"2026-10-12\" data-type=\"lgbtq\"\n                    data-price=\"varies\">\n                    <td>Oct<\/td>\n                    <td><a href=\"#fetish-pride\">Maspalomas Fetish Pride 14th<\/a><\/td>\n                    <td>LGBTQ+ Fetish<\/td>\n                    <td>Yumbo Centre, Maspalomas<\/td>\n                    <td>Oct 1\u201312<\/td>\n                    <td>Events vary<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-10-02\" data-date-end=\"2026-10-03\" data-type=\"music\"\n                    data-price=\"paid\">\n                    <td>Oct<\/td>\n                    <td><a href=\"#sum-festival\">Gran Canaria SUM Festival 7th \ud83c\udfb8<\/a><\/td>\n                    <td>Indie \/ Pop-Rock<\/td>\n                    <td>Polideportivo de Arucas<\/td>\n                    <td>Oct 2\u20133<\/td>\n                    <td>Paid<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-10-09\" data-date-end=\"2026-10-11\" data-type=\"music culture\"\n                    data-price=\"free\">\n                    <td>Oct<\/td>\n                    <td><a href=\"#big-bang-vintage\">Big Bang Vintage Festival 9th<\/a><\/td>\n                    <td>Vintage \/ Music<\/td>\n                    <td>Parque de San Telmo, Las Palmas<\/td>\n                    <td>Oct 9\u201311<\/td>\n                    <td>Free<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-10-15\" data-date-end=\"2026-10-18\" data-type=\"sport\"\n                    data-price=\"paid\">\n                    <td>Oct<\/td>\n                    <td>Gran Canaria Walking Festival 15th<\/td>\n                    <td>Guided hiking<\/td>\n                    <td>Routes across the island<\/td>\n                    <td>Oct 15\u201318<\/td>\n                    <td>Paid<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-10-31\" data-type=\"culture\" data-price=\"free\">\n                    <td>Oct<\/td>\n                    <td><a href=\"#finaos\">Noche de Finaos \ud83c\udf30<\/a><\/td>\n                    <td>Canarian Halloween<\/td>\n                    <td>Island-wide<\/td>\n                    <td>Oct 31<\/td>\n                    <td>Free<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-10-31\" data-type=\"electronic\" data-price=\"paid\">\n                    <td>Oct<\/td>\n                    <td><a href=\"#asymetric\">Asymetric: Tunnelvisions \ud83c\udfa7<\/a><\/td>\n                    <td>Electronic<\/td>\n                    <td>Barranco Seco, Las Palmas<\/td>\n                    <td>Oct 31<\/td>\n                    <td>Paid<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-11-02\" data-date-end=\"2026-11-08\" data-type=\"lgbtq\" data-price=\"mix\">\n                    <td>Nov<\/td>\n                    <td><a href=\"#winter-pride\">Winter Pride Maspalomas \u2744\ufe0f\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08<\/a><\/td>\n                    <td>LGBTQ+ Pride<\/td>\n                    <td>Yumbo Centre, Maspalomas<\/td>\n                    <td>Nov 2\u20138<\/td>\n                    <td>Mix<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-11-07\" data-type=\"sport\" data-price=\"paid\">\n                    <td>Nov<\/td>\n                    <td>Binter NightRun Las Palmas<\/td>\n                    <td>Night road race<\/td>\n                    <td>Las Palmas<\/td>\n                    <td>Nov 7<\/td>\n                    <td>Paid<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-11-29\" data-date-end=\"2026-12-06\" data-type=\"sport\"\n                    data-price=\"paid\">\n                    <td>Nov\u2013Dec<\/td>\n                    <td>Gran Canaria Bike Week 38th<\/td>\n                    <td>Road cycling<\/td>\n                    <td>Maspalomas<\/td>\n                    <td>Nov 29 \u2013 Dec 6<\/td>\n                    <td>Paid<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-12-07\" data-type=\"music\" data-price=\"paid\">\n                    <td>Dec<\/td>\n                    <td><a href=\"#raphael\">Raphael<\/a><\/td>\n                    <td>Spanish pop<\/td>\n                    <td>Gran Canaria Arena<\/td>\n                    <td>Dec 7<\/td>\n                    <td>Paid<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n                <tr data-nests-row data-date=\"2026-12-31\" data-type=\"sport\" data-price=\"paid\">\n                    <td>Dec<\/td>\n                    <td>San Silvestre Las Palmas 25th<\/td>\n                    <td>New Year&#8217;s Eve run<\/td>\n                    <td>Las Palmas<\/td>\n                    <td>Dec 31<\/td>\n                    <td>Paid<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n            <\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n        <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gran Canaria&#8217;s 2026 events month by month, from carnival in January to\n            San Silvestre on\n            New Year&#8217;s Eve.<\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n    <table>\n        <thead>\n            <tr>\n                <th scope=\"col\">Month<\/th>\n                <th scope=\"col\">Event<\/th>\n                <th scope=\"col\">Type<\/th>\n                <th scope=\"col\">Location<\/th>\n                <th scope=\"col\">Dates<\/th>\n                <th scope=\"col\">Free?<\/th>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Year-round<\/td>\n                <td><a href=\"#chiringays\">Chiringays \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f<\/a><\/td>\n                <td>LGBTQ+ Beach Bar<\/td>\n                <td>Las Canteras, Las Palmas<\/td>\n                <td>Recurring<\/td>\n                <td>Free<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Carnival<\/td>\n                <td><a href=\"#mogollones\">Mogollones<\/a><\/td>\n                <td>Street Party \/ Rave<\/td>\n                <td>Various locations<\/td>\n                <td>During carnival<\/td>\n                <td>Free<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n    <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Recurring nights with no fixed date: Chiringays run year-round, Mogollones\n        only\n        during carnival.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"carnival-season\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfad January\u2013March: Carnival Season in Gran Canaria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cabalgata-de-Carnaval-en-Santa-Cruz-de-Tenerife-1024x614.jpg\"\n        alt=\"Carnival dancers with huge green, orange and blue feather back pieces parade down a street lined with spectators taking photos\"\n        class=\"wp-image-23755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cabalgata-de-Carnaval-en-Santa-Cruz-de-Tenerife-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cabalgata-de-Carnaval-en-Santa-Cruz-de-Tenerife-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cabalgata-de-Carnaval-en-Santa-Cruz-de-Tenerife-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cabalgata-de-Carnaval-en-Santa-Cruz-de-Tenerife.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n    <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Carnival Season in Gran Canaria<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carnival is the beating heart of Gran Canaria&#8217;s identity \u2014 and 2026 was a landmark year with the <strong>50th\n        anniversary edition in Las Palmas<\/strong> and the always-spectacular <strong>Maspalomas International\n        Carnival<\/strong>. We&#8217;ve covered both in dedicated deep-dive guides, so here&#8217;s the quick rundown with links to\n    the full stories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carnaval de Las Palmas 2026 \u2014 50th Anniversary &#8220;Las Vegas&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"439\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Las-Vegas-Air-Canada-photo-scaled-1-1024x439.jpg\"\n        alt=\"Fireworks bursting over the Las Vegas Strip at night behind a replica Eiffel Tower and hotel towers\"\n        class=\"wp-image-23761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Las-Vegas-Air-Canada-photo-scaled-1-1024x439.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Las-Vegas-Air-Canada-photo-scaled-1-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Las-Vegas-Air-Canada-photo-scaled-1-768x329.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Las-Vegas-Air-Canada-photo-scaled-1-1536x658.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Las-Vegas-Air-Canada-photo-scaled-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n    <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Carnaval de Las Palmas 2026 \u2014 50th Anniversary &#8220;Las Vegas&#8221;<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Six weeks of events from January 23 to March 1, themed &#8220;Las Vegas.&#8221; Marc Anthony headlined, 117 floats in the Gran\n    Cabalgata, and the legendary Gala Drag Queen drew global attention. The Mogollones \u2014 free street party raves on 5\n    nights \u2014 packed the streets around Parque Santa Catalina until 5 AM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key highlights:<\/strong> <strong>Gala Drag Queen<\/strong> (Feb 20) \u2014 the most visually spectacular drag\n    competition in Spain, 7,000+ capacity, live TV broadcast. <strong>Gala de la Reina<\/strong> (Feb 14) \u2014 the carnival\n    queen election with costumes weighing 60+ kg. <strong>Gran Cabalgata<\/strong> (Feb 28) \u2014 7 km parade, 200,000+\n    spectators. <strong>Entierro de la Sardina<\/strong> (Mar 1) \u2014 carnival&#8217;s comedic, firework-filled farewell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"840\" data-id=\"23776\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sardina-5-RV5NWRN9CPpZrdMFnmFYxcM-1200x840@diario_abc.webp\"\n            alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sardina-5-RV5NWRN9CPpZrdMFnmFYxcM-1200x840@diario_abc.webp 1200w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sardina-5-RV5NWRN9CPpZrdMFnmFYxcM-1200x840@diario_abc-300x210.webp 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sardina-5-RV5NWRN9CPpZrdMFnmFYxcM-1200x840@diario_abc-1024x717.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sardina-5-RV5NWRN9CPpZrdMFnmFYxcM-1200x840@diario_abc-768x538.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n    \n\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a\n            href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/en\/la-25-gala-drag-queen-de-las-palmas-de-gran-canaria-subira-al-escenario-a-14-aspirantes-al-trono-de-las-plataformas-2\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"23771\"\n                src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/La-25-Gala-Drag-Queen-de-Las-Palmas-de-Gran-Canaria-subira-al-escenario-a-14-aspirantes-al-trono-de-las-plataformas.png\"\n                alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/La-25-Gala-Drag-Queen-de-Las-Palmas-de-Gran-Canaria-subira-al-escenario-a-14-aspirantes-al-trono-de-las-plataformas.png 900w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/La-25-Gala-Drag-Queen-de-Las-Palmas-de-Gran-Canaria-subira-al-escenario-a-14-aspirantes-al-trono-de-las-plataformas-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/La-25-Gala-Drag-Queen-de-Las-Palmas-de-Gran-Canaria-subira-al-escenario-a-14-aspirantes-al-trono-de-las-plataformas-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n    \n\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-id=\"23766\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rss-efeb4cd87c45a502d109ecdc28aca208393ef9dacf7w.webp\"\n            alt=\"Gala Drag Queen, Gala de la Reina,Gran Cabalgata, Entierro de la Sardina\" class=\"wp-image-23766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rss-efeb4cd87c45a502d109ecdc28aca208393ef9dacf7w.webp 1920w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rss-efeb4cd87c45a502d109ecdc28aca208393ef9dacf7w-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rss-efeb4cd87c45a502d109ecdc28aca208393ef9dacf7w-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rss-efeb4cd87c45a502d109ecdc28aca208393ef9dacf7w-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rss-efeb4cd87c45a502d109ecdc28aca208393ef9dacf7w-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\n        <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gala Drag Queen, Gala de la Reina,Gran Cabalgata, Entierro de la Sardina\n        <\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcd6 <strong><a\n            href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/en\/las-palmas-carnival-2026-complete-guide-to-gran-canarias-events-party\/\">Read\n            our full Las Palmas Carnival 2026 Guide \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carnaval Internacional de Maspalomas 2026 \u2014 &#8220;El Circo&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carnaval-Gran-Canaria-2026_-escenario-en-Maspalomas-1.webp\"\n        alt=\"Gran Canaria Best Festivals &amp; All Events 2026: Your Complete Party Calendar\" class=\"wp-image-23714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carnaval-Gran-Canaria-2026_-escenario-en-Maspalomas-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carnaval-Gran-Canaria-2026_-escenario-en-Maspalomas-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carnaval-Gran-Canaria-2026_-escenario-en-Maspalomas-1-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The south&#8217;s international carnival (March 10\u201322), centred on the Yumbo Centre in Playa del Ingl\u00e9s. More resort-vibes,\n    strong LGBTQ+ identity, its own Drag Queen Gala (March 19 \u2014 where the tradition actually originated in 1986), and\n    the famous Mogoll\u00f3n street parties at Yumbo until dawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcd6 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/en\/maspalomas-carnival-2026-events-dates-what-to-do\/\">Read our full\n            Maspalomas Carnival 2026 Guide \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bear Carnival \u2014 11th Edition \ud83d\udc3b<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"370\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/maspalomas-bear-carnival-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bear Carnival \"\n        class=\"wp-image-23787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/maspalomas-bear-carnival-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/maspalomas-bear-carnival-1-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/maspalomas-bear-carnival-1-768x355.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\n    <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bear Carnival <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of Europe&#8217;s biggest bear events (March 19\u201329), running alongside Maspalomas Carnival with 3,000+ attendees and\n    60-70 events \u2014 pool parties, Bearaoke, themed club nights, Mr Bear Gran Canaria election. Based at Yumbo Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"los-indianos\" class=\"wp-block-group nests-callout is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd0d <strong>Looking for &#8220;Los Indianos Las Palmas&#8221;?<\/strong> That&#8217;s actually on <strong>La Palma island<\/strong> \u2014\n        a\n        different island entirely! Los Indianos is a spectacular white-powder carnival in Santa Cruz de La Palma. It&#8217;s\n        worth\n        a day trip but it&#8217;s not a Gran Canaria event. For Gran Canaria&#8217;s carnival experience, check the guides above. \ud83d\udc46\n    <\/p>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"april-events\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc49 Events in April: Spring Awakens in Gran Canaria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"afrodise\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Afrodise Gran Canaria \u2014 First Edition \ud83c\udfa7<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"717\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/festivalafrodise1-k6lD-U201270964836VRD-1200x840@Canarias7-1024x717.webp\"\n        alt=\"Night crowd dancing under a glowing wooden arch that reads AFRODISE, flanked by jets of flame\"\n        class=\"wp-image-23792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/festivalafrodise1-k6lD-U201270964836VRD-1200x840@Canarias7-1024x717.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/festivalafrodise1-k6lD-U201270964836VRD-1200x840@Canarias7-300x210.webp 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/festivalafrodise1-k6lD-U201270964836VRD-1200x840@Canarias7-768x538.webp 768w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/festivalafrodise1-k6lD-U201270964836VRD-1200x840@Canarias7.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n    <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Afrodise Gran Canaria<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The world-famous Afro House festival brand lands in Gran Canaria for the very first time. Founded by Mexican DJ Aaron\n    Sevilla, Afrodise has built a cult following with editions in Bali, Dubai, Mykonos, Tulum, and Mallorca \u2014 and now\n    it&#8217;s bringing that energy to one of the island&#8217;s best electronic venues. Expect a potent blend of Afro House, Latin\n    rhythms, flamenco-electronic fusion, and Arabic percussion, all delivered with Afrodise&#8217;s signature high-production\n    experience: dancers, audiovisual installations, and a crowd that knows exactly why they&#8217;re here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oasis Gran Canaria is a proper open-air venue (think Ibiza-style canyon setting) that regularly hosts electronic\n    events \u2014 this one&#8217;s going to hit different though. 18+ only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a\n            href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/en\/63222129_470847023719007_5565201558804627456_n-2\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"540\" data-id=\"23797\"\n                src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/63222129_470847023719007_5565201558804627456_n.jpg\"\n                alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/63222129_470847023719007_5565201558804627456_n.jpg 810w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/63222129_470847023719007_5565201558804627456_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/63222129_470847023719007_5565201558804627456_n-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n    \n\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"851\" data-id=\"23802\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/festivalafrodise3-k6lD-1200x851@Canarias7.webp\"\n            alt=\"Oasis Gran Canaria\" class=\"wp-image-23802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/festivalafrodise3-k6lD-1200x851@Canarias7.webp 1200w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/festivalafrodise3-k6lD-1200x851@Canarias7-300x213.webp 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/festivalafrodise3-k6lD-1200x851@Canarias7-1024x726.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/festivalafrodise3-k6lD-1200x851@Canarias7-768x545.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n    \n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nests-callout is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n        <li>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>When:<\/strong> April 3, 2026<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Where:<\/strong> Oasis Gran Canaria,\n            Barranco del \u00c1guila, Maspalomas<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udfb5 <strong>Type:<\/strong> Electronic \u2014 Afro\n            House, Latin, flamenco-electronic fusion<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udfa4 <strong>Lineup:<\/strong> Aaron Sevilla +\n            international Afro House DJs<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f <strong>Tickets:<\/strong> Via <a href=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xceed.me<\/a> and\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/oasisgrancanaria.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">oasisgrancanaria.com<\/a>\n        <\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udcf8 <strong>Instagram:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/afrodise.official\" target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener\">@afrodise.official<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\u23ea <strong>Status:<\/strong> Past \u2014 April 3, 2026, the first\n            Gran Canaria edition<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Insider tip:<\/strong> Previous\n            Afrodise editions sell out. Oasis is about 40 minutes by bus from Las Palmas \u2014 grab tickets early. Global\n            lines 30\/05 run until late but check return times.<\/li>\n        \n    <\/ul>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"monopol\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monopol Music Festival 2026 \u2014 11th Edition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/artistas_png-copia-1024x683.png\"\n        alt=\"Line-up artwork: artist portraits tinted blue, cut out against a bright orange background\"\n        class=\"wp-image-23806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/artistas_png-copia-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/artistas_png-copia-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/artistas_png-copia-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/artistas_png-copia.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n    <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Monopol Music Festival 2026<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not your typical festival. Monopol blends live music with music documentary cinema, born from the legendary Cines\n    Monopol in Las Palmas. The 11th edition spreads across a festival week (April 2\u20136) of screenings and intimate gigs,\n    building to the main outdoor concert at Parque Santa Catalina on April 11. The curation is deliberately\n    off-mainstream \u2014 this is where you discover artists before everyone else does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nests-callout is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n        <li>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>When:<\/strong> April 2\u20136 (festival\n            week) + April 11 (main outdoor concert, from 19:00)<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Where:<\/strong> Various venues, Las\n            Palmas; main event at Trasera del Parque Santa Catalina<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udfb5 <strong>Type:<\/strong> Indie, alternative,\n            electronic, experimental + music documentary cinema<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udfa4 <strong>Lineup:<\/strong> Alizzz (3\u00d7 Latin\n            Grammy-winning producer), Samantha Hudson, Lajalada + more TBA<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f <strong>Tickets:<\/strong> Via <a href=\"https:\/\/tickety.es\/event\/monopol-music-festival-2026-11-de-abril\"\n                target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tickety.es<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/enterticket.es\" target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener\">enterticket.es<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udf10 <strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monopolmusicfestival.com\" target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener\">monopolmusicfestival.com<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udcf8 <strong>Instagram:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/monopolmusicfestival\" target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener\">@monopolmusicfestival<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\u23ea <strong>Status:<\/strong> Past \u2014 April 2\u201311, 2026<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Insider tip:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t skip the\n            cinema screenings during the festival week. Alizzz produced Rosal\u00eda&#8217;s early hits \u2014 his live sets\n            are something else entirely.<\/li>\n        \n    <\/ul>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"wrc-rally\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">50th WRC Rally Islas Canarias \u2014 World Rally Championship Round 5 \ud83c\udfce\ufe0f<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not a music festival, but absolutely worth your attention. The golden jubilee 50th edition of one of the world&#8217;s most\n    legendary asphalt rallies \u2014 now in its second consecutive year as a full FIA World Rally Championship round. 18\n    special stages totaling 322 km across Gran Canaria&#8217;s most dramatic mountain roads, from La Aldea to Mog\u00e1n to Tejeda.\n    The Ceremonial Start at Plaza Santa Ana in the historic Vegueta quarter is a free spectacle, and roadside viewing on\n    all stages is free too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wrc-rally-islas-canarias-2026-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\"\n        class=\"wp-image-23811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wrc-rally-islas-canarias-2026-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wrc-rally-islas-canarias-2026-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wrc-rally-islas-canarias-2026-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wrc-rally-islas-canarias-2026.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if you don&#8217;t know a thing about rally \u2014 the atmosphere on the stages is incredible. Locals set up BBQs, families\n    camp overnight for the best spots, and the sound of a WRC car through a volcanic mountain tunnel is something you\n    don&#8217;t forget. The Spanish government declared it an &#8220;Event of Exceptional Public Interest&#8221;, and the 2026 edition\n    left an\n    estimated \u20ac69 million in economic impact on the island, 53.5% more than the year before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nests-callout is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n        <li>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>When:<\/strong> April 23\u201326, 2026 (4\n            consecutive days \u2014 a format first)<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Where:<\/strong> Island-wide stages;\n            Service Park at Estadio Gran Canaria; Ceremonial Start at Plaza Santa Ana, Las Palmas<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udfb5 <strong>Type:<\/strong> FIA World Rally\n            Championship \u2014 motorsport spectacle<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f <strong>Tickets:<\/strong> Roadside viewing\n            FREE. Special spectator super-stages ticketed via <a href=\"https:\/\/rallyislascanarias.com\/en\/\"\n                target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rallyislascanarias.com<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udf10 <strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/rallyislascanarias.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener\">rallyislascanarias.com<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\u23ea <strong>Status:<\/strong> Past \u2014 April 23\u201326, 2026, the 50th\n            anniversary golden jubilee edition<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Insider tip:<\/strong> The stages\n            around Tejeda and the interior mountain roads are the most spectacular. Get there early \u2014 best viewing spots\n            fill up hours before cars arrive. Bring a packed lunch and sunscreen.<\/li>\n        \n    <\/ul>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure\n    class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n        <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Best of WRC Rally Islas Canarias 2025 | Crashes, Action and Raw Sounds\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/u427Vrsnvs8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"may-events\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc49 Gran Canaria in May 2026: Pride, Identity &amp; Island Vibes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gran-Canaria-in-May-2026-1024x576.png\"\n        alt=\"Turquoise bay curving round a beach full of sunbeds, framed by pink bougainvillea, cacti and palm fronds\"\n        class=\"wp-image-23816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gran-Canaria-in-May-2026-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gran-Canaria-in-May-2026-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gran-Canaria-in-May-2026-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gran-Canaria-in-May-2026-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gran-Canaria-in-May-2026.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n    <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Gran Canaria in May 2026<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"maspalomas-pride\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maspalomas Pride by Freedom 2026 \u2014 25th Anniversary \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The big one.<\/strong> Maspalomas Pride is one of Europe&#8217;s largest and most iconic LGBTQ+ celebrations, and\n    2026 marks its landmark 25th anniversary. For one week, the Yumbo Centre in Playa del Ingl\u00e9s transforms into the\n    epicentre of queer joy \u2014 with <strong>40+ events<\/strong>, legendary pool parties, nightly main-stage shows, and the\n    Grand Float Parade that&#8217;s become one of the most photographed events in the Canary Islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"397\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/maspalomas-pride-1024x397.jpg\"\n        alt=\"Pride performers in nun costumes and white face paint, one waving a rainbow silk fan\"\n        class=\"wp-image-24019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/maspalomas-pride-1024x397.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/maspalomas-pride-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/maspalomas-pride-768x298.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/maspalomas-pride-1536x596.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/maspalomas-pride.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n    <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Maspalomas Pride by Freedom 2026<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2026 edition was scaled from 11 to 7 days but the program lost zero energy. Highlights include the\n    <strong>Sundance Pool Party<\/strong> at Ocean Club, the <strong>Wet &amp; White<\/strong> party at Amadores Beach\n    Club, the <strong>Ice Cream Pool Party<\/strong> at Seven Hotel, the <strong>Freedom Awards<\/strong> ceremony, and\n    the Saturday <strong>Grand Parade<\/strong> along Avenida de Tirajana (starting 4 PM, 23+ floats). Tens of thousands\n    of international visitors are expected.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"324\" data-id=\"23836\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/shutterstock_2225331313-d46ec2e4138708d05f2cd89a6a5807b3.webp\"\n            alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/shutterstock_2225331313-d46ec2e4138708d05f2cd89a6a5807b3.webp 500w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/shutterstock_2225331313-d46ec2e4138708d05f2cd89a6a5807b3-300x194.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n    \n\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"370\" data-id=\"23831\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/maspalomas-gay-pride-5.jpg\" alt=\"\"\n            class=\"wp-image-23831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/maspalomas-gay-pride-5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/maspalomas-gay-pride-5-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/maspalomas-gay-pride-5-768x355.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n    \n\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/en\/hq720\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"686\" height=\"386\" data-id=\"23826\"\n                src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hq720.jpg\"\n                alt=\"Shirtless men dancing at a sunny poolside party, one in a pink cap and sunglasses raising his drink\"\n                class=\"wp-image-23826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hq720.jpg 686w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hq720-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><\/a>\n        <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Maspalomas Pride by Freedom 2026 \u2014 25th Anniversary<\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Nests, we&#8217;re proudly LGBTQ+ friendly \u2014 and we think everyone should experience Maspalomas Pride at least once.\n    \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nests-callout is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n        <li>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>When:<\/strong> May 4\u201310, 2026<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Where:<\/strong> Yumbo Centre, Playa\n            del Ingl\u00e9s, San Bartolom\u00e9 de Tirajana<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udfb5 <strong>Type:<\/strong> LGBTQ+ Pride festival \u2014\n            pop, dance, electronic, drag performances, pool parties<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udfa4 <strong>Key events:<\/strong> Grand Float\n            Parade (Sat May 9, 4 PM), Sundance Pool Party (Ocean Club), Wet &amp; White (Amadores Beach Club), Freedom\n            Awards, nightly Yumbo main stage<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f <strong>Tickets:<\/strong> Many Yumbo events\n            free. Pool parties and float spots via <a href=\"https:\/\/maspalomaspridebyfreedom.com\/english\/\"\n                target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">maspalomaspridebyfreedom.com<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udf10 <strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/maspalomaspridebyfreedom.com\/english\/\" target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener\">maspalomaspridebyfreedom.com<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\u23ea <strong>Status:<\/strong> Past \u2014 May 4\u201310, 2026<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Insider tip:<\/strong> Book\n            accommodation months in advance. Base yourself at <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/en\/hostel\/la-isleta-las-palmas-nest-hostel-gran-canaria\/\">La Isleta\n                Nest<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/en\/hostel\/las-palmas-gran-canaria\/\">Las Palmas Nest<\/a> in\n            the north and take the 50-minute bus south \u2014 you get the best of Las Palmas&#8217; beach life AND the Pride\n            parties, without paying resort prices. The <a href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/en\/nest-pass\/\">Nest Pass<\/a>\n            makes it easy.<\/li>\n        \n    <\/ul>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"eurovision-pride\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eurovision Pride Maspalomas 2026 \u2014 2nd Edition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"717\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pride-kqmH-U2303477630741OfD-1200x840@Canarias7-1024x717.webp\"\n        alt=\"Two men with moustaches in rainbow-striped vests and sparkly caps dancing in a sunny street crowd\"\n        class=\"wp-image-23842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pride-kqmH-U2303477630741OfD-1200x840@Canarias7-1024x717.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pride-kqmH-U2303477630741OfD-1200x840@Canarias7-300x210.webp 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pride-kqmH-U2303477630741OfD-1200x840@Canarias7-768x538.webp 768w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pride-kqmH-U2303477630741OfD-1200x840@Canarias7.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n    <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Eurovision Pride Maspalomas 2026<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Born in 2025 and back for round two, this 4-day LGBTQ+ festival celebrates the music and spirit of Eurovision. Live\n    broadcasts of semi-finals and grand final on big screens, pool parties (Sundance Eurovision Edition at Ocean Club),\n    themed shows, and guest artists performing Eurovision classics. If you&#8217;re a Eurovision fan and a Pride fan \u2014 this is\n    your convergence event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nests-callout is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n        <li>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>When:<\/strong> May 14\u201317, 2026<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Where:<\/strong> Yumbo Centre + Ocean\n            Club + Seven Hotel &amp; Wellness, Maspalomas<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udfb5 <strong>Type:<\/strong> LGBTQ+ music festival \/\n            Eurovision-themed celebration<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f <strong>Tickets:<\/strong> All-access pass via\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurovisionpride.eu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eurovisionpride.eu<\/a>\n        <\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\u23ea <strong>Status:<\/strong> Past \u2014 May 14\u201317, 2026, the 2nd\n            edition<\/li>\n        \n    <\/ul>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"solart-spring\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solart Festival \u2014 Spring Edition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An emerging electronic music and arts festival in the south. Blends electronic sets with sunset vibes at the\n    distinctive Hangar 37 venue, featuring national and international DJs. Two editions in 2026 \u2014 this is the first one.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure\n    class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n        <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Solart Festival en Gran Canaria: After Movie Oficial\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/l4bTA897CwM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nests-callout is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n        <li>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>When:<\/strong> May 2, 2026<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Where:<\/strong> Hangar 37, San\n            Bartolom\u00e9 de Tirajana<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udfb5 <strong>Type:<\/strong> Electronic music + arts<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f <strong>Tickets:<\/strong> Via <a href=\"https:\/\/solartfestival.com\" target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener\">solartfestival.com<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\u23ea <strong>Status:<\/strong> Past \u2014 May 2, 2026<\/li>\n        \n    <\/ul>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"dia-canarias\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">D\u00eda de Canarias \u2014 Canary Islands Day \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\udde8<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May 30 is the Canary Islands&#8217; national day \u2014 and Gran Canaria goes all in. The highlight in Las Palmas is the\n    <strong>Paseo Romero<\/strong> at noon: 12+ ox-drawn carretas parade through the city centre accompanied by folk\n    music groups in traditional Canarian costume. You&#8217;ll see lucha canaria (Canarian wrestling), vela latina\n    (traditional sailing), artisan markets selling gofio, queso de flor and local wines, and &#8220;Bailes de Taifas&#8221;\n    (traditional folk dances on May 29). The most authentically Canarian day of the year.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1076\" height=\"715\" data-id=\"23848\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/283867536_378343394322477_8949084850695085208_n.jpg\"\n            alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/283867536_378343394322477_8949084850695085208_n.jpg 1076w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/283867536_378343394322477_8949084850695085208_n-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/283867536_378343394322477_8949084850695085208_n-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/283867536_378343394322477_8949084850695085208_n-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1076px) 100vw, 1076px\" \/><\/figure>\n    \n\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1599\" height=\"1066\" data-id=\"23853\" src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/paseo-seis.webp\" alt=\"\"\n            class=\"wp-image-23853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/paseo-seis.webp 1599w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/paseo-seis-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/paseo-seis-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/paseo-seis-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/paseo-seis-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1599px) 100vw, 1599px\" \/><\/figure>\n    \n\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1374\" height=\"916\" data-id=\"23858\" src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/romero.webp\"\n            alt=\"Las Palmas is the Paseo Romero\" class=\"wp-image-23858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/romero.webp 1374w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/romero-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/romero-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/romero-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1374px) 100vw, 1374px\" \/>\n        <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Las Palmas is the Paseo Romero<\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nests-callout is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n        <li>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>When:<\/strong> May 30, 2026 (Saturday\n            \u2014 regional public holiday). Pre-events from May 29.<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Where:<\/strong> Island-wide; Las\n            Palmas centred on Parque de Santa Catalina and Playa de Las Canteras<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udfb5 <strong>Type:<\/strong> Cultural \/ civic\n            celebration \u2014 folk music, traditional sports, gastronomy<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f <strong>Tickets:<\/strong> FREE<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\u2705 <strong>Status:<\/strong> Confirmed \u2014 fixed\n            annual holiday<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Insider tip:<\/strong> Try gofio\n            (toasted grain flour \u2014 the most Canarian ingredient that exists) and queso de flor de Gu\u00eda (DOP cheese you\n            can&#8217;t get anywhere else). The Paseo Romero is seriously photogenic.<\/li>\n        \n    <\/ul>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"criterio\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Criterio Gran Canaria 2026 \u2014 Wade&#8217;s Tech House Takeover \ud83c\udfa7<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/criterio-event-festival-music-gran-canaria-2026-1024x576.png\"\n        alt=\"Criterio Gran Canaria 2026 - Wade's tech house party brand returns to Oasis Gran Canaria with a night of hybrid tech house in the canyon\"\n        class=\"wp-image-24056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/criterio-event-festival-music-gran-canaria-2026-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/criterio-event-festival-music-gran-canaria-2026-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/criterio-event-festival-music-gran-canaria-2026-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/criterio-event-festival-music-gran-canaria-2026.png 1220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you know, you know. <strong>Criterio<\/strong> is the event brand and label from Sevillano DJ <strong>Wade<\/strong>\n    \u2014 one of Spain&#8217;s biggest electronic music exports and a tech house name that fills rooms from Ibiza&#8217;s Ants parties\n    to clubs across Europe, the Americas, and beyond. His releases on Musical Freedom (Ti\u00ebsto&#8217;s label), Interscope\n    Records, and his own Criterio Music have made him one of the most in-demand tech house DJs internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Criterio Gran Canaria has been running at Oasis since its first edition in 2023 (with Cloonee co-headlining and 260K+\n    TikTok likes from Wade&#8217;s recap alone), and it&#8217;s become a must-attend for the island&#8217;s electronic scene. The 2026\n    edition brings Wade back to the canyon alongside <strong>Chapa &amp; Castelo<\/strong> and <strong>F\u00e9lix\n        (UK)<\/strong>. Expect hybrid tech house \u2014 massive, groovy, and built for a dancefloor under the stars at one of\n    the Canary Islands&#8217; most spectacular open-air venues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oasis Gran Canaria is a 3,000 m\u00b2 venue with 4,000-person capacity carved into the Barranco del \u00c1guila canyon in\n    Maspalomas \u2014 two stages (Main + Club), food trucks, VIP areas, and a sustainability-first approach (no single-use\n    plastics). It&#8217;s the closest thing to an Ibiza superclub that Gran Canaria has. 18+ only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nests-callout is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n        <li>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday May 30, 2026\n            (from 21:00)<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Where:<\/strong> Oasis Gran Canaria,\n            Barranco del \u00c1guila, Maspalomas<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udfb5 <strong>Type:<\/strong> Electronic \u2014 Tech\n            House, Club<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udfa4 <strong>Lineup:<\/strong> Wade, Chapa &amp;\n            Castelo, F\u00e9lix (UK) + more<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f <strong>Tickets:<\/strong> Via <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\/it\/las-palmas-de-gran-canaria\/event\/criterio-gran-canaria-1\/223616\"\n                target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xceed<\/a> and <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.entradasatualcance.com\/tickets-criterio-music\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Entradas\n                a Tu Alcance<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udcf8 <strong>Instagram:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/criteriomusic\" target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener\">@criteriomusic<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/wademusik\" target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener\">@wademusik<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\u23ea <strong>Status:<\/strong> Past \u2014 May 30, 2026<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Insider tip:<\/strong> Previous\n            Criterio GC editions sold out. Wade&#8217;s TikTok from the 2023 edition hit 260K+ likes \u2014 this is a Gen-Z\n            favourite. Oasis is ~40 min by bus from Las Palmas (Global lines 30\/05), but late returns can be tricky \u2014\n            sort your taxi back in advance or check if extended night bus services are running. The venue itself is an\n            experience even before the music starts.<\/li>\n        \n    <\/ul>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"june-events\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc49 Concerts &amp; Fiestas June 2026: Summer Kicks Off<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"poseidon\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Poseid\u00f3n RockFest 2026 \u2014 First Edition \ud83e\udd18<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/5d7fbf2d-c17a-4f83-a9ba-0b131e6fa431-1024x683.png\"\n        alt=\"Rock band on a smoky, red-lit stage in front of a giant eye backdrop, fans' raised hands in silhouette\"\n        class=\"wp-image-23863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/5d7fbf2d-c17a-4f83-a9ba-0b131e6fa431-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/5d7fbf2d-c17a-4f83-a9ba-0b131e6fa431-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/5d7fbf2d-c17a-4f83-a9ba-0b131e6fa431-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/5d7fbf2d-c17a-4f83-a9ba-0b131e6fa431.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n    <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Poseid\u00f3n RockFest 2026<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brand new rock and metal festival in Telde \u2014 and exactly the kind of event that shows Gran Canaria&#8217;s music scene is\n    diversifying fast. International headliners plus Canarian bands, single-day outdoor format. If you&#8217;ve been craving\n    something heavier than reggaeton and EDM, Poseid\u00f3n is your answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nests-callout is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n        <li>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>When:<\/strong> June 13, 2026 (from\n            19:30)<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Where:<\/strong> Auditorio Parque San\n            Juan, Telde<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udfb5 <strong>Type:<\/strong> Hard rock, death metal,\n            stoner rock, psychedelic, hardcore punk<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udfa4 <strong>Lineup:<\/strong> H.E.A.T (Swedish hard\n            rock), Kadavar (German stoner\/psychedelic), The Zeronaut (GC death metal), Malamutte (Canarian hardcore\n            punk)<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f <strong>Tickets:<\/strong> Via <a href=\"https:\/\/tickety.es\/event\/poseidon-rock-fest\" target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener\">tickety.es<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\u23ea <strong>Status:<\/strong> Past \u2014 June 13, 2026, the first\n            edition<\/li>\n        \n    <\/ul>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"molan90\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Molan Los 90 Canarias 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"572\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MOLAN-LOS-90GRAN-CANARIA.jpg\"\n        alt=\"Molan Los 90 flyer: Gran Canaria, 13 June 2026, Ciudad Deportiva Maspalomas\" class=\"wp-image-23868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MOLAN-LOS-90GRAN-CANARIA.jpg 755w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MOLAN-LOS-90GRAN-CANARIA-300x227.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/>\n    <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Molan Los 90 Canarias 2026<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The iconic Spanish touring 90s nostalgia festival arrives in Gran Canaria for the first time. One night, one venue,\n    pure time-machine energy \u2014 eurodance, Spice Girls, Vengaboys, and everything you secretly still love from that\n    decade. June 13 at Ciudad Deportiva Maspalomas. Tickets via <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/molanlos90.com\/molan-los-noventa-gran-canaria-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\"\n        rel=\"noopener\">molanlos90.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"san-juan\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Noche de San Juan \u2014 The Most Magical Night of the Year \ud83d\udd25<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/noche-san-juan-2-1-1024x683.webp\"\n        alt=\"A couple standing close behind a blazing bonfire at night, festival lights blurred behind them\"\n        class=\"wp-image-23877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/noche-san-juan-2-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/noche-san-juan-2-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/noche-san-juan-2-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/noche-san-juan-2-1-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/noche-san-juan-2-1.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the one night you absolutely cannot miss if you&#8217;re in Las Palmas in June. Every year on June 23, thousands of\n    people gather on <strong>Playa de Las Canteras<\/strong> \u2014 Gran Canaria&#8217;s famous city beach \u2014 to light bonfires,\n    write wishes on paper and burn them, bathe in the sea at midnight for purification, and watch spectacular fireworks\n    over the bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tradition marks the summer solstice and the founding of Las Palmas in 1478 (548th anniversary in 2026). But\n    forget the history lesson \u2014 what you need to know is this: the entire city moves to the beach, the atmosphere is\n    pure magic, and at midnight when everyone runs into the ocean, you&#8217;ll understand why people keep coming back. The\n    broader Fiestas Fundacionales run roughly June 11\u201330 with 50+ events \u2014 concerts, lucha canaria, nocturnal walks\n    through historic Vegueta. June 24 is an official local holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"23883\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/saint-johns-eve-fireworks.jpg\"\n            alt=\"Green and red fireworks bursting over a lit city beach and bay at night\" class=\"wp-image-23883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/saint-johns-eve-fireworks.jpg 800w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/saint-johns-eve-fireworks-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/saint-johns-eve-fireworks-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"730\" data-id=\"23888\" src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\n            class=\"wp-image-23888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1-1024x623.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1-768x467.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n    \n\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" data-id=\"23893\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cual-es-el-significado-y-por-que-se-celebra-la-noche-de-san-juan-1687243051458_1024.webp\"\n            alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cual-es-el-significado-y-por-que-se-celebra-la-noche-de-san-juan-1687243051458_1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cual-es-el-significado-y-por-que-se-celebra-la-noche-de-san-juan-1687243051458_1024-300x211.webp 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cual-es-el-significado-y-por-que-se-celebra-la-noche-de-san-juan-1687243051458_1024-768x540.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n    \n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nests-callout is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n        <li>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>When:<\/strong> June 23\u201324, 2026 (main\n            night June 23; June 24 is official holiday). Broader fiestas ~June 11\u201330.<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Where:<\/strong> Playa de Las Canteras\n            (main), citywide \u2014 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udfb5 <strong>Type:<\/strong> Traditional \/ beach\n            party \/ bonfires \/ concerts<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f <strong>Tickets:<\/strong> FREE<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\u2705 <strong>Status:<\/strong> Confirmed \u2014 annual\n            tradition, June 24 officially gazetted as local holiday<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Insider tip:<\/strong> <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/en\/hostel\/la-isleta-las-palmas-nest-hostel-gran-canaria\/\">La Isleta\n                Nest<\/a> is a 10-minute walk from Las Canteras. Claim your spot on the beach by 8 PM \u2014 it fills up fast.\n            Bring wine, snacks, and something to write your wish on. You MUST jump over a bonfire and dip in the sea at\n            midnight. Those are the rules. \ud83d\udd25<\/li>\n        \n    <\/ul>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Corpus Christi Flower Carpets<\/strong> \u2014 June 7, Vegueta quarter. Elaborate flower carpets cover the\n    historic streets \u2014 in 2026 the city&#8217;s carpet in Plaza de Santa Ana covered more than 600 m\u00b2 with over 1,000\n    bouquets. Completely free,\n    completely Instagram-worthy, and worth an hour even if you&#8217;re on your way to something else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Corpus-Christi-1.jpg\"\n        alt=\"Corpus Christi Flower Carpets\" class=\"wp-image-23898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Corpus-Christi-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Corpus-Christi-1-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\n    <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Corpus Christi Flower Carpets<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"july-events\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc49 What&#8217;s On in July 2026: Peak Festival Season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"granca-live-fest\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Granca Live Fest 2026 \u2014 5th Anniversary Edition \u2b50<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The biggest music festival in the Canary Islands \u2014 and the 2026 edition is the biggest yet.<\/strong> Granca\n    Live Fest celebrates its 5th anniversary by expanding from 3 to 4 days, with a Sunday bonus day free for all 3-day\n    pass holders. Since its 2022 launch, the festival has attracted <strong>225,000+ total attendees<\/strong> and become\n    Gran Canaria&#8217;s signature international music event \u2014 think of it as the island&#8217;s Primavera Sound moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Escenario-del-Granca-Live-Fest-con-publico-y-fuegos-artificiales-en-Gran-Canaria-1024x614.jpg\"\n        alt=\"Packed crowd facing the lit-up GRANCA LIVE FEST stage sign at night, with fireworks, confetti and smoke\"\n        class=\"wp-image-23903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Escenario-del-Granca-Live-Fest-con-publico-y-fuegos-artificiales-en-Gran-Canaria-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Escenario-del-Granca-Live-Fest-con-publico-y-fuegos-artificiales-en-Gran-Canaria-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Escenario-del-Granca-Live-Fest-con-publico-y-fuegos-artificiales-en-Gran-Canaria-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Escenario-del-Granca-Live-Fest-con-publico-y-fuegos-artificiales-en-Gran-Canaria.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2026 lineup is absurdly stacked: <strong>Maroon 5<\/strong> closing Sunday, <strong>Alejandro Sanz<\/strong>\n    headlining Saturday, <strong>Ms. Lauryn Hill<\/strong> on Thursday, <strong>Juan Luis Guerra<\/strong> on Friday \u2014\n    plus Aitana, Dani Mart\u00edn, Lola \u00cdndigo, Omar Courtz, Grupo Frontera, Danny Ocean, Ptazeta, Viva Suecia, and many\n    more. Multiple stages, food zones, chill-out spaces, and that unmistakeable Canarian summer atmosphere at the\n    Estadio de Gran Canaria. The festival holds ISO 20121 sustainability certification and actively champions\n    inclusivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nests-callout is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n        <li>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>When:<\/strong> July 2\u20135, 2026\n            (Thursday to Sunday \u2014 expanded 4-day format for 5th anniversary)<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Where:<\/strong> Estadio de Gran\n            Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udfb5 <strong>Type:<\/strong> Multi-genre \u2014 pop,\n            rock, Latin, urban, indie, electronic<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udfa4 <strong>Lineup:<\/strong> Maroon 5 (Sun),\n            Alejandro Sanz (Sat), Ms. Lauryn Hill (Thu), Juan Luis Guerra (Fri), Aitana, Dani Mart\u00edn, Lola \u00cdndigo, Omar\n            Courtz, Grupo Frontera, Danny Ocean, Carlos Rivera, Ptazeta, Viva Suecia, Dani Fern\u00e1ndez + more<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f <strong>Tickets:<\/strong> 3-day passes and day\n            tickets via <a href=\"https:\/\/gclivefest.es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gclivefest.es<\/a>, <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.tomaticket.es\/es-es\/entradas-granca-live-fest-en-gran-canaria\" target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener\">tomaticket.es<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/entrees.es\" target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener\">entrees.es<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udf10 <strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/gclivefest.es\" target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener\">gclivefest.es<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udcf8 <strong>Instagram:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/grancalivefest\" target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener\">@grancalivefest<\/a> (58K\n            followers)<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\u23ea <strong>Status:<\/strong> Past \u2014 July 2\u20135, 2026, the 5th\n            edition<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Insider tip:<\/strong> Sunday is the\n            anniversary bonus day \u2014 FREE for 3-day pass holders, that&#8217;s the Maroon 5 day. The Estadio is a 20-minute bus\n            ride from the city centre. Pro move: stay\n            at <a href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/en\/hostel\/la-isleta-las-palmas-nest-hostel-gran-canaria\/\">La Isleta\n                Nest<\/a>, walk to Las Canteras after the show for late-night beach vibes.<\/li>\n        \n    <\/ul>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"sting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sting \u2014 STING 3.0 World Tour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"360\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/630_360_1507331964-8845.jpg\"\n        alt=\"Sting singing into a microphone while playing a worn bass guitar on stage\" class=\"wp-image-23908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/630_360_1507331964-8845.jpg 630w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/630_360_1507331964-8845-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/>\n    <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sting \u2014 STING 3.0 World Tour<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The legendary artist brings his world tour to Gran Canaria Arena on July 9. He plays Tenerife the following night \u2014\n    so if you&#8217;ve got a <a href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/en\/nest-pass\/\">Nest Pass<\/a>, you could catch both. Tickets via\n    major platforms. Confirmed on <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.sting.com\/news\/title\/sting-30-sting-confirms-six-shows-in-spain-for-july-2026\" target=\"_blank\"\n        rel=\"noopener\">sting.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"jazz-festival\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">35th Festival Internacional Canarias Jazz &amp; M\u00e1s \ud83c\udfb7<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"379\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/652473167_1368084792027221_2687193624425242898_n-1024x379.jpg\"\n        alt=\"Festival Internacional Canarias Jazz &amp; M\u00e1s 2026 \/ 3 Jul - 25 Jul \" class=\"wp-image-24061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/652473167_1368084792027221_2687193624425242898_n-1024x379.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/652473167_1368084792027221_2687193624425242898_n-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/652473167_1368084792027221_2687193624425242898_n-768x284.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/652473167_1368084792027221_2687193624425242898_n-1536x569.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/652473167_1368084792027221_2687193624425242898_n-2048x759.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n    <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Festival Internacional Canarias Jazz &amp; M\u00e1s 2026 \/ 3 Jul &#8211; 25 Jul\n    <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Running since 1992, this is the Canary Islands&#8217; premier jazz event and one of Europe&#8217;s most respected jazz festivals.\n    The 35th edition blends free outdoor plaza concerts with ticketed auditorium performances across Las Palmas, plus\n    masterclasses and late-night jam sessions. The standout date: <strong>Jacob Collier performing with\n        the Gran Canaria Philharmonic Orchestra<\/strong> on July 21 \u2014 that alone is worth planning your trip around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nests-callout is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n        <li>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>When:<\/strong> July 9\u201325, 2026 in Las Palmas (July 3\u201325 across the islands)<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Where:<\/strong> Auditorio Alfredo\n            Kraus, Teatro P\u00e9rez Gald\u00f3s, Teatro Cuy\u00e1s, Plaza de Santa Ana + outdoor venues, Las Palmas<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udfb5 <strong>Type:<\/strong> Jazz, fusion, soul,\n            world music, Latin jazz<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udfa4 <strong>Lineup:<\/strong> Jacob Collier + Gran\n            Canaria Philharmonic (Jul 21), Dee Dee Bridgewater, Snarky Puppy, Yellowjackets, Tigran Hamasyan, Jos\u00e9\n            James, Ghost Note, Marco Mezquida Trio, Luc\u00eda Rey<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f <strong>Tickets:<\/strong> Bono 4 (4-concert\n            pack) \u20ac100. Individual tickets via <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/auditorioalfredokraus.es\/ciclo\/festival-internacional-canarias-jazz-mas\/74\"\n                target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">auditorioalfredokraus.es<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udf10 <strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/canariasjazz.com\" target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener\">canariasjazz.com<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CanariasJazz\/\" target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CanariasJazz\/<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\u23ea <strong>Status:<\/strong> Past \u2014 July 3\u201325, 2026, the 35th\n            edition<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Insider tip:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t miss the free outdoor\n            concerts in Plaza de Santa Ana \u2014 professional-level jazz in a beautiful colonial square,\n            completely free. 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M\u00e1s 2026 \/ 3 Jul &#8211; 25 Jul\n        <\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"somos-latinos\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Somos Latinos 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Latin music festival at the Estadio de Gran Canaria annex \u2014 reggaeton, salsa, bachata, urban. July 11. Tickets via <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/taquilla.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">taquilla.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"soul-festival\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maspalomas Soul Festival 2026 \u2014 10th Anniversary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/497d99c8-92ac-4437-bec3-af420ebeeac2_16-9-discover-aspect-ratio_default_0-1024x576.webp\"\n        alt=\"https:\/\/www.eldiario.es\/canariasahora\/cultura\/maspalomas-costa-canaria-soul-festival-promociona-londres-anuncia-fechas-decima-edicion_1_12744651.html\"\n        class=\"wp-image-23924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/497d99c8-92ac-4437-bec3-af420ebeeac2_16-9-discover-aspect-ratio_default_0-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/497d99c8-92ac-4437-bec3-af420ebeeac2_16-9-discover-aspect-ratio_default_0-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/497d99c8-92ac-4437-bec3-af420ebeeac2_16-9-discover-aspect-ratio_default_0-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/497d99c8-92ac-4437-bec3-af420ebeeac2_16-9-discover-aspect-ratio_default_0.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n    <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n        https:\/\/www.eldiario.es\/canariasahora\/cultura\/maspalomas-costa-canaria-soul-festival-promociona-londres-anuncia-fechas-decima-edicion_1_12744651.html\n    <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The largest soul music event in Spain celebrates a decade \u2014 and it&#8217;s <strong>completely free<\/strong>. Three nights\n    of soul, R&amp;B and funk on Playa de San Agust\u00edn, in the open air, feet in the sand. Family-friendly and declared\n    an event of local tourist interest. New for 2026: the &#8220;Boulevard de las Estrellas&#8221; (Walk of Fame) inaugurated along\n    the beach descent. July 17\u201319.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"august-events\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc49 What to Do in August 2026: Summer Peak &amp; Ancient Rituals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"bajada-rama\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bajada de la Rama \u2014 Agaete \ud83c\udf3f<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This event alone justifies a trip to Gran Canaria.<\/strong> A Fiesta of National Tourist Interest since 1972,\n    the Bajada de la Rama is rooted in <strong>pre-Hispanic aboriginal rain rituals<\/strong> \u2014 and it&#8217;s survived for\n    centuries because it&#8217;s genuinely, overwhelmingly spectacular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rama-de-Santiago-2024-scaled-2-1024x683.jpeg\"\n        alt=\"Crowd in yellow straw hats and green T-shirts waving leafy branches down a street roofed with colourful bunting\"\n        class=\"wp-image-23933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rama-de-Santiago-2024-scaled-2-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rama-de-Santiago-2024-scaled-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rama-de-Santiago-2024-scaled-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rama-de-Santiago-2024-scaled-2-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rama-de-Santiago-2024-scaled-2-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On August 4, starting at 5 AM with &#8220;La Diana&#8221; (wake-up procession), thousands gather branches of pine, heather,\n    eucalyptus and mimosa. By 10 AM, the entire town of Agaete \u2014 plus <strong>40,000+ visitors<\/strong> \u2014 dances through\n    the streets carrying branches, accompanied by giant papier-m\u00e2ch\u00e9 figures (papahuevos), heading towards the sea. At\n    the coast, everyone deposits their branches at the feet of the Virgen de las Nieves. The atmosphere is primal,\n    joyful, and completely unique on earth. At 10 PM, &#8220;La Retreta&#8221; brings fireworks and music to close the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nests-callout is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n        <li>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>When:<\/strong> August 4, 2026 (fixed\n            annual date). La Diana at 5 AM, main procession at 10 AM, La Retreta at 10 PM.<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Where:<\/strong> Agaete, northwestern\n            Gran Canaria (~45 min drive \/ 60 min bus from Las Palmas)<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udfb5 <strong>Type:<\/strong> Traditional \u2014\n            pre-Hispanic rain ritual, Fiesta of National Tourist Interest<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f <strong>Tickets:<\/strong> FREE<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\u2705 <strong>Status:<\/strong> Confirmed \u2014 fixed\n            annual date, centuries-old tradition<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Insider tip:<\/strong> Get there EARLY\n            \u2014 buses fill up and roads close. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water and sun protection. The procession is\n            physical \u2014 you&#8217;ll be walking and dancing for hours. It&#8217;s one of those things that photos don&#8217;t capture. You\n            have to feel it.<\/li>\n        \n    <\/ul>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pablo Albor\u00e1n \u2014 Global Tour KM0<\/strong> played Gran Canaria Arena on August 7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"september-events\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc49 Events September 2026: Culture, Beer &amp; Pilgrimage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"fiestas-pino\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fiestas de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Pino \u2014 Teror \ud83d\udd6f\ufe0f<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/el-8-de-septiembre-se-celebra-la-solemne-misa-y-la-petalada-en-honor-a-la-virgen-del-pino-ayuntamiento-de-teror-1024x577.webp\"\n        alt=\"Flower petals rain on a silver float carrying the Virgin through a crowded street, escorted by guards in red and blue\"\n        class=\"wp-image-23939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/el-8-de-septiembre-se-celebra-la-solemne-misa-y-la-petalada-en-honor-a-la-virgen-del-pino-ayuntamiento-de-teror-1024x577.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/el-8-de-septiembre-se-celebra-la-solemne-misa-y-la-petalada-en-honor-a-la-virgen-del-pino-ayuntamiento-de-teror-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/el-8-de-septiembre-se-celebra-la-solemne-misa-y-la-petalada-en-honor-a-la-virgen-del-pino-ayuntamiento-de-teror-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/el-8-de-septiembre-se-celebra-la-solemne-misa-y-la-petalada-en-honor-a-la-virgen-del-pino-ayuntamiento-de-teror-1536x865.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/el-8-de-septiembre-se-celebra-la-solemne-misa-y-la-petalada-en-honor-a-la-virgen-del-pino-ayuntamiento-de-teror.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n    <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fiestas de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Pino \u2014 Teror \ud83d\udd6f\ufe0f<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most important patronal celebration on Gran Canaria \u2014 and one of those events that sounds purely religious until\n    you actually go. The highlight is the <strong>Romer\u00eda-Ofrenda on September 7<\/strong>: thousands of people walk\n    through the night from municipalities across the island to converge on the mountain town of Teror, some barefoot,\n    arriving at dawn. Decorated ox-carts from every corner of Gran Canaria parade with folk music groups. Free concerts\n    by major Spanish artists. September 8 is an island-wide public holiday with special night-bus services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the Canarian Camino de Santiago \u2014 a communal pilgrimage experience that&#8217;ll give you goosebumps whether you&#8217;re\n    religious or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nests-callout is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n        <li>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>When:<\/strong> Late Aug \u2013 late Sep.\n            Key dates: Romer\u00eda-Ofrenda Sep 7, D\u00eda del Pino Sep 8 (island-wide holiday)<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Where:<\/strong> Bas\u00edlica del Pino,\n            Teror \u2014 mountain town in the interior<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udfb5 <strong>Type:<\/strong> Patron saint \/\n            pilgrimage \u2014 folk music, concerts, fairs, gastronomy<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f <strong>Tickets:<\/strong> FREE. Special night\n            buses run from Las Palmas.<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\u2705 <strong>Status:<\/strong> Confirmed \u2014 Sep 8\n            officially gazetted as island-wide holiday<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Insider tip:<\/strong> The night walk\n            from Las Palmas to Teror is the ultimate experience \u2014 about 20 km, thousands of people, arriving at sunrise.\n            Teror&#8217;s Sunday morning market is the island&#8217;s best artisan market year-round.<\/li>\n        \n    <\/ul>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"fiesta-charco\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fiesta del Charco \u2014 La Aldea de San Nicol\u00e1s \ud83d\udc1f<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7.jpg\"\n        alt=\"A soaked, laughing man leaps across a green fishing net held up by a crowd in straw hats\"\n        class=\"wp-image-23949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7.jpg 960w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\n    <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fiesta del Charco \u2014 La Aldea de San Nicol\u00e1s<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most unique festivals you&#8217;ll find anywhere on earth. In a coastal lagoon in remote western Gran Canaria,\n    hundreds of people wade in at 5 PM when a rocket signals the start \u2014 and try to <strong>catch mullet with their bare\n        hands<\/strong>. It&#8217;s a revival of a pre-Hispanic &#8220;embarbascada&#8221; fishing technique, declared a Bien de Inter\u00e9s\n    Cultural. 10,000+ people attend. September 11 (official local holiday). Free. Bring clothes you don&#8217;t mind getting\n    soaked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"196\" data-id=\"23954\" src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/5.jpg\" alt=\"\"\n            class=\"wp-image-23954\" \/><\/figure>\n    \n\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" data-id=\"23944\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fiesta-del-charco-2-edited.jpeg\"\n            alt=\"Hundreds of people splash into a lagoon beneath bare brown mountains while a packed crowd watches\"\n            class=\"wp-image-23944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fiesta-del-charco-2-edited.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fiesta-del-charco-2-edited-300x188.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fiesta-del-charco-2-edited-1024x640.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fiesta-del-charco-2-edited-768x480.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\n        <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fiesta del Charco<\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"lpa-beer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">LPA Beer &amp; Music Festival 2026 \ud83c\udf7a<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Running since 2012, this festival has hosted <strong>175+ bands<\/strong> (950+ artists) and attracted\n    <strong>130,000+ total attendees<\/strong>. Four days of live music across multiple stages combined with a proper\n    celebration of craft beer culture, right by the sea at Parque Litoral El Rinc\u00f3n. Cashless payment system,\n    well-connected by public transport, and genuinely excellent beer \u2014 not just Dorada and Tropical.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"501\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bg_todosfestivales_amp.jpg\"\n        alt=\"Black-and-white shot of concert-goers raising their hands towards bright stage lights\"\n        class=\"wp-image-23959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bg_todosfestivales_amp.jpg 750w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bg_todosfestivales_amp-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\n    <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">LPA Beer &amp; Music Festival 2026 \ud83c\udf7a<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nests-callout is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n        <li>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>When:<\/strong> September 10\u201313, 2026<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Where:<\/strong> Parque Litoral El\n            Rinc\u00f3n, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (13,000+ m\u00b2 by the sea)<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udfb5 <strong>Type:<\/strong> Multi-genre \u2014 rock,\n            hip-hop, urban, indie, electronic + craft beer<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udfa4 <strong>Lineup:<\/strong> Def Con Dos, Angelus\n            Apatrida, Alcal\u00e1 Norte, Maika Makovski, Bala + more<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f <strong>Tickets:<\/strong> Via <a href=\"https:\/\/lpabmusicfestival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener\">lpabmusicfestival.com<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udf10 <strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lpabmusicfestival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener\">lpabmusicfestival.com<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\u23ea <strong>Status:<\/strong> Past \u2014 September 10\u201313, 2026, the 13th\n            edition<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Insider tip:<\/strong> Parque Litoral\n            El Rinc\u00f3n is walkable from the Las Canteras promenade \u2014 combine with a sunset on the beach before the\n            festival starts.<\/li>\n        \n    <\/ul>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"temudas\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Temudas Fest 2026 \u2014 30th Anniversary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"896\" height=\"650\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fetival-temudas.jpg\"\n        alt=\"Giant glowing white fox puppets worked by costumed performers along a street at night\"\n        class=\"wp-image-23964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fetival-temudas.jpg 896w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fetival-temudas-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fetival-temudas-768x557.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/>\n    <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Temudas Fest 2026 \u2014 30th Anniversary<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Las Palmas&#8217; flagship performing arts festival marks <strong>30 years<\/strong> by taking over the entire city.\n    Theatre, music, dance, circus, contemporary performance \u2014 spread across every district. Most events are free outdoor\n    performances in parks and plazas. 40,000+ attendees. September 10\u201326, with the outdoor programme around\n    Santa Catalina on September 17\u201320 and 24\u201326. <a href=\"https:\/\/lpatemudasfest.com\/es\/\" target=\"_blank\"\n        rel=\"noopener\">lpatemudasfest.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"october-events\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc49 Festivals in October: Indie Rock &amp; Canarian Halloween<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"fetish-pride\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maspalomas Fetish Pride 2026 \u2014 14th Edition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"370\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/maspalomas-fetish-week-4.jpg\"\n        alt=\"Four men in leather harnesses and a rubber vest smiling together at a dimly lit bar\"\n        class=\"wp-image-23969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/maspalomas-fetish-week-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/maspalomas-fetish-week-4-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/maspalomas-fetish-week-4-768x355.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\n    <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Maspalomas Fetish Pride 2026<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of Europe&#8217;s largest fetish gatherings returns for its 14th edition. 12 days celebrating all fetish tribes \u2014\n    leather, rubber, puppy, uniform, skins, sportswear \u2014 with pool parties, themed club nights, boat parties, the Mr\n    Fetish Gran Canaria \/ Mr Puppy elections, and daytime &#8220;Fetish and Wine Excursions.&#8221; October 1\u201312, Yumbo Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"sum-festival\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gran Canaria SUM Festival 2026 \u2014 7th Edition \ud83c\udfb8<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"471\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SUM-festival-gran-canaria-2024-1024x471.jpg\"\n        alt=\"Night panorama of a packed crowd between two lit festival stages carrying the SUM logo\"\n        class=\"wp-image-23974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SUM-festival-gran-canaria-2024-1024x471.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SUM-festival-gran-canaria-2024-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SUM-festival-gran-canaria-2024-768x353.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SUM-festival-gran-canaria-2024-1536x706.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SUM-festival-gran-canaria-2024-2048x942.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n    <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gran Canaria SUM Festival 2026<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Canary Islands&#8217; leading pop-rock-indie festival.<\/strong> Founded in 2018, SUM has grown to\n    <strong>20,000+ attendees<\/strong> and generates \u20ac5M+ in economic impact. Multiple stages, food trucks with local\n    cuisine, a fully reusable cup system, and a lineup that consistently features Spain&#8217;s best indie acts. Held outdoors\n    under Gran Canaria&#8217;s reliable October weather at the Polideportivo de Arucas. 18+ only.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nests-callout is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n        <li>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>When:<\/strong> October 2\u20133, 2026 <span data-nests-calendar>\u23f0 <strong>Add to calendar:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/render?action=TEMPLATE&amp;text=Gran%20Canaria%20SUM%20Festival%202026&amp;dates=20261002\/20261004&amp;location=Polideportivo%20de%20Arucas%2C%20Arucas%2C%20Gran%20Canaria&amp;details=https%3A%2F%2Fnestshostels.com%2Fen%2Fgran-canaria-all-events-festivals-2026%2F%23sum-festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Google<\/a> <a href=\"\/?nests-ics=23707-sum-festival\" rel=\"nofollow\">Apple \/ Outlook<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Where:<\/strong> Polideportivo de\n            Arucas (20 minutes north of Las Palmas)<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udfb5 <strong>Type:<\/strong> Pop-rock, indie,\n            alternative<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udfa4 <strong>Lineup:<\/strong> Nil Moliner, Beret,\n            Miss Caffeina (Fri); Silo\u00e9, Ara Malikian, La La Love You, La Casa Azul, Dorian, Chambao (Sat) + more<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f <strong>Tickets:<\/strong> Via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sumfestival.es\" target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener\">sumfestival.es<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udf10 <strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sumfestival.es\" target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener\">sumfestival.es<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udcf8 <strong>Instagram:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/sumfestival\" target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener\">@sumfestival<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\u2705 <strong>Status:<\/strong> Confirmed \u2014 7th\n            edition, full line-up announced<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Insider tip:<\/strong> Arucas is worth\n            visiting beyond the festival \u2014 the Rum Factory (Destiler\u00edas Arehucas) offers tours and tastings. Combine\n            festival + rum factory + Arucas church for a full day.<\/li>\n        \n    <\/ul>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nests-panel-dark is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfb8 SUM weekend: sleep in Las Palmas, dance in Arucas<\/h3>\n    \n\n    \n    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gran Canaria SUM Festival fills the Polideportivo de Arucas on October 2\u20133, just 20 minutes north of Las Palmas.\n        Base yourself in the capital and the rest of the weekend comes with incredible beaches and the best food scene\n        on\n        the island. Both buttons book October 2\u20134.<\/p>\n    \n\n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n        <div class=\"wp-block-button js-rcbw1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"\n                href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/en\/hostel\/la-isleta-las-palmas-nest-hostel-gran-canaria\/?h=la-isleta&amp;checkin=2026-10-02&amp;checkout=2026-10-04&amp;rcbw=1\">Book\n                La Isleta Nest \u00b7 Oct 2\u20134<\/a><\/div>\n        \n\n        \n        <div class=\"wp-block-button js-rcbw1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"\n                href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/en\/hostel\/las-palmas-gran-canaria\/?h=las-palmas&amp;checkin=2026-10-02&amp;checkout=2026-10-04&amp;rcbw=1\">Book\n                Las Palmas Nest \u00b7 Oct 2\u20134<\/a><\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"big-bang-vintage\"><strong>Gran Canaria Big Bang Vintage Festival<\/strong> brings its 9th edition to Parque de San\n    Telmo in Las Palmas on October 9\u201311: a free, vintage-themed weekend right in the city centre. <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/bigbangvintagefestival.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bigbangvintagefestival.es<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solart Festival<\/strong> followed its May edition with a Summer Edition on August 1. No further 2026 date has\n    been announced yet, so keep an eye on <a href=\"https:\/\/solartfestival.com\" target=\"_blank\"\n        rel=\"noopener\">solartfestival.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/35.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"23989\"\n                src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/35-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\"\n                class=\"wp-image-23989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/35-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/35-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/35-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/35.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n    \n\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/34.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-id=\"23984\"\n                src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/34.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/34.jpg 800w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/34-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/34-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a\n            href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Solar-Festival-evenement.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"23979\"\n                src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Solar-Festival-evenement-1024x768.jpg\"\n                alt=\"Solart Festival\" class=\"wp-image-23979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Solar-Festival-evenement-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Solar-Festival-evenement-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Solar-Festival-evenement-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Solar-Festival-evenement.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n        <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Solart Festival<\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"finaos\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Noche de Finaos \u2014 Canarian Halloween \ud83c\udf30<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 31 in Gran Canaria isn&#8217;t about trick-or-treat \u2014 it&#8217;s about <strong>Finaos<\/strong>, the Canarian tradition of\n    gathering with community to eat roasted chestnuts, drink an\u00eds and local wine, tell stories, and sing. Many\n    municipalities organise public Finaos events preserving this tradition alongside (or instead of) imported Halloween\n    customs. Look for events in Teror, Valleseco, Arucas, and Telde. Free, atmospheric, and genuinely local.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"asymetric\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asymetric: Tunnelvisions \u2014 Halloween in a Tunnel \ud83c\udfa7<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-03-at-14.01.22-724x1024.jpeg\"\n        alt=\"Tunnelvisions is born in an industrial area to convert it into a cutting-edge Electronic Music, Art, and Culture space in LPGC\"\n        class=\"wp-image-26684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-03-at-14.01.22-724x1024.jpeg 724w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-03-at-14.01.22-212x300.jpeg 212w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-03-at-14.01.22-768x1086.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-03-at-14.01.22-1086x1536.jpeg 1086w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-03-at-14.01.22-636x900.jpeg 636w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-03-at-14.01.22.jpeg 1414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/>\n    <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tunnelvisions is born in an industrial area to convert it into a cutting-edge\n        Electronic Music, Art, and Culture space in LPGC<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Halloween night goes underground. <br>\n\n    <strong>Tunnelvisions<\/strong> transforms a 65-metre industrial tunnel into an <strong>immersive space for\n        electronic music, art and culture.<\/strong>\n\n    <br>\n\n    <strong>Techno, concrete, darkness and a powerful Funktion-One Wall of Sound.<\/strong>\n\n    <br>\n\n    The first edition brings together local talent and artists connected to European electronic music hubs such as\n    Berlin, London and Lisbon, headlined by Adlas (Hayes, Answer Code Request).\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nests-callout is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n        <li>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday October 31, 2026, 23:00 to 08:00 + afterhour <span data-nests-calendar>\u23f0 <strong>Add to calendar:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/render?action=TEMPLATE&amp;text=Asymetric%3A%20Tunnelvisions&amp;dates=20261031\/20261101&amp;location=Barranco%20Seco%2C%20Las%20Palmas%20de%20Gran%20Canaria&amp;details=https%3A%2F%2Fnestshostels.com%2Fen%2Fgran-canaria-all-events-festivals-2026%2F%23asymetric\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Google<\/a> <a href=\"\/?nests-ics=23707-asymetric\" rel=\"nofollow\">Apple \/ Outlook<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Where:<\/strong> Barranco Seco, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (exact spot TBA), a 30-minute walk from\n            Vegueta or 5 minutes by taxi<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udfb5 <strong>Type:<\/strong> Electronic music, art and culture. 18+ only.<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udfa4 <strong>Lineup:<\/strong> Adlas (Hayes, Answer Code Request), Marisol Garcia, Pablo Rojas, MainUSR,\n            D\u00e1maso, LTRR<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f <strong>Tickets:<\/strong> From \u20ac20 via <a href=\"https:\/\/ra.co\/events\/2527457\" target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener\">Resident Advisor<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\u2705 <strong>Status:<\/strong> Confirmed \u2014 first edition, tickets on sale<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Insider tip:<\/strong> There&#8217;s outdoor parking, and you can plan a taxi home: <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/en\/hostel\/las-palmas-gran-canaria\/\">Las Palmas Nest<\/a> is in Vegueta,\n            only 5 minutes away by car.<\/li>\n        \n    <\/ul>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"winter-events\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc49 Winter Events Gran Canaria: Pride, Parties &amp; New Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"winter-pride\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winter Pride Maspalomas 2026 \u2744\ufe0f\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Europe&#8217;s favourite winter Pride \u2014 and the final major LGBTQ+ event in Gran Canaria&#8217;s packed calendar. <strong>40,000+\n        international visitors<\/strong> descend on Yumbo Centre for a full week of free main-stage shows every evening,\n    legendary pool parties (Tropicana, Axel Beach BBQ, Wet &amp; White, 11th Anniversary Party at Ocean Club, Mad Bear\n    Beach), boat cruises, and the Saturday <strong>Pride Walk<\/strong> through Maspalomas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure\n    class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n        <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Official Aftermovie Winter Pride Maspalomas 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/CSWYDfRQGwk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The killer detail: November daytime highs on Gran Canaria&#8217;s coast still average <strong>24\u00b0C<\/strong>. While the rest\n    of Europe is\n    in scarves and grey skies, you&#8217;re at a pool party in sunshine. This is why Winter Pride exists. \ud83c\udf34<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nests-callout is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n        <li>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>When:<\/strong> November 2\u20138, 2026 <span data-nests-calendar>\u23f0 <strong>Add to calendar:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/render?action=TEMPLATE&amp;text=Winter%20Pride%20Maspalomas%202026&amp;dates=20261102\/20261109&amp;location=Yumbo%20Centrum%2C%20Playa%20del%20Ingl%C3%A9s%2C%20Maspalomas&amp;details=https%3A%2F%2Fnestshostels.com%2Fen%2Fgran-canaria-all-events-festivals-2026%2F%23winter-pride\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Google<\/a> <a href=\"\/?nests-ics=23707-winter-pride\" rel=\"nofollow\">Apple \/ Outlook<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Where:<\/strong> Yumbo Centrum, Playa\n            del Ingl\u00e9s, Maspalomas<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udfb5 <strong>Type:<\/strong> LGBTQ+ Pride \u2014 pop,\n            dance, electronic, pool parties, live shows<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udfa4 <strong>Key events:<\/strong> Nightly Yumbo\n            main-stage shows, Tropicana Pool Party, Wet &amp; White, Pride Walk (Sat Nov 7), Mad Bear Beach, boat\n            cruises<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f <strong>Tickets:<\/strong> Many events free.\n            VIP and pool party tickets via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winterpride.com\" target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener\">winterpride.com<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83c\udf10 <strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winterpride.com\" target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener\">winterpride.com<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udcf8 <strong>Instagram:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/winterpridemaspalomas\" target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener\">@winterpridemaspalomas<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\u2705 <strong>Status:<\/strong> Confirmed \u2014 dates set<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Insider tip:<\/strong> Base at <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/en\/hostel\/las-palmas-gran-canaria\/\">Las Palmas Nest<\/a> or <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/en\/hostel\/la-isleta-las-palmas-nest-hostel-gran-canaria\/\">La Isleta\n                Nest<\/a> and bus south for the parties.<\/li>\n        \n    <\/ul>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nests-panel-dark is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2744\ufe0f\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08 Winter Pride week from a Las Palmas base<\/h3>\n    \n\n    \n    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winter Pride takes over Yumbo Centre on November 2\u20138, with daytime highs around 24\u00b0C while the rest of Europe is\n        in scarves.\n        Stay at La Isleta Nest or Las Palmas Nest and take the 50-minute bus south for the parties. Both buttons book\n        the\n        whole week, November 2\u20139.<\/p>\n    \n\n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n        <div class=\"wp-block-button js-rcbw1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"\n                href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/en\/hostel\/la-isleta-las-palmas-nest-hostel-gran-canaria\/?h=la-isleta&amp;checkin=2026-11-02&amp;checkout=2026-11-09&amp;rcbw=1\">Book\n                La Isleta Nest \u00b7 Nov 2\u20139<\/a><\/div>\n        \n\n        \n        <div class=\"wp-block-button js-rcbw1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"\n                href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/en\/hostel\/las-palmas-gran-canaria\/?h=las-palmas&amp;checkin=2026-11-02&amp;checkout=2026-11-09&amp;rcbw=1\">Book\n                Las Palmas Nest \u00b7 Nov 2\u20139<\/a><\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"raphael\"><strong>Raphael<\/strong>, the Spanish singing legend, plays Gran Canaria Arena on Monday, December 7.\n    Tour\n    dates and tickets on <a href=\"https:\/\/raphaelnet.com\/gira\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">raphaelnet.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/389.jpg\"\n        alt=\"Freedom New Year Festiva\" class=\"wp-image-23994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/389.jpg 800w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/389-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/389-768x355.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\n    <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Freedom New Year Festiva<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Freedom New Year Festival<\/strong> at Yumbo Centre has run over New Year in past editions \u2014 five days\n    of LGBTQ+ celebrations with free concerts, themed circuit parties, NYE gala, and pool parties. No 2026\/2027 edition\n    has been announced yet. Watch <a href=\"https:\/\/maspalomaspridebyfreedom.com\" target=\"_blank\"\n        rel=\"noopener\">maspalomaspridebyfreedom.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bel\u00e9n de Arena<\/strong> \u2014 every Christmas a sand nativity scene goes up on Playa de Las Canteras, a 10-minute\n    walk from La Isleta Nest. Last year&#8217;s 20th edition ran from December 15 to January 8 with free entry; the 2026 dates\n    haven&#8217;t been announced yet. <a href=\"https:\/\/belendearena.es\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">belendearena.es<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"nightlife\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf19 Nightlife &amp; Recurring Events in Las Palmas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This section is the stuff nobody puts in a tourist guide \u2014 and it&#8217;s exactly the intel you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"chiringays\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chiringays \u2014 LGBTQ+ Beach Bar Vibes \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Calle Eduardo Benot area near Mercado del Puerto, a stretch of inclusive beach bars along Las Canteras has\n    become the go-to for the LGBTQ+ community and allies in Las Palmas. These &#8220;Chiringays&#8221; (as locals affectionately\n    call them) offer cocktails, DJ sets, and a laid-back beach vibe that&#8217;s welcoming to absolutely everyone. No door\n    policy, no dress code \u2014 just good drinks, chill beats, and the best sunset on the island. <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/en\/hostel\/la-isleta-las-palmas-nest-hostel-gran-canaria\/\">La Isleta Nest<\/a> is\n    a 10-minute walk away. They run year-round but peak during summer and carnival. Ask at hostel reception for\n    the latest spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a\n            href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/photo0jpg.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"476\" data-id=\"24009\"\n                src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/photo0jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\"\n                class=\"wp-image-24009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/photo0jpg.jpg 960w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/photo0jpg-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/photo0jpg-768x381.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n    \n\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a\n            href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chiringay-Gya-Bar-and-Beach-in-Ibiza-4-r5zspspqljtjb98pgp7zbmvhsxyxw4y23pitdys268.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"24004\"\n                src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chiringay-Gya-Bar-and-Beach-in-Ibiza-4-r5zspspqljtjb98pgp7zbmvhsxyxw4y23pitdys268.jpg\"\n                alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chiringay-Gya-Bar-and-Beach-in-Ibiza-4-r5zspspqljtjb98pgp7zbmvhsxyxw4y23pitdys268.jpg 700w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chiringay-Gya-Bar-and-Beach-in-Ibiza-4-r5zspspqljtjb98pgp7zbmvhsxyxw4y23pitdys268-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n    \n\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a\n            href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/chiringay.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" data-id=\"23999\"\n                src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/chiringay.jpg\"\n                alt=\"Beach bar terrace with white parasols, wooden tables and pink flowers looking out over a turquoise sea\"\n                class=\"wp-image-23999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/chiringay.jpg 900w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/chiringay-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/chiringay-768x427.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a>\n        <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chiringays \u2014 LGBTQ+ Beach Bar Vibes<\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"mogollones\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mogollones \u2014 The Street Party Raves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Free, massive open-air street parties that happen on 5 nights during carnival season in Las Palmas (around Parque\n    Santa Catalina) and on separate nights in Maspalomas (around Yumbo Centre). DJs, multiple stages, costumes, and a\n    crowd that doesn&#8217;t quit until 5 AM. Nobody talks about mogollones in a guide, which is exactly why you should know\n    about them. They&#8217;re the realest part of carnival \u2014 free, unscripted, unforgettable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pub-crawl\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pub Crawl Las Palmas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image.webp\"\n        alt=\"Group of young travellers around a bar table with beers, smiling and flashing peace signs\"\n        class=\"wp-image-24046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image.webp 600w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-300x169.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\n    <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pub Crawl Las Palmas<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Multiple pub crawl operators run regular nights in Las Palmas, typically starting near Playa de Las Canteras and\n    working through the bars of the Triana and Mesa y L\u00f3pez areas. Expect 4-5 bars, shots included, a group of\n    international backpackers, and a \u20ac10-15 price tag. It&#8217;s the fastest way to find your crew if you&#8217;re travelling solo.\n    Ask at <a href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/en\/hostel\/las-palmas-gran-canaria\/\">Las Palmas Nest<\/a> or <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/en\/hostel\/la-isleta-las-palmas-nest-hostel-gran-canaria\/\">La Isleta Nest<\/a>\n    reception \u2014 they&#8217;ll point you to the best current operator and might even organise one in-house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oasis Gran Canaria \u2014 Year-Round Electronic Venue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the one-off festivals, <strong>Oasis Gran Canaria<\/strong> (Barranco del \u00c1guila, Maspalomas) is worth knowing\n    as a year-round electronic music venue \u2014 Ibiza-style open-air canyon setting hosting regular events, rotating DJ\n    lineups, and visiting international brands like <a href=\"#criterio\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#criterio\">Criterio in May\n        2026<\/a>. Check <a href=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">xceed.me<\/a> and <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/ra.co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ra.co<\/a> for upcoming events. About 40 minutes by bus from\n    Las Palmas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"more-events\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccb More Events Worth Knowing About<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gran Canaria&#8217;s event calendar goes way deeper. Here&#8217;s everything else that&#8217;s happening \u2014 some niche, some specialist,\n    all real and verified:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n    <table>\n        <thead>\n            <tr>\n                <th scope=\"col\">Event<\/th>\n                <th scope=\"col\">When<\/th>\n                <th scope=\"col\">Where<\/th>\n                <th scope=\"col\">Type<\/th>\n                <th scope=\"col\">Notes<\/th>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Fiestas del Carmen<\/td>\n                <td>~Jul 16<\/td>\n                <td>La Isleta \/ Puerto de Las Palmas<\/td>\n                <td>Maritime \/ Traditional<\/td>\n                <td>50+ boat flotilla maritime procession \u2014 stunning visuals<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Fiestas de Santiago<\/td>\n                <td>Jul 1\u201328<\/td>\n                <td>G\u00e1ldar<\/td>\n                <td>Traditional patron saint<\/td>\n                <td>544th edition, Battle of Flowers Jul 25<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Tra\u00edda del Agua<\/td>\n                <td>~Aug 9<\/td>\n                <td>Lomo Magullo<\/td>\n                <td>Traditional<\/td>\n                <td>Water-carrying ritual<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Romer\u00eda de San Fernando<\/td>\n                <td>May 23<\/td>\n                <td>San Fernando de Maspalomas<\/td>\n                <td>Traditional pilgrimage<\/td>\n                <td>2,000+ romeros in Canarian costume<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Fiestas de San Miguel<\/td>\n                <td>Sep 11 \u2013 Oct 4<\/td>\n                <td>Valsequillo<\/td>\n                <td>Traditional<\/td>\n                <td>Legendary &#8220;Pub Miguel\u00f3n&#8221; night on Sep 25<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Fiesta de la Manzana<\/td>\n                <td>~Oct 4<\/td>\n                <td>Valleseco<\/td>\n                <td>Agricultural \/ Cultural<\/td>\n                <td>Apple festival with cider tastings<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Fiestas de La Naval<\/td>\n                <td>Oct 2\u201318<\/td>\n                <td>La Isleta, Las Palmas<\/td>\n                <td>Historical<\/td>\n                <td>Pyrotechnic recreation of a naval battle<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>LPA Film Festival<\/td>\n                <td>Late Apr\/Early May<\/td>\n                <td>Auditorio Alfredo Kraus<\/td>\n                <td>International Film<\/td>\n                <td>26th edition \u2014 &#8220;peripheral&#8221; cinema<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Transgrancanaria<\/td>\n                <td>Mar 4\u20138<\/td>\n                <td>Island-wide trails<\/td>\n                <td>Ultra-trail running<\/td>\n                <td>World Trail Majors \u2014 6,000+ runners<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Challenge Mog\u00e1n<\/td>\n                <td>Apr 18<\/td>\n                <td>Anfi del Mar, Mog\u00e1n<\/td>\n                <td>Triathlon (half-Ironman)<\/td>\n                <td>\u20ac25K pro prize money<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Gran Canaria Marathon<\/td>\n                <td>~Nov 15<\/td>\n                <td>Las Palmas<\/td>\n                <td>Road marathon<\/td>\n                <td>World Athletics listed<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>FIMC Classical Music<\/td>\n                <td>Jan\u2013Feb<\/td>\n                <td>Auditorio Alfredo Kraus<\/td>\n                <td>Classical<\/td>\n                <td>42nd edition \u2014 Dudamel, Yuja Wang<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Opera Season<\/td>\n                <td>Feb\u2013Jun<\/td>\n                <td>Teatro P\u00e9rez Gald\u00f3s<\/td>\n                <td>Opera<\/td>\n                <td>59th season<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Foro del Queso<\/td>\n                <td>Apr 27\u201328<\/td>\n                <td>Auditorio Alfredo Kraus<\/td>\n                <td>Gastronomy (trade)<\/td>\n                <td>4th International Cheese Forum<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>FIMAR (Maritime Fair)<\/td>\n                <td>Jun (TBC)<\/td>\n                <td>Muelle Sanap\u00fa, Las Palmas<\/td>\n                <td>Maritime<\/td>\n                <td>Boat expos, sea tours, food zones<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>GC Swim Week<\/td>\n                <td>Jun (TBC)<\/td>\n                <td>Expomeloneras, Maspalomas<\/td>\n                <td>Fashion<\/td>\n                <td>Europe&#8217;s largest swimwear fashion show<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>MasDanza<\/td>\n                <td>Oct 1\u201324<\/td>\n                <td>Various venues<\/td>\n                <td>Contemporary dance<\/td>\n                <td>31st edition<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>WOMAD<\/td>\n                <td>No 2026 date<\/td>\n                <td>Parque Santa Catalina<\/td>\n                <td>World music<\/td>\n                <td>30+ year history, but no edition since 2023 \u2014 watch for news<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td>Semana Santa<\/td>\n                <td>Mar 29 \u2013 Apr 5<\/td>\n                <td>Vegueta, Las Palmas<\/td>\n                <td>Religious \/ Cultural<\/td>\n                <td>Historic processions in Vegueta quarter<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n    <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">More Gran Canaria events in 2026: local fiestas, sport, film, opera, dance\n        and fashion.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"where-to-stay\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfe0 Where to Stay in Gran Canaria for Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most events happen in two zones: <strong>Las Palmas<\/strong> (the capital, in the north) and <strong>Maspalomas \/\n        Playa del Ingl\u00e9s<\/strong> (the resort area, in the south). They&#8217;re about 50 minutes apart by bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s the smart move: <strong>base yourself in Las Palmas<\/strong>. You get a real city with incredible beaches,\n    street-level culture, the best food scene on the island, and direct access to the northern events (Carnival at\n    Parque Santa Catalina, LPA Beer &amp; Music, Temudas Fest, Canarias Jazz, Noche de San Juan on Las Canteras, Granca\n    Live Fest at the Estadio). For southern events (Maspalomas Pride, Winter Pride, Afrodise, Mogollones at Yumbo), take\n    the 50-minute bus \u2014 affordable, easy, and you avoid paying resort hotel prices.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nests-hostels\">\r\n            <p class=\"wp-block-nests-hostels__intro\">Pick your side of the city. Pura Vida and La Isleta keep you on the Las Canteras side, where Noche de San Juan lights up the beach and a morning surf becomes a habit. Las Palmas Nest puts you in historic Vegueta, with its tapas bars and the Corpus Christi flower carpets.<\/p>\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"wp-block-nests-hostels__cards\">\r\n        <div class=\"splide splide-hostels-island splide-with-shadow-lg\" aria-label=\"Hostels in Gran Canaria\">\r\n    <div class=\"splide__track\">\r\n        <ul class=\"splide__list\" id=\"splide-hostels-post-11\">\r\n            <li class=\"splide__slide hostels-filter f-grancanaria f-nestpass f-longstay w-full sm:w-1\/2 lg:w-1\/3 xl:w-1\/4\">\r\n    <div class=\"relative h-full overflow-hidden rounded-xl bg-white shadow-lg\">\r\n\r\n        \r\n        <section class=\"mb-4 p-1\" aria-label=\"Slider of this Hostel images\">\r\n            <div class=\"splide__track\">\r\n                <ul class=\"splide__list\">\r\n                    <li class=\"splide__slide aspect-w-16 aspect-h-9 h-44 w-full p-0\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/en\/hostel\/la-isleta-las-palmas-nest-hostel-gran-canaria\/\">\r\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/La-Isleta-Nest-Hostel-Header-bg-300x169.jpg\" class=\"object-cover w-full h-full rounded-xl wp-post-image\" alt=\"La Isleta Nest Hostel a Gran Canaria Las Plamas\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/La-Isleta-Nest-Hostel-Header-bg-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/La-Isleta-Nest-Hostel-Header-bg-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/La-Isleta-Nest-Hostel-Header-bg-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/La-Isleta-Nest-Hostel-Header-bg-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/La-Isleta-Nest-Hostel-Header-bg-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/section>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"px-6 pb-16\">\r\n            <h6 class=\"mb-4\">\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/en\/hostel\/la-isleta-las-palmas-nest-hostel-gran-canaria\/\">\r\n                    <span class=\"bg-gradient-to-l from-secondary to-black bg-clip-text text-transparent\">\r\n                        La Isleta Nest                    <\/span>\r\n\r\n                                    <\/a>\r\n            <\/h6>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"mb-4 flex items-start justify-between\">\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/9epqKmpAJ1DmB42fA\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">\r\n                    <h6 class=\"text-sm text-neutral-500\">\r\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\r\n                        <span class=\"text-xs\">Gran Canaria<\/span>\r\n                        <br>\r\n                        \u2014 Las Palmas                    <\/h6>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-1 shrink-0\">\r\n                                                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/en\/nest-pass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\r\n                               class=\"shrink-0 rounded-lg bg-primary px-2 py-1 text-xs font-semibold text-white transition-transform hover:scale-105\"\r\n                               title=\"Una reserva, 12 hostels \u2014 mu\u00e9vete entre Tenerife y Gran Canaria desde 20\u20ac\/noche\">\r\n                                Nest Pass &nbsp; <i class=\"fa-solid fa-magic-wand-sparkles\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                                            \r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"mb-4\">\r\n                <div class=\"text-sm text-gray-800\">Hostel in Las Palmas just 10 minutes from Playa Las Canteras. Chill terrace with a sun deck, coworking space for digital nomads, and close to&#8230;<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"absolute inset-x-0 bottom-5 flex gap-3 items-center justify-between px-6\">\r\n                <p class=\"text-neutral-700 text-sm\">\r\n                                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/hotels.cloudbeds.com\/en\/reservation\/zk1zB1\" class=\"wi shrink-0 rounded-xl border-2 border-secondary px-6 py-2 text-secondary transition-all hover:scale-105 hover:bg-secondary hover:text-white\">\r\n                    <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> &nbsp; Book<span class=\"hostel-card-cta-now\"> now<\/span>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"splide__slide hostels-filter f-grancanaria f-nestpass f-longstay w-full sm:w-1\/2 lg:w-1\/3 xl:w-1\/4\">\r\n    <div class=\"relative h-full overflow-hidden rounded-xl bg-white shadow-lg\">\r\n\r\n        \r\n        <section class=\"mb-4 p-1\" aria-label=\"Slider of this Hostel images\">\r\n            <div class=\"splide__track\">\r\n                <ul class=\"splide__list\">\r\n                    <li class=\"splide__slide aspect-w-16 aspect-h-9 h-44 w-full p-0\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/en\/hostel\/las-palmas-gran-canaria\/\">\r\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1710_VSCO-300x200.jpeg\" class=\"object-cover w-full h-full rounded-xl wp-post-image\" alt=\"Central Las Palmas Hostel: Sunny Terrace, Free WiFi, and Vibrant City Access\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1710_VSCO-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1710_VSCO-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1710_VSCO-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1710_VSCO-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1710_VSCO-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/li>\r\n                <\/ul>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/section>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"px-6 pb-16\">\r\n            <h6 class=\"mb-4\">\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/en\/hostel\/las-palmas-gran-canaria\/\">\r\n                    <span class=\"bg-gradient-to-l from-secondary to-black bg-clip-text text-transparent\">\r\n                        Las Palmas Nest                    <\/span>\r\n\r\n                                    <\/a>\r\n            <\/h6>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"mb-4 flex items-start justify-between\">\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/GR4GeTjDFr9KTScj8\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">\r\n                    <h6 class=\"text-sm text-neutral-500\">\r\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\r\n                        <span class=\"text-xs\">Gran Canaria<\/span>\r\n                        <br>\r\n                        \u2014 Las Palmas                    <\/h6>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-1 shrink-0\">\r\n                                                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/nestshostels.com\/en\/nest-pass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\r\n                               class=\"shrink-0 rounded-lg bg-primary px-2 py-1 text-xs font-semibold text-white transition-transform hover:scale-105\"\r\n                               title=\"Una reserva, 12 hostels \u2014 mu\u00e9vete entre Tenerife y Gran Canaria desde 20\u20ac\/noche\">\r\n                                Nest Pass &nbsp; <i class=\"fa-solid fa-magic-wand-sparkles\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                                            \r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"mb-4\">\r\n                <div class=\"text-sm text-gray-800\">Set in a historic building right in the heart of Las Palmas, this hostel offers city views, a sunny terrace, and free WiFi\u2014perfect for exploring&#8230;<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"absolute inset-x-0 bottom-5 flex gap-3 items-center justify-between px-6\">\r\n                <p class=\"text-neutral-700 text-sm\">\r\n                                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/hotels.cloudbeds.com\/es\/reservas\/AhkCX3\" class=\"wi shrink-0 rounded-xl border-2 border-secondary px-6 py-2 text-secondary transition-all hover:scale-105 hover:bg-secondary hover:text-white\">\r\n                    <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> &nbsp; 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<i class=\"fa-solid fa-magic-wand-sparkles\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                                            \r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"mb-4\">\r\n                <div class=\"text-sm text-gray-800\">\ud83c\udf0a Wake up 60 seconds from Las Canteras. Surf, rooftop coworking &#038; good vibes in the heart of Las Palmas. 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During major events (Carnival,\n    Pride), check for extended late-night services. Taxis cost roughly \u20ac40-50 one way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Getting from the airport:<\/strong> Bus line 60 to Las Palmas (~30 min, \u20ac2.30-2.95). Bus 66 direct to the\n    south. Taxis 25-35 min to Las Palmas, 20-25 min to Maspalomas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to pack for beach festivals:<\/strong> Sunscreen (always \u2014 the Canarian sun is stronger than it feels\n    even in &#8220;winter&#8221;), light layers for evening events, comfortable shoes for street parties, and a portable charger.\n    Download your tickets and maps beforehand \u2014 festival WiFi is always patchy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ticket platforms to bookmark:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/entradascanarias.com\" target=\"_blank\"\n        rel=\"noopener\">entradascanarias.com<\/a> (primary for carnival), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomaticket.es\"\n        target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tomaticket.es<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/tickety.es\" target=\"_blank\"\n        rel=\"noopener\">tickety.es<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">xceed.me<\/a>\n    (electronic events), <a href=\"https:\/\/enterticket.es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">enterticket.es<\/a>, <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/entrees.es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">entrees.es<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/taquilla.com\"\n        target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">taquilla.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Budget tip:<\/strong> Most traditional fiestas (Noche de San Juan, Bajada de la Rama, D\u00eda de Canarias, Fiesta\n    del Charco, Fiestas del Pino, Temudas Fest, Maspalomas Soul Festival) are <strong>completely free<\/strong>. You can\n    have an incredible Gran Canaria festival experience without spending a euro on tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Language:<\/strong> Spanish is primary, but Las Palmas is very international. English is widely understood in\n    tourist areas. Learn &#8220;\u00a1una cerveza, por favor!&#8221; and you&#8217;re golden. \ud83c\udf7a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nests-callout js-toc is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u26a1 Jump back to a section<\/h2>\n    \n\n    \n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list nests-toc\">\n        <li><a href=\"#overview-calendar\">\ud83d\udcca Overview Calendar \u2014 All Events at a Glance<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"#carnival-season\">\ud83c\udfad January\u2013March: Carnival Season (brief)<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"#april-events\">\ud83d\udc49 Events in April: Spring Awakens in Gran Canaria<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"#may-events\">\ud83d\udc49 Gran Canaria in May 2026: Pride, Identity &amp; Island Vibes<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"#june-events\">\ud83d\udc49 Concerts &amp; Fiestas June 2026: Summer Kicks Off<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"#july-events\">\ud83d\udc49 What&#8217;s On in July 2026: Peak Festival Season<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"#august-events\">\ud83d\udc49 What to Do in August 2026: Summer Peak &amp; Ancient Rituals<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"#september-events\">\ud83d\udc49 Events September 2026: Culture, Beer &amp; Pilgrimage<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"#october-events\">\ud83d\udc49 Festivals in October: Indie Rock &amp; Canarian Halloween<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"#winter-events\">\ud83d\udc49 Winter Events Gran Canaria: Pride, Parties &amp; New Year<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"#nightlife\">\ud83c\udf19 Nightlife &amp; Recurring Events in Las Palmas<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"#more-events\">\ud83d\udccb More Events Worth Knowing About<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"#where-to-stay\">\ud83c\udfe0 Where to Stay in Gran Canaria for Events<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"#insider-tips\">\ud83d\udca1 Insider Tips for Festival Season<\/a><\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"#faq\">\u2753 FAQ \u2014 Gran Canaria Events 2026<\/a><\/li>\n        \n    <\/ul>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faq\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2753 FAQ \u2014 Gran Canaria Events 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list nests-question-chips\">\n    <li><a href=\"#faq-best-free-events\">Best free events?<\/a><\/li>\n    \n\n    \n    <li><a href=\"#faq-best-month-festivals\">Best month for festivals?<\/a><\/li>\n    \n\n    \n    <li><a href=\"#faq-lgbtq-events\">LGBTQ+ events?<\/a><\/li>\n    \n\n    \n    <li><a href=\"#faq-where-to-stay-las-palmas\">Where should I stay?<\/a><\/li>\n    \n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\n\n    <details id=\"faq-events-2026\" open itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n        <summary itemprop=\"name\">What events are happening in Gran Canaria in 2026?<\/summary>\n        <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                <p>Gran Canaria hosts 40+ major events throughout 2026. The highlights include Granca Live Fest\n                    headlined by Maroon 5 and Alejandro Sanz (July 2\u20135), Maspalomas Pride&#8217;s 25th anniversary (May 4\u201310),\n                    the 50th WRC Rally Islas Canarias (April 23\u201326), the 35th Canarias Jazz &#038; M\u00e1s festival with Jacob\n                    Collier (July 9\u201325), LPA Beer &#038; Music Festival (September 10\u201313), Gran Canaria SUM Festival (October\n                    2\u20133), and Winter Pride (November 2\u20138). The island also features unique traditional celebrations like\n                    Noche de San Juan (June 23), Bajada de la Rama in Agaete (August 4), and Fiestas del Pino in Teror\n                    (September 7\u20138).<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details id=\"faq-granca-live-fest\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n        <summary itemprop=\"name\">What is Granca Live Fest 2026?<\/summary>\n        <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                <p>Granca Live Fest is the largest music festival in the Canary Islands, held at the Estadio de Gran\n                    Canaria in Las Palmas. The 2026 5th-anniversary edition runs July 2\u20135 (expanded to 4 days for the\n                    first time) and features Maroon 5, Alejandro Sanz, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Juan Luis Guerra, Aitana, Dani\n                    Mart\u00edn, Lola \u00cdndigo, and many more. Since launching in 2022, it has attracted over 225,000 total\n                    attendees. Tickets available via gclivefest.es, tomaticket.es, and entrees.es.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details id=\"faq-summer-2026\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n        <summary itemprop=\"name\">What&#8217;s on in Gran Canaria in summer 2026?<\/summary>\n        <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                <p>Summer 2026 in Gran Canaria is packed. June brings Noche de San Juan beach bonfires (June 23\u201324),\n                    Poseid\u00f3n RockFest (June 13), and Molan Los 90 (June 13). July is peak season with Granca Live Fest\n                    (July 2\u20135), Sting in concert (July 9), the 35th Canarias Jazz &#038; M\u00e1s festival (July 9\u201325), and\n                    Maspalomas Soul Festival (July 17\u201319). August features the Bajada de la Rama in Agaete (August 4),\n                    one of the most spectacular traditional festivals in the Canary Islands. Most traditional fiestas\n                    are completely free.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details id=\"faq-lgbtq-events\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n        <summary itemprop=\"name\">Are there LGBTQ+ events in Gran Canaria in 2026?<\/summary>\n        <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                <p>Gran Canaria has one of the most extensive LGBTQ+ event calendars of any island destination\n                    worldwide. In 2026: Bear Carnival (March 19\u201329), Maspalomas Pride 25th anniversary (May 4\u201310),\n                    Eurovision Pride (May 14\u201317), Maspalomas Fetish Pride (October 1\u201312), and Winter Pride (November\n                    2\u20138). Year-round, the Yumbo Centre in Maspalomas is the island&#8217;s LGBTQ+ nightlife hub, while Las\n                    Canteras beach in Las Palmas has the &#8220;Chiringays&#8221; \u2014 inclusive beach bars along the promenade.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details id=\"faq-non-carnival-festivals\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n        <summary itemprop=\"name\">What non-carnival festivals are there in Gran Canaria?<\/summary>\n        <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                <p>Beyond carnival, Gran Canaria has a year-round events calendar. Music festivals include Granca Live\n                    Fest (July), LPA Beer &#038; Music (September), Gran Canaria SUM Festival (October), Canarias Jazz &#038; M\u00e1s\n                    (July), and electronic events at Oasis Gran Canaria throughout the year. Traditional fiestas like\n                    Bajada de la Rama (August), Noche de San Juan (June), and Fiestas del Pino (September) offer\n                    experiences you won&#8217;t find anywhere else on earth. The calendar in this guide lists 35 dated\n                    events across 2026.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details id=\"faq-where-to-stay-las-palmas\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n        <summary itemprop=\"name\">Where is the best place to stay in Las Palmas for festivals and events?<\/summary>\n        <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                <p>For the best access to Las Palmas events, stay near Playa de Las Canteras or in the La Isleta\n                    neighbourhood \u2014 you&#8217;ll be within walking distance of Parque Santa Catalina (carnival, festivals),\n                    Las Canteras beach (Noche de San Juan, Chiringays), and the main concert venues. La Isleta Nest\n                    Hostel is 10 minutes from Las Canteras and 15 minutes from Santa Catalina. For southern events like\n                    Maspalomas Pride, base in Las Palmas and take the 50-minute bus \u2014 you avoid resort prices and get a\n                    real city experience.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details id=\"faq-best-free-events\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n        <summary itemprop=\"name\">What are the best free events in Gran Canaria 2026?<\/summary>\n        <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                <p>Many of Gran Canaria&#8217;s best events are completely free. Highlights include: Noche de San Juan\n                    bonfires on Las Canteras beach (June 23), Bajada de la Rama in Agaete (August 4), Fiestas del Pino\n                    pilgrimage in Teror (September 7\u20138), Fiesta del Charco fish-catching ritual in La Aldea (September\n                    11), Temudas Fest performing arts across Las Palmas (September 10\u201326), Maspalomas Soul Festival\n                    beach concerts (July 17\u201319), D\u00eda de Canarias celebrations (May 30), Corpus Christi flower carpets in\n                    Vegueta (June 7), and the carnival Mogollones street parties.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details id=\"faq-june-2026\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n        <summary itemprop=\"name\">Is there anything going on in Gran Canaria in June 2026?<\/summary>\n        <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                <p>June 2026 in Gran Canaria features several major events. The Noche de San Juan (June 23\u201324) is the\n                    biggest beach celebration of the year, with bonfires, midnight swimming, and fireworks on Las\n                    Canteras. June 13 has both Poseid\u00f3n RockFest (rock and metal in Telde) and Molan Los 90 (90s\n                    nostalgia party in Maspalomas). Corpus Christi flower carpets cover Vegueta&#8217;s streets on June 7.\n                    The broader Fiestas Fundacionales celebrate Las Palmas&#8217; founding throughout June with 50+ events\n                    including concerts and cultural activities.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details id=\"faq-best-month-festivals\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n        <summary itemprop=\"name\">What is the best month to visit Gran Canaria for festivals?<\/summary>\n        <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                <p>July is the single most event-dense month, with Granca Live Fest (July 2\u20135), Sting (July 9), Canarias\n                    Jazz &#038; M\u00e1s (July 9\u201325), and Maspalomas Soul Festival (July 17\u201319). For LGBTQ+ events, May\n                    (Maspalomas Pride 25th) and November (Winter Pride) are highlights. For traditional culture,\n                    September (Fiestas del Pino, Fiesta del Charco, Temudas Fest) is exceptional. October combines SUM\n                    Festival and Noche de Finaos. Gran Canaria genuinely delivers events every month of the year.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details id=\"faq-nightlife-las-palmas\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n        <summary itemprop=\"name\">What nightlife and DJ events are there in Las Palmas?<\/summary>\n        <div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\n                <p>Las Palmas has a lively nightlife scene beyond the festivals. The &#8220;Chiringays&#8221; are LGBTQ+-friendly\n                    beach bars along Las Canteras near Mercado del Puerto, running year-round with DJ sets and\n                    cocktails. During carnival season, the &#8220;Mogollones&#8221; are free open-air street raves around Parque\n                    Santa Catalina with DJs until 5 AM. Regular pub crawls (\u20ac10-15, 4-5 bars) run for backpackers and\n                    solo travellers. In the south, Oasis Gran Canaria near Maspalomas is a year-round electronic music\n                    venue hosting international DJ events \u2014 check Xceed and Resident Advisor for listings.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\">\n    <summary>Sources, checked 17 September 2026<\/summary>\n    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.laspalmasgc.es\/es\/ayuntamiento\/prensa-y-comunicacion\/notas-de-prensa\/nota-de-prensa\/Las-Palmas-de-Gran-Canaria-celebra-tres-decadas-de-TEMUDAS-con-la-mayor-programacion-de-su-historia-y-17-companias-canarias\/\"\n                target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Temudas Fest 2026 dates and programme<\/a> \u2014 Ayuntamiento de Las Palmas de\n            Gran Canaria, 22 July 2026<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lpabmusicfestival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LPA BMusic Festival 2026 dates and\n                line-up<\/a> \u2014 official site<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticohoy.com\/cultura\/arranca-lpa-bmusic-festival-2026-consulta-dias-horarios-todos-artistas_1566800_102.html\"\n                target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LPA BMusic Festival 13th edition<\/a> \u2014 Atl\u00e1ntico Hoy, 10 September 2026\n        <\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/canariasjazz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JAZZ26_PROGRAMA-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener\">35th Canarias Jazz &amp; M\u00e1s concert programme<\/a> \u2014 canariasjazz.com, July 2026<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canarias7.es\/cultura\/arranca-granca-live-20220707180455-nt.html\" target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener\">First Granca Live Fest, July 2022<\/a> \u2014 Canarias7, 7 July 2022<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canarias7.es\/deportes\/motor\/millones-euros-impacto-economico-dejo-gran-canaria-20260902122544-nt.html\"\n                target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WRC Rally Islas Canarias 2026 economic impact<\/a> \u2014 Canarias7, 2\n            September 2026<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.laspalmasgc.es\/es\/ayuntamiento\/prensa-y-comunicacion\/notas-de-prensa\/nota-de-prensa\/El-Ayuntamiento-realiza-una-alfombra-con-mas-de-mil-ramos-de-flores-y-el-mensaje-Si-a-la-paz\"\n                target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corpus Christi 2026 flower carpet<\/a> \u2014 Ayuntamiento de Las Palmas de\n            Gran Canaria, 6 June 2026<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativacanaria.com\/el-festival-cierra-su-programacion-definitiva-con-16-artistas-y-desvela-la-distribucion-por-dias-de-su-edicion-en-arucas\/\"\n                target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gran Canaria SUM Festival 2026 final line-up<\/a> \u2014 Creativa Canaria, 31\n            March 2026<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/maspalomasfetishpride.es\/agenda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maspalomas Fetish Pride\n                2026 agenda<\/a> \u2014 official site<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/bigbangvintagefestival.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gran Canaria Big Bang Vintage\n                Festival 2026<\/a> \u2014 official site<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/grancanariawalkingfestival.com\/en\/program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gran Canaria\n                Walking Festival 2026 programme<\/a> \u2014 official site<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ra.co\/events\/2527457\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asymetric: Tunnelvisions<\/a> \u2014\n            Resident Advisor<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winterpride.com\/winter-pride-walk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Winter Pride\n                Maspalomas 2026 Pride Walk<\/a> \u2014 winterpride.com<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.laspalmasgc.es\/es\/ayuntamiento\/prensa-y-comunicacion\/notas-de-prensa\/nota-de-prensa\/Las-Palmas-de-Gran-Canaria-cerrara-la-Binter-NightRun-Series-2026-el-7-de-noviembre\"\n                target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Binter NightRun Las Palmas 2026<\/a> \u2014 Ayuntamiento de Las Palmas de Gran\n            Canaria, 23 January 2026<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/grancanariabikeweek.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gran Canaria Bike Week 2026<\/a> \u2014\n            official site<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/raphaelnet.com\/gira\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Raphael tour dates<\/a> \u2014\n            raphaelnet.com<\/li>\n        \n\n        \n        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