Semana Santa and Corpus Christi - Las Palmas

Semana Santa (Easter) in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is celebrated with several processions of religious statues of historical and artistic value from the parishes of Triana and Vegueta and f . . .

Fiestas de San Lorenzo - Las Palmas

The Fiesta de San Lorenzo is held in the district of the same name. It is known for the procession and fireworks that are lit in the early hours of August 10^th, one of the largest . . .

Fiestas of San Antonio el Chico

One of the highlights of the fiestas held in Mogán is that of San Antonio El Chico and San Antonio El Grande (Little Saint Anthony and Big Saint Anthony). The fiestas of San Antonio E . . .

Fiestas del Carmen - Arguineguín and Puerto de Mogán

In Arguineguín and Puerto de Mogán the Fiestas del Carmen in July are very important. This is when the local residents take the statue of the Virgin Mary in a  . . .

Fiestas Fundacionales (San Juan) - Las Palmas

The Fiestas Fundacionales (San Juan) commemorate the founding of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and are held in the month of June. The city takes on a festive note with a programme covering scen . . .

Dance and Theatre Festival - Las Palmas

Summer begins with the Dance and Theatre Festival which is held during July and August. The different types of entertainment are all very inviting and give continuity to the cultural events  . . .

Festival International Canarias Jazz - Las Palmas

A Jazz Festival is also in July and Santa Catalina Park and the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium fill to the sounds of the best international jazz festival celebrated in the archipelago. Las Palmas  . . .

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival

Carnival days are serious business in Gran Canaria. For weeks leading up to it the carnival queen contests are held, along with the processions and performances by the “murgas” s . . .

Carnival de Maspalomas

Can you imagine walking along a long stretch of beach dressed up as Captain Hook without anybody batting an eyelid? Or Batman? Or Rita Haywood? These and many other similar surreal picture p . . .

Carnival de Agüimes

The are places in Gran Canaria where the Carnival festival celebrations take a more traditional turn. A long and ancient tradition, which overcomes tough times and encompasses generations. T . . .