‘Fiestas del Pino’, The Festivities in Honour of Nuestra Señora del Pino (Our Lady of the Pine), the Marian patron of the island of Gran Canaria starts this Friday in Teror and continues until 30 September 2023. 

“Probably the biggest and most important of the religious festivals on Gran Canaria, these events essentially mark the end of summertime and celebrate the harvests as well as heralding a change in the winds bringing a more autumnal feel, in particular, to the many northern mountain towns which represent much of the post-colonial, and agricultural history of the island and its traditions.”

 

THIS WEEKEND:

Friday, 1 September:
at 12:00 Raising the flag and ringing the bells, with papagüevos and Banda Las Palmas at Plaza del Pino.
at 21:00 Concert for teens and younger adults with Sofía Ellar and DJ Ray Castellano at Plaza de Sintes.

Saturday, 2 September:
from 11:00 to 14:00 Children’s Party with activities, workshops, and music on Plaza de Sintes.
at 20:30  the announcing street parade of the Teresa de Bolívar meeting by Islanders Dixie. From Boulevard del Paseo González Díaz to Plaza de Sintes.
at 21:00 the 34th Encuentro Teresa de Bolívar, with Candelaria González (Canarias), and Christian Nieves (Cuatro, Puerto Rico), accompanied by Modesto Nieves (Puerto Rico), timplist Domingo Rodríguez “El Colorao” (Canarias), and guitarist Yamandú Costa (Brasil). Plaza de Sintes
at 23:00 Verbena, street party with La Mekánica by Tamarindos and DJ Desirée Santana de EventMusic DJ´s at Plaza de Sintes.

Sunday 3 September:
from 10:00 to 15:00 Livestock Fair in Finca de Osorio.
Traditional exhibitions of plowing, threshing, shearing, ornithological exhibition, donkey rides, musical performance and awards ceremony.  Around 400 animals will be shown in the natural enclosure with parallel activities for the family.

at 21:00 Extraordinary Concert at Plaza de Sintes, by Banda de Música de Teror with their spectacle “Quererte a ti. Homenaje a Camilo Sesto” with national singers Paco Arrojo and Roko.

The western-most town of La Aldea de San Nicolás celebrate their Patron Saint’s festivities in honour of San Nicolás de Tolentino between 1-30 September 2023.

Some of the season’s most popular and anticipated events include El Charco, the Romería pilgrimage, the Bajada de La Rama, the livestock fair, and the El Charco Music Festival.
The main days of festivities are 9-11 September and Monday, 11 September is also a local bank holiday in the municipality. 

Friday 1 September:
at 11:00 the great days of the festivities in honour of San Nicolás de Tolentino begin with the raising of the flag and then the ringing of bells at 12:00 which will be enlivened by Charanga La Aldea and the Sabrosa Banda La Aldea.
21:00-23:00 Verbena Popular, a street party on Plaza La Alameda with ‘Acuarela’ band.
at 23:30 a nighttime musical walk through the streets of the town center.

Saturday 2 September:
From 09:00 the monthly market of La Aldea with a festive atmosphere, with musical performances by Festivas and Guarasón
From 09:30 to 15:00 a car exhibition show on Avenida de San Nicolás.
From 10:00- 21:00, the petanque tournament will begin in the municipal fields
at 20:30 the El Charco Folklore Festival in the Community Development Project Plaza with the La Aldea Parranda, the A.F. Un buchito de café (Gran Canaria), A. F. Cumbre Nueva (La Palma), and Amigos de Punta Rasca (Tenerife).
at 23:30 A lively street party in La Alameda with the group N-Klave and Son La Aldea.

On Sunday, 3 September:
at 19:00 the meeting of the Music Bands will take place at the Plaza de La Alameda with the participation of Sol y Viento (Vecindario) and Aires de La Aldea.

The Festivities of the Virgen del Socorro, Fiestas en Honor a Nuestra Señora del Socorro, the patron of Tejeda is held in September.  Her image is venerated in the church, which has been named after Her. This is a gorgeous time to visit, what is officially designated, one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. The program this year goes from 1 September until 23 September.

Saturday 9 September:
at 09:30 Livestock Fair on the grounds of the old football field
at 18:00 Games for children
at 21:30 Tribute concert for Selena

Sunday 10 September:
at 07:30 Diana floreada
at 11:00 church service, followed by a religious procession with the image

Saturday 16 September:
at 17:30 Romería, a pilgrimage offering

The Seafaring festivities in the coastal neighbourhood of Sardina de Gáldar in honour of San Telmo and the Virgen del Carmen will begin this Friday, with the decoration of the streets and the raising of the festival flag, which will take place on the mast of the boat on the roundabout at 20:00. Previously, the players of the Sardina C.F. cadet team And Sociedad de Sardina, league champions last season, will carry the banner from the Neighbourhood Association with the accompaniment of the Banda Gran Canaria.

Highlights:

Friday, 1 September
at 19:00 a lively little street parade to announce the festivities from Calle Bentacaise through the streets to roundabout Pepe Ojeda, where the institutional flag raising takes place
at 21:00 Pregón, proclamation at the sports field

Saturday, 2 September
at 18:00 Romería, pilgrimage offering from Calle Lope de Vega, next to Consultorio Médico de Sardina to Ermita de San Telmo
at 21:00 Verbena de los Romeros, a lively street party.

Sunday, 3 September
10:00-21:00 Comercial Fair “Agüita con la Moda” in Parque Don Juan Aguiar Galván 
at 17:00 Party for kids with bouncy castles, foam party and music

Fiestas del Pino, The Pine Festivities conclude the summer in Arinaga for another year. The main southeastern coastal town on Gran Canaria, where around 10,000 people live, its population increases considerably during these summer months, with the arrival of various visitors eager to enjoy the many attractions of this non-touristy idyll.

The influx of people will once again reach its peak at the end of the summer season, as Playa de Arinaga celebrates the Pine Festivals, its most important and traditional festivities from August 20 to September 10 with an extensive program of recreational, sports, and cultural activities. The festive events also include ‘Una Mar de Encanto’ and ‘Mareas Vivas’, among others.

There is also a lovely little fun fair set up in the area. This is a very popular local fiesta series and it will mean some special traffic and parking restrictions in the area .

1-2 September: The 27th Music Festival “Un mar de encanto” in Soco Negro

On Friday:
from 18:00 in the Soco Negro area, circus and percussion workshops for all audiences, artisan craft stands and craft beer stands.
at 21:00 concert -> Faneroque (from Gran Canaria)
at 22:30 concert ->Lúcia de Carvalho (from La Reunión)

On Saturday:
from 18:00 in the Soco Negro area, circus and percussion workshops for all audiences, artisan craft stands and craft beer stands.
at 21:00 concert -> Hirahi Afonso ( from GC)
at 22:30 concert -> Los Coquillos (from GC)

Also on Saturday:
at 10:30 The 27th Travesía a nado, a swimming competition

On Sunday:
Music and solidarity paella at Muelle de Arinaga (Arinaga pier)
at 11:00 Aquatic water fun for the kids
at 11:00 DJ Antonio Boada
at 12:00 Yeray Socorro
at 13:00 Paella (food)
at 14:00 Yoni and Aya
and at 16:00 Pepe Benavente

The tiny coastal corner, Playa de Ojos de Garza, on the coast next to the main airport, are celebrating their patron saint’s festivities in honour of Santo Cristo between 1-10 September.

The festivities start this Friday, with a little street parade that will take place at 19:30 and later at 21:00, Pregón, the proclamation. Afterward, a floral offering at 22:00, followed by a performance by comedian Iván El Bastonero at 22:30 and music by Kalobo at midnight.

on Saturday, September 2 a fishing contest in memory of Diego Arévalo at 08:00
at 20:00, Romería, the offering pilgrimage, and performances by Canarian music groups at 21:30, and ambient music at 23:00

On Sunday 3, the Juan León Canarian wrestling exhibition at 10:00 and the Canarian Podenco dog breed exhibition at 12:00

Ingenio says goodbye to summer to the rhythm of ‘Sounds of the Wind’ this Friday and Saturday. The seventh edition of this musical festival will take place on Avenida Marítima del Burrero (at the pier end) with the participation of locally famous bands Aseres, Los Salvapantallas, Los 600 and Los Lola. 

Friday, September 1, from 22:00 with the music of ‘Aseres’ and ‘Los Salvapantallas’.

On Saturday September 2, same time, it will be the turn of ‘Los 600’ and later ‘Los Lola’.

To all this, there will be added street entertainment from 21:00 to 22:00 on both days.

The Santa Brígida celebrates ‘Sataute Summer Nights 2023’ this weekend with a concert program in the Municipal Park of the Ville. This is if you are youngish, or feeling young at heart. 

On Friday: FIESTA BLANCA – Wear white to the party and, if you want, be very original in your clothing.
at 21:00 the show begins with DJ’s Promaster, who will liven up the night with eighties music.
at 22:30 the group La Quinta Marcha puts a lot of rhythm with music from today and always. Then the ‘dj’ of Promaster will take over again from 24:00.

On Saturday:
at 19:00 The Battle of the Titans. More than 15 participating “roosters” will skillfully rap through improvised verses.
at 21:30 the most anticipated concert will take place, the special guest of every night of partying on the islands: the Gran Canarian ‘dj’ and producer Abián Reyes.

After three years, the La Barrera Intercultural Meeting returns. This is the ninth edition of this event which will feature 29 countries. On this occasion, Argentina will be the Host country. From 11:00 to 14:00 enjoy children’s activities and workshops.

The inauguration will begin at 16:00 with the Group of Popular Music El Sedal, originally from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

The reading of the manifesto will begin around 20:30 and the closing will take place around 22:00 performed by one of the great Argentine national rock bands “El Argentum”.

Artisans, folklore, gastronomy, games, tradition, music and much more

The 6th Mango and Summer Avocado Fair, ‘Feria del Mango y Aguacate de Verano’ on Sunday, 3 September in Playa de Mogán. From 09:00 to 14:00 at Plaza de Las Gañanias.

Local farmers will be selling mangoes and avocados, as well as papayas, pitayas, prickly pears and figs, among other local fayre. There will also be local artisans, live music, and a food stall area.

At the fair you will find mangoes in different varieties such as opten, lippen, valencia Pride and gomera among others. There will be 21 farmers’ stalls from around the municipality. Regarding the avocado, although in smaller quantities you will find known varieties such as the country or summer Antillean that is deeply rooted in the municipality. Due to the heat waves, the harvest has been greatly affected, not only the summer avocado but also the winter avocado in its process, an aspect that has influenced the rise in the price of this product, and the availability at the fair is even more affected.

The English Market, ‘Mercadillo Inglés’ every first weekend of each month in the magic garden of plants and their shop of pots, trinkets, tools and fashions at the British Club (C/ León y Castillo 278) in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria “La Casa de las Semillas”, on Sunday, 3 September 2023.

Between 10:00-18:00, enjoy a unique experience with a wide variety of stalls, from crafts and fashion to food and live music. Find hidden treasures, delight in irresistible flavours and immerse yourself in a festive atmosphere. There are also flowers, lots of flowers and plants (and butterflies!).

Remember that on the third weekend of each month, you can enjoy the Bio Market at the same place, where everything revolves around sustainability ♻️

Entrance to both market events is free and also pet friendly. 

This market, one of the main on Gran Canaria, takes place every fortnight in the facilities of the Cabildo’s Experimental Agricultural Farm, located just off the exit to Arucas from the GC-2, on the north coast of Gran Canaria.

Click here to the map location.

The market comprises local exhibitors (farmers and ranchers) who market their products directly to the consumer, with the aim of lowering the costs.

From 09:00-13:30.

• Friday is always a busy market day in Playa de Mogán, during the morning. This popular market is in one of the prettiest fishing harbour towns on Gran Canaria, very popular with tourists.  You can enjoy a fabulous boat ride from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria to Puerto de Mogán, or indeed take a local bus, which is very cost effective.

• On Saturday, the Maspalomas market offers all kinds of textiles, Objet d‘art and other articles, located now in a new venue at Parque Europeo in Playa del Inglés, while the municipal market is being re-built. It is one of the markets most enjoyed among visitors along with Friday’s in Playa de Mogán; El Mercadillo de Maspalomas is on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 08:00 to 14:00.

• On Saturday in Arguineguín, a small second-hand market on Plaza Negra (the marketplace) in the morning 09:00-14:00 with a wide range pre-loved treasures.

• On Sunday, the “rastro” second-hand market, ****The second-hand market now takes place in the Ciudad deportiva de Maspalomas, next to football field 2 and close to Pepe Chiringo and Parque Sur de Maspalomas.

• This Sunday, the very popular biweekly farmers’ Market, ‘Mercado Agrícola y ganadero de San Fernando‘ will be held in the parking area next to the football Stadium and the municipal offices from 08:00 – 14:00. A chance to purchase fresh, locally-grown food and value-added produce directly from growers or producers —  an authentic retail experience.