Infecar in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria hosts the 12th ‘Gran Canaria Me Gusta’ Fair this weekend, from Friday to Sunday, a benchmark event for local produce and gastronomy

• The fair will bring together 95 exhibitors, 20 municipalities, and 110 companies, exceeding the participation figures of previous years
•  A full program of activities, tastings, and workshops for all audiences.
• Last year’s edition attracted more than 13,000 people in search of unique gastronomic experiences and zero-mile products.
• In addition to the food and primary sector exhibits, visitors will be able to discover, taste, and purchase a wide variety of island products throughout the weekend, from cheeses and wines to honey, oils, fruits, vegetables, gofio, fish products, and traditional pastries, directly from the producers.

Local produce and the island’s gastronomy will once again take center stage at the Gran Canaria Me Gusta Fair, “Gran Canaria, I Like It”, which will return from May 9 to 11 to Infecar, the Gran Canaria Fair, as the primary sector’s premier showcase.

In this edition, under the slogan “Local Produce, Unique Identity,” the fair continues to highlight the primary sector and promote the consumption of zero-mile products. It also offers unique experiences through a program of exhibitions, tastings, and activities for lovers of local produce and innovative and disruptive culinary offerings.

Opening hours:
Friday and Saturday 09:30-19:30
Sunday 09:30 – 16:00

The entry fee is a symbolic €1.50 for +12 years olds
You can also book your ticket online from tureservaonline

A lovely local fiesta, often the first of the big summer fiestas is the patronal saint’s celebration in honour of the Holy Trinity. ‘Fiestas Patronales en honor a la Santísima Trinidad’ in the southern residential neighbourhood of El Tablero, on the other side of the GC-1 from Sonnenland from 8-18 May 2025.

The festivities this year are dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the construction of the church and its parish centre. The program includes the traditional pilgrimage, the descent of the branch, and the great paella, as well as performances such as Nia, Gran Diosas, and the comedy performance by Petite Lorena.

There is also a Fun Fair

This Weekend: 

Thursday 8 May:
at 12:00 Flyers and ringing of the bells
20:30 The festivities will kick off with the opening speech at Plaza Pública by the Coordinator of Social and Cultural Collectives of El Tablero, followed by a performance by Los Gofiones at 21:30

Friday, 9 May 
19:00 The announcing parade
21:00 Gala for the Selection of the Pilgrim and Children’s Pilgrim at Plaza Pública
23:00 Music performances by Gran Diosas (tribute to the great international and national divas of pop) and DJ J.Marre

Saturday 10 May:
at 18:00 Romería, a pilgrimage offering with all dressed in traditional Canarian outfits with carts, floats, and various vehicles, full of offerings to their patron saint, being brought down to the church with a mixture of solemn ceremony, exuberant traditional music, and much honey rum!
Route: Pabellón de Deportes -> Calle Brasil -> Calle Buenos Aires -> Calle Venezuela to Plaza Pública El Tablero
Fireworks display
23:00 Verbena, a lively street party enlivened by Star Music, Leyenda Joven and Mallombé

Sunday 11 May:
11:00 The 9th Pet Meeting with a demonstration of dog training and educational skills at Plaza Pública **** check the last photo if you want to join in with your pet
17:00 Family Grand Prix at the El Talbero football field (new event; fun obstacle course filled with inflatables designed for adults and children alike)
20:00 the plaza will host an open-air Family Cinema, with popcorn available.

Still to come…

Monday 12 May:
17:00 Kids animation
18:00 Gala of the Local schools of dance and sports

Tuesday 13 May:
18:00 workshops and traditional Canarian games at Plaza Pública

Wednesday 14 May:
17:00 “Día de Feria” special prices at the fun fair
19:30 Inauguration of the photograph exhibition at the church
21:00 XXIII Meeting of Juan Gil Soloists will be held at the Plaza

Friday 16 May:
18:00 Children’s activities
21:00 Scala en HI-FI
Music at the Plaza by  Nia, Ochentour and DJ Ardy

Saturday 17 May:
at 16:00 the Bajada de la Rama with the Guiniguada Band. The lowering of the branch procession ( a quirky prehispanic tradition still included in many of the main island main celebrations). Route normally from the IES school to the Plaza via the main streets.
17:00 Foam Party
at 23:00 Dance your night away with music at the Plaza by Armonía Show, Ritmo Bakano and DJ Yunes, and the day will conclude with a pyrotechnic show at midnight.

SUNDAY 18 MAY:
at 12:00 the solemn religious function will be celebrated with the Mass Sung which will give way to the procession in honour of the Holy Trinity through the streets.
at 14:00 The Great Paella will be held outside the El Tablero Municipal Sports Pavilion enlivened by ‘Banda Guiniguada’
at 15:00 Solajero festival with Paco Guedes and DJ Ochentour.
at 21:30 The End of the Party Gala with performances by comedian Petite Lorena (in spanish=)

The island’s biggest commercial dance party Maspalomas Pride is celebrated between 1-11 May 2025.

Here are all the free parties and other events to attend this weekend:

Friday 9 May:
21:00 ¡Friday Pride Night Live!
Presented by Roberto Herrera and Fruela. Artists: Gio Box – Agoney – Louis III.
23:59 Fiesta FREEDOM Beyond the Stars. DJs: Jose Lagares – Sergio Tyler – Melques Viber. Artists: Rebeka Brown.

Saturday 10 May:
16:00 – 19:00 Pride Parade 
Route: starting from Avenida de Tirajana, to Avenida de Gran Canaria and finishing on Avenida de España
“The Parade will also mean road closures and parking restrictions in the area” 

19:00 PRIDE PARTY. Plaza de Yumbo / Pride Park.
DJs: Iván Pequeño – Esteban López – Marc – Bernal – Adham – Joseph Wolf. Artists: Roxy Rosario – Nalaya.

Sunday 11
21:00 ¡Sunday Night Pride Closing Show!
Presented by Fruela and Rubén Dizá. Artistas: ABBASolutely – Carla Frigo.
23:59 Fiesta de Clausura FREEDOM Love is in the Air. DJs: Jonatan Tamayo – San Keryton. Artist: Fruela.

🌼 Spring arrives in the streets of Gáldar’s historic centre this week, with the fifth edition of ‘Gáldar en Flor,’ which will run until May 20th. Thousands of flowers and plants, artistic compositions, and fantasies will beautify the heart of the municipality.

💐 As with every edition, Capitán Quesada Street and the area surrounding Plaza de Santiago will host ‘Gáldar en Flor,’ with geraniums, sunflowers, daisies, impatiens, hydrangeas, ferns, petunias, gerberas, and a wide selection of plants and flowers.

This is the spring edition of the ‘Flower Week’ (the other is celebrated in December) which takes advantage of the great variety available in the month of flowers par excellence to give colour to the historic centre of Gáldar

The main festivities of San Isidro (the patron saint of farmers’) are celebrated in the neighbourhood of San Isidro, in the municipality of Gáldar, between 30 April – 15 May 2025.

Among the most anticipated days for residents and visitors is Thursday, May 15th, the main day of the festivities. The day begins at 10:00 with the traditional cattle, goat, sheep, and donkey fair. It continues at 12:00 with the solemn Eucharist, and at 13:00 with the processional departure of the images of San Isidro and Santa María de la Cabeza, accompanied by a livestock parade and the awards ceremony. In the afternoon, at 17:30, the popular singer Pepe Benavente will perform, and at 19:30, the traditional flower battle will be held. Music will round off the day with the closing concert by the group Que Chimba.

Thursday 15 May is a local bank holiday in the municipality of Gáldar: The Feast of San Isidro Labrador-  Festividad de San Isidro Labrador

This weekend:

Saturday 10 May:
18:00 Romería, the traditional pilgrimage offering featuring oxcarts, parrandas, and folklore groups, culminating in a lively taifa dance and festival.

Sunday 11 May:
12:00 Solemn eucharist, followed by a procession with the image and accompanied by the music band of the Royal City of Gáldar.

Patron saint festivities in honour of Our Lady of Fatima in the El Calero neighbourhood in the municipality of Telde between 30 April – 13 May 2025. 

Highlights: 

Saturday 10 May:
17:30 Romería pilgrimage
21:00 Performances by Aseres and Armonía Show at Plaza

Tuesday 13 May: Feast Day
20:00 religious service, followed by a procession

The neighbourhood of Las Vegas (yes, we have our own Las Vegas on Gran Canaria) in the municipality of Valsequillo is celebrating their main weekend of festivities in honour of Our Lady of Las Vegas.

Friday 9 May:
21:00 Scala en hifi for adults (well practised karaoke)
23:00 Verbena, a lively street party enlivened by Yeray Socorro

Saturday 10 May: 
19:00 Romería, pilgrimage offering 
22:00 Lively party with music
00:00 Fireworks display, followed by more music and dancing

Sunday 11 May: Main Day
09:30 Local Livestock fair
11:30 Tthreshing exhibition
13:00 Mas, followed by a religious procession with the image accompanied by the Banda Guiniguada
14:00 Cattle procession 
15:00 Popular barbeque
16:00 Lively party enlivened by music 

The 5th edition of the SOLTURA Festival arrives this year in Santa Brígida with art, music, gastronomy, performances, and theater activities this Friday and Saturday

-The Soltura Festival will take over the historic centre on Friday and Saturday and will span eleven venues: Calle Nueva, Tenderete, El Calvario, Plaza de la Iglesia, Sala Lola Massieu, the Cultural Center, the Municipal Library, and the Ana Déniz Cultural Space, among others.

-The program includes thirteen concerts, fifteen activities, four street parades, storytelling, micro-theatre, poetry readings, and experiences for the whole family, as well as a participatory mural on Calle Nueva and seven workshops that require prior registration.

After the success of the four previous editions, held in the municipalities of Firgas, Valsequillo, Arucas, and Agaete Santa Brígida is preparing to host in May the fifth edition of the SOLTURA Festival, of Culture and Sustainability, organised by the Department of Culture of the Gran Canaria Island Council, through the CAAM (Atlantic Center of Modern Art),

The program includes more than thirty free multidisciplinary activities with a broad musical core that invites all audiences to celebrate art and culture from the essential perspective of sustainability. Across 11 stages located in the city center, the festival will offer, as in previous editions, activities ranging from exhibitions, workshops, microtheater, parades, performances, and storytelling, as well as a total of eleven concerts of different formats and musical genres.

The musical part of the program includes 11 concerts in various formats with groups and soloists such as Olga Cerpa and Mestisay, La Local Jazz Band, Aníba, Paco Perera, Fran Baraja, Yairis Rosa & Qarteson, Alegranza Folk, Parranda Al Toque, and the group La suerte de mi vida, which will bring to life a musical project based on a tribute to El Canto del Loco. Afro-Guinean music and dance will also be present with the group FOTE. The musical highlight of the event will be the group Entre Ilhas, with members from the four Atlantic archipelagos of Macaronesia, creators of the official anthem of this Soltura Festival.

DON’T MISS IT! This Saturday, May 10th, and in celebration of their 25th Anniversary, there is an invite to you to the “OPEN HOUSE” at the Elder Museum of Science and Technology. 😃

• FREE ADMISSION
• Unique activities and experiences.
💯 Science, technology, and much more.
• Open house.
• Opening hours: 10:00-20:00

The Shopping Centre Las Arenas in the capital hosts a new edition of its renowned “Las Arenas Market: Made in the Canary Islands from May 2 to 11.

The shopping center’s Plaza de la Fuente, you’ll find stalls selling crafts, gifts, traditional products, accessories, fashion, and much more! Along with a packed program of activities and musical performances for all ages, and fun children’s entertainment for the little ones. The best part? Admission is completely free! You can visit the market during designated dates, from 11:00 to 21:00 

🛍️ Crafts, fashion, accessories, gastronomy, and much more.
🎶 Live music: Kubacanaché and guest DJs.
👧🎨 Children’s workshops, face painting, and shows by Club Arenillo.
🚂🦖 The Dinosaur Train for the little ones!
🎁 Special giveaway: Win a family day pass at HD Hotels with your purchases
✨ And many more surprises!

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria launches a boat tour service around the Port of Las Palmas and the city’s southern coast. This excursion, an initiative of City Sightseeing, complements the city’s tourism and leisure offerings thanks to an agreement between the multinational company and the operator Bahía Cat.

This new tour offers a new panoramic view of the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and highlights the value of the Port of Las Palmas, the largest and most important in the mid-Atlantic, as well as the excellent conditions of the bay of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the unique views that the capital of Gran Canaria offers from the sea.

City Sightseeing Las Palmas de Gran Canaria offers this new service with a 17.85-meter-long, 5.40-meter-wide catamaran with a capacity for 115 passengers.

• The price for visitors is €20, although it can be enjoyed in combination packages with the tourist bus. For island residents, the boat trip costs €10 (€14 with the tourist bus).

• This new boat tour departs twice daily from Wilson Pier, at 11:00 and 16:00, lasting 60 minutes, including audio-guided commentary and a welcome drink.