🌤 FRIDAY 15 (Local Bank Holiday)

• North & capital (LPA): Partly cloudy a.m./late p.m.; bright afternoons. 22/25 °C.

• Southwest (Mogán/Arguineguín–Maspalomas): Sunny, hot inland. Mogán 22/34 °C; breezes on the coast.

• Beaches (Amadores, AEMET playa): Max ~25 °C, UV 11, water 24 °C, moderate swell, light wind.

• Tip: If you’re visiting the Maspa craft fair, target 10:00–12:00 or after 18:30 when the trades pick up a little.

Tip: Holiday crowds + heat = start early; carry 1 L water per hour if walking.

• South & SW beaches (Mogán–Arguineguín–Maspalomas)
  Sunny, 30–34 °C (hotter inland), light sea breeze. UV 11. Sea ~24 °C, moderate swell.
  Best beach window: 09:00–11:00 and after 17:30.
  Tides (Amadores): High 06:08 & 18:30 • Low 12:09.

• North & Capital (Las Palmas, Guía, Firgas, Agaete)
  Morning cloud breaking to sun. 27–30 °C on coasts; a touch warmer inland. Breezier late afternoon on the open shore.
  Events & weather notes:
  • Guía daytime processions + Bustamante 21:00: most comfortable after sunset; bring a layer for the breeze.
  • San Lorenzo evening music and markets: pleasant with sea breeze.
  • Vamos de Cine in Plaza del Pilar: perfect warm evening.

• Midlands & Summits (Tunte, Ayacata, Artenara, Tejeda basin)
  Hottest of the island: 33–36 °C, haze aloft possible. Trade wind ramps up on SE/NW slopes later—secure gazebos/tents.

Event tip: schedule craft/food activities earlier; keep pilgrims and kids in shade with frequent water breaks.

☀️ SATURDAY 16

• General: A notch warmer; very sunny after a brief morning cloud deck in the north.

• North & capital: 23/26 °C; cloud breaks by late morning.

• Interior & south-west midlands: 34 °C widely; locally higher on south/west-facing slopes.

• Coasts SW: Amadores ~26 °C, UV 12, water 24 °C, moderate swell; light winds turn a bit more active mid-afternoon.

• Events: San Roque (Firgas) romería – keep shoulders covered for sun, and expect warm walk-temps despite altitude.

Tip for romerías/processions: Choose shade-side streets, cool packs under hats/scarves, and take breaks where breeze funnels down side alleys.

• South & SW beaches
  A notch hotter: 33–35 °C, light breeze. UV 12.
  Beach+Culture: NOON Canarias 12:00 at Faro de Maspalomas—a hat, sunglasses and water are non-negotiable. Then cool off, and return for the Artisan Fair 17:00–23:00 when the heat eases.
  Tides (Amadores): High 07:07 & 19:37 • Low 00:41 & 13:16.

• North & Capital
  Mostly sunny after a brief morning cloud deck, 28–31 °C on coasts.
  Events: Km.0 Fair Fontanales 09:00–14:00 sits cooler early (start ~20–22 °C, rising to upper 20s). Shaded umbrellas help, but midday still feels hot—arrive early.
  Agaete: evening retreta and aquatic fireworks at 00:00—expect a lively onshore breeze; a light jacket is handy near the water.

• Midlands & Summits
  34–36 °C mid-afternoon; locally higher on sun-facing slopes. Haze can soften views.

🔥 SUNDAY 17 (Hottest of the three inland)

• Peak heat risk inland.

• North & capital: Mostly sunny, 22/27 °C.

• Interior & south-west midlands: Up to 36 °C possible (Tejeda basin and south/west-facing mid-heights).

• SW beaches: Amadores ~28 °C, UV 11, water 25 °C, slight–moderate swell; light breezes.

• Evening plans (Agaete/Guía fiestas): Warm but comfortable with a light NW breeze; very low chance of any cloud disrupting events.

• South & SW beaches
  Peak of the weekend heat inland; coasts 33–36 °C, calm to light breezes. Crystal sunshine, UV 11.
  Event: San Haragán at El Burrero (midday): blazing sun, some onshore breeze—pack shade, extra water and sandals for hot sand.

• North & Capital
  Sunny and warm, 29–32 °C away from the immediate shore.
  Events: Guía – Roque Prieto coastal party & foam—great ocean air but still extreme UV. Agaete evening concert sessions: warm twilight, gentle breeze.

• Midlands & Summits
  Another very hot day (up to 36 °C) with afternoon trade-wind pulses on SE/NW exposures.

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This is a wonderful time to visit the unique little market town of San Lorenzo, in the municipality of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, as they are celebrating their Patron Saint’s festivities between 1-17 August 2025.

San Lorenzo, a lovely little village just about 15 minutes from the capital, is a tranquil place that only gets busy on Sundays with their local farmers market just next to the church. Fiestas de San Lorenzo is most famous for its fireworks show, the ‘Fuegos de San Lorenzo’  (at 1 am, 10 August), declared a Festival of Tourism Interest of the Canary Islands by the Canarian government in June 2022, a Festival of Regional Tourist Interest.

Last of the events:

Friday 15 August: The feast of the Blessed Virgin of Buen Suceso, co-patron saint of the town
11:30 a tribute will be paid to Our Lady of Buen Suceso, co-patron saint of San Lorenzo, with a religious service
12:00  The traditional procession, accompanied by the San Isidro Labrador de Montaña Cardones Musical Group.
13:00 Foam Party, designed for the enjoyment of children and adults alike.
21:30 In the evening, a ‘Covers Night’ with the groups Tacones Rojos, Salvapantallas, and La Chica de Ayer will bring the musical highlight to the day.

https://thecanaryguide.com/events/fiestas-de-san-lorenzo-2025-las-palmas-de-gran-canaria/

Live music, an outdoor atmosphere, and all the things you love at the Shopping Centre Las Arenas.

From June 27th to September 13th, the centre will be filled with rhythm with Las Arenas Music, a great plan to enjoy the summer as it deserves: free weekly live concerts, excellent food, sunsets, and the best oceanfront atmosphere. 

 Fridays: Tribute concerts with classic hits 
 Saturdays: LPA Emergente, the competition that gives voice to the most popular Canarian bands of the moment. You can vote for your favorite band here.
All concerts start at 20:00
 On the terrace floor (T1)

Friday 15 August: The Miracle Band (Tribute to Queen)
Saturday 16 August: Skaldaos / Edu el podenco

This summer, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria transforms into a grand open-air theater with Vamos de Cine, a series celebrating the magic of cinema in the city’s squares and parks. From August 14 to September 13, seven public spaces will be transformed into unique cinematic settings where you can enjoy 21 free screenings open to all audiences.
Afternoon and evening sessions.

Contemporary classics, award-winning European films, animated films, musicals, and documentaries will come together in an inclusive and participatory program that will also feature popular voting, collaboration with local businesses, and small gestures that make a difference: free bread rolls, special menus, and a friendly atmosphere. Vamos de Cine opens with La La Land in Plaza del Pilar and will close in style in the Parque del Estadio Insular with a musical chosen by the audience itself. Because this summer, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria… is going to the movies!

Plaza del Pilar | Parque Juan Pablo II | Sabino Berthelot | Plaza del Pilar Nuevo | Plaza de Don Benito | Plaza de San Lorenzo | Parque del Estadio Insular

This weekend in Plaza del Pilar:

Thursday:
19:30 The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore (Los fantásticos libros voladores del Sr. Morris Lessmore ) and other short animations
21:30 La La Land

Friday:
19:30 Disney’s ‘Encanto’
21:30 “20 Feet from Stardom,” a documentary about backup singers (A Veinte Pasos de La Fama)

Saturday:
19:30 Salvajes, a film that talks about the love of nature, deforestation, and the importance of caring for and protecting primates.
21:30 The Greatest Showman

The 18th Gran Canaria Artisans’ Craft Fair “summer” Faro de Maspalomas, Feria de Artesanía de Gran Canaria is on between 8-17 August 2025 

The artisans fair by FEDAC, the Foundation for Ethnography and Craft Development of the Canary Islands, sets itself once again in the idyllic surroundings of The Faro de Maspalomas Lighthouse.

Open every day from 17:00 to 23:00, and is the perfect opportunity to support and to see works by some of the best artisans and craftspeople of the Canary Islands; ceramics, wood, metal, leather, textiles, glass and recycled materials among others in a magnificent combination of traditional materials and modern design.

A summer and autumn schedule of free classical and modern music concerts in a unique setting: the Maspalomas Lighthouse.

From 19 July to 25 October 2025, every Saturday at 12:00, enjoy guitars, flutes, quartets, timples and much more, with top-level artists from the Canary Islands and other regions.

🕛 All concerts start at 12:00

🎼 FIRST DATES:
🔹 July 19 – Javier Infante (guitar)
🔹 July 26 – Alexander Álvarez (guitar)
🔹 August 2 – Hergo Duo (guitar and vocals)
🔹 August 9 – Ícaro Trio (flute, violin, and viola)
🔹 August 16 – Socos Duo (marimba and cello)

And so on until October 25. 15 concerts in total! 🎻🎺🎤
A midday musical offering to connect culture and landscape, with the sound of the Atlantic as a backdrop

The capital of the San Bartolome de Tirajana, “Tunte”, is celebrating the Patron Saint Festivities in honour of Saint Bartholomew, from August 14th to 24th, a program that combines tradition, popular culture, and music for all audiences. The kickoff will take place on Thursday, the 14th, with the Santiago Triangular Football Tournament at the Tunte stadium, ushering in a weekend full of flavour, creativity, and fun.

Highlights:

Friday 15 August:
at 18:00, the little ones can learn how to make these dishes in a gofio children’s workshop
19:00 Among this year’s new features is the first edition of the gastronomic competition “El Gusto de Nuestra Tierra,” dedicated to the traditional preparation of gofio pella and Canarian mojo sauce at Plaza Santiago
at 20:30 the streets will be filled with laughter and adrenaline with the traditional Cart Race (from the cemetery)

Saturday 16 August:
18:00 a space for creativity with a crafts workshop
19:30 outdoor cinema for the whole family

Sunday 17 August:
19:00 Foam will invade the plaza in a lively party
20:30 The evening will feature one of the most anticipated musical moments: the Medianías del Timple Concert, featuring the best of Canarian folklore.

Still to come… 

The week will continue with children’s activities, inflatables, and water games that will liven up the afternoons. On Thursday the 21st, the atmosphere will heat up with Family Bingo at 20:00, followed by a performance by the group Nueva Cantera at 21:00 and the now-traditional women’s soccer match between singles and married women.

Friday 22 August: 
22:00 music will take centre stage with the concert “Maldita EGB”, and shortly after midnight, the charisma and voice of Pedro Afonso will bring the day to a musical close.

Saturday 23 August: 
10:00 One of the most emblematic days with the Livestock Fair in the morning
At 18:00, the 25th Anniversary of the Carbonero Descent, a tribute to a historic trade accompanied by the Agaete Band. The celebration will continue into the evening with a grand open-air dance from 23:00, livened up by D’Music, Armonía Show, and a DJ, which will last until dawn.

Sunday 24 August: 
05:00, the main day of the patron saint, will begin with the traditional Diana Floreada
12:00 solemn mass and a procession in honour of Saint Bartholomew
At 14:00 the aroma of Sancocho Canario will fill the plaza, giving way to the Verbena Solajera “Lluvias de Agosto” (August Rains) with Star Music at 15:00
20:30 The afternoon will have a moving moment with a tribute to Clara Mejías Rodríguez (Kuki)
21:00 the humour of Matías Alonso and the music of the Trío Bellagio will put the finishing touch to the festivities designed to be enjoyed as a community.

The rural neighbourhood of Ayacata, nestled just below the iconic rock, Roque Nublo is celebrating their festivities in honour of Virgen del Carmen and San Antonio between 14-17 August 2025.

This weekend:

Thursday 14 August:
22:00 Pregón, proclamation, followed by a festive party enlivened by ‘Yoni y Aya, dúo Purpurina and Leyenda Joven’

Friday 15 August:
11:00 Different games
19:00 Eucharist, followed by a religious procession with banda Guiniguada
21:00 performances by Lorena Daimond, Ada Luxury and Ballet Sensación, followed by Verbena, a lively street party wuth Nueva Image and su bandurria

Saturday 16 August:
10:00 Ringing the bells
19:30 Romería, pilgrimage offering
from La Mimbre to the main plaza, followed by more traditional music and then festive party to follow

Sunday 17 August:
10:00-17:00 Classic vehicles exhibition and competition
19:00 Mass

A new edition of the ‘Feria Km.0 Gran Canaria’ will take place this weekend, 16-17 August 2025. This one takes place in Fontanales, up in the mountains, in the municipality of Moya.
The fair is open on both days 09:00-14:00 

Agri-food producers from Gran Canaria will meet, once again, at the event that promotes commitment to sustainability, the local economy, and the preservation of the landscape.
This regular fair, ‘Feria Km.0 Gran Canaria’ is about local produce, everything from Gran Canaria that requires no transport to get here (hence the name)

Transport

The Villa de Moya City Council has set up a one-way loop around Fontanales for the Km. 0 Gran Canaria Fair (09:00–14:30), allowing cars to park on one side of the road. Once you arrive in Fontanales, simply follow the safety instructions.

In order to facilitate visitor access to the Km.0 Gran Canaria Fair, the organisers have set up a circular bus service to pick up all those who wish to take a ride. This circular service will take you right to the Fair entrance. 

This service is free.

The service will be available on both Saturday, August 16, and Sunday, August 17. The schedules are as follows:

• Start of circular service: 09:00 
• End of circular service:  14:30 

Patron Saint festivities of the municipality of Firgas in honour of San Roque (St. Roque) take place between 1-16 August 2025.

“This is the oldest festival in the municipality and has deep historical and cultural roots, originating when locals sought San Roque’s protection from a devastating plague.”
In Firgas, the devotion of his image is not exactly dated, but, even during the life of the convent, whose patron was S. Juan de Ortega, the neighbours already considered San Roque their true patron, therefore it is believed that devotion could date back to the initial decades of the 16th century, with the arrival of the first plagues on Gran Canaria.

Saturday, 16 August is also a local bank holiday in the municipality – Festividad de San Roque  

Highlights:

Thursday 14 August:
09:00 Decorating arches and balconies
21:30 Edwin Rivera concert
23:00 DJ Ruyman

Friday 15 August: Feast of the Assumption of Mary
11:30 Santo Rosario, followed by a religious procession of the images of Virgin Mary and St. Roque through the streets at 13:00
19:00 XLIX Traditional Romería, pilgrimage
from Carretera las Madres to Plaza de San Roque
00:00  Fireworks * small flyers are used in the centre, followed by a verbena, a lively street party

Saturday 16 August: Feast Day of San Roque 
08:00 Livestock Fair (in front of the Plazoleta de D. Domingo Ponce)
10:00 Artisan Fair at Plaza de San Roque
11:30 Solemn Eucharist, followed by a religious procession with the image of San Roque and the Virgen
14:00 livestock procession in front of the patron saint on Avda de la Constitucíon *cancelled due to the heat
21:00 The Night of San Roque – 5th edition
00:00 Verbena

The neighbourhood of Carrizal observe their traditional devotions in August with the celebration of its Patron Saint Festival in honour of Our Lady of Buen Suceso, San Roque, and “San Haragán” 2025. The program, organised by the Ingenio City Council and the Bicentennial Trust of Our Lady of Buen Suceso, will run from August 1st to 22nd, filling the streets, squares, and El Burrero beach with activities designed for all ages and audiences.

Upcoming events:

Thursday 14 August:
19:00 Romería, pilgrimage offering to Our Lady of Good Success, accompanied by the La Ingeniosa band from the Villa de Ingenio Musical Society.
Gathering time and place: from 16:00 in Parque Camelot.
Route: Parque Camelot, calles República Argentina, Núñez de Balboa, Sor Josefa Morales and Plaza del Buen Suceso
-After the pilgrimage: I Baile de Cuerdas Pepín Viera with the parranda Merita la Pena at Plaza del Buen Suceso de El Carrizal.
23:00 Night of Orchestras with Armonía Show, Star Music y La Mekánica by Tamarindos in Parque del Buen Suceso de El Carrizal
00:00 Fireworks display from the Carrizal Municipal Petanque Field. (7 minutes)

Friday 15 August: Main Festive Day 
09:00-12:30 The Traditional Livestock Fair in Recinto Ferial de Guayadeque
10:00-15:00 The artisan and agricultural market C/ Sor Josefa Morales
11:00 The Eucharist,
12:15 Religious procession. Route: calle Sor Josefa Morales, La Hoya Baja, Juan Rejón, Rotonda de Las Cañas, Sor Josefa Morales, Magallanes, José Morales Rodríguez, and return to Plaza del Buen Suceso.
-Toast with ‘ropa vieja’ dish after the procession at Plaza del Buen Suceso de El Carrizal and Solaje festival, enlivened by Estrella Latina
21:00 The 30th Zonal Virgen del Buen Suceso and the 26th Guayadeque AFC Soloists Showcase will be held, accompanied by the music of La Metralla de Julito in Parque del Buen Suceso de El Carrizal

Saturday 16 August: Día de San Roque 
19:00 service, followed by a religious procession with the Sociedad Musical Villa de Ingenio band. Route: plaza del Buen Suceso, calle Rafael Martel Rodríguez, Rafael Martel Alvarado, Isas, Literato Pereda, Policía Francisco Liria, Cándida Ruano, Rafael Martel Rodríguez and plaza del Buen Suceso.

Sunday 17 August: “San Haragán” Festival in El Burrero
Following the patron saint festivities, the popular “San Haragán” festival will take place on El Burrero beach with children’s entertainment, a water party, and a large paella and music by Yet Garbey, La Buena Vibra, and Paco Guedes

12:00-15:00 pools open
from 13:00 Paella + drinks fee until finished
13:00 performance by Paco Guedes and foam party
15:00-17:00 Yet Garbey and la Buena Vibra

 

Agaete, on the northwest of Gran Canaria are celebrating Fiestas de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves between 25 July- 23 August 2025.

One of the major symbols of identity on the island of Gran Canaria is, without doubt, la Fiesta de La Rama (4 August) in Agaete, on the north of the island. This is the main fiesta for the town, in honour of Nuestra Señora de Las Nieves (Our Lady of the Snows), which was declared a Fiesta of National Tourist Interest in 1972.

Tuesday, August 5, 2025, is also a local bank holiday in the municipality. 

“The festivities will also mean special traffic and parking restrictions in the centre of Villa and Puerto de Nieves. There will be specific parking areas set up nearby.”

Highlights this weekend: 

Thursday 14 August:
21:30 Me voy Pal’Pueblo show, a tribute to Panchos on the esplanade of Ntra. Señora de las Nieves. This is followed by Verbena by Bomba group

Friday 15 August:
21:30 Noche Pop on the esplanade of  Ntra. Señora de las Nieves with “Rosario 8” and  “Muelle Viejo”.

Saturday 16 August:
22:00 Retreta en Las Nieves, with the Banda de Guayedra. (lively procession)
00:00 “Fuegos acuáticos” “Aquatic Fires” , a pyromusical show on the beach of Las Nieves.
00:15  Verbena, on the esplanade of Our Lady of the Snows with “La Mekánica by Tamarindos and Aithamy DJ.”

Sunday 17 August.
20:00 Concert in Plaza Rosa de los Vientos, Las Nieves, by the “Guayedra Musical Group.”
21:30 Cristina Ramos & Benito Cabrera concert on the esplanade of Our Lady of the Snows.

Still to come…

Saturday 23 August
15:00 “Third Latin Festival” on the esplanade of Las Nieves.

Santa Maria de Guía is celebrating the Patron Saint’s festivities of the Virgin between 1-17 August 2025.

The Patron Saint’s festivities in honour of the Virgin of Guía take place during August, with the most important date on the calendar being the 15th. That morning sees the main procession, while in the afternoon it is the turn for the Battle of the Flowers. The fiestas include a good number of cultural events, the highlight of which are the passacaglias (street parades) featuring “papagüevos” (over-sized papier-mache models who are the authentic protagonists during festivities), the parade of floats, and the afore-mentioned Battle of the Flowers. Main events take place between 14-16 August.

Friday 15 August – Public Holiday in Spain: The Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin, Asunción de la Virgen

This weekend:

Thursday 14 August:
19:45 papagüevos parade from the church
22:30 Tutto Duran concert at Plaza Grande
23:00 Music Festival with Maquinaria Band, Leyenda Joven, and DJ Promaster will spin during the party.
00:00 pyromusical show where the music will be accompanied by low-impact fireworks, that is, they make less noise than traditional ones, considering the well-being of sensitive people, animals, and the environment.

Friday 15 August: The Feast Day
09:00 Pilgrim Mass
11:00 Eucharist, followed by a religious procession.
Route: Calle Luis Suárez Galván, Canónigo Gordillo, Médico Estévez and Marqués del Muni
18:30 Carrera de Cintas, the ribbon race
19:30 Batalla de Flores, the Flower Battle
21:00 Concert by Bustamante, a free concert in the Plaza Grande, where the artist will bring his “Tour Inédito” (Unpublished Tour)followed by Verbena, a lively street party with orchestra Banda Nueva, Star Music, DJ Promaster and DJ Acaymp

Saturday 16 August: The Feast day of the co-patron saint, San Roque
09:00 Pilgrim Mass, followed by procession to move the image statue. Route: Plaza de San Roque, Pérez Galdós, Canónigo Gordilla, San José, in front of the church
11:00 Eucharist, followed by a religious procession. Route: Luis Suárez Galván, Poeta Bento and Plaza de San Roque
17:30 Bouncy castles at Plaza de San Roque
18:30 papagüevos parade Plaza de San Roque
20:00 the 25th Sebastián Godoy Bolaños ‘Chanito’ Soloists Meeting
followed by concerts by El Último Que Cierre, Q’ Chimba, and DJ music.
00:00 Fireworks spectacle in honour of San Roque.

Sunday 17 August: in Roque Prieto (on the coast)
12:00 Fiesta de la Madrina, Election of the Godmother
13:00 eucharist, followed by procession
14:30  seafood paella and the traditional foam party

The beautiful mountain village of Artenara, at 1500m+ the highest altitude village in the heart of Gran Canaria, are celebrating their ‘Feast of the Virgen de la Cuevita’ and the main festivities will take place between 2-31 August  2025.

The Virgen de la Cuevita is the patron saint of folkloric groups and cyclists on Gran Canaria.

Monday 1 September is a local bank holiday in the municipality: Festividad de la Virgen de la Cuevita

See the full program Here! (Spanish)

Highlights this weekend:

Thursday 14 August: Vispera
19:30 Departure from the sanctuary of the image of La Virgen de La Cuevita to the parish, accompanied by a music group.
21:30 Pregón, proclamation in the Cultural Centre
22:30 Verbena, a festive party enlivened by “Estrella latina”

Friday 15 August:
10:30-12:30 Children’s activities
12:00 Announcing the festivities with “bucios”, the seashells
14:00 Concert by “Salvapantallas” at Plaza de San Matias

Saturday 16 August:
13:00 The arrival of the 59th subida Cicloturista, a cycling event to Artenara from Gran Canaria stadium, followed by a flower offering to their patroness at the temple atrium.

The small rural Pino Santo Alto neighbourhood in Santa Brígida is celebrating their patron saint festivities in honour of Our Lady of Health, Virgen de la Salud between 9-18 August 

The 29th Day of the Horse, Gran Día del Caballo, held this weekend, is one of the most anticipated events of the program.  The two-day equestrian event in Pino Santo Alto, with the important revival of vaquera dressage and horse dancing. The third edition of the CDT will close the program.

The importance of ‘The Day of the Horse’ is a tradition deeply rooted in the area’s identity, bringing together riders, families, and equestrian enthusiasts year after year for a festive day combining exhibitions, activities, and heritage values.

Saturday 16 August: 
17:00 XXIX Gran Día Dedicado al Caballo – club competition for dressage and haute école
20:00 ‘Dance on horseback and Lady on the ground’ in front of the church, followed by Romería
23:00 Verbena, lively street party with Acuarela and DJ Álvaro Rodríguez

Sunday 17 August: 
09:30 Artisan market and products of the land fair opens in front of the church
10:00 XXIX Gran Día Dedicado al Caballo – CDT Pino Santo – territorial competition in classic and adaptive dressage
18:oo Solemn, followed by a religious procession
20:30 to end the festivities, a theatre show by a local group