🔥 Friday 8 August

• ☀️ Clear skies throughout the island.

• 🌡️ Temperatures: Peaks of 36°C inland and up to 33–34°C on the coasts.

• 💨 Winds: Mostly calm, moderate in places, gusts up to 40km/h possible in exposed inland areas.

• 💧 Humidity between 30–60%.

• 🔆 UV index remains extreme at 11 – use sun protection and avoid exposure during midday.

• 🌊 Amadores Beach: Hot but calm, light winds, moderate swell, water temp 25°C, UV 11, high tide ~13:45.

🔥 Saturday 9 August

• ☀️ Sunny and very hot across the island.

• 🌡️ Maximums of 38°C inland and 31–35°C along the southern coasts.

• 💨 Notable gusts of wind in the Mogán area reaching 50 km/h, especially during the day.

• 💧 Humidity remains low, increasing dryness and fire risk.

• 🔥 AEMET Orange Warning for heat remains active.

• 🌊 Amadores & south coast beaches expected to be busy — arrive early, stay shaded, drink water.

⚠️ Those attending the Romería in Mogán or La Rama should plan ahead:

• Dress lightly, cover your head.

• Use reef-safe sunscreen.

• Rest often in the shade and take part in processions only if physically fit.

☀️ Sunday 10 August

• ☀️ Clear skies continue with some haze possible in inland areas.

• 🌡️ Heat persists: up to 39°C inland, 34–36°C in coastal zones.

• 💨 Light to moderate northerly winds, easing through the day.

• 💧 Humidity dips as low as 30–45%.

• 🔆 UV index 11 – extreme.

• 🌊 Beach conditions good, but morning hours best before peak heat. Water temp around 23°C.

🕶️ The Fiesta del Carmen in Arguineguín is expected to draw large crowds, particularly to the evening concert and food fair — again, hydration and sun care are key.

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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.

Friday 8 August:
21:30 Drag Queen Gala, followed by a festive party “Noche de la Reinona” with Rikmo Bakano and orchestra La Mekánica by Tamarindos

Saturday 9 August:
05:00 Ringing of bells and a firecracker display, in a show of popular fervor fueled by the promise of the residents of El Ebro.
09:00 The Mass dedicated to pilgrims will be celebrated,
21:30 The stage will host concerts by the Muelle Viejo Group and Barco a Venus, a tribute to Mecano, marking the countdown to the most anticipated moment of the festivities.

“The Grand Fireworks and Volcano of Voladores will take place in honour of the patron saint, a unique display of light, sound, and emotion, declared a Festival of Tourist Interest in the Canary Islands. This pyrotechnic event, considered one of the most spectacular in the Canary Islands, once again forms the symbolic and sentimental heart of the San Lorenzo Festival.”

Sunday 10 August: 
01:00 The popular Grand Fireworks Show and Voladores Volcano

From 08:30 The 163rd Livestock Fair and Exhibition near the Health Centre

11:30 The Solemn Religious Service will be held in honour of San Lorenzo – Saint Lawrence, followed by the procession of the Patron Saint starting at 12:45.  The image of the saint will travel through the town in procession, accompanied by the La Salle de Agüimes Musical Group. During the procession, the prize-winning livestock will be presented, and the event will culminate with a toast at the San Lorenzo Primary School.

21:30 The Grand San Lorenzo Gala, hosted by journalist Xaila Falcón. The awards for Oldest Mother will be presented to Mrs. Juana Travieso Morales, and Favourite Son to Mr. Juan Lola Suárez Rodríguez. The Municipal Cleaning Service will also be honoured on its 40th anniversary, and the victims of the Valencian National Hurricane Center (DANA) will be remembered with the traditional candle-lighting. The event will conclude with the musical performance “VS Radio” by the group Vocal Siete.

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 8 August: Kilian Viera
Saturday 9 August: Fátima Falcón / Aldara

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.

This Saturday in El Tablero, “A Summer Night’s Dream”, an evening filled with rhythm, flavour, and a whole lot of nostalgia…

Get your best 70s or 80s look out of the closet and join the party!
📍 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮 𝗱𝗲 𝗘𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗼
📅 𝗦aturday 9 August
🕢 from 19:00 to 22:00

🎶 Musical bingo, summer party, food trucks and performances by 𝗟𝗼𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝗹𝗮 𝘆 𝗢𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿.
💃🕺 Don’t miss it!

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

Agaete, on the northwest of Gran Canaria are celebrating Fiestas de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves between 25 July- 23 August 2024.

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: 

Friday 8 August:
21:30 Family Soul Band concert at Plaza de la Constitución

Saturday 9 August:
20:00 Eucharist
20:15 Romería, pilgrimage offering from Explanada parquin Estadio Andrés R. M.
Afterwards, Baile de Taifas, traditional Canarian music and dancing at Plaza de La Constitución 

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:

Friday 8 August:
22:00-02:00 ‘Noche Joven’ with DJ Alejo Sánchez and Abián Reyes in Parque del Buen Suceso de El Carrizal

Saturday 9 August: 
21:00 “Rockeros” by the Symphonic Band of the Villa de Ingenio Musical Society, a musical tribute to the most iconic rock bands, such as the Rolling Stones, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dire Straits, Pink Floyd, Metallica, Led Zeppelin, and Guns N’ Roses in the park.

Sunday 10 August:
11:00-15:00 Family Day. Children’s entertainment with inflatables. Family show with Chispita Clown.
At 13:00 concert with Que Chimba.
12:00-14:00 Free bread rolls will be distributed for children, while supplies last.
El Carrizal Buen Suceso Park
20:00 Festivities for our elders in the park. Cake, hot chocolate, and churros with music by ‘Nueva Imagen y su bandurria’.

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.
Oxcart gathering time: from 16:00
Gathering location: 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 returnto 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 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 (12:00-15:00), a water party, and a large paella at 13:00 hosted by Yet Garbey, La Buena Vibra, and Paco Guedes

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:

Friday 8 August:
20:30 III SanRock (parking lot) with Ibaute, Re Play and 5Bertura

Saturday 9 August
21:00 XII Miguel Gil Folkloric Festival at the municipal parking lot
23:00 DJ JJ García (parking lot)

Sunday 10 August:
17:30 Traditional Bajada de Carretones, a down the hill race with carts on Calle El Calvario
21:00 Concert by the youth band of local music school (parking lot)

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:

Friday 8 August: 
17:30 Bouncy castles and workshops at Plaza Grande
19:00 papagüevos parade from the church
21:00 concert by the Municipal Music Band of the City of Guía at Plaza Grande, conducted by Arístides Sosa, a must-attend event during these patron saint festivities.
Music spectacle afterwards in front of the church

Saturday 9 August:
12:00-18:00 ‘ViveArte Guía’, young talent showcase enlivened by music in front of the church
19:45 papagüevos parade from the church
22:00 Youth Night at Plaza Grande, featuring performances by Ptazeta, Rodrigo Fénix, Juacko, and DJs Evando Moreira and DJ Conjurer.

Sunday 10 August:
09:00-13:00 Livestock Fair on Avenida de la Juventud
19:45 papagüevos parade from the church
21:00 Night of Humour (in spanish =) at Plaza Grande

FiestoRON 2025! It’s going to be a crowded weekend in Arucas between 8-9 August with the 8th edition of one of the best Pop-Rock Festival in the Canary Islands.

Set up in the parking lot, just next to the emblematic church of Arucas. Pop/Rock Festival in the Canary Islands with concerts, lasting two days, which will host some of the best bands in the Archipelago, together with the most important groups on the national scene, all this in an unmistakable setting, in a surprising atmosphere, which makes this event one of the most anticipated of the year.

There are still a few tickets available HERE!  From a 1-day ticket (38€) to a 2-day combo (adults only)

Fun starts at 17:30 on both days

Plaza Mr. Leacock and Bocabarranco Beach, in the coastal neighbourhood of El Agujero, will once again host the Beñesmer Festival, which will be held on August 8 and 9. Inspired by the ancient Harvest Festival, during which the Canary Islanders thanked the earth for the fruits gathered under the August moon, the Beñesmer presents a diverse program that combines culture, reflection, tradition, and outreach. It is intended as a meeting place for the recovery of the archipelago’s heritage.

– Archaeology, cinema, a craft fair, Tagoror, traditional games, and live music make up a program that celebrates the identity, culture, and collective memory of the Archipelago.

Friday 8 August:
The festival kicks off on Friday with a presentation exploring the historical significance of the Beñesmer region. The session will include special recognition for María Isabel Quintana González, one of the driving forces behind the Temosen project, an initiative linked to the defense of food sovereignty and the recovery of Canarian barley. The public will also be able to enjoy a tasting of barley gofio.

The opening day will also feature a space for dialogue with young researchers, in collaboration with the Palique Divulgativo collective, and a screening of the documentary “Magas y Mauras,” followed by a film forum featuring some of the film’s protagonists and farmers. The evening will conclude with an interpreted astronomical observation from the beach, which will explain the traditions related to astronomical knowledge on the island’s peaks, led by researcher Sarai Cruz Ventura.

Saturday 9 August:
Saturday will open with a Canarian crafts fair, bringing together more than 25 stalls selling traditional crafts, agricultural products, and local creations. Guided tours will also be offered to the archaeological sites of La Guancha and the ancient troglodyte settlement, Barrio Hospital de Gáldar. There will also be exhibitions and participatory workshops such as shepherd’s jump, stone lifting, traditional games, and the Majiñeñe music workshop.

One of the central spaces on Saturday will be Tagoror, a format of short talks that will bring together critical thinking and young voices around topics such as education, culture, and the role of identity. During the afternoon, the festival will host a Canarian whistle workshop, organized by the Yo Silbo association, as well as family and cultural activities such as storytelling, a Tifinagh alphabet writing workshop, and a Canarian wool workshop.

Beñesmer 2025 will culminate with music and collective artistic expression through traditional dance by the Tambor de Cabra group and a performance by poet Yeray Rodríguez and the Generación 21 group. As is the case every year, the festival seeks to revive memories, open spaces for learning, and strengthen ties to the land and history, connecting the past and the present.

Saturday program highlights:
From 10:00 Artisan Fair
10:30 Guided visit to la guancha
11:00 Exhibitions of Sheppards’ Leap
11:00 Music workshops
11:00-13:30 stone lifting exhibition
12:00 tagoror 15′ talks
14:00-14:00 Siesta with music and foodtrucks
16:00 Sheppards’ Leap exhibition
16:00 Canarian whistle language workshop
18:00 family workshops with wool and Tifinagh alphapet writing
19:00 music by Tambor de Cabra
20:00 music by Yeray Rodriguez and Generación del 21

The Gran Canaria GWA Wingfoil World Cup 2025 will bring together more than 45 of the best riders in the world to Ingenio between 5-8 August 2025.

Gran Canaria places itself among the international elite by becoming the official venue (third time) of the Global Wingsports Association (GWA) world circuit, with the celebration of the Gran Canaria GWA WingFoil World Cup 2025 at El Burrero Beach, and will feature the participation of more than 45 riders from 12 different countries in the Wingfoil Surf-Freestyle class.

•This event will be the fourth stop on the 2025 world tour, which is scheduled to close the season in Brazil from December 3 to 6.

•This Cup will lead into a participatory day on Saturday, August 9, when El Burrero Beach will host sporting, recreational, and environmental activities for the whole family, as well as the El Burrero WingFoil Festival Canary Islands Open Slalom Regatta.