• Friday, October 3

  • Skies will be partially cloudy in northern highland areas with mainly clear to lightly cloudy skies elsewhere. Afternoon clouds may increase slightly but no rain expected.

  • Temperatures range from a minimum of 21°C in Las Palmas to a maximum of 26°C, with a moderate rise noticeable in interior regions.

  • Winds from the northeast will be light to moderate during most of the day but could become stronger in the late afternoon especially over southeastern and western mountainous locations. Coastal southwest areas will experience refreshing breezes.

  Saturday, October 4

  • Similar weather to Friday with intervals of clouds in northern zones while southern and central parts will remain mostly sunny or lightly clouded. Toward the afternoon, expect an increase in mid and high altitude clouds particularly in the western islands.

  • Temperatures hold steady, hovering around 21°C minimum and 26°C maximum in coastal cities with some slight rises in the higher terrains and southern slopes.

  • Northeasterly winds will remain moderate with some gusts reaching strong levels at mountain peaks and island extremities. Southwest coastal zones will enjoy gentle sea breezes.

  Sunday, October 5

  • Cloud intervals will continue, mostly affecting northern high relief areas, with clear or lightly cloudy skies elsewhere. Presence of high altitude cirrus clouds is likely.

  • Temperatures may dip slightly compared to previous days, with lows around 22°C and highs peaking at 26°C, particularly in Las Palmas. Interior zones may see a moderate temperature decline.

  • Moderate northeast winds persist, with stronger gusts in exposed mountain areas and in the southeast and northwest points of the island. Southwest coastal breeze conditions continue.

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The coastal neighbourhood of Castillo del Romeral in the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana has been celebrating its patron saint festivities in honor of St Michael the Archangel, San Miguel Arcángel, and the Virgen del Carmen. The festivities will end this weekend.🎉🌊

Highlights: 

Friday 3 September:
18:00 Dog competition by Casa de Stich
18:00 Eucharist
23:00 Verbena, street party with Ritmo Bakano and orchestra Armonía Show

Saturday 4 October:
12:00 Virgen del Carmen procession 
13:00 Popular barbecue with music
16:00 the statue procession back to the church
23:00 Verbena, street party with orchestra Star Music, Mallombe group, and orchestra La Mekanica by Tamarindos

Sunday 5 October:
05:00 Diana Floreada with Banda Isleña, a lively morning procession
06:00 Chocolate
11:00 KDD TRAMASSSO, with the performance by DJ Yediel
12:00 Solemn Eucharist
13:00 Religious procession
16:00 Daytime festive party enlivened by Leyenda Joven and Pedro Afonso
20:00 end of festivities, concert by Los Salvapantallas

Monday 6 October:
19:00 Eucharist

A summer/autumn schedule of free classical and modern music concerts in a unique setting: the Faro de Maspalomas lighthouse. Until 25 October 2025, every Saturday at 12:00, enjoy guitars, flutes, quartets, timple (the traditional Canarian stringed instrument), and much more, with top-level artists from the Canary Islands and other regions. All concerts start at 12:00

This Saturday, October 4, the NOON Canarias Festival brings the acclaimed La Bocayna Clarinet Quartet to the Faro de Maspalomas lighthouse for a free midday concert at 12:00. Audiences can enjoy the rich harmonies and dynamic sound of clarinets in a beautiful, open-air Atlantic setting. The ongoing series features outstanding classical and contemporary artists from the Canary Islands and beyond every Saturday through October.

 

Admission is free until full capacity is reached—arrive early to secure a spot and enjoy this cultural highlight by the sea.

The traditional double event of the Las Palmas Mountain Championship, the Fataga and San Bartolomé de Tirajana climbs will take place this Saturday, 4 October 2025. Organised by the Escudería Maspalomas

“When there is a rally going on, it also means road closures during the stages on GC-60”

The 2025 season of the Las Palmas Provincial Mountain Championship is approaching its final stretch. This Saturday, two crucial events will take place: the Fataga and San Bartolomé de Tirajana climbs. This double day of speed could be decisive. The Fataga climb covers 4.489 km, while the San Bartolomé climb is 4.537 km. This Saturday’s results will reshape the overall standings heading into the final round.

A multi-sector fair in the heart of the city, between 2-4 October 2025.

The market is located on the Rambla de la Avda. Mesa y López (between Calle Galicia and Plaza de España), and the opening hours will be from 10:00 to 21:30.

Mesa y López will be transformed into a vibrant open-air showcase, where participating companies will exhibit and sell their products and services, enlivened by music, workshops, and other activities.

The traditional festivities of Virgen del Pilar 2025 in Guanarteme, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, between 1-12 October 2025.

This Weekend Highlights:

Friday 3 October: at Plaza del Pilar de Guanarteme.
21:00 Grand Final Gala Playback Battle «Todo por la Corona Canarias». Presented by Isabella y Punto, co-presenters Drag Ego and Cristina Mola with performances by Grimassira Maeva, Miss Foguen, Sirenia Rodríguez, Freyra Natale, Daneyden and Rebeca León.
23:30 ‘Aseres’ concert.

Saturday 4 October:
at 11:00 the 20º Encuentro de Papagüevos (the big papier-mache dolls meeting) at Plaza del Pilar de Guanarteme.
13:30 Concert by ‘Los Lolas’.
19:30 Grand Election Gala of Child and Young Queen of the festivities.
22:00 Show spectacle  «25 años ni bodas, ni plata» by Daniel Calero.
00:00 ‘Midnightsoul’ concert, with the best 60′ and 70′ soul music.

Sunday 5 October: at Plaza del Pilar de Guanarteme
13:00 Encounter of the island music bands.
15:00 Dance away with Pepe Benavente and Grupo Acuarela.
20:30 Show spectacle «Recordar es Vivir» by Fayna Duchement.

In La Isleta, celebrations are held every October to honour Our Lady of La Luz, patron of the Port and protector of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The festivities commemorate the island’s victory over the ill-fated attack by the British pirates Francis Drake and John Hawkins in October 1595. The festivities are celebrated this year between 27 September – 20 October 2025 

Friday 3 October:
20:30 Election Gala for the Queen of La Naval 2025 at Plaza Nuestra Sra. de la Luz.
23:00 Night of Music at Plaza Nuestra Sra. de la Luz.

Saturday 4 October: 
11:00 Zumba master class by Vanesa Dance at Plaza Nuestra Sra. de la Luz.
20:00 Solidarity gathering of the Gran Canaria Murgas groups at the Plaza de la Luz.

Sunday 5 October: 
20:00 Election Gala of the Child Queen of La Naval 2025 at the Plaza.

The Fiestas del Rosario in Vegueta, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a religious and cultural celebration honouring the Virgin of the Rosary, patron saint of the city, with processions, religious services, and traditional activities, are celebrated between 26 September and 5 October 2025.

These festivities in the historic centre have their roots in popular devotion to the Virgin of the Rosary and date back several centuries. They are one of the city’s most important celebrations, combining religious and cultural traditions. The festivities reflect Vegueta’s cultural identity, combining religious elements with folklore, music, traditional dances, and events that unite the community in honour of its patron saint. During the festivities, processions honouring the Virgin of the Rosary, solemn masses, cultural activities, concerts, traditional dances, and events for all ages are held in different locations throughout the neighbourhood.

Highlights:

All events will take place in Plaza de Santo Domingo unless otherwise stated

Friday, October 3:
17:00 Children’s party with chocolate, inflatables, workshops, and pintacaras.
20:30 XX Folk Festival of Communities. Organised by the San Cristóbal folk group, with the participation of groups in Catalonia, Galicia, Murcia and the Canary Islands.

Saturday, October 4:
10:00-18:00 XV Collectables Fair of Gran Canaria
20:30 Jam Session Reggae, organised by Guancostudio. Bring your instruments and your desire to enjoy live reggae music, and share musical improvisations with music lovers. It will end with a musical selection of the genre.

Sunday, October 5:
11:00 Mass Canaria, by the Tamarco folk group, with an offering to the Virgen del Rosario.
12:00 Procession of Ntra. Mrs. del Rosario, accompanied by Parrandas Canarias. Procession leaving from the church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán to continue through the streets García Tello, Católicos Reyes, Hernán Pérez de Grade, Paseo de San José and Sor Brígida Castelló to the parish in the Plaza de Santo Domingo.
13:00 Neighbourhood lunch with Canarian Parrandas and Taifa dancing.

Monday, October 6
20:30 Organ concert by Mr. Franluis Rodríguez Redondo. Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán.

Gran Canaria will host the fourth edition of the ETB Gran Canaria Pro, the international championship that brings together the best bodyboarders from all over Europe. This event, part of the European Tour of Bodyboarding and organised by the European Surfing Federation, is held from October 2 to 5 at Las Canteras beach, at the La Cícer wave, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. 🌊.🏄🌊

More info on TheCanaryGuide.com

Check the website: www.grancanariaprobb.com, where you can find all the information about this new European bodyboarding event on Gran Canaria.

The Collectables Fair of Vegueta, by ‘Feria del Coleccionismo de Gran Canaria’ in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria this Saturday.  There are stands dedicated to the world of collecting, both companies related to collecting and private collectors. It is also a place for non-collectors to visit a curious fair of various types of collected objects, which bring back memories of childhood, as well as an echo into the future.

The fair will be open from 10:00 to 18:00 in Plaza Santo Domingo. Discover various types of collections such as: philatelics (stamp collections), numismatics (coins & medals), toys, key rings, coca cola paraphernalia, star wars memorabilia, film props, autographs, kinder toys, old portable nintendo consoles, currency, tin toys, figures, marine and antique items, militaria, and many other items of rare objet d’art…

This is part of the Fiestas del Rosario in Vegueta

Gran Canaria SUM Festival between 3-4 October 2025 at INFECAR, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Enjoy the best national pop/rock and indie on Gran Canaria.

Confirmed artists: THE VACCINES,  MIKEL IZAL, ROZALÉN, ALVARO DE LUNA,  DUNCAN DHU, SHINOVA, LA LA LOVE YOU,  ZAHARA, SILOÉ,  NIÑA POLACA, ELEFANTES,  MALMÖ 040, WALLS,  ULTRALIGERA, MÄBU

Tickets HERE!

For Adults Only!

The historic centre of Agüimes is decked out to celebrate, as every year at this time, its patron saint festivities in honour of the Virgen del Rosario, co-patron saint and perpetual mayor of the municipality.

The program also includes sporting and other popular activities, such as a livestock fair, a club-fighting championship, competitions, exhibitions, and tastings. In addition, on Sunday, October 5th, the Encuentro en el Casco (Meeting in the Old Town) will take place, featuring a performance by the Agüimes Municipal Band, comedy by Kike Pérez, dessert tasting, a flower battle, and the “Mujeres D” (Women of the Year) concert. The festivities conclude on October 12th with the celebration of International Agriculture and Livestock Day, which revives traditions such as sheep shearing, a cheese-making workshop, and threshing, in a tribute to the municipality’s rural roots.

Highlights this weekend:

Saturday 4 October:
18:00 Romería, pilgrimage offering from Municipal swimming pool to the Plaza.
22:30 Baile de taifas at Plaza de San Antón (canarian music).
22:30 Verbena, a lively street party at Palza de Rosario. 

Sunday 5 October:
10:00 livestock exhibition next to the Plaza Teatro Auditorio.
10:00 Canarian stick fighting competition .
17:00 Municipal music band concert at Plaza de Rosario .
17:00 tasting of dessert.
19:00 Batalla de flores.
20:00 Concert by ‘Mujeres D’.

Valleseco, municipality of Gran Canaria, famous for its apples and cider, celebrates the festivities of Incarnation and the Apple, ‘La Encarnación and La Manzana’ until 12 October 2025. This is a celebration of the municipality, its people, and its customs.

In 2011, this festival was declared a Festival of Regional Tourist Interest by the Government of the Canary Islands; hence, a list of activities has been devised to promote this municipality of the island’s medians every year.

This weekend: 

Friday 3 October:
20:00 XXVII the Abenechara Gathering, with the participation of the Es Rebost Folklore Group from Maó de Menorca. (Canarian music and dancing)
22:00 Verbena, a lively street party with DJ Promaster and Arena music group.

Saturday 4 October: 
18:30 The traditional Pilgrimage-Offering, which celebrates its 51st anniversary this year. On the first Sunday of October, the other great celebration of the municipality takes place in honour of Our Lady of the Incarnation. It is also the Apple Festival, in which the neighbours come on pilgrimage with their carts from all the neighbourhoods dressed in their typical costumes to offer the Virgin the products of the land on the Saturday before the main day.
22:00 Zumba exhibition.
23:00 Verbena, at the main plaza with Linea DJ and Armonía Show.
00:00 fireworks.

Sunday, 5 October: The apple will be the centerpiece of the main day of the celebration.
from 10:00 The 2nd Artisan Craft Fair.
10:30 apple and cider sales, a tasting of Asturian products, and apple pastries.
12:00 solemn religious service, followed by a procession through the streets of the town.
13:30 Concerts byLos Lola and Furia Joven at the main Plaza.
14:00 Tasting of fabada Asturiana at the plaza (€3).
16:00-20:00 Children’s party on the main plaza.
20:00 end of festivities night with music and a show spectacle. 

Valsequillo de Gran Canaria is celebrating their Patron Saint Festivities and Fair of San Miguel Arcángel, and the celebrations will last until 11 October 2025.

Some of the main events of the festivities include street theatre show, the livestock fair, civic-religious processions.

This weekend in Valsequillo, the festivities include two highlight events:

• Saturday, 4 October — Tardeazo:
  Starting at 18:00 at the local football field (Campo de Fútbol 7), Tardeazo offers an energetic evening-into-night celebration. Expect a blend of food trucks, a variety of live music performances, and fun activities. Acts include Las Latinsisters, Paco Guedes y Apolo, DJ Jota Compota from Galicia, Aseres, King África, Yeat Garbey, and Orquesta Furia Joven. There’s also an adrenaline-pumping rally simulator and a 360º photo walkway. Entry is €20, which includes a drink, with a raffle for a Moto Scooter among ticket holders. Tickets are available at www.tureservaonline.es.

• Sunday, 5 October — Día de la Virgen:
  Festivities continue with religious and cultural celebrations. At 12:30, the municipal center hosts the procession of Nuestra Señora la Virgen de Fátima. Simultaneously, there’s an itinerant theater performance “La vuelta al mundo itinerante” presented by Compañía D Espacio 21 at the Teatro Cronista Oficial Jacinto Suárez Martel.

These events bring together vibrant live entertainment, culinary delights, community spirit, and traditional religious celebrations for a festive Valsequillo weekend.

As was the case last year, the Plaza de Tifariti and the Plaza de San Miguel will host most of the concerts and events of the festivities.

The Seafaring festivities in the north coastal neighbourhood of Sardina de Gáldar in honour of San Pedro González Telmo and the Virgen del Carmen continues until 10 October 2025.

Highlight this weekend:

This weekend in Sardina de Gáldar brings several festive and community activities for both locals and visitors:

Friday, October 3

• Sardina Talent Show: At 20:30 on the Cancha Deportiva de Sardina, enjoy performances from local talent in a lively community setting.

• Blood Donation Drive: From 16:15 to 20:30 at the Cancha de Sardina, participate in the “Dona Sangre, Dona Vida” (Donate Blood, Donate Life) campaign, supporting important social causes.

Saturday, October 4

• Historical-Cultural Walk: Starting at 10:00 from the Ermita de San Telmo, historian Carlos Delgado Mujica will lead a special guided walk exploring Sardina’s maritime heritage and local history.

• Popular Sardine BBQ: Beginning at 13:00 at the Cancha Deportiva de Sardina, enjoy freshly grilled sardines with live music from Grupo Los Centrales in a relaxed, festive atmosphere.

  • Note: Access to the installations with bottles of glass and alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited.

These events blend cultural traditions, music, food, and community engagement for a vibrant Sardina de Gáldar weekend.

This Sunday, don’t miss Tejeda’s special Mercado Agrícola y Artesanal in celebration of Spain’s “Pueblos Más Bonitos” Day. From 10:30 to 14:30, Plaza del Socorro hosts creative workshops (including painting and local wine tasting), kids’ activities, a youth gynkana, and live music from Grupo Los Pekes at the Plaza Mirador. Every purchase over €15 earns a raffle ticket for top local produce—perfect for taking home a delicious souvenir!

It’s a friendly, family event—plus, entry to the Centro de Plantas Medicinales is free all morning. Enjoy authentic Tejeda hospitality and discover the best of local flavours, crafts, and culture in one of Gran Canaria’s most beautiful mountain villages this weekend.

ALSO THIS WEEKEND:

Experience a true taste of Gran Canaria this weekend in Tejeda, where the “Lazos de Sabores entre Pueblos Bonitos” series celebrates local flavours and community spirit. This initiative champions the art of “kilometre zero” produce—bringing together residents, visitors, and rural artisans for guided tastings, flavour pairings, and multi-sensory workshops.

Join this special gathering on Saturday, October 4th, in the Barrio de El Toscón, from 18:00 to 21:00. Discover unique Canary Islands products, connect with neighbours, and enjoy an evening devoted to traditional foods and authentic rural culture. Advance registration is essential (call 928 66 60 01, ext. 0117/0118). Places are limited.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to share, learn, and savour the best of Tejeda’s culinary and cultural heritage this weekend!

Escape to the picturesque mountain village of La Aldea de San Nicolás this Saturday for the monthly Mercado Agrícola y Artesanal. From 09:00 until 14:00, the charming Plaza de la Alameda and surrounding streets will buzz with local vendors selling fresh produce, artisan crafts, and unique Canarian products.

This market is an ideal spot to experience authentic village life, indulge in seasonal flavors, and find distinctive handmade goods. There’s a welcoming community atmosphere enhanced by occasional live music and activities for all ages. Whether a local or visitor, spending a morning at the La Aldea market offers a refreshing blend of nature, culture, and cuisine in one of Gran Canaria’s most enchanting settings.

Make a day of it by exploring the stunning coastal and mountainous landscapes around La Aldea for a perfect Gran Canaria weekend adventure.

The Vecindario Events and Celebrations Fair, “La Feria de Eventos y Celebraciones”, between 3-4 October 2025! 🎉
Enjoy a fair full of inspiration, ideas, and proposals to make your events unforgettable moments. From decoration and catering to photography and organisation, you will find everything you need for your next celebrations, gathered in one place.

Music, performances, workshops, and activities for all tastes. On Friday, 12:30-22:00 and on Saturda, 10:00-22:00

📍 Location: Plaza de los Algodoneros and the pedestrian area of Avenida de Canarias

Support the local entrepreneurs while discovering the best options for weddings, birthdays, corporate events, and much more. Don’t miss this meeting full of creativity and passion!

Organised by Ascoive