#WeekendTips 29-31 August 2025
A “Puente” bank holiday weekend is ahead. Both Saturday and Monday are public holidays in Spain. A slew of beautiful December days are ahead to explore the Gran Canaria autumn.
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Highlights
• Christmas lights-on events to enjoy in Maspalomas, Valsequillo, Arucas, Moya and La Aldea
• Multiple Christmas market to visit
• Tejeda is hosting the 14th Wine, Cheese and Honey fair of the Canary Islands. It’s going to be busy.
• Patron Saint festivities to enjoy in Agaete and Jinamar in Telde.
• Gran Canaria Bike Week is taking place until Sunday so there will be a lot of cyclist on the roads.
• Shops will now be able to be open also on Sundays. Many have also opted to be open on bank holidays. Always better to check first though.
• Remember that there are plenty more events to discover on TheCanaryGuide.com website.
It’s good to remember that govermental offices will be closed on Monday!
-Saturday 6 December Day of the Spanish Constitution, Día de la Constitución
-Monday 8 December Immaculate Conception, Día de la Inmaculada Concepción
Here are our top picks, from
#GranCanariaWeather for the weekend ahead
Upcoming events:
15 December – 8 January • Belén de Arena de Las Canteras 2025-26 | Sand Art Nativity🎄✨ ***opening postponed from the 5th
5-21 December • Fiestas Patronales de Santa Lucía y los Labradores 2025
11 December – 4 January • Gáldar Flower week
12-13 December • Rally Isla de Gran Canaria 🚗🚕
13 December • Christmas market in Arguineguín 🎄🎁✨
13-14 December • Christmas market in Ingenio “Ingeniarte” 🎄🎁✨
13-14 December • Christmas market in Moya 🎄🎁✨
14 December • Telde Orange Fair 🍊🍊
14 December • Mogán Avocado Fair 🥑 *new date
18 December – 5 January • Gáldar Christmas market🎄🎁✨
20 December • Bikers Santa Parade in San Bartolomé de Tirajana 2025 🏍🎅🏽
20 December • Christmas market in Playa de Mogán 🎄🎁✨
27 December • Christmas market in Pueblo Mogán 🎄🎁✨
2-5 January 2026 • 31st Traditional Artisan fair Parque de San Telmo – LPA 🎄🎁✨
2-5 January 2026 • Feria de Reyes Vecindario 🎄🎁✨
23 January – 1 March 2026 • Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival 🎭🤡🤹♂️
6-8 February • Tejeda Almond Blossom Festival 🌸🌸
6-22 February 2026 • Gáldar Carnival 🎭🤡🤹♂️
10-22 March 2026 • Maspalomas International Carnival
14-28 March • Carrizal Carnival 🎭🤡🤹♂️
25-29 March • Costa Mogán Carnival 🎭🤡🤹♂️
23-26 April 2026 • 50º Rally Islas Canarias 🚗🚕
17-19 July • Maspalomas Costa Canaria Soul Festival
Upcoming bank holidays 2025:
Saturday 13 DecemberLocal bank holiday in Santa Lucía: Patron Saint festivities, Saint Lucy’s Day, Festividad de Santa Lucía
Thursday 25 DecemberPublic Holiday in Spain – Christmas, Natividad del Señor
🍎 Markets:
| San Mateo Weekend Market | Large, popular produce and artisan market, Fri–Sun. |
| Playa de Mogán Friday Market | Held every Friday morning, stalls stretch the port and seafront. |
| Maspalomas Market | Major textile and crafts market, now in Parque Europeo, Sat & Wed. |
| San Lorenzo Agricultural Market | Sunday, 8:00–13:30, about 26 stalls with fresh produce, cheese, bread, etc. |
| San Fernando Farmers’ Market | Biweekly Sunday (next on Aug 3), locally grown food from 08:00–13:30. |
| Maspalomas “Rastro” Second-hand Market | Sunday, Ciudad Deportiva, 08:00–13:30, wide variety of pre-owned goods. |
| Teror Municipal Market | One of Gran Canaria’s oldest Sunday farmers/crafts markets, 08:00–14:00 in plaza. |
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Top Tips for this Weekend
The island is buzzing this weekend with major events and the final days of a long “Puente” bank holiday!
🚴♀️🚦 Plan Ahead for Bike Week & Congestion The Gran Canaria Bike Week is running its final, most popular stages all three days until Sunday, causing extensive road closures and delays, particularly on routes inland. Expect heavy traffic in the North and in the Capital area due to the popular Christmas Markets in San Telmo and Santa Catalina. Furthermore, the Regional Wine, Cheese and Honey Fair in Tejeda on Saturday and Sunday is going to be busy, so allow extra time if heading to the summits.
🎄✨ Christmas Sparkle: North, South, and Capital Catch the festive light-up ceremonies this weekend: On Friday, the Christmas lights are switched on in Arucas and on Avda. de Gáldar in Maspalomas. On Saturday, the lights come on in Moya and La Aldea (which also hosts a Christmas market). In the capital, you can enjoy the Christmas program and the illuminated displays at Mesa y López and Santa Catalina.
🛍️ Explore Gran Canaria’s Festive Markets & Fairs December is peak market season! Head up to Tejeda on Saturday and Sunday for the renowned Regional Wine, Cheese and Honey Fair. In the capital, you have the Beefeater Christmas Market in Parque San Telmo (running until Monday, Dec 8) and the market at El Corte Inglés, Mesa y López. On Saturday, you can also combine a trip to the La Aldea Christmas Market with the lights-on event.
☀️🧢 Warm Days, Chilly Heights Expect outstanding weather for all coastal activities. The South will be sunny and warm, reaching highs of 23–24°C. The North and Las Palmas will see mild conditions around 22°C, but with morning cloud cover. If you are heading to the Tejeda Fair or the Agaete Fiestas, remember temperatures drop sharply in the evenings and in the mountains. Pack a warm layer for the nighttime concerts and a hat and sunscreen for the daytime.
🎉 Culture & Fiestas Finale This weekend marks the end of several important traditional celebrations. Join the last days of the Fiestas San Nicolás de Bari in Sardina del Sur (Santa Lucía) and the Fiestas de la Inmaculada Concepción y la Caña de Azúcar in Jinámar (Telde), which runs until the public holiday on Monday. Also, on Saturday night, enjoy music at the “Musicando” concert in Parque Doramas or the “Castillo en clave de mar” event in Castillo del Romeral.
🌤️ (Sources: AEMET – Agencia Estatal de Meteorología, Spain’s official weather agency
enhanced with local knowledge provided by The Canary News AI. Actual Intelligence)
Overview ☀️
🌴 #GranCanariaWeather
Gran Canaria is firmly settled under the influence of an Atlantic high-pressure system, which means our weather will be characterised by the classic, and welcome, trade wind regime. This weekend promises stable conditions, allowing all major events—especially the high-altitude stages of the Gran Canaria Bike Week and the outdoor Christmas celebrations—to proceed smoothly.
The defining feature will be the typical north/south contrast. The southern and western coasts, from Maspalomas to Puerto de Mogán, will enjoy abundant, unbroken sunshine, with maximum temperatures feeling like a comfortable summer’s day. Meanwhile, the northern half of the island, including Las Palmas and the coastal towns up to Agaete, will experience the Panza de Burro (Donkey’s Belly), or trade wind cloudiness. This cloud will be most persistent in the early morning and late evening, but sunny intervals are expected to break through, keeping conditions mild and pleasant.
Coastal breezes will dominate, ensuring the air is fresh but not strong enough to cause disruption, with wind gusts remaining light. The humidity is manageable, and more importantly, the chance of rainfall across the entire island remains negligible (0-10% probability) for all three days of the weekend. This is fantastic news for the final stages of the Gran Canaria Bike Week, which will see cyclists tackle some challenging and beautiful mountain roads that will be dry and safe.
For the higher-altitude areas and the summits, particularly for those attending the Christmas switch-on in Teror or the festive markets in the medianías, expect crisp, clear mornings with significantly cooler air compared to the coast. While the peaks will be sunny and boast spectacular views, temperatures will drop to around 8-10°C overnight, peaking in the high teens during the day. Layering up is essential, but the visibility will be superb. Overall, it’s a stellar start to the festive month, offering fantastic, safe weather for all weekend plans.
#GranCanariaWeather Nov 28 - Nov 30
📅 The Weekend Outlook
Friday, December 5: Sand, Sun & Chill
A beautiful day to kick off the weekend and a big night for the capital.
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Coastal South & West: Full Sun from morning until evening. Highs will settle comfortably at 23°C to 24°C in Maspalomas and Mogán. Light trade winds will make beach time perfect.
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North & Capital (Las Palmas): Cloudy start, but a low chance of light rain. Cloud cover will break up by midday, giving way to bright intervals. High of 22°C. Perfect weather for the evening opening of the Sand Nativity Scene at Las Canteras.
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Summits/Medianías: Sunny and clear at altitude. Bike Week riders tackling the Risco Blanco stage will enjoy dry roads and a high of around 18°C, but a significant chill factor in the shade.
Saturday, December 6: The Highs
Statistically the brightest and most settled day of the weekend, perfect for the major Fiestas.
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Coastal South & West: Wall-to-Wall Sunshine. Temperatures will hold at the weekend high of 24°C, with virtually no cloud cover and minimal wind. Sea conditions are calm.
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North & Capital: Mostly sunny spells throughout the day. The “Donkey’s Belly” cloud will be less persistent than Friday, offering an excellent day for the capital’s markets. High of 23°C.
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Summits/Medianías: The ideal day for the Gáldar/North stage of Bike Week and the final weekend of the Fiestas San Nicolás de Bari in Sardina del Sur. Expect clear skies above the cloud layer and a high of 17°C. Low humidity and light north-easterly winds (max 15 km/h) make for comfortable cycling and celebrating.
Sunday, December 7: Calm Coasts
A consistently pleasant day, concluding both major island events with mild temperatures.
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Coastal South & West: Another day of nearly uninterrupted sunshine for the final, more coastal stage of Bike Week in Maspalomas. Highs remain stable at 23°C.
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North & Capital: Cloud intervals will return, but they will be light and high. Mostly dry and mild. High of 22°C.
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Summits/Medianías: Clear and sunny, ideal for mountain drives or hiking before the temperature dips in the evening. Winds remain light. Temperatures consistent with Saturday.
🔭 Looking Ahead to Next Week
Looking Ahead:
The high-pressure system is forecast to remain dominant over the Canary Islands, guaranteeing a prolonged period of dry, stable, and unseasonably mild weather well into the next working week. There are no signs of any significant cold fronts or instability on the horizon.
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Monday, Dec 8 – Tuesday, Dec 9: Temperatures remain absolutely consistent. Southern coasts will bask in continuous sunshine, reaching 24°C daily. The North will be largely cloudy, but with a slight improvement in the afternoon, hitting 22°C in Las Palmas. Wind remains light trade-wind strength (NE 10-15 km/h).
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Wednesday, Dec 10 – Thursday, Dec 11: The weather remains largely settled. There is a slight chance of increased cloud and wind in the central peaks and the Northwest coast on Wednesday, but temperatures remain high (23-24°C South, 21°C North). By Thursday, conditions settle back down to the week’s average. Rain probability remains very low across all areas. The summits will stay dry, sunny, and cool (highs around 18°C), maintaining excellent visibility for high-altitude activities.
In summary, expect Gran Canaria to remain the perfect winter sun destination with no major weather disruptions to anticipate for all your outdoor plans over the next seven days.
5-7 December 2025
Tejeda | Regional Wine, Cheese and Honey Fair | 6-7 December
The 14th edition of the Regional Wine, Cheese, and Honey Fair of the Canary Islands, “Feria Regional de Vino, Queso y Miel de Canarias”, will take place this Saturday and Sunday.
The fair is held, on a rotating basis, in the municipalities that make up the entity, and this year it is held in Tejeda.
On Saturday and Sunday, you can enjoy institutional stands, commercial brands, tastings, activities, music, and much more.
This event has established itself as a regional reference to promote local products and attract both the local population and visitors from other islands. An attendance of between 14,000 and 24,000 people is expected. The fair will feature 42 producer stands and over 50 brands from six different islands: Gran Canaria, Tenerife, La Palma, El Hierro, Fuerteventura, and Lanzarote.
Opening hours:
On Saturday, 10:00-20:30 and on Sunday, 10:00-16:00
Valsequillo Christmas Lights-on event | Thursday 4th
🎄Valsequillo de Gran Canaria lights up for Christmas to shine brightly during these special holidays. The Christmas lights will be switched this Thursday at which point the town’s streets will be illuminated with various festive decorations from nightfall until the end of the holiday season.
The pedestrian area in the town centre will host the various activities taking place throughout the afternoon. The event will begin at 17:00 and will include children’s activities, a Christmas parade, acrobatics, and fireworks. Later that day, the Plaza de San Miguel will host a concert by the group “Vocal 7” at 20:00.
Maspalomas Christmas Lights-on events | Friday in Avda de Gáldar & Sunday in Parque del Sur 🎄✨
Christmas Lights Switch On in SBT – on Friday, 5 December at 18:45 on Avenida de Gáldar, in San Fernando de Maspalomas. An afternoon filled with magic, music, and activities for the whole family. 17:00-22:30
Program:
17:00-21:30 Children’s Christmas activities, and photo call with Santa Claus | 🎶 18:00 Christmas parade | 🌟 18:45 Official Christmas Lights Switch-On Ceremony | 🎤 19:30 – 22:30 Music by Los Salvapantallas and Tabaibaba
Come and experience an afternoon full of wonder, lights, and Christmas spirit with your family.
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The official lighting ceremony for the “World Christmas Park” in Parque Sur will take place on Sunday, 7 December at 19:00.
Get ready for the grand opening of the holiday season with the World Christmas Lights Switch-On in Parque del Sur. It will be an afternoon full of light, surprises, and activities for the whole family. 17:00-23:00
Program:
17:00 Children’s activities and workshops | 18:00 Inaugural Parade | 🌟 19:00 Switching on the lights in the park, kicking off Christmas around the world.
Arucas Christmas Lights-on event | Friday 5th 🎄✨
The Arucas Town Council welcomes the festive season with the lighting of the Christmas lights and a video mapping show this Friday at 18:30 in Plaza de la Constitución.
Following the lighting ceremony, Arucas will launch a full schedule of festive activities throughout December and into early January. Highlights include children’s shows, family workshops, concerts, youth activities, a Christmas market, cultural and sporting events, as well as the traditional Christmas train and other events that will bring life to both the city centre and the various neighbourhoods of the municipality.
HIGHLIGHTS:
FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER:
18:30 The city will ignite the Christmas magic with a light and video mapping show, along with the unveiling of the Christmas Carpet in Casa Consistorial.
20:30 Concert by Los Coquillos, Plaza de San Juan
The opening of the Christmas Park.
SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER:
09:00 Bestial Race in the sports complex
11:00 Inauguration of the traditional nativity scene and local in Patio Salón of the municipal museum.
11:00 Children’s workshops, Parque de Las Flores.
20:30 Gran Canaria Big Band presents Benny Moré and his big band with Sofiel del Pino, Plaza de San Juan.
Moya Christmas Lights-on event | Saturday 6th 🎄✨
‘The Road to Christmas’ ‘El camino que lleva a la Navidad’ illuminates the town of Moya with a program of over 50 events taking place throughout the month, stretching from the coast to the highest point of the municipality.
The festivities kick off on Saturday, December 6th, with the lighting of the Christmas lights in the town centre, accompanied by ‘Gastronomic Christmas,’ an event where attendees can sample and savor a variety of tapas showcasing the best of Gran Canaria’s cuisine.
Events such as the daytime New Year’s Eve celebration have become increasingly popular across the island. The Craft and Commercial Fair, which helps boost the local economy, and the charitable initiatives like the 12th Annual Sweet Charity Race and the charity nougat sale. These are family-friendly events that always attract large crowds.
The lights-on event marks the beginning of a magical month in which shows like The Snow Queen are mixed with the magic of the Ethereal show by Samuel Moreno, winner of Got Talent 2018, and with the main event of the New Year’s Eve daytime celebration featuring Aseres, Los 600, and Armonía Show from 15:30 to 19:00.
Highlights
Saturday 6 December:
19:00 ‘Sabores de Gran Canaria‘ gastronomic event on Calle León y Castillo.
20:00 The Christmas lights will be switched on with the audiovisual show ‘Voices of Christmas’ featuring Vocal 7. 🎄 by the church, Nuestra Señora de Candelaria
21:00 The festivities continue in the Plaza del Árbol Redondo with a musical performance by the Rainbow Gospel Choir and Idel El Mulatico.
La Aldea Christmas Market and Lights-on event on Saturday 6th 🎄✨ | Wine & Tapas on Sunday 7th
SATURDAY | LA ALDEA CHRISTMAS LIGHTS-ON AND MARKET
La Aldea de San Nicolás welcomes Christmas with a traditional Christmas market and lights-on event this Saturday.
La Alameda Square will be transformed into a festive space to celebrate another edition of the Christmas market. This event boosts the local economy and brings together families, artisans, and visitors around tradition.
Christmas Market:
Opening hours: 17:00 to 23:00
Throughout the day, visitors can browse numerous stalls selling crafts and local products, enjoy musical performances, and savor chestnuts, cotton candy, and crepes. Children’s entertainment will be available on Mariano de Cáceres Street.
Also, there will be a guided tour of the municipality’s museums by the Canary Islands Community Development Project Foundation, providing an opportunity to discover the village’s heritage during this special time of year.
Christmas lights switch-on at 19:30 in Plaza La Alameda. Enjoy the magic of Christmas, lights, music, and a festive atmosphere for the whole family. 🎅🎁🌟
SUNDAY | ENTRE TAPAS & VINOS
“Entre Tapas & Vinos” (Between Tapas & Wines), an event that combines local cuisine and fine wine in La Aldea this Sunday, the 7th.
🎵 Music will also take centre stage, with live tributes to Fito & Fitipaldis and Hombres G, providing the perfect soundtrack for an afternoon to enjoy with family and friends.
📍 Plaza de la Alameda
Beefeater Christmas Market | Parque San Telmo | 4-8 Dec
Beefeater Christmas Market in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria between 4-8 December 2025
The fifth edition of the Christmas market will transform Parque San Telmo into a British corner full of atmosphere, music, gastronomy, and crafts.
The musical lineup includes tributes to Hombres G, Fito & Fitipaldis, Queen, Coldplay, and local groups such as Los Aceres, Los Lola, Radiosa, Los Salvapantallas, Dani Calero with his orchestra, Jeff Garvey, Quilombo Improvisado, Pedro Afonso, and Quillan Viera, among others.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Christmas Program 2025-26 🎄✨
The capital will be transformed for these festivities from November 28 to January 6. The program combines religious observance with bustling shopping and holiday experiences that are especially captivating for children. The city is now bursting with light—natural sunshine and the artificial streams from over three million LEDs that begin to sparkle at dusk, providing the backdrop to an extensive, fun, and versatile cultural program suitable for all ages.
HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEKEND:
Thursday 4 December: 🎄✨Christmas Lights-on event | Plaza de Santa Ana| 20:00-21:30🎄✨
19:30 DJ Ray López – at the back of Parque Santa Catalina
20:00 Switching on the lights at Plaza de Santa Ana
20:00 Concert of Los Salvapantallas – at the back of Santa Catalina
Friday 5 December:
21:00-22:30 Última Parada – Plaza de Canarias (at the back of Parque Santa Catalina)
Saturday 6 December:
17:30-19:30 Workshop “Santa’s boots” (kids) at the back of Parque Santa Catalina
19:00 Línea DJ at the back of Parque Santa catalina
20:00 Concert by “Grupo Tabaiba”
21:30 Concert by “Kilombo Improvisado”
CHRISTMAS MARKET SANTA CATALINA 4 DEC – 5 JAN
🔔 🎡 🎁 Christmas City and funfair
The area around the Santa Catalina Park is hosting the Christmas market this year, featuring a funfair and an ice rink. The area will feature 70 stalls and a food area. The Market will open from 4 December to 5 January and also provide activities targeted at families, including a wide variety of children’s workshops, theatrical performances and concerts.
Christmas City – Plaza de Canarias
Opening hours:
Monday and Friday 10:00-13:00 and 16:00-21:00
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 16:00-21:00
Saturday: 11:00-21:00
Sunday: 11:00-18:00
Closed: 24 and 31 December
On December 25th and January 1st, the Christmas Market will remain open during its usual hours from 16:00 to 21:00.
Funfair – Parque El Refugio and Plaza de Canarias
Opening hours:
Monday – Thursday: 16:30-21:30
Friday 16:30-23:00
Saturday: 11:00-23:00
Sunday 11:00-21:30
LIGHTS SHOWS 4 DEC – 5 JAN
Plaza de Santa Ana. Daily at 19:30 with six luminous angel figures of 12 metres. Thursday to Sunday, the second show at 20:30.
La Puntilla (at the end of Las Canteras Beach, where the amazing Sand Nativity Scene is on display).
Plaza de España, the shopping area of Avenida Mesa y López. From Thursday to Sunday, the show is repeated at 20:30.
CHRISTMAS IN THE NEIGHBOURHOODS:
Highlights this weekend:
Saturday 6 December:
18:00 Christmas House with Santa Claus – Calle Alonso Quijano (next to the Spar), Nueva Isleta
20:00 Christmas Concert in Parroquia de Santa María del Pino by the music band Barahona of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Sunday 7 December:
18:00 Christmas House with Santa Claus – Plaza del Pilar
20:00 Christmas Concert in Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Luz by the youth band of Firgas
"Musicando" concert | Parque Doramas | Saturday 6th 🎶
“Musicando” is a cycle of “root music” concerts in the capital, with scheduled concerts. Admission to these musical events is free until capacity is reached.
Concerts start at 21:00 in the Jose Antonio Ramos Auditorium in Parque Doramas.
This Saturday, the last concert of the autumn:
Pedro Manuel Afonso, «Será Navidad», “It will be Christmas”
El Corte Inglés - Mesa y López Christmas Market | 27. 11 - 5.1 🎅 🎄✨
El Corte Inglés José Mesa y López in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria invites you to enjoy its traditional Christmas Market. In the main promenade of the store, you can find everything from unique ornaments for your tree to the most special gifts. Discover handcrafted products and traditional Christmas sweets to make your Christmas an unforgettable experience.
27. 11 – 5.1
Opening hours:
Stalls are open from 12:00 to 21:30, and the restaurants from 12:00 to 23:00.
On December 24th and 31st, the opening hours will be from 12:00 to 20:00. Closed on December 25th and January 1st.
🎅 Santa Claus will be visiting the Mesa y López (both buildings). Look for him and take a picture with him! And don’t forget to bring your letter!
Check the schedules:
November:
- – Thursday 27th (from 19:00 to 22:00)
- – Friday 28th (from 18:00 to 20:00)
- – Saturday 29th (from 17:00 to 21:00)
- – Sunday 30 (11:00 to 14:00)
December:
- – Friday 5 (from 18:00 to 20:00)
- – Saturday 6 (from 17:00 to 21:00)
- – Sunday 7 (from 11:00 to 14:00)
- – Friday 12th (from 18:00 to 20:00)
- – Saturday 13th (from 17:00 to 21:00)
- – Sunday 14th (from 11:00 to 14:00)
- – Friday 19th (from 18:00 to 20:00)
- – Saturday 20 (from 17:00 to 21:00)
- – Sunday 21st (from 11:00 to 14:00)
- – Tuesday 23 (from 18:00 to 20:00)
- – Wednesday 24 (from 11:30 to 13:30)
CC Las Arenas | Christmas program🎄✨
The Shopping center Las Arenas always has something going on during Christmas. It’s a combination of shopping, leisure, and seasonal events and activities.
Highlights:
Christmas Market
4-21 December – Plaza de la Fuente
🚂 Christmas Train
Plaza de la Fuente | 24 November – 11 January
Hours: Monday to Thursday 16:00 to 21:00 | Friday 16:00-22:00 | Saturday, Sunday, and bank holidays 10:00-22:00
From 20 December to 11 January, every day 10:00-22:00
still to come…
Santa Claus🎅🏽
20-23 December | Plaza de la Fuente
Gus Jackson Show, a tribute to Michael Jackson
27 December
Ice rink. 28 November – 11 January *entry fee
🌐 www.cclasarenas.com
Fiestas de San Nicolás de Bari -
The neighbourhood of San Nicolás de Bari (on the other side of GC-5 from Vegueta) in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is celebrating festivities in honour of San Nicolás de Bari between 17 November – 7 December 2025.
Friday 5 December:
21:00-23:00 Urban Festival
23;30-02:00 Verbena, lively party with Leyenda Joven.
00:00 Fireworks
Saturday 6 December: Feast Day
12:00 church service, followed by a religious procession.
18:30-02:00 Romeria offering, followed by Canarian music and dancing.
Sunday 7 December:
18:20-02:00 Lively street parade with papagüevos and drum band.
followed by paella and Music
"Castillo en clave de mar" - Night of music in Castillo del Romeral 🎶 | Saturday 6th
The magical nights of music by the sea are back on Saturday, 6 December in Castillo del Romeral, in the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana.
Starting at 20:00, enjoy a unique evening by the ocean with a lineup designed to get you moving:
🎧 DJ Capi – 20:00
🌋 VulcanSea – 20:30
🎤 Los Salvapantalas – 22:30
A spectacular setting and great music…
Open Doors - Maspalomas Local Police | Saturday 6th
The San Bartolomé de Tirajana Local Police, Policia Local, invite you to their Open Doors event this Saturday.
Time: From 10:00 to 14:00 in front of the Maspalomas Local Police Headquarters (next to the Courts)
Share a special and unique morning for the whole family. During the event, your children—and you too—can climb aboard, get up close to motorcycles and cars, and sound the sirens of:
• Local Police
• National Police
• Regional Police
• Civil Guard
• Fire Department
• Armed Forces
In addition, we can enjoy:
• Drones in flight
• Police dog demonstration
• bouncy castles
• Road safety course (remember to bring your bike!)
It will be a unique experience for the little ones, who will be able to talk to the officers, have their questions answered, and discover that behind the uniform are approachable people, ready to help them whenever they need it. Spend a fun, educational, and unique morning.
Mogan Mall - Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria | Christmas program 2025-26 🎄✨
Mogan Mall in the southern tourist resort of Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria has a full program of events and festivities to celebrate the festive season.
“Special fountain Show every Friday and Saturday at 20:00 from 15 November 2025 to 3 January 2026.”
🔔🎉🎅🎁🎄
“Christmas Gastromic Market from Friday to Sunday, 17:00-21:00 in December.
*** special opening hours 22-24 December from 10:00-14:00.”
This weekend:
THREE DAYS full of MAGIC, MUSIC, and very special CHARACTERS are coming! 🎄✨⛄️
FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER:
17:00-21:00 – Christmas Gourmet Market
18:00 – Visit from Elf on the Shelf
18:30 – Baton Rouge Dixieland
SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER:
17:00-21:00 – Christmas Gourmet Market
18:00 – Visit from a Christmas character
18:00 – Magic Show
SUNDAY 7 DECEMBER.
17:00-21:00 – Christmas Gourmet Market
Agaete | Fiestas Nuestra Señora de la Concepción and Christmas
Agaete celebrates the festivities in honour of its patron saint, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Nuestra Señora de la Concepción and magic of Christmas.
Monday, 8 December is a bank holiday in Spain – Immaculate Conception, Día de la Inmaculada Concepción
Highlights this weekend:
Friday 5 December:
21:00 XII Encounter of the music bands at Plaza de la Constitución. Canarian Music and dancing.
Saturday 6 December:
18:30 Family Show “El Zapatero real” plaza de la Constitución.
Sunday 7 December:
23:30 Verbena, a lively street party at Plaza de la Constitución with “Bombazo Latino and Hierba Mala”
Monday 8 December:
12:00 Solemn eucharist, followed by a religious procession with the statue, accompanied by the Guayedra music group.20:00 Show “Melodías del Alma” by Pedro Manuel Afonso at the plaza.
Telde | Fiestas Jinámar 2025 | Fiestas de la Inmaculada Concepción y la Caña de Azúcar | until Monday 8th
The neighbourhood of Jinámar in the municipality of Telde is celebrating festivities in honour of the Immaculate Conception and Sugar Cane, one of the oldest celebrations in Telde and on Gran Canaria.
Saturday, 6 December:
10:00-14:00 Craft fair organised by FEDAC.
from 10:30 Traditional children’s games, wrestling exhibition, Sheppars’ Leap, stick fighting, tasting of Gofio milk and exhibition of vintage cars.
Sunday, 7 December:
20:30 The Second Meeting with Cultural and Popular Traditions in Xinámar, featuring musical performances by Los Gofiones and AC Entre Amigos | Plaza de Jinamar.
23:00 Musical performance by Armonía Show.
00:00 A fireworks display.
Monday, 8 December:
10:00-14:00 Livestock fair behind the main road in Jinámar.
13:00-14:00 Procession of the Virgin along the main road, starting, accompanied by the AF Entre Amigos and the AF Umiaya dance troupe.
Sardina del Sur, Santa Lucía | Fiestas San Nicolás de Bari 2025 | until Sunday
Sardina del Sur, in the southeastern municipality of Santa Lucía, celebrates its week-long festival in honour of Saint Nicholas of Bari. The Patron Saint festivities will take place between 30 November – 7 December 2025. The program includes activities for the whole family, from a senior citizens’ dance to children’s and youth activities, bingo, a baking contest, and various cultural events. The weekend will feature a parade with giant puppets, concerts, a procession, a community paella, and an open-air dance.
Friday 5 December:
20:00 street parade with papagüevos through the streets. The start is from the plaza.
22:00 Night of music with G-Point (tribute to Hombres G) and Etcétera.
Saturday 6 December:
11:30 Eucharist, followed by a religious procession
13:30 Popular paella
22:00 Verbena, a lively street party with Mallombé and Dúo Purpurina.
Sunday, 7 December
from 10:00 an exhibition of antique and classic cars.
11:30-14:30 Children’s Party – Youth. (New Date) games, inflatables, face painting, etc. For young people and children, it will also coincide with the car exhibition in the Policarpo Báez parking lot.
21:00 The show “Legends of Pedro Manuel Afonso” will close a week of community and tradition in Sardina del Sur.
Gran Canaria Bike Week | 30 Nov - 7 Dec 🚴♀️
The 37th edition of Gran Canaria Bike Week is held between 30 November- 7 December 2025.
“Remember, that when there is a sporting event happening on Gran Canaria it also means that there might be
some brief traffic delays on the cycling routes and throughout the days planned.”
One week, seven stages, and 550 kilometers. This event is expected to bring together around 800 participants in the TotalEnergies Gran Fondo Pico de las Nieves [stage 1], in addition to an average of 200 cyclists for each of the remaining stages.
New!
In the first stage of Gran Canaria Bike Week, three world champions will compete: Tadej Pogačar, Magdeleine Vallières, and Ricardo Ten, along with around twenty WorldTour cyclists.
Program:
Sunday, 30 November: Stage 1
Arucas – Buen Lugar – Pagador – Albercón de la Virgen – Fagajesto – Presas – Artenara – Pinos de Gáldar – Cruz de Tejeda – Cueva Grande – Pico de las Nieves – Cruz de Tejeda – Teror – Arucas
Tuesday, 2 December: Stage 2
Hotel Dunas-Bahía Feliz-Doctoral-Era del Cardón-Agüimes-Temisas-Santa Lucía-Era del Cardón-Doctoral-Bahía Feliz-Hotel Dunas.
Wednesday, 3 December: Stage 3
Plaza San Juan (Telde)-San Roque-Valsequillo-Tenteniguada-San Mateo-Utiaca-Teror-San Lorenzo-Bandama-La Atalaya-Bco. Las Goteras-Higuera Canaria-Plaza San Juan (Telde)
Thursday, 4 December: Stage 4
Hotel Dunas-Pasito Blanco-El Pajar-Parque Sur-El Tablero-Salobre Pueblo-Altos de Pedro Afonso-El Tablero-Hotel Dunas
Friday, 5 December: Stage 5
Hotel Dunas-Bahía Feliz-Doctoral-Era del Cardón-Santa Lucía-Taidía-Risco Blanco-Tunte-Fataga-Degollada de las Yeguas-Hotel Dunas
Saturday, 6 December: Stage 6
Gáldar-Albercón de la Virgen-Moya-Fontanales-Lomo del Palo-Fagajesto-Montaña Alta-Albercón de la Virgen-Gáldar
Sunday, 7 December: Stage 7
Hotel Dunas-Aqualand-Palmitos Park-Presa de Ayagaures-Cima de Pedro González-Montaña La Data-Aqualand-Hotel Dunas
