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The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 9-11 June 2023

Jun, 2023 |

A delightful second weekend of June ahead with all kinds of events to get involved with on Gran Canaria. The Harvest Fair arrives on the south, in El Tablero, patron saints’ fiestas in honour of San Antonio of Padua and San Pedro are happening around the island, Corpus Christi salt carpets and processions are held this Sunday, markets and music festivals as well as sporting events. Hopefully the weather will sustain all these wonderful festivities and happenings in the glorious outdoors, on which so much depends on this little island.

Menas Case: Foundation Siglo XXI directors allegedly filed false invoices, unrealistic expenses and repeatedly drew funds from ATMs, meant for the care of migrant children, even charging botox facial treatments and posh restaurant bills to foundation debit cards

Jun, 2023 |

A comprehensive analysis conducted by Group I of the Economic and Fiscal Crime Unit (UDEF) of the National Police yielded scandalous results, writes Spanish language daily Canarias7, regarding the alleged irregular use of the public funds intended for the care of unaccompanied minors, by the suspected to have been perpetrated by centres managed by the Foundation Social Response Siglo XXI on Gran Canaria and Lanzarote. In this case, driven by the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office, investigators discovered that the director of the Guiniguada centre charged the NGO responsible for €1,500 worth of beauty treatments and €1,113 for bills at top restaurants including Vinófilos, El Vasco de Vegueta, and Triciclo.

Centre-Right Pact Between Regionalists (CC) And Resident Conservatives (PPAV) Returns Marco Aurelio Perez As Southern Mayor

Jun, 2023 |

The conservative Partido Popular-Agrupación de Vecinos (PP-AV) and the right of centre regionalist Coalición Canaria (CC) have this Thursday signed a local government pact that will shape the future of the southern Gran Canaria tourism municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana. The alliance, dubbed a “Pact for Stability and Socioeconomic Progress of San Bartolomé Tirajana”, represents 60% of the votes cast in the municipality’s recent local elections, emphasised the mayor-elect, Marco Aurelio Pérez (PP-AV), who returns for the third time to lead the local council responsible for some of the most important tourism areas on the island, including Maspalomas, Playa del Inglés and San Agustín.

Local Government Coalition Agreement Maspalomas and the South of Gran Canaria

Jun, 2023 |

A governing coalition pact has been finalised in San Bartolomé de Tirajana. The Popular Party–Agrupación de Vecinos (PP-AV) conservative residents party is to join forces with regionalist centre-right Coalición Canaria (CC) to govern the main tourist municipality on Gran Canaria for the next four years. Marco Aurelio Pérez will serve as mayor for the entire four-year term, and the Popular Party will take charge of Employment, Sports, Roads and Infrastructure, and Human Resources, among other areas. The regionalists, led by Alejandro Marichal, will oversee Urban Planning, Economy and Finance, and Tourism as their main departments.

Storm Óscar Latest: Government of the Canary Islands Declares Rain Alert for Western Islands and Gran Canaria

Jun, 2023 |

A storm system, dubbed Óscar, has formed over the last few days over the mid-north Atlantic, unusual for this time of year, and has led to concern from meteorologists and journalists as it passes south of the Azores, its tail should reach The Canary Islands, before the system heads northeast towards mainland Spain. Advisory warnings have been issued in expectation of heavy rainfall, primarily in the Western Isles of the Canary Islands Archipelago, though some rainfall is also expected to reach Gran Canaria over the next couple of days. It seems unlikely that any major consequences will stem from the bad weather, however these things can be unpredictable and so every precaution is taken to ensure people are informed and kept safe.

The Canary Guide: Nochevieja, New Year’s #WeekendTips 2022-23

Dec, 2022 | Events & Leisure, Weekend Tips

In few weeks, the almond trees will be in full blossom on Gran Canaria
Well, it’s the New Year’s weekend and perhaps you are wondering what there is to do on our sub-tropical winter-sunshine island. There will be celebrations for the start of 2023 across Gran Canaria at most bars and restaurants, with several fireworks displays on offer, the biggest and most popular of which include the main beach in the capital, Las Canteras, and in the south on Anfi Beach, The Faro de Maspalomas lighthouse (where many of the hotels have lavish parties and compete for the biggest displays) and Playa del Inglés. Whatever you do, don’t forget to bring some traditional Spanish flavour to your party, by eating your 12 grapes at midnight! Each one for luck at the toll of the midnight bells to ring in the new year.

The Canary Guide #Weekend Tips 28-30 October 2022

Oct, 2022 | Events & Leisure, Fairs & Markets, Weekend Tips

The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 22-24 July 2022

Jul, 2022 | Events & Leisure, Fairs & Markets, Weekend Tips

A blissful summer weekend ahead on Gran Canaria with some pretty awesome events to go and see. Top picks for the coming weekend include the Virgen de Carmen festivities in Playa de Mogán and La Isleta, in the Capital, and one of the main annual festivities in the ancient Royal Capital, Gáldar. There are also festive events happening in the wonderfully picturesque mountain towns of Tunte and Valsequillo and music galore on offer, including the a Latin Salsa Festival in Teror, as well as all your local weekly markets including San Mateo and Guia among others.
There is a Red Advisory Warning for Maximum Temperatures between 23-26 July for several municipalities around large parts of Gran Canaria including Mogán, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Santa Lucía de Tirajana, Agüimes, La Aldea, Artenara, Ingenio, Santa Brígida, Tejeda, Valsequillo and Vege de San Mateo.
The sun is expected shine across the south with temperatures climbing to around 35º, in the shade, as well as the summit areas of the island. To the north coast some cloud is forecast, but temperatures will still be in the high 27-29º ranges. As always with the weather on this subtropical island, we may just have to wait and see as the chances are it’s going to be marvellous and hot in most parts. Summer is certainly here and the hottest month, August, is just around the corner.

• 22-24 July, Mogán• Fiestas del Carmen Playa de Mogán 2022
The annual festivities in honour of the Virgen del Carmen, patron saint of sailors and fisher-folk, continues this weekend in Playa de Mogán, and on until 31 July 2022. Don’t forget to visit the little fun fair that has set up in this pretty little coastal village.
On Friday, ‘Tu mejor puesta de sol‘ at 19:00 with summer outdoor sports. Free physical activity classes in the area known as La Puntilla.
On the same night, on the stage located on Plaza de Las Gañanías, the nerve centre of these festivities, the famous comedian Kike Pérez appears at 22:00 and flamenco/rumba artist Junco is on at 23:00. There will also be a street party with Leyenda Joven and DJ Fano from midnight onwards.
On Saturday, a swimming competition, the XV Travesía a Nado Eufemiano Verde Taurito-Playa de Mogán” is on in the morning from 10:00.
Lots of fun for all ages will be had at the Water Festival from 15:30 in the barranco, with animation, foam, Holi powder (colour) cannons, and the DJs Aitor Cruz, Sammyto and Samu.Later in the evening, the music group Los 600 will offer a concert from 22:30, followed by another street party with Star Music and DJ Cholo.
On Sunday, there is a fun play area for kids set up between 11:00-14:00 and 16:00-20:00 on Avenida de Los Marreros.A family parade with children’s characters in the evening at 20:00 from Avda de Los Marreros to Plaza de Las Gañanias.Children’s show Gala at 20:30 on Plaza de Las Gañanias

22-24 July, Las Palmas de Gran CanariaVirgen del Carmen La Isleta 2022
The old sailors and fishermen’s quarter, La Isleta, situated on a small peninsula in the capital is celebrating Fiestas del Carmen this year until 31 July. This weekend the Romería pilgrimage offering and maritime procession.
On Friday, Canto a Rocío, a tribute concert to Rocío Jurado at 21:00 at Porto Pí sport facility, on calle Guanaben.
On Saturday, Romeria-ofrenda,The pilgrimage offering after the eucharist that starts at 18:00.
Carts and pilgrims will start from the Sebadal esplanade (Calle Nouadhibou).
Route: calle Roque Nublo, Palmar, Artemi Semidán, Faycanes, Menceyes, Malfú, Vacaguaré, Andamana, Tecén and Benartemi.
At 21:00 Rama Canaria and, at 22:30, the Verbena (street bars) in Porto Pí with a performance from the Armonía Show.
On Sunday, Calle Benartemí from 10:00 in the morning will act as the nerve centre for the parade of vintage cars and their subsequent exhibition.
At 12:00, in the Parroquia del Carmen, the municipal band will put the finishing touches to the morning session with a concert.
In the afternoon, at 17:00, the traditional Maritime Procession, concluding the day with the arrival to the temple of the holy image of Our Lady of Carmen. Route leaving at 17:00 from Calle Benartemi via Juan Rejón to the pier and at the arrival at 19:00, the image will be taken back to the church from the pier via La Naval to Benartemi.

• 23-25 July, Tunte• Fiestas Santiago Apóstol 2022
Yet another summer festive weekend in Tunte, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, as the village is celebrating in honour of Santiago Apóstol until Monday, 25 July.
On Saturday, Romería Santiago El Chico, pilgrimage offering from 20:30 starting at the emblematic “El Algarrobero” heading to the church of San Bartolomé and afterwards, The Romero street party will begin from 23:00 with the Orchestra Panamariba and La Mecánica by Tamarindos
On Sunday, there will be a livestock Fair in the morning from 10:30 and at 12:00 midday the traditional walk with the animals in front the image by the church with prizes given for the best specimens.
Verbenda Amanecida at 23:30, a late night street party with music groups Estrella Latina, Armonía Show DJ Promaster
Monday is the main feast day, Día de Apóstol, with the Diana Floreada at 05:00 in the morning touring the streets of the village with the band of Agaete.
12:00 a service followed by a religious procession through the streets of Tunte with the image of Santiago.

• 22-25 July, Gáldar• 540º Fiestas Mayores de Santiago
Gáldar is celebrating one of the main fiestas of the town, the 540th Fiestas Mayores de Santiago de los Caballeros, Saint James of the Knights between 8-27 July 2022. After two years of the coronavirus pandemic, the Major Festivals of Santiago return with the most traditional and popular events such as the pilgrimage, the battle of flowers, La Rama, the night of the fireworks, the concert of the municipal band, the procession, the cattle fair, the horse race and the election of Guayarmina and Bentejuí will be celebrated. See more information for the festivities The Canary Guide HERE!

This truly is a festive weekend not to be missed! Tuesday 26 July is a bank holiday in Gáldar – Festivities of Santa Ana, the co-patron saint of the municipality.
On Friday, a very popular and lively parade through the streets of the city centre from 21:00, featuring decorated paper horses and giant dolls.
The parade goes from Plaza San Sebastian to the main church where the Burning of Wheels of Fire Horses creates a spectacle. Tradicional Volcán Anunciador fireworks display from the top of the Gáldar mountain at 23:00, followed by a street party with orchestra Armonía Show and Eventus DJ on Plaza de Santiago.
On Saturday, the institutional act of twinning with the town of Machico (in Madeira, Portugal) will be held at 19:00 at the Town Hall Theatre, at 21:00 the Municipal Band concert with the participation of the Chelys Odalys Choir in the Plaza de Santiago, at 22:30 The Great Parade of Carriages will travel through the streets of the historic centre.
From 23:30 the DN7 Festival will start in La Quinta with the stars of La Reina del Flow. (Tickets available @ tureservaonline.es)
There will be Eucharists at 12:00 and 19:30 on that day.
On Sunday, the V Pilgrimage of Gran Canaria begins with the Iglesia Parroquial Nuestra Señora del Pilar in the Guanarteme neighbourhood of the capital from 07:00 in the morning in the direction of the Matriz Temple of Santiago de Los Caballeros.– At 12:00 the bells will ring with the launch of salvos in the Temple of Santiago, where the Eucharist will take place at 9:00, 11:00 and 18:00.– At 17:00 Bajada de la Rama de Santiago begins in the Plaza de La Montaña. The pre-hispanic throwback that now precedes most Gran Canaria religious days, bringing tree branches down from the hills to the procession.– at 21:00, the concert by Maikel Delacalle and La Pantera begins in La Quinta.– At midnight the bells will ring again but this time also in the historic parishes of the municipality before the Main Temple of Santiago where an audiovisual and drone show will wow the crowds in addition to the great fireworks display at midnight.
Monday is the Feast of Santiago de Los Caballeros– The day begins with the Diana Floreada at 05:00. Next, an early Eucharist for pilgrims at 8:00 and 10:00.– at 11:40 from the Town Hall, the civic procession will take place with the transfer of the Royal Banner Under Mazas, presided over by the municipal corporation, to the Main Church of Santiago, where at 12:00 the Eucharist will begin presided over by the Bishop of the Diocese of the Canary Islands, José Mazuelos.
– At 13:00, the religious magna procession is celebrated through the streets of the town centre and at 18:00 a new Eucharist will take place.– At 19:00 in the surroundings of the Plaza de Santiago, the Battle of Flowers will take place on Plaza de Santiago– the festive day concludes with the concert by Antonio José at 21:00 at the cultural place La Quinta and a street party at 23:00 on plaza de Santiago with the orchestra Panamaribe.
540º Fiestas Mayores de Santiago – Gáldar

• Sunday 23 July, Valsequillo• TajinasteFest Festival 2022
The first edition of TajinasteFest this Saturday, 23 July 2022 in Valsequillo with music, fun for the kids, drag queens, shows and much more on Plaza de Tifariti.
The festival starts at 18:00 with children’s workshops and bouncy castles as well as a show for the whole family. Local artists such as Carmelo Torres, Struendo Mundial or Dj Alee Vegaa will perform and they will also be accompanied by many other singer-songwriters such as Klein, Pharaon Heart, Blaze Único or Ciret.
A night in which one of the most successful Canarian murgas of the moment will be present, the Chirimurga del Timple, which will offer a performance at 22:00 and where the group from Gran Canaria will make an explosive mix between chirigota and murga loaded with social satire and criticism.

Murgas are essentially comedic acapela street choirs, mostly seen around Carnival time, who create performance with costume and clever lyrics to make their audiences laugh and think about current affairs and items of cultural interest (all of course in Spanish language)
An evening in which there will be a body make-up show by Leonor Martel and a “FestiDrags” at 23:30 with the participation of some of the most famous drags of the moment Drag LaGiova, Drag Kember, Drag Chuchi and Drag AndrómedaCircus, which brings its show directly from London. An act that will end with DJ Abián Reyes at midnight.
This is a pioneering event that is organised for the first time in the town whose objective is to promote and support the entrepreneurs of the municipality through actions like this one, where the work they carry out is shown and valued and they exhibit to the public the wide offering of entertainment that there is to also promote local commerce. An event organised by the El Tajinaste Azul de Valsequillo Business Association and the Valsequillo Town Council in collaboration with the Cabildo de Gran Canaria.

SPORTING EVENTS

• 22-24 July, Agüimes• Gran Canaria Air Battle Kite & Wing Foil Festival 2022
The 4th edition of Gran Canaria Air Battle Kite & Wing Foil Festival between 21-24 July 2022. This kiteboarding sporting event takes place on Vargas beach, located in the municipality of Agüimes. In this fourth open edition of the Gran Canaria Air Battle, with both amateur and professional modalities, enjoy kiteBoarding in the disciplines of Big Air, Strapless Freestyle and Waves and Wing Foil in the disciplines of Waves, Freestyle and Slalom.The Gran Canaria Air Battle will also host the official Spanish Kiteboarding championships in the Big Air and Waves modalities and the Canarian Cups in all disciplines of Kiteboarding and Wing Foil.
Friday 22 July, competitions 10:00-18:00Saturday, 23 July competitions 10:00-18:00Saturday 23 July, Beach Cleanup 18:00 – 19:00Sunday 24 July, competitions 10:00-14:00Sunday 24 July, Awards ceremony at 15:00

• Saturday 23 July, Mogán• Travesía a Nado Eufemiano Verde Taurito-Playa de Mogán 2022
It is going to be a busy morning on the beaches of Taurito and Playa de Mogán this Saturday with the 15th edition of the Eufemiano Verde Taurito-Playa de Mogán Crossing swimming competition happening.
This is an open water competition with a capacity for 300 swimmers in its unique distance of 1,200 meters, which separates the beaches of Taurito and Playa de Mogán. Starting at 11:00 from Taurito for anyone over 15 years of age.
The little ones are taking part in the circuits that will begin at 12:00 in the same bay of Playa Mogán beach. Those in the pre-benjamín category –7 and 8 years old– and in the benjamin category –9 and 10 years old– will travel a distance of 50 meters. The boys and girls of 11 and 12 years of age in the juvenile category will run 100 meters and finally, the participants of the children’s category –13 and 14 years old– will complete a distance of 150 meters.

• Saturday 23 July, Gran Canaria• VIII Rallye Comarca Norte de Gran Canaria 2022
Rally fans will have a treat on the islands rugged north coast with the VIII Edition of the Comarca Norte Rally on Saturday, 23 July 2022. The BP Championship of Las Palmas has its sixth stop of the 2022 Season with the eighth edition of the Comarca Norte Gran Canaria Rally, organised by the CD. Azuatil.
The town of Moya will host the verifications and the Start Ceremony on Friday, 22 July in the afternoon-evening, while on Saturday 23 July it will witness the final arrival of the rally with the awarding of Trophies in the same place, after the different stages throughout several municipalities of the Commonwealth of the north of the island, which once again supports the event.

As for the itinerary, the classic 3×3 formula has been chosen, with three different sections, which will be repeated three times. A mixture of selective specials, techniques and fast zones, which will take place at low altitudes, near the north coast of Gran Canaria, which enjoys more comfortably lower temperatures at this time of summer.
The other point of reference will be the city of Arucas, where the main headquarters will be located in the area of the Fairgrounds and the Barreto sports area.
The Comarca Norte de G.C. rally, valid for the Las Palmas BP Championship, will continue to have the support of the aforementioned municipalities, in addition to Gáldar, Guia, Agaete, Artenara, with a simple route planned for this edition, choosing some sections different from those made last year.
“When there is a rally going on it also means road closures during the stages”
Rally program:
“Arucas-Moya” (9.71 km), starting in the La Montañeta area and continuing along the Cambalud and Buen Lugar road, Barranco de Azuaje and finishing downhill next to the entrance to Los Dragos.
“Santa María de Guía” (7.7 km), on the old Cuesta de Silva and Cenobio de Valerón road, starting near El Pagador and finishing, before the Guía roundabout, passing through the Hormiguero intersection and Llano Alegre roundabout.
«Gáldar-Desguace y CAT Horacio» (6.63 km), starting at El Agazal, continuing along the Hoya Pineda road, until turning left at the crossroads of the narrow road going down to Farragú, a section of maximum difficulty, ending at the bridge of ‘los tres ojos’ of the Barranco de Gáldar.

MARKETS ON THE SOUTH OF GRAN CANARIA
Friday is always market day in Playa de Mogán in the morning. This popular market is in one of the prettiest fishing harbour towns on Gran Canaria, very popular with tourists.
On Saturday San Fernando de Maspalomas market offers all kinds of textiles, Objet d‘art and other articles, outside the Municipal Market, located on Avenida Alejandro del Castillo, with bargains for bargain hunters. It is one of the markets most enjoyed among visitors along with Friday’s in Playa de Mogán;
El Mercadillo de Maspalomas, the main ‘Maspalomas market’ is on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 08:00 to 14:00.
On Saturday in Arguineguín, the second-hand market on Plaza Negra (the marketplace) in the morning 09:00-14:00 with a wide range preloved treasures to be found and discovered.
On Sunday, the “rastro” second-hand market, is on from 08:00 to 14:00 in the main carpark of the Municipal Market, in San Fernando.
This Sunday, the very popular biweekly farmers’ Market, ‘Mercado Agrícola y ganadero de San Fernando‘ is in the parking area next to the football Stadium and the municipal offices from 08:00 – 14:00. A chance to purchase fresh, locally-grown food and value-added produce directly from growers or producers — an authentic retail experience.

• Saturday 23 July, Arucas• Mercado Agrícola de Arucas
This Arucas market takes place every fortnight in the facilities of the Cabildo Agricultural Farm, located next to the detour to Arucas from GC-2, on the north coast of Gran Canaria. The market comprises some 65 exhibitors (farmers and ranchers) who market their products directly to the consumer, with the aim of lowering the costs. From 09:00-13:30
The main agricultural markets on Gran Canaria take place weekly either in Arucas or in Vecindario and offers an opportunity to purchase fresh produce directly from the primary sector.

• Friday, Saturday & Sunday morning, San Mateo• Mercado Agrícola y Artesanal de La Vega de San Matero
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the year, form 8am onwards, you can visit the Agricultural and Craft Market that is held in La Vega de San Mateo where you can find all kinds of typical agri-food and craft products. A weekly event that becomes a celebration for locals, tourists and visitors from nearby towns
The farmers market offers a wide range of local produce including fresh bread and cheeses and honey straight from the hives, as well as local wines and a selection of other goodies. This old market town also has one of the most well preserved old quarters with cobbled streets and many traditional shops still open to the public along with a wide range of little cafes, restaurants and bars.

FEATURED LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEKEND!

• Sunday 24 July, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria• Ranky Tanky @ Musica en el Parque
The American band Ranky Tanky are guests at the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Music Festival concert series.
Ranky Tanky are a quintet from Charleston, South Carolina, that interpret, in an innovative and contemporary way, the deep-rooted musical traditions of the African-American Gullah culture, which is born in the sea islands of the southeastern United States. Their lyrics and tunes range from traditional spirituals to nursery rhymes and dance music.
All concerts are held in the auditorium Jose Antonio Ramos in Parque Doramas, starting at 12:00, with free entry and suited for the whole family.

• Saturday 23 July, Teror• XXVI Fiesta Latino
The 26th Latin Festival this Saturday in the beautiful mountain town of Teror. The great festival of salsa music in the Canary Islands from 13:00 to midnight, with a day full of music and salsa activity in the Plaza de Sintes, totally free.
At 13:00 a Tribute to Héctor Lavoe will take place with La Mayork (Canary Islands). At 14:30 there will be a musical setting in the Food Trucks area. From 16:00 to 17:00 Bachata workshop by Fabián and Fanía (Andalusia). From 17:00 to 18:00 Salsa workshop by Fabián and Fanía (Andalusia). Between 18:00-19:30 Session by Dj Kevin RG (Canary Islands)
Starting at 19:30, the main stage of the Plaza de Sintes will be animated with dance by Paso a Paso Las Palmas. At 20:00 Concert by La Golosina (Canary Islands). At 21:30 Session with Dj Bembé (Cuba). At 22:00 Concert by the Septeto Santiaguero (Cuba). At 22:30 Session with DJ Kevin RG (Canary Islands). And at 00:00 Concert by Los Van Van (Cuba), presenting their 50th Anniversary tour.
Global will enable an extraordinary bus services on lines 216 and 229 to facilitate transportation to Teror from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

• Friday 22 July, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria• Canto a Rocío, a tribute concert to Rocío Jurado
As part of the Virgen de Carmen festivities in La Isleta, there is a tribute concert on Friday by Taryn Álamo, a Tribute to Rocío Jurado.
The concert is free entry until capacity is reached and take place on stage at the Porto Pí outdoor sport facility on calle Guanaben.

• 23-24 July, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria• Senior Festival 2022
A new music offer to enjoy, the Senior Festival Las Palmas de Gran Canaria with more than 18 hours of music, relaxation areas, gastronomy, terraces, fun, and rest areas between 23-24 July 2022.
This is a music festival aimed more at a senior audience with different areas: large covered stage, concert area, gastronomy, relaxation, terraces, and various areas offering an unforgettable experience. An unmissable event for all audiences due to its wide and varied musical programming that covers different generations, especially those over 65.
The festival is going to take place in the emblematic Plaza de la Música in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, just next to the Alfredo Krauss Auditorium.
The area opens at 12:00 and music starts at 12:30. Tickets are available starting €20-30 and can be purchased from entradas.com, www.seniorfestival.es, or El Corte Inglés
Performers: Bertín Osborne, Los del Río, El Consorcio, Lucrecia, Los Diablos, Sirex – Mustang, Los Brincos, Helena Bianco & Los Mismos, La Década Prodigiosa, Radio Topolino Orquesta

• 22-24 July, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria• Festival Internacional Canarias Jazz & Más 2022
The International Festival Canarias Jazz & Más has been celebrating its 31st edition from 1 July and the festival will end this Sunday. The 2022 edition has been celebrated in the theaters, auditoriums, and squares of all eight Canary Islands. These two concerts on Friday and Saturday are free entry and are held on Plaza de Santa Ana in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
On Friday: Philip Lassiter and Pokaz Trio at Plaza de Santa Ana at 20:30
Philip Lassiter: With ‘Live in Love’, trumpeter-composer-arranger Philip Lassiter mixes socio-political messaging with humorous, earthy storytelling and some forays into old school funk inspired by James Brown along with detours into one-drop reggae, an eerie hoodoo number and a dreamy, romantic love song. Lassiter’s latest album is a triumph of deep groove, swaggering horns and soul-stirring vocal performances.Line-Up: Philip Lassiter: trumpet, keyboard & vocals Josje: vocals, Jordy Kalfsvel: keyboards, Glenn Gaddum: bass, Richie Reichgelt: guitar, Niek De Bruijn: drums, Alvaro Jiménez: trumpetPokaz Trio was founded in 2016 in Odessa by academic pianist and composer Andrew Pokaz, the band launched a new wave of contemporary jazz in Ukraine.
On Saturday: Yusan and Avishai Cohen – Big Viciousat Plaza de Santa Ana at 20:30
Yusan is a project created in 2016 after an unexpected artistic residency in Chamonix. It is a true story of friendship that leads to a common desire to make music together. An obvious alliance for these artists who each have a very strong musical signature, but who share influences as a collective legacy, and a complicity that they put at the service of creation.Avishai Cohen – Big Viciou is a Cohen-driven adventure that grew out of several jam sessions on the Lower East Side.

On Sunday Ernesto Montenegro Quintet in Fábrica La Isleta at 20:30

Tickets online €8 and from the door 10€
The young Canarian trumpeter and composer, Ernesto Montenegro, presents to the public his new project as a leader, a repertoire that consists of compositions by Montenegro himself, in which he seeks to make known his own vision of Afro-American Music.

JAZ ALICE MUSIC
Jaz Alice is our most talented and versatile young singer, born in England, she has become a local star performer here on Gran Canaria
On Saturdays at Tipsy Hammock from 14:00-16:00

On Sundays in Silhouette Bar at CC Yumbo in Playa del Inglés at 22:30

Johnny AmobiVilla del Conde – Friday & Saturday 21:00

An outstanding stage professional Johnny spent more than 25 years wowing the audiences of London’s Westend theatres, performing in some of the most iconic musicals and shows. He now regularly entertains delighted audiences at some of the island’s most iconic venues, with regular slots at the sea front Cafe del Mar.

Starting this weekend, for the summer season, Johnny Amobi will be appearing alongside DeeJay TatoSantana at the gloriously baroquesque Lopesan Villa del Conde on their Bar Terrace La Azotea, every Friday and Saturday night.

If you are looking for a real touch of class, in a delightful atmosphere, at one of Gran Canaria’s most prestigious venues, then there will be few greater opportunities than this to see some world class talent entertaining the rather exclusive, high-end Meloneras clientele of Lopesan hotels, as they enjoy sub-tropical nights in Maspalomas with the velvet sounds of Johnny Amobi and TatoSantana on the wheels of steel.

Open to the public.

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The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 8-10 July 2022

Jul, 2022 | Events & Leisure, Fairs & Markets, Weekend Tips

A hot July weekend ahead full of summer festivities and events to enjoy. Top picks for this coming weekend include the Virgen del Carmen festivities, celebrating the patron protector of sailors and fisherfolk, in Arguineguín (a Romería, pilgrimage offering, this Sunday), and in the neighbourhood La Isleta, up in the capital. The Canarias Jazz Festival this weekend comes to the south with two free concerts, just next to the Faro de Maspalomas. A major windsurfing competition starts this weekend in Pozo Izquierdo and not forgetting that Marc Anthony performs at Granja Fest this Friday at the Gran Canaria Stadium.
Upcoming bankholidays:Saturday 16 July, Mogán- Virgen del Carmen, the patron saint of sailors and fishermen, Maritime ProcessionMonday 25 July, Gáldar and San Bartolomé de Tirajana – patron saint festivities in honour of Santiago Apóstol, Saint James the ApostleTuesday 26 July, Gáldar – Festivities in honour or Santa Ana
Upcoming events: Pet Shop Boys – Concert 16 July – Gran Canaria ArenaRomeria, Virgen del Carmen La Isleta (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 23 JulyMaspalomas Soul Festival 29-31 July

Gran Canaria Weather: Heatwave expected as temperatures exceed 40ºC in the shade this weekend

*** Check the regular markets and a range of other events on our main calendar at The Canary Guide website***
ALERT: Maximum temperatures 40º+, dry dusty Saharan air <30% humidity and strong winds of up to 70km/h, also brings Risk of Forest Fires across Gran Canaria
Alert for Maximum Temperatures & Forest Fire Risk Across Gran Canaria This Weekend

8-10 July, MogánFiestas del Carmen Arguineguin 2022
The main summer festivities for the southwestern municipality of Mogán, “Fiestas del Carmen” in honour of ‘La Virgen del Carmen’, patron saint of sailors and fishermen are celebrated 8-17 July 2022. See the full program HERE!.
A funky little fun fair can be also found set up at the main Plaza de Mercadillo, market square.
“Remember that there are major traffic and parking restrictions in Arguineguin during these festivities. The influx of people to this, normally quieter coastal village, may cause some mayhem and extra issues finding parking, especially during both weekends of the main events.”
On Friday 8 July:-A tribute Festival to Antoñito Segura at 21:00 at Plaza Pérez Galdós with a performance by popular Canarian groups “La Trova” and “Los Mala Vida”.– El Carmen Latin Festival from 22:30 in the Plaza del Mercadillo, aka Plaza Negra, with the performances by Edwin Rivera, the Maquinaria band, and a Tribute to Juan Luis Guerra with the orchestra La Sabrosa.– DJs Promaster and Humberto on Calle José Manuel Santa, “Chiringos de música”
On Saturday 9 July The main Romeria, pilgrimage offering to Virgen del Carmen.
-After the Eucharist mass at 19:00, the Pilgrimage Procession leaves from Avda. del Muelle with 20 carts, laden with offerings, followed by various entourages, and travels via Manuel Álamo Suárez (Carpintero de Ribera), passing through calle Miguel Marrero and Graciliano Afonso. The large procession crosses the GC-500 to Plaza Pérez Galdós, where the offering will be made at the church. By the end there will be traditional Taifa dancing in Plaza Pérez Galdós along accompanied by folkloric groups El Mejunje and Los Boinas.
– The Verbena, street party from 23:30 with Paco Guedes and the Arena Group on stage at the Plaza del Mercadillo (aka Plaza Negra)DJ’s Fano and Nichel B “Chiringos de música” on calle Jóse Manuel Santana
Sunday 10 July– Children’s play area between 10:00-14:00 and 16:00-18:00 in Plaza Pérez Galdós to enjoy.– Children’s Gala in Plaza de las Marañuelas at 20:00.

8-10 July, Las Palmas de Gran CanariaSummerland Gran Canaria Moda Cálida 2022Beachwear Fashion
The 4th edition of ‘Summerland Gran Canaria Moda Cálida’ 2022 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 8-10 July next to the Plaza de la Música. The ‘Summerland, live summer’ event returns with beachwear catwalks, exhibitors, gastronomy, and a lot of beach essence.
Opening hours: exhibitor area: Friday and Saturday from 12:00 to 21:00 and on Sunday from 12:00 to 19:00.Gastronomic area: Friday and Saturday from 12:00-00:00 and on Sunday from 12:00-19:00Location: Annex to the Plaza de la Música.
There will be four different areas: a catwalk zone for around 200 people, a commercial area with 31 exhibiting brands; in addition to a children’s area and a picnic area.
The ‘Gran Canaria Me Gusta’ program participates this year, contributing all the essence of local island produce, in order to promote its commercialisation. There will be live cooking activities and shows, as well as children’s workshops, healthy breakfasts, and wine & food tastings. The picnic area will have several food trucks and a cocktail bar.
On Friday at 20:30, a live performance by rockers Los Lola and a catwalk with eleven designer brands from Gran Canaria Moda Cálida (Palmas, Nuria González, Arcadio Domínguez, Suhárz, Vevas, Elena Morales, Libérrimo, Chela Clo, Como La Trucha Al Trucho, Rubén Rodríguez and Aurelia Gil).
On Saturday, the program will be dedicated to the little ones, with children’s catwalks combined with other activities designed especially for them, games supervised by monitors, promoting teamwork and friendship. The children’s magazine Petit Style will echo the talent of the children’s fashion creators of Gran Canaria and the activities generated around them for children. And the Carameluchi Family, with almost two million followers among its four Instagram accounts, will give an account of all their experiences at this event.
The children’s catwalk will be at 12:30 (El Corte Inglés), at 13:00 (El Barquito de Papel) and at 13:30 (Lady Bug’s Cris).
The exhibiting brands are: SaraDibujando, Súharz, Libérrimo, Aliri, Daria Bae, Tour Man, Boira, Volcano Blood, Belezas do Brazil, Vevas, Siaraboutiques, Muchiachio, Nanue Brand, Toha Canarias, DVINIA ROSEM, Nuria González Swimwear, Arantxa Arenas, Osh Accesorios, Candelea, Universo Hada, Chacho Chacha, Lady Bug Cris, Diazar, Agüita Swimwear, Hammerhoj, Moisés, Amidi Shoes, Fourcosmetics, Zaira, Onblue and El Corte Inglés.

9-10 July, TerorXXI Feria Regional de Artesanía ‘Villa de Teror’
Teror hosts the 21st ‘Villa de Teror’ Regional Artisan Crafts Fair, which will bring together more than 40 artisans from Gran Canaria and Tenerife on Calle Real de la Plaza and Boulevard González Díaz this Saturday and Sunday.
Opening hours: On Saturday: 09:00 to 19:00 and on Sunday from 09:00 to 15:00
The Fair, held in the context of the Water Festival ( click the link to see the program ), will also include children’s workshops.
On Saturday, a stone painting workshop using the pointillism technique from 11:30 to 13:30. In the afternoon, a soap-making workshop from 17:00 to 19:00.
The Villa de Teror Artisan Craft Fair is the most important held by the municipality and one of the highlights on the regional calendar, and brings together twenty craft modalities, both traditional trades such as wood, textiles, ceramics, basketry, costume jewellery and more, works made in wax, soaps, etc.
Well worth a trip to the mountains the warm summer weekend

8-10 July, Las Palmas de Gran CanariaVirgen del Carmen La Isleta 2022
The old fishermen’s quarter, La Isleta, situated on a small peninsula in the capital is celebrating Fiestas del Carmen from 6 July to 31 July 2022.
On Friday, starting at 21:00, the Carmen Interpreter Song Festival held at the Porto Pí sports facility on Calle Guanaben
On Saturday at the Porto Pí sports facility – Calle Guanaben, Queen’s election Gala of Festivities and Miss Isleta, culminating with the ‘Night Salsera’ by the group Salsa7.
On Sunday, children’s games, face painting and the performance by Chiquipanda on calle Umiaga from 11:00 in addition to the Gala for the election of the Child Queen, which will begin at 20:30 in Porto Pí.

8-10 July, Gáldar540º Fiestas Mayores de Santiago
The 540th Fiestas Mayores de Santiago de los Caballeros (Saint James of the Knights) in Gáldar, starts this Friday with the proclamation at 20:30 in front of the Main Temple of Santiago. See more info about the festivities HERE!
After two years of coronavirus pandemic, the Major Festivals of Santiago return to normal, with the most traditional and popular events such as the pilgrimage, the battle of flowers, La Rama, the night of fireworks, a concert by the municipal band, the main procession, fire horses, a cattle fair, a horse race and the election of Guayarmina and Bentejuí all celebrated in the traditional manner.
On Saturday, a solidarity sports day arrives in the Plaza de Santiago starting from 10:00 with exhibitions of Canarian wrestling and other island martial arts, the popular Onion Trail race and children’s races. At 21:00 the Grand Election Gala of Guayarmina in Recinto Cultural La Quinta – for which there are eleven candidates – and its court of Tenesoyas and Bentejuí – four applicants – with a performance by Ana Guerra and DJ Ray Castellano.
On Sunday, July 10 the Livestock Fair from 11:00 to 13:00 in the car park on Calle Real de San Sebastián.The first anniversary of the Agáldar Museum is celebrated with live music 11:00-13:00. In the evening at 20:00 the Plaza de Santiago hosts a concert by Gerson Galván.

SPORTING EVENTS

9-17 July, Santa Lucía de TirajanaGran Canaria Windsurf World Cup 2022
The Windsurf World Cup returns to Gran Canaria in July 2022. The beach of Pozo Izquierdo in the municipality of Santa Lucía, one of the best spots on the planet to practice windsurf, hosting the third racing event on the 2022 #PWAworldtour calendar and the second on waves, all next week starting on Saturday 9 through to Sunday 17 July.
Competitions every day between 10:00-18:00 as well as extra activities and music performances .
“Pozo’s most famous daughters, Daida and Iballa Moreno (aka The Moreno Twins) have organised the event since 2012. Now taking over from the twins will be none other than multiple World Champion, Björn Dunkerbec.”

• Saturday 9 July, Teror• 1and1 Aguas de Teror
Teror hosts the obstacle course “1and1 Aguas de Teror” competition this Saturday, 9 July 2022. This sporting event is fully subscribed, having sold out all the places for participants, with 40 couples taking part in the Elite modality and 110 in the Dual.
This is one of the toughest, and at the same time most fun, sporting events of the season.
The 4th edition of this obstacle course “1and1 Aguas de Teror”, convenes on Saturday, starting at 08:30 with 80 athletes in the Elite mode and 220 in the Dual mode, who will have to overcome various obstacle tests on the 4 km route, which will pass through the Casco de Teror, Parque de Sintes and El Álamo.
40 Elite couples and 110 Dual couples will have to test their skills to overcome the 27 obstacles on the route, including some new ones this year. Both in the Elite and Dual formats, the participants must face the tests in pairs, although in the Dual category collaboration from each partner is possible to overcome the various elements placed throughout the course.

Sunday 19 July, Las Palmas de Gran CanariaEco Mercado – Organic Meeting Point
This Sunday, Eco Market by Organic Meeting Point in Las Palmas with Tao Club & Gardens hosting another edition of the healthy and sustainable lifestyle market. This is the perfect chance to get to know some of the local natural brands and small businesses committed to the health and the environment on the island.
The market, from 11:00-19:00, presents exhibitors of fresh and seasonal vegetables and fruits including La Ecohuerta Canaria, artisans, designers of sustainable fashion, cosmetics, designer jewellery, and crafts.
There is also an attractive program of activities for all tastes, entertaining and instructive talks given by professional experts in nutrition, astrology, therapeutic suggestions, yoga, refresh ourselves with healthy drinks made with a lot of love, and fruits from the farm, by the hand of El Cartuchón Sano, along with so much more….
includes produce exhibitors covering many sectors involved in the ecological world, from organic food and drinks, fashion, cleaning, recycled crafts, renewable energy to ecological agriculture.
“Eco Mercado takes place second Sunday of every month.”

Saturday 9 July, ArtenaraMercado Agrícola y Ganadero
The island’s highest altitude mountain village, Artenara, holds an agricultural and farmers market this Saturday from 09:00-15:00 in the picturesque Plaza de San Matias.
It really is a lovely car ride to go to see some of the most impossibly beautiful places on Gran Canaria and a trip up to the summits. This market is held on the second Saturday of every month.
“The municipal village of Artenara is located 1,270 metres above sea- level and has a most charming small community atmosphere. Here you can enjoy the epic mountain landscapes at the heart of Gran Canaria. Visit the viewpoint Unamuno and the interesting little Ethnographic Museum of “Cave Houses“”
In July 2019, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee added Risco Caído and the Sacred Mountains of Gran Canaria Cultural Landscape to its List of World Heritage Sites in recognition of the ancient society of the Canary Islands, the roots of which stem from the population of North Africa and which managed to develop its own culture in complete isolation for more than 1,500 years before the Spanish invasion.
The archaeological sites contained within the Risco Caído landscape reflect the culture of the ancient peoples of the island, a unique process of evolution undergone by the Amazigh people from North Africa who lived in isolation until they were conquered by the Crown of Castile in the 15th Century. The volcanic crater of Caldera de Tejeda overlooks this area, which exists within the municipalities of Artenara, Tejeda, Agaete and Galdar.

MARKETS ON THE SOUTH OF GRAN CANARIA
Friday is always market day in Playa de Mogán in the morning. This popular market is in one of the prettiest fishing harbour towns on Gran Canaria, very popular with tourists.
On Saturday San Fernando de Maspalomas market offers all kinds of textiles, Objet d‘art and other articles, outside the Municipal Market, located on Avenida Alejandro del Castillo, with bargains for bargain hunters. It is one of the markets most enjoyed among visitors along with Friday’s in Playa de Mogán;El Mercadillo de Maspalomas, the main ‘Maspalomas market’ is on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 08:00 to 14:00.
On Saturday in Arguineguín, a second-hand market on Plaza Negra (the marketplace) in the morning 09:00-14:00 with a wide range preloved treasures to be found and discovered.
On Sunday, the “rastro” second-hand market, is on from 08:00 to 14:00 in the main carpark of the Municipal Market, in San Fernando.
This Sunday, the biweekly El Mercado Agrícola de San Fernando de Maspalomas. This Farmers Market is held in the urban center of the area from which it receives the name, just where there is a large esplanade between three unmistakable points; the Municipal Stadium, the Center and the current Municipal Offices of Maspalomas. 08:00 – 14:00.

Saturday 9 July, ArucasMercado Agrícola de Arucas
This popular farmers’ market takes place every fortnight in the facilities of the Cabildo’s Agricultural (Experimental) Farm, located next to the turn off to Arucas from the main GC-2, on the north coast of Gran Canaria. […Click here for the map location…] The market of exhibitors (farmers and ranchers) who sell their produce direct to the consumer with the aim to lower costs and more directly benefit the producer. From 09:00-13:30
“The Arucas Agricultural and Livestock Market began in June 2008, on the initiative of COAG (Coordinator of Organisations of Farmers and Cattle Ranchers) and the Federation of Cattlemen of Gran Canaria (FedeGran), later moving to the Cabildo de Gran Canaria who now promote the current market.”
A perfect time to also enjoy the beautiful natural pools and beaches on the north coast of Gran Canaria.

• 8-10 July, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria• Canteras Street Market
“Canteras Street Market” trade fair is on until 17 July 2022 on Avenida de las Canteras in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, from calle Tenerife up to calle Padre Cueto.The fair is open every day from 10:00 to 20:00 with a total of 70 stalls and where you will find fashion, accessories, literature, decoration, food, cosmetics, perfumes, crafts, toys, jewellery, antiques, swimwear, sportswear and much more.
The Puerto Canteras Open Commercial Zone (ZCA) puts on offer the natural attractions of the area, enhanced by various items sold in a pleasant environment. This forms part of a revitalisation plan, within the commercial area marking the start of a street sales campaign.

MUSIC THIS WEEKEND

8-9 July, Festival Internacional Canarias Jazz & Más 2022
There is some fabulous Jazz music to enjoy this Friday and Saturday on the esplanade of the emblematic Maspalomas Lighthouse. These two concerts are part of The International Festival Canarias Jazz & Más program, celebrated between 1-24 July 2022. The 31st festival edition is celebrated in theaters, auditoriums, and squares of the eight Canary Islands. Highlights include Marcus Miller Gregory Porter SFJAZZ Collective Avishai Cohen Music and many more.
These two concerts in the south are free to attend, until capacity is reached, so best to go there early … or find a nice place close by.
On Friday: Sumrrá and Nate Smith+KINFOLK (100%) at 20:30On Saturday: La Local Jazz Band and Samatha Fish at 20:30

8-9 July, “GRANJA LIVE FEST”, LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA

GRANCA Live Fest at Gran Canaria stadium 8-9 July 2022 with 22 hours of music.
On Friday, 8 July, starting at 15:00: Marc Anthony, C Tangana, Myke Towers, Nil Moliner On Saturday, 9 July, starting at 16:00: SumeRR, Camilo, Residente, Dani Martín and God Save the Queen
Tickets are still available from ⇒ Granca Live Fest page, starting from €65

9-10 July, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Traditional music and dance

This Saturday and Sunday, traditional Canarian music and dancing on Plaza de España and in Pueblo Canario.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria once again offers folk performances in the open air every weekend. These performances will continue to take place every weekend throughout the year (subject to bank holidays).

On Saturday on Plaza de España at 11:00, group ‘Granero and Jarana’

On Sunday in Pueblo Canario group ‘San Cristóbal’ at 11:00

KELLY MARLOW

The astounding US Rock sensation, now a local star on Gran Canaria, playing out to an international audience and live across the airwaves.
On Friday at Nirvana Bar in Arguineguín, Ancora Centre at 21:00On Saturday at Rockabella – Playa del Inglés 18:00-21:00 and later at the Shamrock at 22:30On Sunday at The Shamrock in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria at 22:30

Johnny Amobi

Without doubt one of the finest British-born live performers on Gran Canaria. Have worked 25 years starring in West End Musicals, Johnny Amobi has based himself here, to the delight of nightly crowds, on the island and performs regularly at the world class Meloneras dinner venue, Cafe del Mar as one of their star turns every Sunday evening as well as various major events across the island.
We will include as many of his future gigs here as we can.
This Sunday Cafe del Mar in Meloneras at 21:00

MULLIGAN’S PLAYA DEL INGLES

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The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 1-3 July 2022

Jul, 2022 | Events & Leisure, Fairs & Markets, Weekend Tips

Hello July and Hello Summer!
The summer months of July to September witness some of the most popular celebrations and the biggest traditional festivities and ‘romería’ pilgrimage offerings, on Gran Canaria.
In July, we have the Virgen del Carmen festivities in multiple locations, patron saint festivities in the name of Santiago Apóstol in Gáldar and San Bartolomé de Tirajana (This is also the Holy Year of ‘the Way of St. James’ on Gran Canaria ) and then there’s the Maspalomas Soul Festival towards the end of the month.
La Rama is in Agaete during August. The Fiestas del Pino, for the patron saint of Gran Canaria and the Fiesta del Charco, in La Aldea, in September, just to name a few of the biggest. Not forgetting all the other music festivals and concerts, bringing some most famous artists to the island including March Anthony and Pet Shop Boys.

This weekend will see history being made as Las Palmas de Gran Canaria celebrates its Carnival festivities in the summer season, for the first time. It’s the main Fataga Apricot festivalv weekend, just 20 minutes from the beaches of Maspalomas; experience a traditional Farmers’ Feast in San Mateo, as well as commercial street fair in the town of Ingenio, together with their Patron Saint San Pedro’s festivities coming to an end at the same time. Don’t forget to check The Canary Guide calendar for other events and festivities.

Upcoming local bank holidays: Saturday 16 July, Mogán- Virgen del Carmen, the patron saint of sailors and fishermen.Monday 25 July, Gáldar and San Bartolomé de Tirajana – patron saint festivities in honour of Santiago Apóstol, Saint James the ApostleTuesday 26 July, Gáldar – Festivities Santa Ana
Upcoming events for July: Fiestas del Carmen Arguineguín 8-17 July540th Fiestas Mayores de Santiago in Gáldar 8-27 JulyPet Shop Boys – Concert 16 July – Gran Canaria ArenaRomeria, Virgen del Carmen La Isleta (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) 23 JulyMaspalomas Soul Festival 29-31 July

Spanish State Meteorological Agency, AEMET, forecast a weekend of warm weather and sunshine and some possible morning clouds in the southern resorts of Mogán and Maspalomas. With a UV index of around 11 and temperatures in the shade staying around the upper 20s, sea breezes from the south will put next week in to the low 30s and climbing.
It is good to remember that the weather can occasionally be quite changeable, and hard to predict, even just a short distance inland from the usually sunnier coastal weather on the south, other things can happen.

Throughout the weekend in the south, day time should have clear skies, according to the weather forecast, and the north of the island will experience more prominent cloud cover, and the possibility of rain.
*** Check the regular markets and a range of other events on our main calendar on The Canary Guide website***

• 1-3 July, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria• Summer Carnival 2022
Three days of intense celebrations, concerts, and parades as the Carnival of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria takes place in the summer season, for the first time in history. This is the second part of the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2022 carnival celebrations, this weekend. The theme this year is “La Tierra”, The Earth.
On Friday-The Winner’s parade at 19:00A parade of all the gala winners; the Queen, the drag queen, and all the Carnival groups from Castillo de La Luz (Castle of Light) to the commercial area of Mesa y Lòpez.-Music by Kilian Viera, Toni Bob and Línea DJ on stage at Plaza de España at 21:30 and-Latin Carnival at 22:00 on stage at Estadio InsularOn Saturday, The Grand Parade, La Gran Cabalgata at 17:00The Carnival Parade from Castillo de La Luz to Parque de San TelmoOn Sunday,-Batucarnival at 12:00. A lively street parade with rhythmic groups and the beat of sambas percussive style touring the boulevards of Mesa y López.-Day Time Carnival 13:00-20:00, ‘Carnival de día‘ with four stages set up in the city offering music in different formats, and styles, from 13:00 to 20:00. Plaza de España, Parque Santa Catalina (the main carnival stage), Plaza de la Musica (next to the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium) and Estadio Insular.
-The Burial of the Sardine at 20:00 and fireworks at 21:30. The burial procession for the Sardine, from Parque Santa Catalina to Playa de Las Canteras.
“Carnival celebrations also mean road closures, in the capital, during the whole weekend”

• 2-3 July, Fataga• Fiestas del Albaricoque 2022

The picturesque village of Fataga in the municipality of San Bartolome de Tirajana is just 25 minutes drive inland from Maspalomas. They have been celebrating their apricot festival since last weekend and festivities come to an end this Sunday.

On Saturday evening, the Gran Romería pilgrimage offering processes through the streets of this most beautiful little mountain village. Starting at 19:00 from the cemetery, heading towards Plaza de Fataga, with Canarian folk dancing and music, traditional costumes, and carts full of offerings. In the main church square, a Verbena, street party into the early hours of Sunday morning.

On Sunday, enjoy ‘Taste of Fataga’ with tapas, a traditional market, and live music from 14:00.

• 2-3 July, Vega de San Mateo• Fiesta del Agricultor y Feria de Artesania
This is a very traditional “Farmer’s Feast” and Artisan Craft Fair in Vega de San Mateo at the Plaza del Mercado, Plaza de la Solidaridad (the new square) on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00.
Enjoy an authentic experience in this authentic rural mountain market town, where you will find tastings of traditional produce, folkloric performances, demonstrations of traditional activities, alongside the usual weekly market etc., for all those who want to experience this very traditional festival in San Mateo.
Artisanal craft Fair, Feria de Artesania on Saturday 10:00-20:00 and on Sunday 10:00-16:00

• 2-3 July, Santa Brigida• Recreación Histórica de la Batalla de El Batán de 1599
The 4th edition of the Historical Reenactment of the Battle of El Batán is to be held at the Finca El Galeón, the infrastructure for public use in the municipality of Santa Brígida. El Batán in 1599, witnessed the population of the island, including natives and colonial settlers, supported by a handful of militiamen, fighting alongside the military authorities of the time, managing to repel an attack on the island by the Dutch fleet, commanded by Vice-Admiral Pieter Van der Does, known more as a pirate around these parts.
A festive atmosphere with a show around what life was like at the end of the 16th century on Gran Canaria.anyone can participate, either as a spectator or as an extra, wearing costumes, and demonstrating livelihoods and music of time.
members of the public can visit the camp on Saturday from 10:30-13:00, where an exhibition of historical clothes, renaissance dancing and micro scenes will be there to educate and surprise.
At 12:00 there is a finger puppet show.
Afternoon visits to the camp 16:00-19:00, with workshops and renaissance dancing
Camp visits continue on Sunday 1o:30-13:30 and at 11:30 there is a talk by Alex Hansen a scholar of the geographic environment of Gran Canaria at the time of the invasion.
12:30 recital.
13:00 finger puppet show
“On June 25, 1599, a Dutch fleet attacked Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, taking it on the third day. Its people had to take refuge inland, and Santa Brígida was the capital of the island for a few days. Until a few brave and resourceful men made the invaders retreat. Come see a sample of life at the time, and eat something to recover”

• 2-3 July, Ingenio• La Feria de Comercios
The Trade Fair of Ingenio is held this Saturday and Sunday in the Plaza de la Candelaria. Street shopping, children’s activities, live music and many other surprises. An event for all audiences that will help local businesses to go out on the street and that, in addition, offers animation and activities for children.
Saturday 10:00-21:00 and on Sunday 10:00-14:00
A perfect festive time to visit Ingenio as they celebrate the Patron Saints’ festivities in honour of San Pedro and San Pablo, continuing until this Sunday 3 July 2022

• Saturday 2 July, Artenara• 3º Aniversario del nombramiento del Paisaje Cultural Risco Cáido y Montañas Sagradas por la UNESCO
The 3rd Anniversary celebration in Artenara this Saturday when Risco Caído and the Sacred Mountains of Gran Canaria was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. A day filled with tradition, culture, musical performances, children’s activities, artisans, gastronomy and much more.Starting at 12:00 on Plaza de San Matias.
In July 2019, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee added Risco Caído and the Sacred Mountains of Gran Canaria Cultural Landscape to its List of World Heritage Sites in recognition of the ancient society of the Canary Islands, the roots of which stem from the population of North Africa and which managed to develop its own culture in complete isolation for more than 1,500 years.
The archaeological sites contained within the Risco Caído landscape reflect the culture of the ancient peoples of the island, a unique process of evolution undergone by the Amazigh people from North Africa who lived in isolation until they were conquered by the Crown of Castile in the 15th Century. The volcanic crater of Caldera de Tejeda watches over this area, which exists within the municipalities of Artenara, Tejeda, Agaete and Galdar.

• 2-3 July, San Isidro de Teror• Fiestas patronales en honor a San Isidro Labrador y Santa Mª de la Cabeza.
The neighbourhood of San Isidro in the municipality of Teror is celebrating their patron saint festivities from June 25 to July 10 in honour of San Isidro Labrador and Santa Mª de la Cabeza.
The main days of the festivities take place this weekend.
On Saturday Romería, the pilgrimage offering at 19:00. After the pilgrimage traditional music and dancing in front of the hermitage. At 22:00 more modern festive mood with Leyenda Joven and DJ Promaster and then fireworks at midnight.
Sunday is the main day of festivitiesCattle Fair at 10:00. There is also a church service at 12:00, followed by a religious procession with the images of the saint

SPORTING EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

• Saturday 2 July, Telde• 46º Rallye Ciudad de Telde
The 46th edition of City of Telde Rally is on this Saturday. It will have a 3 x 3 (three timed sections, to be repeated three times) with a total of 66.3km against the clock. The test is valid for the BP Las Palmas Asphalt Rally Championship. The Arnao area (Avda. del Cabildo) will be the epicenter of the event on Saturday.
Stages: Cruz de Jerez – Malfú (8.3 km. ) / Ingenio – La Pasadilla (8.4 km.) / Cazadores – Los Picos (10.3 km.)
“When there is a rally going on it will also mean road closures during the stages”

• Saturday 2 July, Mogán• La Traiña Trail Costa Mogán
It is going to be a busy Saturday in Arguineguín.
La Traiña Trail Costa Mogán returns to the calendar of sporting events, in the southern municipality, this Saturday and does so with new features.
The seventh edition of this event, organised by the Club Veredas Atauro will feature a 9-kilometre race, which can be run in the conventional manner and, for the first time, in a ‘family’ format, that is, as a pair made up of an adult and a minor between 10 and 14 years old. There will also be distances of 15, 27 and 42 kilometres, into which a hiking route is incorporated.
The Traiña Trail Costa Mogán registered more than 1,000 participants in 2019 and, after a two-year break, the nighttime running competition is back with all its modalities, including new ones such as the 9 kilometres ‘Traiña Trail Familiar’ and the ‘Traiña Trail Senderismo’, consisting of 8 kilometres. The shortest distance race, increases to 9 kilometres (from 8), then there will be a 15 kilometre race, and a 27 kilometre distance (up from 24km).
The start line is from the Plaza Negra (market/parking area) in Arguineguín and, for the first time, the finish line will be at the Plaza Pérez Galdós, in front of the church. The 42-kilometre marathon, changes its itinerary to start from Las Marañuelas beach. The participants in which will leave at 17:30.

• Saturday 2 July, La Aldea de San Nícolas• Mercadillo y muestra de artesanía y complementos
La Aldea market is a lovely local market to visit in the westernmost municipality of the island, with local produce, artisans and music every first Saturday of each month.
On Saturday, 2 July from 09:00 to 14:00 you can enjoy various activities and an interesting day out on the west of the island.
Children’s entertainment will be from 11:00 with various activities.
The living museums of the Community Development Project will be open to the public, which has guided tours, people interested in enjoying them must register in advance on 928 89 06 91.
The market will be enlivened by ambient music.

MARKETS ON THE SOUTH OF GRAN CANARIA

Friday is always market day in Playa de Mogán in the morning. This popular market is in one of the prettiest fishing harbour towns on Gran Canaria, very popular with tourists.
On Saturday San Fernando de Maspalomas market offers all kinds of textiles, Objet d‘art and other articles, outside the Municipal Market, located on Avenida Alejandro del Castillo, with bargains for bargain hunters. It is one of the markets most enjoyed among visitors along with Friday’s in Playa de Mogán;El Mercadillo de Maspalomas, the main ‘Maspalomas market’ is on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 08:00 to 14:00.
On Saturday in Arguineguín, a second-hand market on Plaza Negra (the marketplace) in the morning 09:00-14:00 with a wide range preloved treasures to be found and discovered.
On Sunday, the “rastro” second-hand market, is on from 08:00 to 14:00 in the main carpark of the Municipal Market, in San Fernando.

Saturday 2 July, VecindarioMercado Agrícola de Vecindario

The biweekly Saturday Agricultural Market in Vecindario still takes place on the main street at the Plaza de Los Algodoneros (next to the Hotel Avenida de Canarias ) ???????????????????? Get the best seasonal fruit and vegetables, bread, flowers and much more, straight from the local farmers and producers.
From 08:30 – 13:30 Plaza de Los Algodoneros

“It is also the perfect opportunity to explore the kilometres-long main street of this neighbourhood, Avenida de Canarias.”

1-3 July, Las Palmas de Gran CanariaCanteras Street Market
“Canteras Street Market” trade fair between 26 June – 17 July 2022 on Avenida de las Canteras in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, from calle Tenerife up to calle Padre Cueto.The fair is open every day from 10:00 to 20:00 with a total of 70 stalls and where you will find fashion, accessories, literature, decoration, food, cosmetics, perfumes, crafts, toys, jewelry, antiques, swimwear, sportswear and much more.
The Puerto Canteras Open Commercial Zone (ZCA) puts on offer the natural attractions of the area, enhanced by various items sold in a pleasant environment. This forms part of a revitalisation plan, within the commercial area marking the start of a street sales campaign.

LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEKEND!

HARD ROCK CAFE GRAN CANARIA
Live music starts at 21:00
On Friday, Queen Tribute by MiracleOn Saturday, Rock Classic Night, by Crossfire

2-3 July, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Traditional music and dance

On Sunday in Pueblo Canario group ‘Roque Nublo’ at 11:00

THE CHAMPIONS
The most stylish and, rockin’est song and guitar, husband and wife duo in the Atlantic Ocean. Based in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria

On Friday at Mulligan’s at 21:30

On Sunday at Barbacoa in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria → Rock N Roll Show & Through The Decades’ Show at 22:00

KELLY MARLOW

MULLIGAN’S PLAYA DEL INGLES

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The Canary Guide #WeekendTips San Juan 23-26 June 2022

Jun, 2022 | Events & Leisure, Fairs & Markets, Weekend Tips

Summer has officially begun with the June solstice on Tuesday and now the foundational San Juan festivities are upon us, celebrating 544 years since the Castillian army first set camp on the banks of the Guineguada fresh water stream, in what is now the old quarter of our capital city, Vegueta! It is a long “puente” weekend with one of the biggest and most magical celebrations on Gran Canaria, and throughout Spain, entailing many traditional fiestas, midnight dips in the sea and various rituals with smoke, bonfires and fireworks.
Every municipality and neighbourhood is likely to have their own official bonfire event, and there are strict rules to be followed, particularly at this time of year when we are ever-watchful for the dangers to our island from wildfires, so in case you are planning your own event, always check with your local town hall about specific rules and regulations.
This weekend offers so much beside San Juan, including Patron Saint festivities and “Romeria” pilgrimage offerings. There is also a Harvest Fair in El Tablero, a 90’s music festival in the Barranco del Aguila, a Romantic night in Tejeda and much more!
“Remember that San Juan festivities also mean fireworks, so make sure your pets are safe inside and secure as they can be easily scared and try to escape any perceived danger. Keep an eye out for any animals panicking outdoors”
Upcoming bank holidays:This Friday, 24 June is a local Bank holiday in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Telde, Arucas, La Aldea de San Nicolás, Teror.Foundational festivities of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, festivities in honour of San Juan Bautista in Telde, Arucas and La Aldea and Festividad del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús in Teror.

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Spanish State Meteorological Agency, AEMET, forecast changeable weather as the weekend gets going. San Juan festivities on Thursday should stay reasonable when it comes to the southern resort areas of Mogán and Maspalomas, temperatures remaining around the mid 20s in the shade, a touch cooler on the north of the island, with some potential for rain in the outlook, more likely in the capital, in the mountains and along Gran Canaria’s rugged north coasts. For the rest of the weekend… well, we will just need to wait and see.
It is good to remember that the weather at this time of year can be quite changeable, and hard to predict, even just a short distance inland from the usually much sunnier coastal weather on the south.
San Juan festivities on Gran Canaria most probably will be enjoyed in good weather but the weekend forecast looks grey around the island still and at the moment even possibility of rain all around. All in all average daytime temperatures should stay comfortable above 22ºC in the shade, though certainly a touch colder up in the summits. Not the best forecast as the summer 2022 has truly arrived…

*** Check the regular markets and a range of other events on our main calendar at The Canary Guide website***

• Thursday 23 June, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria• Fiestas Fundacionales Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2022
After a two year hiatus due to the pandemic, the capital’s main beach, Las Canteras, will once again be the epicenter for the “Night of San Juan” celebrations, on the eve of the anniversary of the founding of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. A city that celebrates 544 years of history this June 24, with a magical night that will shine with the traditional fireworks show that burning more than 560 kilos of gunpowder, with 4 beach concerts by Ruts & La Isla Music, David Bustamante, Totó Noriega and Javier Gurruchaga and the Mondragón Orchestra who will put the finishing touch to the day before the the commemorations of the founding of the capital. Friday is also a local bank holiday in the municipality.
On Thursday, “The Night of San Juan” festivities take place at Plaza Saulo Torón on Paseo de Las Canteras The evening starts at 21:00 ‘Ruts and La Isla Music’. at 22:15 the very popular ‘BUSTAMANTE’ and the big fireworks display at midnight. More entertainment then continues at 00:15 with Totó Noriega.
At the other end of Las Canteras in the Plaza de la Música, by Las Arenas and the Alfredo Kraus, you can enjoy the ‘Orquesta Mondragón’ as part of their Viaje con nosotros Vuelo 2022 Tour, starting at 22:00.

• Thursday 23 June, Mogán• San Juan in Playa de Mogán
Mogán municipality celebrates the most magical night of the year, San Juan, in Playa de Mogán on Thursday, 23 June 2022. The local party begins at 21:00 with the popular corn barbecue and theatre and dance show ‘’El Aquellarre de las Maguadas’, carried out by the local Artistic Schools on the beach in which the soprano Alicia Ramos will also participate.
The show, called ‘The Coven of the Maguadas’, tells the story of a dark night of the present in which seven women appear, Canarian witches, who have gathered to justify all those who, like them, in the past, were tortured, burned and exiled.
Shortly after, music by a DJ, singer, and producer Aitor Cruz, followed by the great bonfire of San Juan and the fireworks show. The evening will continue with Verbena street party, with entertainment by D’Music

• Thursday 23 June, Playa del Inglés• The Night of San Juan festivities

As tradition has it, “The Night of San Juan” festivities by the town hall of San Bartolomé de Tirajana in Playa del Ingles are held in the public square at shopping centre Anexo II, down by the beach, on Thursday, 23 June.

Starting at 19:00 with music groups Mixtura Cromática, Kilian Viera, Última Parada and La Próxima Escapada and at midnight, fireworks.

Also festivities at the Centro cultural of Castillo del Romeral. Popular sweet corn barbecue at 21:00 and music by DJ Adrián Pro at 20:30 and 22:30.

• Thursday 23 June, Santa Lucia de Tirajana • “Noche de Fuego” in Pozo Izquierdo
Every year Santa Lucia does something extra as well as activities normally related to the festivities of San Juan. Every year they present a spectacle with a different theme each year in El barranguillo – Pozo Izquierdo. The Fun starts at 21:30 with the musical spectacle “Noches de Fantasia”
Aquatic Fireworks at 23:00 and a concert by the popular band ‘Aseres’ starts at 23:15 and will close the night.
“This is a very popular event so there will be traffic restrictions in Pozo Izquierdo so please follow the signs.”

CASA DEL TERRO – “LIBROS DE SANGRE”
There is also another edition of the traditional House of Terror, with the theme ‘Books of blood’ in the underground parking attached to the municipal offices, on calle AcusaThe dates for the shows are 24, 27, 28, 29, 30 June and 1 July. There are two starting times at 20:30 and 23:00.This is one of the most popular and participatory events in the municipality, as almost a hundred people will act on the tour of the House of Terror
Tickets ( over 12+ yrs ) can now be purchased for 2 euros at the Municipal Athenaeum or online.

• 24-26 June, Telde • Fiestas patronales de San Juan Bautista 2022
The northeastern “Royal City” of Telde are celebrating their patron saint festivities in honour of Saint John the Baptist. The church of San Juan Bautista (John the Baptist) de Telde is the true spiritual centre of Telde. Friday, the 24th is also a local bank holiday in the municipality. This year the festivities were divided into two sets.
The history of the area of San Juan is rooted in pre-Hispanic times. It is known that the area was one capitals of the two great “kingdoms” of the old “Tamarán” (Gran Canaria) and as such the city has lots of examples of the old Canarias, with around a hundred archaeological points of interest.

On Thursday: Artisan craft exhibition from 15:00 at Rincón Plácido Fleitas. There is Canarian wrestling in memory of Juan C. Suárez Monzón at 17:30 at the Lomo Cementario terreno. The 2nd Artisanal beer festival 17:00-00:00 at Plaza de San Juan enlivened by ambient music. Concert by Aseres at Plaza de San Juan at 20:00, followed by a concert by Salvapantallas at 22:30. San Juan bonfires from 22:00 at Barranco Real ad at midnight fireworks

On Friday: Traditional Canarian games at 10:00 at Plaza de San Juan. Activities for children between 10:00-12:00 also at Plaza de San Juan.A cattle exhibition at Vivero Municipal – Puente de los Siete Ojos from 10:00-14:00. Artisan craft exhibition 10:00-21:00 Rincón Plácido Fleitas.Concert by the municipal music band at 12:30 at Plaza de San Juan and Children’s show “Erase Une Vez” at 13:00.Eucharist and a religious procession in honour of San Juan Bautista at 19:00, followed by a night of humour ( in spanish ) with Saúl Romero. Evening will end with verbena, a party with Leyenda Joven.

On Saturday: Romería, pilgrimage offering at 18:30 from El Chorrillo to Plaza de San Juanand the evening continues with traditional music and dancing at Plaza de San Juan at 21:00

On Sunday: at the historic Narea Model Car Circuit, radio-controlled cars for the regional championship 08:00-14:00
horse racing on Avenida del Cabildo at 17:00 and the soloists concert at 20:30 at Rincón Plácido Fleitas

• Thursday 23 June, Gáldar• Noche de San Juan Marinero
Sardina Beach will live the longest night of the year, this Thursday with a magical new edition of the traditional “Night of San Juan Marinero”. A night with different activities for the enjoyment of all those who come to the coastal enclave.
The night will begin with a lively and rhythmic parade to the sounds of Batucada starting at 22:00 and will continue with a DJ Line performance at 23:00.The raising of the blue flag will take place at 23:45, a recognition that Gáldar has achieved for the sixth consecutive summer thanks to the environmental quality of the area and the services offered.
Finally, at midnight the traditional aquatic and aerial fireworks will illuminate the San Juan night in Gáldar.

• Friday 24 June, Teror• Festividad del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Teror celebrates this Friday, the festivity of the Sacred Heart, a holiday in the municipality, characterised by the traditional handmade “carpets” that dress the streets of the Casco through which the religious procession passes after mass, at 19:00. A total of 24 carpets made by about 300 people will be presented from early Friday morning on Calle Real de la Plaza, Calle Nueva, Diputación, Iglesia Chica, La Cal, Obispo Marquina and Plaza del Pino.
Starting on Thursday afternoon, those made by neighbourhood associations, associations, sports clubs, groups, and individuals from the municipality will begin to be made, in collaboration with the Teror City Council, which provides material and also makes its own rug.
⚠️ Calle Nueva remains closed to traffic from 20:00 Thursday, June 23, until Friday night June 24.

• Saturday 25 June, Tejeda• VI Noche Romántico
Gran Canaria will celebrate the 6th Romantic Night of Tejeda, “A night Under the Stars” on Saturday evening. The event is part of the proposal from “The Most Beautiful Towns” of Spain, Italy, Wallonia and France, where more than 400 European towns and its participants will share a kiss at the same time at 23:00 (midnight on the mainland).
During the evening, enjoy the gastronomy and the charms of Tejeda. The streets of this mountain village has been turned into the perfect place to spend a night lit only by candles and garlands, an exceptional landscape and the starry sky for which Gran Canaria has been recognised as a Starlight Tourist Destination.
In El Motor you will find the Chill-Out, a space for relaxation where you can enjoy different performances. To start, at 17:30, an activity for the smallest of the house together with “Family Magic” with the Magician Abel who will take us to the world of magic from the theater truck of “La Tournée De L´Art”.
Music sessions at 20:15, 21:30, 23:00 and 00:00at 23:15 night of Astronomia at the viewpoint

• Saturday 25 June, El Tablero de Maspalomas• XXIII Feria de la Zafra
The neighbourhood of El Tablero celebrate their 23rd Harvest Fair, XXIII Feria Feria de la Zafra on Saturday, 25 June 2022. “Entre vinos y tapas después de la Zafra“
The annual Harvest Fair is a cultural event honouring the memory of the pioneering rural residents who originally made up this little community and, also, remembering the importance of the agricultural work that they carried out to earn their livelihood.

On Saturday, starting from 17:00 at the main plaza there will be a sample of local handicrafts, children’s craft workshops, traditional Canarian games, an exhibition and sale of gastronomic produce, children’s folklore show by the local music school ( at 17:30 ), exhibitions of native stick fighting as well as the famous shepherd’s leap ( at 18:30 ) used for centuries by goat herders to cross this island’s mountainous terrain, there will also be separate workshops for chácaras and drums, an exhibition of old photographs, a lively street parade with traditional music ( at 19:15 ) as well as Tapas & Wine night. The fair will end with traditional Taifa dancing.

• 23-24 June, Tenteniguada• Fiestas patronales en honor a San Juan Bautista 2022
The picturesque mountain neighbourhood of Tenteniguada in the municipality of Valsequillo is celebrating patron St. John’s festivities between 11 June – 3 July.
On Thursday, Bonfires at 18:00. Humour and transformism show at Plaza Nueva at 20:30.XXV ‘Noche de Brujas’, a street theatre show from Plaza Nueva to Plaza de San Juan, starting at 23:00. At midnight fireworks and a party.
‘Witches Night’ is a night of magic and witches when the spirits of the sorceresses will tour the neighborhood with the staging of the XXV Noche de Brujas. This is a show that takes months of preparation and the amount of participants is staggering.
On Friday, St. John’s Day.Early morning at 06:00 “Diana floreada” . At 09:30 a cattle fair and at midday Eucharist and a religious procession with the image of St. John through the streets of the village, followed by a small cattle parade and awards for the best specimen. Popular lunch at 14:30 on the Plaza Nuevo with music and at 16:00 Verbena Solajero, daytime fiesta.

• 23-25 June, Arucas• Fiestas Patronales de San Juan de Bautista
Arucas celebrates its Patron Saint festivities of John the Baptist in the municipality between 3-26 June 2022.
On Thursday, Noche de San Juan. Evening activities on Plaza de San Juan with concerts including ‘La Oreja de Van Gogh’ from 21:30 and at midnight fireworks from Montaña de Arucas. And the night continues with more music and entertainment with LOS40 URBAN Canarias at Plaza de San Juan from 00:15

Friday, 24 June, Main Day of festivitiesEucharist at 11:30 and is followed by a religious procession.Crafts, trades and traditions Fair, 10:00- 20:00 Parque de las Flores.Concert by “Los 600” on Plaza de la Constitución at 18:00“Travesia” Santiago Auserón ( Radio Futura) ane the Gran Canaria Big Band at 21:30 on Plaza de San Juan

Saturday, 25 JuneCrafts, trades and traditions Fair, 10:00- 20:00 Parque de las Flores.I Monographic contest of the Canary podenco ( canarian hunting dog breed ) City of Arucas at 09:00 Zona deportiva de BarretoCattle Fair at 10:00 Anexo in the same sport area of Barreto

REGULAR MARKETS ON THE SOUTH OF GRAN CANARIA

Friday is always market day in Playa de Mogán in the morning. This popular market is in one of the prettiest fishing harbour towns on Gran Canaria, very popular with tourists.
On Saturday San Fernando de Maspalomas market offers all kinds of textiles, Objet d‘art and other articles, outside the Municipal Market, located on Avenida Alejandro del Castillo, with bargains for bargain hunters. It is one of the markets most enjoyed among visitors along with Friday’s in Playa de Mogán;
El Mercadillo de Maspalomas, the main ‘Maspalomas market’ is on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 08:00 to 14:00.
On Saturday in Arguineguín, a second-hand market on Plaza Negra (the marketplace) in the morning 09:00-14:00 with a wide range preloved treasures to be found and discovered.
On Sunday, the “rastro” second-hand market, is on from 08:00 to 14:00 in the main carpark of the Municipal Market, in San Fernando.

Saturday 25 June, ArucasMercado Agrícola de Arucas

The bi-weekly Gran Canaria Agricultural Market this weekend in Arucas takes place in the facilities of the Cabildo’s Agricultural Farm, “Granja Agrícola Experimental del Cabildo“, located right at the Arucas exit from the GC-2, on the north coast of Gran Canaria, this busy farmers’ market offers the opportunity to purchase fresh produce directly from the primary sector at an adjusted price.
Vegetables, fruit, honey, cheeses, oil, bread and sweets are some of the produce that can be found, constituted to support the primary sector of the region.

The freshest produce at your fingertips. From 09:00 to 13:30.

Sunday 26 June, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Canteras Street Market
“Canteras Street Market” trade fair between 26 June – 17 July 2022 on Avenida de las Canteras in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, from calle Tenerife up to calle Padre Cueto. The fair is open every day from 10:00 to 20:00 with a total of 70 stalls and where you will find fashion, accessories, literature, decoration, food, cosmetics, perfumes, crafts, toys, jewelry, antiques, swimwear, sportswear and much more.
The Puerto Canteras Open Commercial Zone meets unbeatable conditions in terms of summer climate and landscape at this time, its location allows the natural attractions of the area to be enhanced as a claim to make purchases in a pleasant environment. This is part of the revitalization plan, an activity within the commercial area to mark the start of the street sales campaign.

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LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEKEND!

Saturday 25 June, Barranco del Águila, San Bartolomé de TirajanaDe Vuelta a Los 90’s Festival
The upcoming Saturday delivers some heavyweight blows here on the island with a 90s hits festival offering up 3 of the biggest names from the dance pop scene of that era, headlined by Alice DeeJay (Better off Alone), Haddaway (What is Love) and Whigfield (Saturday Night). Tickets are still available for the extraordinary event scheduled for June 25 as part of the main “puente” weekend in honour of the San Juan foundational festivities across the island
Tickets are still available on Oasis Gran Canaria website, starting from €22,00 ( VIP parking is sold out )
You can also get tickets from all the main sites selling like: entrees.com, entradas.com and El Corte Ingles ( information about the tickets are not very clear though )
Where: Oasis Gran Canaria in Barranco del ÁguilaGates open at 15:00

Sunday 26 June, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Musica en el Parque

A new edition of ‘Music in the park’ this Sunday. The next guests as part of the music appointment in the park come from Colombia.‘Puerto Candelaria’ is one of the bands with the most presence in the Latin American scene and they come to leave us their good vibes and their festive vision of music.The concert starts at 12:00 in José Antonio Ramos Auditorium at Doramas Park.Free entry until capacity is reached.

24-26 June, Las Palmas de Gran CanariaFiestas Fundacionales Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2022
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria continue with their foundational festivities until Sunday. Highlighting all the free concerts and music performances on offer this weekend.
On Friday, a concert at 21:00 “Ilegales”: La lucha por la vida + Sergio Franquis y Los doctores at Plaza de la Música.On Saturday, at 21:00 #Musicando, concert series, featuring “Las Karamba” at Auditorio José Antonio Ramos in Parque Doramas.On Sunday at 12:00 #Music in the park “Puerto Candelaria” at Auditorio José Antonio Ramos in Parque Doramas.

25-26 June, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Traditional music and dance

This Saturday and Sunday, traditional Canarian music and dancing on Plaza de España and in Pueblo Canario. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria revives folk performances in the open air every weekend. These performances will continue to take place every weekend throughout the year (subject to bank holidays).

On Saturday on Plaza de España at 11:00, group ‘A.F. Flor Canaria del Atlántico’

On Sunday in Pueblo Canario group ‘A.F. Los Poliguanches’ at 11:30

THE CHAMPIONS
The most stylish and, rockin’est song and guitar, husband and wife duo in the Atlantic Ocean. Based in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria

On Friday at Mulligan’s Gran Canaria at 21:30

On Sunday at Barbacoa Gran Canaria in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria → Rock N Roll Show & Through The Decades’ Show at 22:00

KELLY MARLOW

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The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 17-19 June 2022

Jun, 2022 | Carnival, Tourism, Weekend Tips

It is the weekend before the midsummer San Juan Festivities, one of the biggest celebrations on Gran Canaria, and with summer solstice one of the oldest with spring officially becoming summer. This year San Juan lands on a Friday, and together with the eve of San Juan, both days will put ancient traditions on show, and there will be a lot of festivities and events to see and experience. The next Canary Guide #WeekendTips will be out in time to highlight some of these cultural traditions celebrated en masse on Gran Canaria.
This weekend is pretty full of worthy must-see seasonal events. For the first time ever (to our knowledge) Maspalomas Carnival is being held in June, with this main weekend of celebration including “The Day of the tourist”, and the rescue of the Sardine on Friday, from Maspalomas Lighthouse to Playa del Inglés beach, then later an “international” show at the Yumbo, you can expect thousands of people for the parade on Saturday and then the “Sardine’s funeral and cremation” with the “last will and testament” with fireworks on Sunday will mark the end of this hotter than usual Carnival affair in the south.
There will be another edition of the Km.0 Fair Gran Canaria, also happening this weekend, in Arucas along with their Patronal Saint festivities, San Juan is big on this island and no mistake; making it the perfect time to visit this beautiful town and not forgetting their traditional Corpus Christi religious ceremony, with handmade street carpets of coloured salt on Sunday. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria continues with their Foundational Festivities, culminating in one of the biggest celebrations in the city, next week, on the eve of San Juan at Las Canteras beach.
Upcoming bank holidays on Gran Canaria:Monday, 20 June is a local Bank holiday in Moya – Festivities of San Antonio de Padua ( St. Anthony).Friday, 24 June is a local Bank holiday in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Telde, Arucas, La Aldea de San Nicolás, TerorFoundational festivities of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, festivities in honour of San Juan Bautista in Telde, Arucas and La Aldea and Festividad del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús in Teror
** photo: The Church of San Juan Bautista or Arucas Church / photo by Love Gran Canaria

Weather Outlook
Spanish State Meteorological Agency, AEMET, forecast a weekend starting with light breezes as well as sunshine throughout the coming days in the southern tourism heartlands of Mogán and Maspalomas. Average daytime temperatures will be a rather gorgeous 30ºC, in the shade, on the south, with the possibility of some calima haze, and perhaps some choppy seas with a yellow advisory waning in place for coastal phenomena. In direct sunlight, it is going to feel much hotter.
The weekend looks good around the island, so a great weekend for any adventure or event, whether it’s Carnival, Patron Saint festivities, or just having a walk in the mountains or a beach day. All in all average daytime temperature is looking around 25º-30ºC in the shade. A perfect weekend across Gran Canaria!

*** Check the regular markets and a range of other events on our main calendar at The Canary Guide website***

17-19 June, MaspalomasCarnaval Internacional de Maspalomas 2022
It’s the big weekend and the last days of the Maspalomas Carnival celebrations this year on the south of Gran Canaria. For the first time held in the summer… We can expect next year the Carnaval to return to February or March, though there are many who want to see more of these events for the summer tourists…
On Friday, “Day of the Tourist” at 12:00 rescue of the sardine at the beach. (Maspalomas Beach – Playa del Inglés) – a mad procession along the beach front of Maspalomas Costa CanariaIn the evening in the shopping centre Yumbo and at the plaza: at 21:00 what is know as the Tourist Gala and at 23:00 Mogollón party
On Saturdayat 17:00 The Grand Parade. Parade floats and thousands upon thousands of attendees depart from in front of the Hotel Parque Tropical, and continue along the Avenida de Italia, Avenida de Gran Canaria and end at the Avenida del Turoperador Tui.at 22:00 Mogollón party
On Sunday 20:00 Reading of the last testament20:30 Burial of the Sardine and fireworks

Route for the parade: Departure from the entrance to Playa del Inglés through El Veril, towards Avda. de Italia untilthe intersection with Avda. de Gran Canaria, direction Avda. de Gran Canaria until the intersection with the Avda. de Tirajana heading south, continue along Avda. de Gran Canaria, Rotonda Plaza Hierro (Crossroads with Avda. 8 de Marzo, former Avda. Alféreces Provisionales), to Avenida Touroperador Tui, where the parade route and circuit ends.“Remember, there will be major road closures in Playa del Ingles”

18-19 June, ArucasFeria Km.0 Gran Canaria
A new edition of the Km.0 Fair Gran Canaria takes place this time in the beautiful city of Arucas between 18- 19 June. The fair in Parque de Las Flores is open on both days between 10:00-15:00 featuring 40 local producers on the island.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).

17-19 June, GáldarDibujando las Islas
A gorgeous art exhibition to enjoy by the sublimely talented English man, Edward Bowness, ‘Drawing the Islands’ until 27 June 2022 in the Museo Agáldar, located in the ancient pre Hispanic Royal Capital of Gran Canaria, Gáldar.
This is a solo exhibition and display of drawings from the artist’s experience of living and travelling around the beautiful Canary Islands. There will be 27 pieces, a mixture of watercolour, oil and linoleum.The artist himself is said to be present in the museum this Sunday from 11:30 and there will also be a performance by duo Paulina Niemczycka (Flute) and Abraham Ramos (Guitar).
Opening hours:Monday to Friday: 09:30-18:30Saturday and Sunday: 10:30-18:30
“Edward Bowness (‘Edward Arte’) from Nottingham, is a freelance illustrator based on Gran Canaria. His artwork is inspired by old travel posters, graphic novels and comics, and focused on capturing natural settings to city scenes bustling with energy and bursting with bold colours. He has worked for various clients that include the BBC, Waterstones, Tango, Guardian and Leftlion.”

The Venue:
“The Agáldar Museum tells the history of the city, from its beginnings more than 1,500 years ago with a settlement of the island by populations arriving from North Africa and its establishment as the headquarters of the Guanartemes for a thousand years to follow. A chronology of the evolution of the municipality through 13 rooms. The museum is located in a must-see building: the House of Captain Quesada, home of the former militia captain and promoter of the construction of the current Matriz Temple of Santiago in 1778 -one of the greatest exponents of enlightened classicism on the Canary Islands who replaced the primitive church of Santiago built after the conquest of the Guanartemato de Agáldar. The house is one of the best examples of 18th-century domestic architecture on Gran Canaria, declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in 1990. In 2009 it was acquired and rehabilitated by the Gáldar City Council.”

PATRON SAINT FESTIVITIES

17-19 June, ArucasFiestas Patronales de San Juan Bautista 2022
Arucas is celebrating the Patron Saint festivities of John the Baptist in the municipality between 3-26 June 2022.
Saturday, 18 June,• KM.0 Fair in Parque de las Flores between 09:00-15:00 both Saturday and Sunday. • XIV Clásica Automovilistica de Aruca. Old cars cruising in a rally. Program: at 10:00- Verifications of the participating vehicles. at 11:30 start of the first section from the Fairground, recinto ferial• Festival folklórico “Albores” at 12:00 on Plaza de la Constitución, Canarian music and dance festival.• Verbena, a party with HARMONÍA SHOW at 22:00 at Plaza de San Juan
Sunday, 19 June, Solemnidad del Corpus ChristiOne of the most famous displays of Corpus Christi will be in Arucas this Sunday. From 07:00 to 16:00 the streets of Arucas surrounding the church will be decorated with handmade “carpets” of salt, flowers and leaf, as well as the decoration of balconies, windows and altars.
At 18:30 eucharist at the church, Parroquia de San Juan Bautista and at 19:30 the main religious procession.

18-19 June, Villa de MoyaFiestas de San Antonio Padua 2022
Villa de Moya, on the north of the island, is celebrating their patron saint’s festivities in honour of Saint Anthony of Padua between 3-20 June 2022. Monday, 20 June is also a local bank Holiday in the municipality. The extensive program is made up of numerous cultural and religious events, concerts, children’s activities, Craft and Commercial Fair and the Livestock Fair, Romeria; the pilgrimage and the traditional sancocho.#SaturdayRomería, pilgrimage offering at 19:00 and afterward, traditional Taifa dancing in front of the church.#Sunday The 31st Cheese tasting and local product fair and the 20th edition of Local product tasting of Villa de Moya, from 09:00 on Plaza Tomás Morales

Corpus Christi carpets
Corpus Christi is a special religious event celebrated in major towns and villages around the island, many of which will decorate their streets using colourful “carpets” of salt and dyed sawdust, flowers, and by building small altars. Communities have their own traditions when it comes to Corpus Christi.

Arucas on Sunday 19 June
One of the most famous displays of Corpus Christi will be in Arucas this Sunday. From 07:00 to 16:00 the streets of Arucas surrounding the church will be decorated with handmade “carpets” of salt, flowers and leaf, as well as the decoration of balconies, windows and altars.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on Saturday 18 June 2022
The Brotherhood of #NazarenosdeVegueta will make two handmade carpet. The Cabildo carpet, on which the work will begin at 09:00 on the Plaza de Santa Ana ( opposite the old Las Palmas de Gran Canaria town hall ) and the Brotherhood’s own, of which the preparations will start at 18:00 on Calle Doctor Chil, the corner with Reyes Católicos.

Later in the evening eucharist at 19:30 followed by a religious procession.

Teror on Sunday 19 JuneHandmade Corpus Christi carpets ( making them start early in the morning) on the streets of Casco de Teror and the neighbourghoods of Arbejales ( surroundings of church Sagrado Corazón de Jesús) and El Palmar ( surroundings of Ntra. Sra. de las Nieves), through which the religious processions will pass later in the evening.
– The Corpus Christi procession in the town of Teror will depart from the Basílica del Pino on Sunday after the 19:00 and will go through the streets Herrería, Párroco Obispo Pozuelo, Camino del Castaño, Párroco Juan González, Riego and Real de la Plaza, where the carpets made with natural materials, flowers, salts and pigments will be located.– In the neighbourhood of El Palmar, the celebration of Corpus will be held with the procession after the Eucharist at 18:00, which will go through the carpets made during the morning around the church– In Arbejales, the celebration of Corpus, with the making of carpets and altars in the morning and the procession after the Eucharist at 18:00.

Romeria, pilgrimage offering on Saturday 18 June 2022
Tenteniguada, Valsequillo de Gran CanariaThe picturesque mountain neighbourhood of Tenteniguada in the municipality of Valsequillo is celebrating patron St. John’s festivities, ‘Fiestas patronales en honor a San Juan Bautista’ between 11 June – 3 July 2022. Romería, pilgrimage offering starting at 18:30 in honour of Patron Saint San Juan Bautista.
Villa de MoyaRomería, pilgrimage offering in honour of San Antonio de Padua at 19:00, and afterward the traditional Taifa dancing in front of the church.

17-19 June, TeldeSan Juan 2022
The municipality of Telde is celebrating Patron Saint festivities of San Juan between 17-26 June. This weekend, plenty of concerts and events to see.On Friday, Pregón, the proclamation is read by the Telde journalist Nicolás Castellano in Rincón Plácido Fleitas at 20:00 with the singer Mariví Cabo performing and, later, at 21:00, the first day of the Fibra Sonora music festival will be held, on Plaza de San Juan starting at 21:00. Devitha and Nymura, Soud of Aqua and Belize will perform on stage.
On Saturday, at 10:00, Melenara beach will host the seventh Insular Meeting of Canarian Wrestling Schools, with the participation of some 300 boys and girls. In the afternoon, at 19:00 p.m., the San Francisco Church will host the lyrical concert L’alba Separa Dalla Luce L’ombra and at 21:00, in Plaza San Juan, the second day of Fibra Sonora with The Blue Pillar, Fajardo and Nimañana.
The festive program continues on Sunday in Plaza de San Juan at 10:00 with the Presa Canario ( Canarian dog breed ) Exhibition. Meanwhile, the urban park of San Juan, throughout the morning, will host an Agroecological Day with children’s workshops, starting from 10:00.

SPORTING EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

Saturday 18 June, ArtenaraArtenara Trail 2022
It’s going to be a busy morning in beautiful Artenara, at 1500m+ the highest altitude village on Gran Canaria. The 13th edition of the “Artenara Trail” sporting event is one of the most special trail races in the Canary Islands. Hundreds of athletes will traverse an unprecedented route that will pass through the most emblematic areas of the municipality of just over 1000 inhabitants.
The first modality (10,6 km) of the Trail run will start at 09:00 from Plaza de Artenara and the second (19,5 km) at 9:30. The awards ceremony at 14:00 takes place at the same plaza.

Saturday 18 June, Arucas XIV Clásica Automovilistica de Arucas
The 14th Clásica de Arucas, (vehicles over 25 years old), will be held this Saturday under the organisation of the Motor Fan Club and the collaboration of the Town Council of Arucas, Jardines de la Marquesa, and a wide list of collaborating companies from the municipality. The Arucas Classic gives continuity to the XVI Gran Canaria Classic Cup as well as the XIX Canary Islands Classic.
The Recinto Ferial will be, once again, the starting and finishing point. At 11:30 starts the first section. This part, a 96 km route, is divided into 7 sections, the first section will conclude at 14:25 in Artenara. After a stop, at 15:30, the second section will begin to travel the remaining 99 km divided into 6 more sections to return again to the fairgrounds at around 18:30, where the trophies will be awarded.

REGULAR MARKETS ON THE SOUTH OF GRAN CANARIA

#Friday is always market day in Playa de Mogán in the morning. This popular market is in one of the prettiest fishing harbour towns on Gran Canaria, very popular with tourists.
#Saturday San Fernando de Maspalomas market offers all kinds of textiles, Objet d‘art and other articles, outside the Municipal Market, located on Avenida Alejandro del Castillo, with bargains for bargain hunters. It is one of the markets most enjoyed among visitors along with Friday’s in Playa de Mogán; El Mercadillo de Maspalomas, the main ‘Maspalomas market’ is on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 08:00 to 14:00.
#Saturday in Arguineguín, the lovely little second-hand market on Plaza Negra (the marketplace) in the morning 09:00-14:00.
#Sunday “Rastro”, the second-hand market with a wide range preloved treasures to be found and discovered from 08:00 to 14:00 in the main carpark of the Municipal Market, in San Fernando.

Saturday 18 June, VecindarioMercado Agrícola de Vecindario
The biweekly Saturday Agricultural Market in Vecindario still takes place on the main street at the Plaza de Los Algodoneros (next to the Hotel Avenida de Canarias ) ???????????????????? Get the best seasonal fruit and vegetables, bread, flowers and much more, straight from the local farmers and producers.
From 08:30 – 13:30 Plaza de Los Algodoneros

“It is also the perfect opportunity to explore the kilometres-long main street of this neighbourhood, Avenida de Canarias.”

LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEKEND!

18-19 June, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Traditional music and dance

On Sunday in Pueblo Canario group ‘A.F. Roque Nublo’ at 11:00

17-19 June, Las Palmas de Gran CanariaFiestas Fundacionales Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2022
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is celebrating the 544th Anniversary of the city’s founding with a wide program of cultural activities and open-air shows between 3-26 June. The celebration culminates with “Noche de San Juan” next Thursday on Las Canteras Beach. Music starts at 21:00, fireworks at midnight, and a dip in the ocean, followed by more music. Friday, 24 June is a local bank holiday in the capital.
This weekend there are plenty of concerts to enjoy. Here are all the free concerts for this weekend in the capital, free entry until capacity full.
Friday 17 JuneThe 14th Night of Boleros at Plaza de Santo Domingo at 21:00City Dock Band + Suárez DC at Auditorio José Antonio Ramos in Parque Doramas at 21:00
Saturday 18 JuneSamantha Martin & Delta Sugar + Miguel Cedrés at Auditorio José Antonio Ramos in Parque Doramas at 21:00The 14th Night of Boleros at Plaza de Santo Domingo at 21:00Olga Cerpa y Mestisay. Concert for the city: El sueño de Cabo Verde. Invited: Nancy Viera and Bau & Stephan Almeida at Plaza de la Música at 22:00.

THE CHAMPIONS
The most stylish and, rockin’est song and guitar, husband and wife duo in the Atlantic Ocean. Based in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria

On Saturday at Durty Nellys in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria → Simon Solo Show at 21:00

On Sunday at Barbacoa Gran Canaria in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria → The new show “Back to the decades” at 22:00

KELLY MARLOW

The astounding US Rock sensation, now a local star on Gran Canaria, playing out to an international audience and live across the airwaves.
Friday Nirvana Bar in Arguineguín, Ancora Centre at 21:00 Saturday Rockabella – Playa del Inglés 18:00-21:00 and later at the Shamrock at 22:30 Sunday The Shamrock in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria at 22:30

MULLIGAN’S PLAYA DEL INGLES

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The Canary Guide #WeekendTips 3-5 June 2022

Jun, 2022 | Events & Leisure, Fairs & Markets, Weekend Tips

June is here and the Summer season of 2022 is just getting started with a very busy first weekend of the month offering an opulent selection of events all across Gran Canaria. Remember to check for more from our website, www.thecanaryguide.com.Not only are there the foundational festivities, celebrating 544 years of our island capital, starting this Friday, and the Patron Saint of San Fernando celebrations happening, but also Gáldar is celebrating its very first Pride event, and the big Southeast Fair is happening in Arinaga. Gran Canaria starts the summer with a bang with amazing events to explore, enjoy and experience.

Spanish State Meteorological Agency, AEMET, forecast a weekend starting with light breezes and some cloud cover, particularly on the north, with trade winds from the North East, and sunshine, prevailing throughout Saturday bringing coastal breezes from the south and east to the southern resort areas of Mogán and Maspalomas. All in all a lovely weekend to get out and about.
Saturday and Sunday look good all around the island. All in all average daytime temperatures should peak at a comfortable 26ºC in the shade, though certainly a touch warmer in direct sunlight, hitting perhaps 30ºC+, with night time temperatures rarely less than around 17 or 18ºC
*** Check the regular markets and a range of other events on our main calendar at The Canary Guide website***

• 3-26 JUNE, LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA• FIESTAS FUNDACIONALES 2022
The Foundational Festivities for the 544th anniversary of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will kick off this Friday under the baton of José Brito, musician and precursor of Barrios Orquestados, who will be in charge of the proclamation that will begin the program of events in Plaza de Santa Ana, surrounded by several boys and girls who are part of this neighbourhoods musical initiative that began in 2011 in Tamaraceite.After, at 21:00, the show Zarzuela Glam 3.0.’ will be performed by the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Symphony Orchestra and the Gran Canaria Philharmonic Orchestra choir, which, on this occasion, will be accompanied by the voices of Sofía Esparza, Nancy Fabiola Herrera and Celso Albelo.Free entry until all seats full.
Highlights for this weekend of the free events to attend:On Friday at 20:30 Pregón, proclamation by José Brito at Plaza de Santa Ana. The opening gala spectacle ‘Zarzuela Glam 3.0’ at 21:00 with Las Palmas Symphony Orchestra and the choir of the OFGC.at 21:00 «Vereda tropical» in Parque Juan Pablo II. Olga Cerpa and the Municipal Symphonic Band of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
On SaturdayMusic in the heart of Vegueta, the old quarter, starting at 19:30 in various courtyards of the historic center and squares San Agustín, Pilar Nuevo and The Royal Economic Society of Country friends.23:00 the final concert in Plaza de Santa Ana.
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• 3-5 JUNE, AGÜIMES• FERIA DEL SURESTE 2022 – AGÜIMES
The 17th Agriculture, Handicrafts, Livestock and Tourism fair, The Southeast Fair, is held this weekend, from Friday to Sunday in Cruce de Arinaga, in the municipality of Agüimes.
There is an exhibition on Avenida de Ansite to support the activities of many small artisanal and agricultural producers while trying to raise awareness about the consumption of local produce; promoting the local tourist offer and providing the opportunity to expand trade in the area. All of this is combined with a totally festive atmosphere, with various performances and activities for children and adults, as well as lots of entertainment both traditional and modern.
Opening hours: Friday and Saturday 10:00-22:00 and on Sunday 10:00-15:00
“The Southeast Fair is not just any fair, it is the symbol of the unity of three towns, Ingenio, Agüimes and Santa Lucía, that joined forces 32 years ago to form the South East Commonwealth (Mancomunidad del Sureste) to fight against their common challenges in a part of the island ravaged by drought. It is the region’s most important event, in which farmers, producers and artisans in the area offer the very best of what they have.”

• SATURDAY, 4 JUNE, SANTA LUCÍA• CARNAVAL DE VERANO
Santa Lucía de Tirajana celebrates Summer Carnival on Saturday, 4 June 2022 with a parade and carnival party.
The Summer Carnival in the street – with festivities centred in Vecindario – to make up for the events usually held between the months of February and March rescheduled due to the COVID restrictions.
Starting at 19:00, a multitude of carnival floats and various rebelling groups will cover almost the entire Avenida de Canarias from the Balos roundabout to Doctoral. After the carnival parade, at 20:00 in Plaza de San Rafael, a Verbena, street party, which will be animated by Mekánica by Tamarindos, Armonía Show and DJ Line.
“La cabalgata will leave at 19:00 from the Balos roundabout and will travel along the entire Avenida de Canarias to Doctoral. At the end of the tour of the 21 floats that have signed up and the mascaritas, the festival party will begin.”

• 3-5 JUNE, GÁLDAR• GÁLDAR PRICE 2022
Gáldar is celebrating their first official Pride event 1-6 June 2022 and at the same time will recover part of their carnival events. The main acts will be at the Cultural Center of La Quinta, next to the municipal sports centre, where a big stage is installed to host all the events that recover the cultural programming in the open air.
On Friday, June 3, one of the most massive events will take place, with the Carnival and Diversity parade, which will fill the streets of the city centre with colour, ending in the cultural venue ‘La Quinta‘ where the Gáldar Pride Grand Gala will be held at 21:00, presented by Yanely Hernández and Rubén Dizá and will feature performances by Agoney and WRS, Romania’s representative at Eurovision 2022. At 23:30, the Popperas Party gala will be held, with performances by Malena Gracia and Yurena, ending the night with the Dj Drag Gio Performance.
On Saturday 4 the Plaza de Santiago will host one of the most fun moments for the whole family with the first Gáldar high heels race. And that night, in the cultural venue, the Gáldar Drag Queen Grand Gala will be held, presented by Roberto Herrera, Ruth Lorenzo and Drag Sethlas with performances by Blas Cantó, Drag Vulcano and Dj Ray Castellano, who will offer Dance Night in the same venue. The night will end with a Matrix Party, which will start at 01:30 with DJs, performances and other surprises.
Finally, on Sunday, June 5, from 10:00 to 16:00, a popular market for diversity will be held and at 11:00, the 1st LGTBIQ+ Short Film Contest will take place, to end the day with performances by Los Salvascreens and Armonía Show at 12:00 and 14:00. All events in Cultural venue ‘La Quinta’
All events have free admission to the capacity of the venue. In addition, direct bus lines will be enabled to transfer to Gáldar anyone who wishes to attend from Maspalomas, Vecindario, Telde or Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, after registering at: entraces.galdar.es.

• SUNDAY 5 JUNE, VILLA DE MOYA• MOYA DULCE 2022
A gastronomic Fair “Moya Dulce 2022” this Sunday between 10:00-14:00. This “sweet” event is framed in the Patron Saint festivities of San Antonio de Padua in the municipality of Villa de Moya.The Fair, which in its last edition in 2019 received some four thousand visitors, will be held on Calle Miguel Hernández from 10:00 to 14:00.
The day will be enlivened with a concert by Arístides Moreno & 101 Brass Band at 12:30.Numerous activities for the little ones between 11:00-14:00 such as face painting and bouncy castles.
In addition, the traditional ‘Moya Dulce’ Pastry Contest takes place again. Exhibition of the desserts between 10:30 -11:00 and the awards at 12:15.

• 4-5 JUNE, TEROR• FERIA DE COMERCIO TEROR
The Trade Fair of Teror this weekend “Feria de Comercio de Teror“. On Saturday and Sunday, Teror will celebrate its most important Trade Fair of the year under the slogan “Rulando por los comercios de Teror”, (“Going around the shops of Teror”), in which more than fifty establishments in the Casco will take their products to the streets, boosting the activity of the Teror Open Commercial Zone. The opening hours for the Fair, located throughout the city centre with stalls set up outside the establishments, will be on Saturday from 10:00 to 20:00 and on Sunday from 10:00 to 15:00.
“The Teror Trade Fair will open on Saturday at 10:00, with a lively street parade by Banda La Isleña and The Circus Troupé, which will tour the main streets of the Casco from Paseo González Díaz Boulevard.”
THE ROULETTE OF GIFTS. One of the main attractions of the Fair will be the Gift Roulette, which will be installed in the Plaza del Pino, where customers can exchange their ticket for a gift voucher for purchases greater than the amount set by each establishment participating in the fair.CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES. For the little ones, activities will be offered on both days. On Saturday, June 4, the family workshop “We make our organic garden” will take place at 11:00, 16:30 and 18:30, at the ‘La Casita de Norita’ stand located on Calle Nueva. And at 12:00 there will be a children’s performance with Rafaelillo Clown, also on Calle Nueva. On Sunday, June 5, there will be a parade for children with animated characters, from 11:00 to 14:00
FASHION SHOW. The fashion catwalk, presented by Los 40 Principales radio announcer Tony Aguilar, will be on Saturday at 17:30 on the Boulevard del Paseo González Díaz, with the catwalk of adult and child models, and the participation of establishments L’arrêt vintage Women’s Boutique, L’arrêt vintage Men’s Boutique, Caresport, Dreams by Caresport, Los Sueños de Ico, Amor Biyoux, Clary’s shop, Naymar, Dácil hairdresser, Shaver’s soul and Oliver hairdresser.
The Trade Fair will be animated with ambient music and, in addition, on Saturday, June 4, there will be a concert by the group ‘Muelle Viejo’, at 13:00, in Plaza del Pino.

FRIDAY, 3 JUNE, LAS PALMAS EL MAYOR ESPECTÁCULO DE DRONES CANARiAS
This coming Friday, Volkswagen Canarias is offering a show never -before-seen on Gran Canaria. 100 drones will fly through the sky over Las Canteras Beach for the launch of their new ID.5 Coupé SUV.Drone Spectacle on Paseo Las Canteras, Plaza Saulo Torón, at 21:30 and at 22:30

PATRON SAINT FESTIVITIES

3-5 JUNE, ARUCASFIESTAS PATRONALES SAN JUAN DE BAUTISTA
The Municipality of Arucas celebrate Patron Saint festivities of John the Baptist 3-26 June 2022, Fiestas Patronales de San Juan de Bautista.
Highlights:
Friday, 3 June, Pregónat 20:00 Plaza de San Juan Bautista. Reading of the Proclamation of the Patron Saint Festivities of San Juan Bautista de Arucas 2022 by His Excellency Mr. Ángel Víctor Torres Pérez, President of the Government of the Canary Islands. Performance by the Theater students of the Municipal Artistic Schools of Arucas.Followed by a concert by Besay Pérez
Showroom “Arucas is art”Meeting of designers and companies with a nuance of exclusivity in the municipality MuseumOn Friday from 12:00 to 19:30, On Saturday from 10:00 to 20:00 and on sunday 10:00-15:00
Saturday, 4 June, Baile del MaúroBest traditional music and dance and the best gastronomy. People come dressed appropriately and enjoy the performances of the different music groups at 20:00 Plaza de San Juan Bautista.
Sunday, 5 June, Expohistórica “Arucas 2022”Living museum of historical-cultural recreation set among the 16th – 20th centuries with military performances, period decorations, props, vehicle exhibition and various activities.From 09:30 to 19:00 in the historical centre.

3-5 JUNE, SAN FERNANDO DE MASPALOMAS FIESTAS PATRONALES DE SAN FERNANDO DE MASPALOMAS 2022
The Maspalomas neighbourhood of San Fernando, once a simple village of tomato growers, have been enjoying its patron saint celebrations since 26 May and the festivities will come to an end this weekend.
On Friday, there is a Wine & Tapas Night starting at 21:00 in Plaza de San Fernando with music performances including Salvapantallas.
On Saturday at 11:00 A foam party at Plaza de San Fernando and later at 21:30 concert by Pastora Soler
On Sunday, the last day of festivities .at 10:00 SwimRun Maspalomas competition between San Agustin and Faro de Maspalomasat 10:00 Children’s animation at Plaza De San Fernando at 19:00 The 2nd festival dance performance Ballet Carmen Cabrera at Plaza de San Fernando

3-5 JUNE, SANTA BRIGÍDAFIESTAS SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Santa Brígida is celebrating festivities in honour of San Antonio de Padua between June 3 to 13, after two years postponment due to the pandemic. Concerts, theatre, children’s activities, exhibitions, chess tournaments, comedy nights, Florabrígida, cattle fair and much more. The musical events and those that will take place in the Cultural Center of the Villa are with free admission until full capacity is reached.
On Friday, Pregón, the proclamation, will kick off the festivities, at 20:00 in the Municipal Park. The event will feature a performance by the Canarian artist Marta Bolaños.
On this same, after the Pregón, will take place the inauguration of Florabrígida ( 3-13 June), which this year celebrates its 46th edition. In addition to the traditional display of flowers, plants and birds, which will be installed under the pergola in the central space and in the wooden canopy on Calle Castelar, there is an innovative proposal entitled ‘open to the sky’, with decoration of the balconies on Calle Real y Calvo Sotelo and other spaces in the historic quarter, which will also be adorned with flowers. A parallel program will also be included in the Municipal Park where different workshops will be held, while the municipal tent will host a flower contest on June 5 from 11:00 to 13:00.
At 21:45 Tribute concert Alejandro Fernández at Recinto Ferial, fairgrounds.

SPORTING EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

SATURDAY, 5 JUNE, MASPALOMASSWIMRUN MASPALOMAS GRAN CANARIA 2022
The municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana will host the SwimRun series Canarias competition on Gran Canaria in its 2022 edition this Saturday. This is a sporting event that is exactly as its name states; first, you run, then swim and then run again and then swim and so on … The start will be at 10:00 in the morning from San Agustin Beach and the finish line at Maspalomas lighthouse. The participant will have 3 hours to complete the tour.
RUN 1: 0,16KM – SWIM 1: 0,72KM – RUN 2: 0,90KM – SWIM 2: 0,52KM – RUN 3: 0,91KM – SWIM 3: 0,74KM – RUN 4: 3,91KM – SWIM 4: 0,93KM – RUN 5: 0,82KM TOTAL: 9,62KM

SATURDAY, 5 JUNE, LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA XIX CORRE FUNDACIÓN PUERTOS
XIX Corre Fundación Puertos, one of the most emblematic athletic events this Sunday in the capital.
The “Fundación Puertos de Las Palmas” Half Marathon and Popular Race 10 km / 5 km is a test open to athletes outside the port area and that will complete a circuit within the Port of Las Palmas. This race, year after year, has become a reference within the Canarian athletics calendar and has managed to consolidate one of the main foundations for which it was created and that is to link citizens, both in the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria as well as those of the entire island, within the Port Community.
Sunday, 5 May:08:00 Opening of the pit area.08:54 Wheelchair 10km09:00 Half Marathon Start and 10km09:10 Start of 5km09:30 Arrival of the first 5km runner10:00 -12:30 arrival of the 10km participants and 21km.11:30 Awards

MARKETS IN THE SOUTH OF GRAN CANARIA
Friday is always market day in Playa de Mogán in the morning. This popular market is in one of the prettiest fishing harbour towns on Gran Canaria, very popular with tourists.
On Saturday San Fernando de Maspalomas market offers all kinds of textiles, Objet d‘art and other articles, outside the Municipal Market, located on Avenida Alejandro del Castillo, with bargains for bargain hunters. It is one of the markets most enjoyed among visitors along with Friday’s in Playa de Mogán;El Mercadillo de Maspalomas, the main ‘Maspalomas market’ is on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 08:00 to 14:00.
On Saturday in Arguineguín, a second-hand market on Plaza Negra (the marketplace) in the morning 09:00-14:00 with a wide range preloved treasures to be found and discovered.
On Sunday, the “rastro” second-hand market, is on from 08:00 to 14:00 in the main carpark of the Municipal Market, in San Fernando.

The biweekly little market in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria is now taking the summer break and will be back in September 2022.

Saturday 4 June, VecindarioMercado Agrícola de Vecindario

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