Christmas lights switch-on in Gran Canaria 2026: dates and times

are you looking for the Dates of the Christmas lights in Gran Canaria 2026Here we gather the lighting displays of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Telde, GáldarNeighborhood, Tejeda, Maspalomas, Ingenio and other municipalities on the island. You'll find the day, time, and location when they're announced, as well as information on the concerts and activities accompanying each event. 🎄✨

Christmas lights in Gran Canaria 2026

Here are the Announced dates for the Christmas lights switch-on in Gran CanariaThe events are arranged on the calendar to help you plan your visits. Below you will find the program for each location. Municipalities without confirmed dates are listed at the end. "Soon". ✨

1) Christmas Lights Switch On in Telde 2026

El The Christmas lights switch-on in Telde will be on Friday, November 27, 2026 at 19:00 p.m. in Arnao ParkAccording to confirmation from the City Council, the afternoon will begin with a parade leading up to the lighting ceremony. 🎄

• 📅 Friday, November 27, 2026.
• ???? 18: 00 h: parade from the Franchy Roca Park to Arnao Park.
• 💡 19: 00 h: lights on in the Arnao Park.

2) Christmas Lights Switch On in Gáldar 2026

El Christmas lights in Gáldar It will be on Friday, November 27, 2026 at 19:00 p.m., according to direct confirmation from the Ministry of Culture GáldarA date to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere of the historic center. The exact location of the event and the accompanying activities are yet to be announced.

• 📅 Date of ignition: November 27 Friday of 2026.
• ⏰ Time: 19:00 pm.
• 📍 Meeting point: pending confirmation.
• ✨ Program Gáldar Christmas City 2026–2027: pending verified publication.

3) Christmas Lights Switch On in Santa Lucía de Tirajana and Vecindario 2026

Christmas lights switch-on in Vecindario

• 📅 Date: November 20 Friday of 2026.
• ⏰ Time: Pending announcement.
• 📍 Location: Plaza de Los Algodoneros and Vecindario Shopping Promenade.

Christmas lights switch-on in Santa Lucía town center

El The Christmas lights in Santa Lucía town center will be switched on Saturday, December 5, 2026.According to direct confirmation received from the City Council, the exact time, location, and program are yet to be announced. This is a separate event from the Vecindario Christmas lights switch-on on November 20th.

4) Christmas Lights Switch On in Tejeda 2026

El The Christmas lights will be switched on in Tejeda on Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 20:00 pm in the Plaza de la Vaguada.According to information provided directly by the City Council, the afternoon will begin with performances by the Tejeda Choir and students from the CEO Tejeda school, followed by a Christmas parade and concerts.

• 📅 Date: November 28 Saturday of 2026.
• 💡 Switched on: 20:00 PM, Plaza de la Vaguada.
• ???? 19: 30 h: Tejeda Choir concert with the children of the town and the students of CEO Tejeda, in the Plaza de la Vaguada.
• ???? 20: 10 h: Parade with the Brass Second Line, Santa Claus, elves and characters, from Plaza de la Vaguada to Plaza del Aparcamiento Nuevo.
• (I.e. 21: 00 h: Araguaney – Rasca y Lumbre concert, with the participation of Yanely Hernández, in the Plaza del Aparcamiento Nuevo.
• 🎧 22: 30 h: DJ Promaster, in the Plaza del Aparcamiento Nuevo.
• 💃 23: 30 h: Armonía Show, in the Plaza del Aparcamiento Nuevo.

5) Christmas Lights Switch-On in Ingenio 2026 and Los Salvapantallas

The official agenda of The Screensavers announces a public concert in the Christmas lights switch-on in Ingenio on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 21:00 pmThis is a first reference point for noting the date, pending the full municipal program.

• 📅 Date announced by the band: November 21 Saturday of 2026.
• 🎸 The Screensavers Concert: 21:00 pm.
• 💡 Exact time the lights are switched on: pending; the concert starts at 21:00 PM.
• 📍 Location and previous activities: pending municipal confirmation.

6) Christmas Lights Switch On in Maspalomas and Parque Sur 2026

El The Christmas lights switch-on in Maspalomas is scheduled for Saturday, November 28, 2026, on the esplanade of the Maspalomas Lighthouse.. The The lighting of Parque Sur is scheduled for Sunday, December 6th.These are two different events, according to the dates announced by the San Bartolomé de Tirajana City Council, still pending the final program.

• 💡 Maspalomas Lighthouse: Saturday, November 28, 2026, at the Lighthouse esplanade. Date scheduled; time to be announced.
• ???? South Park / Christmas Around the World: Sunday, December 6, 2026. Expected date of the lighting; time and activities to be announced.

If you want to combine the lights with a stroll among the stalls, also check out our guide to Christmas markets in Gran Canariawhere we differentiate each market and its dates.

7) Las Arenas Christmas Lights Switch On 2026: November 20

El Las Arenas Shopping Centre It has already announced its 2026 Christmas light switch-on. It will be the Friday, November 20th at 19:30 pm in the Plaza de la FuenteThe organization is promoting music and entertainment, although it has not yet revealed the people or artists who will participate.

• 📅 Date: November 20 Friday of 2026.
• ⏰ Time: 19:30 pm.
• 📍 Location: Plaza de la Fuente, Las Arenas Shopping Centre, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
• ???? Artists and activities: pending announcement.

8) Christmas Lights Switch On in San Mateo 2026

The Vega de Town Hall San Mateo announces that the Friday November 27 The Christmas lights will be switched on, coinciding with the start of III Christmas Market, from November 27th to 29th, 2026The exact time of the switch-on is still pending.

• 📅 Switched on: November 27 Friday of 2026.
• ⏰ Time for the lights: coming soon.
• 📍 Market: Rambla de la Constitución and Calle Principal. The exact location of the lighting ceremony is still pending.
• ???? ️ Market opening hours published by the City Council: Friday from 16:00 PM to 20:00 PM; Saturday from 10:00 AM to 20:00 PM; Sunday from 10:00 AM to 15:00 PM. These times do not correspond to the time of switching on.

9) Christmas Lights Switch On in Mogán 2026

El The Christmas lights will be switched on in Mogán on Friday, November 27, 2026.According to direct confirmation received, the time, the specific location of the event, and the accompanying activities are yet to be announced.

• 📅 Date: November 27 Friday of 2026.
• ⏰ Time: coming soon.
• 📍 Location: Mogán town

10) Christmas Lights Switch On in La Aldea de San Nicolás 2026

El Christmas lights in La Aldea de San Nicolás It will be on Friday, December 4, 2026, according to direct confirmation received from the City Council. Furthermore, the The Christmas market will be held on Saturday, December 5th.A meeting to complete the visit to the municipality. The time, location, and program of activities are yet to be announced.

• 📅 Switched on: December 4 Friday of 2026.
• ???? ️ Christmas market: Saturday December 5 of 2026.
• ⏰ Hours: pending confirmation.
• 📍 Venue: pending confirmation.
• ???? Concerts and family activities: coming soon.

⏳ Coming soon: ignitions pending confirmation

These municipalities do not yet have a confirmed 2026 lighting date in our guide. We will add them to the calendar as soon as we receive their announcement.

11) Christmas Lights Switch On in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2026

If you're looking for When do the Christmas lights come on in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?In this section, you'll find the official announcement and schedule of events. The city may schedule events in different districts, so we'll distinguish between the main lighting ceremony and the inaugurations of other Christmas spaces.

• 📅 Date: coming soon.
• ⏰ Time: coming soon.
• 📍 Venue of the main event: pending municipal confirmation.
• ???? Shows and program: coming soon.

12) Christmas Lights Switch On in Arucas 2026

El Christmas lights in Arucas The date, time, and location will be listed here when the announcement is published. We will also include any confirmed shows or concerts that are part of the opening ceremony.

• 📅 Date: coming soon.
• ⏰ Time: coming soon.
• 📍 Venue and program: pending confirmation.

• Agüimes, Teror, Santa Brígida, Santa María de Guía and Moya: coming soon.
• Valleseco, Valsequillo, Firgas, Agaete and Artenara: coming soon.

Frequently asked questions about Christmas lights

When is the Christmas lights switched on in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?

The date and time for the 2026 municipal Christmas lights switch-on are pending confirmation in this guide. The switch-on at the Las Arenas Shopping Centre is scheduled for November 20th at 19:30 pm, but this is a separate event from the city's main Christmas lights switch-on.

What time do the Christmas lights come on in Gran Canaria?

Each municipality has its own schedule. Furthermore, the time of a concert or the opening of a market may differ from the lighting ceremony. In each section, we indicate the specific confirmed information and leave pending any announcements that have not yet been made.

Are the Christmas lights free?

Check the terms and conditions of each event. We will indicate whether the event is free, requires an invitation or reservation, and if there are any additional paid activities. Food and drinks or purchases at markets are paid for separately.

More Christmas plans in Gran Canaria

To complete your route, you have our guide to Christmas markets in Gran Canaria and the article with the Christmas programs by municipalityAlways check the year indicated on each program as new editions are added. We also update the plans for this weekend in Gran Canaria.

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