What to do for Halloween in Gran Canaria 2026: plans and Finaos

Are you looking for What to do for Halloween in Gran Canaria in 2026Here you will find Free Halloween plans, activities with children, parties, haunted houses and escape rooms, in addition to the traditional celebrations of Finaos or Finados in Gran CanariaWe've compiled schedules and programs by municipality so you can enjoy them. October 30 and 31 and November 1 and 2with some activities in the days leading up to it. To combine these events with local produce fairs, markets, and concerts, check out our Weekend and long weekend plans in Gran Canaria which we will update soon.

Halloween and All Souls' Day plans in Gran Canaria: parties and programs for 2026

The Finaos or Finados They are a Canarian tradition where family and friends gather to remember those who are no longer with us, share stories, and eat. Roasted chestnuts and other autumn fruitsIn Gran Canaria, this custom coexists with HalloweenHalloween, which has gained popularity with globalization, is a time for costumes, parties, and haunted houses. Below, we share our Halloween and All Souls' Day plans in Gran Canaria so you can choose how to enjoy these holidays.

1) Souls and dance of the Dead with Los Gofiones in Las Palmas 🌰

• 📍 Alameda de Colón and Plaza de Santa Ana, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
• 📅 Saturday October 31.
• (I.e. 21: 00: theatrical recreation Animations in the Alameda de Colón.
• ???? 22: 00: concert and dance of the Dead with The Gofiones In Santa Ana Square. An evening of traditions, music, roasted chestnuts and pinecones.
• 🎟️ Free admission. You will find the schedules and spaces on the poster below.

2) Maspaterror in Maspalomas: house of terror, music and cinema 🕸️

• 📍 South Park, Maspalomas.
• 📅 Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31. The third edition arrives with the theme Trapped in the Net.
• ???? Friday: flashmob at 16:45, costume party at 17:00 and concert of Sol y Arena band at 19:30 pm.
• 🎬 Saturday: costumes to the 17:00, stories to the 17:30 and projection of Casper at 19:00 PM.
• (I.e. Both days: workshops, inflatables and experiences 17:00 - 20:30House of Terror 18:00 - 21:30.
• 🎟️ Free access programming. Below you have the complete schedule to choose an activity.

3) Divine Death in Arucas: Halloween and Day of the Dead 💀

• 📍 The town center of Arucas and different areas of the municipality.
• 📅 The cycle is celebrated from 23 from October to 8 from November, with outstanding proposals during the long weekend.
• (I.e. Friday the 30rd, at 20:00 PM: Whispers from the Badlands at the Municipal Cemetery, from 12 years old and with reservation through the app Arucas Cultural Space.
• ???? Saturday 31st, from 12:00 PM: XL Halloween Afternoon Party in Arucas, with DJ AKE, Savia Nueva, Apolo, Son Diferente and Cremita de CocoOrganized by the City Council. Free admission; drinks are paid for separately.
• 🎃 Saturday 31: workshops in the Plaza de la Constitución at 17:00 and the Terrifying Library at the same time in the Municipal Cultural Center, for ages 16 and up, on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached.
• 🎺 At 20:00, concert mexican soul with Yamilei Cruz and her mariachi; at 21:00, Great Chariot Announcing the Dead, starting from the Plaza de la Constitución.
• 🌰 There are also Finaos in Cardones on Saturday the 31st, at 20:30 pm, And in El Trapiche on Sunday the 1st, at 19:30 pm.
• 🎟️ Free municipal activities. Some require a reservation. Here is Saturday's sheet and the Full program of Divine Death on our Drive.

4) VillainCon in Gáldar: Halloween with the family 🎃

• 📍 Santiago Square, Gáldar.
• 📅 Friday 30th, from 10:30 to 22:00, and Saturday 31st of October, from 10:00 to 22:00.
• 👻 Two days dedicated to villains and fantasy characters, with workshops, storytelling, costumes, karaoke, games and shows to enjoy with the family.
• 🎟️ Free activities. Check the schedule for each proposal in the program below.

5) Halloween at Holiday World: The Slaughterhouse and face painting 👻

• ☝️ Content sponsored by Holiday World Maspalomas.
• 📍 Wooland Fun Park, Holiday World Maspalomas.
• 📅 October 30th and 31st and November 1st. The park opens The slaughterhouse, the theme of its House of Terror, to complete the visit to its attractions.
• 🎟️ Payment plan: The House of Terror costs €3 extra on top of the Wooland entrance feeThis supplement can only be purchased at the park, subject to availability; it is not sold in advance online.
• (I.e. October 31st and November 1st, from 18:00 PM to 21:00 PM: workshop Face painting included with park admission, without supplement.
• 👇 Check the poster below and see the Halloween details in the Holiday World networks.

6) All Souls' Night in Telde: tradition, stories and Arístides Moreno 🌰

• 📍 Casa Condal, Hospital Church of San Pedro Mártir and Plaza de San Juan, Telde.
• 📅 Saturday October 31. An evening to rediscover Canarian traditions and enjoy music in the historic center.
• 🏛️ 19:30 PM, Casa Condal: The Legacy of the Deceased, with traditional prints, barbecue and dancing.
• ???? 20:00 PM, Hospital Church of Saint Peter Martyr: stories with the Minstrels' Workshop.
• ???? 20:30 p.m., San Juan Square: concert of Last One Out. A las 22:30, Aristides Moreno and 101 Brass Band.
• 📋 The Telde City Council has already published the schedulesBelow you have the poster for the celebration.

7) The House of Terror in Ingenio: The Three Absent Ones 🏚️

• 📍 Ponce House, Ingenio. The meeting point is at the Nestor Alamo Park.
• 📅 October 30th and 31st and November 1st. Tickets every 15 minutes from 18:00; last pass to the 22:45.
• 👻 A theatrical horror experience with 14 performers, lighting effects and animatronics.
• 🎟️ Free with mandatory reservationA maximum of five entries per application. From 12 years in the MakingThose aged 12 or 13 must be accompanied by an adult who also has a ticket. Priority is given to young people aged 12 to 30, open to all others depending on availability.
• 📲 Choose a day and pass for The Three Absent OnesArrive at least 15 minutes early.

8) Finaos en San Mateo: Trova, theatre and activities for young people 🎶

• 📍 Plaza de la Solidaridad, Casa de la Juventud, Alameda de Santa Ana and the premises behind the Town Hall, Vega de San Mateo.
• 📅 From October 26 to 31. The great Finaos Festival continues Saturday the 31st, from 20:30 pm, in the Plaza de la Solidaridad.
• 🌰 The party will feature The Trova and Parranda And When, tasting of chestnuts, walnuts, seasonal products, anise and wines from the municipality, in addition to a children's area organized by AESAM.
• (I.e. Friday the 30th, at the Youth Center: terrifying makeup of 17:00 - 18:00theater The Plague at 18:00 PM, organized by the Municipal School of Theatre; decorating terrifying cookies at 18:30 and a snack for the young participants at 19:30. Registration is not required.
• ???? Saturday the 31st, at 18:30 PM: lyrical concert with Manuel García and Sergio Alonso in the Santa Ana PromenadeThe program also announces a House of Terror at the Youth Center that day, still without a detailed schedule or access conditions.
• 🍲 Monday 26th and Thursday 29th, at 17:30 PM: traditional cooking course and All Saints' Day pastry workshop, respectively, in the premises at the rear of the Town HallRegistration via WhatsApp at the 648 703 984.
• 🪑 Booking a table for the Saturday party is optional. There is an area without tables and seats available without reservation. Requests are handled via WhatsApp at [phone number/email address]. 616 806 246 or in [email protected].
• 👇 Check out the new full program for Finaos below San Mateo.

9) All Souls' Night in Mogán: chestnuts and Mexican music 🌙

• 📍 Nicolás Quesada Park, Mogán town center.
• 📅 Saturday, October 31st, from 19:00 PM.
• 🌰 Chestnut roastery, exhibition of crafts, bread and sweets, in addition to medicinal herbs and blessing.
• 🎶 The folklore department of the Art Schools participates and Veneguera Party presents The moon among cardon cacti, with Mara Pérez and Juanma Padrón.
• 👇 A celebration that brings the Canary Islands' All Souls' Day traditions closer to the Mexican Day of the Dead. See the full poster below.

10) Finaos in the neighborhoods of San Bartolomé de Tirajana 🌰

• 📅 Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31. Roasted chestnuts, parties and tradition in different parts of the municipality.
• 📍 Friday the 30rd, at 19:00 PM: Juan Grande Intergenerational Center and El Pajar Cultural Center.
• 📍 Saturday the 31st, at 19:00 PM: Cultural Center Castillo del Romeral, church square of Cercados de Espino and Tenderetunte square, in Tunte.
• 📍 At 19: 30: Pepe El Barbero Square, El Tablero. At 20: 00: Maspalomas Cultural Centre and Fataga Intergenerational Centre. At 20: 30: Aldea Blanca square.
• 👇 Choose your location and see the full layout in the image below.

11) Finaos in San Lorenzo: theater, Tabaiba and Parranda Altoque 🎭

• 📍 San Lorenzo Square, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
• 📅 Saturday, October 31th, at 21:00.
• 🌰 The celebration of their 15th anniversary It combines traditions and live music.
• 🎭 Theatrical performance Don't let the fire go out. and actions of Tabaiba Folk Group and Altoque Parranda.
• 👇 Check out this year's proposal on the poster below.

12) Finaos in Firgas with Tacande and chestnut roasting 🌰

• 📍 House of the Elderly, Firgas.
• 📅 Saturday, October 31th, at 21:00.
• 🎶 Night of the Dead with chestnut roastery and performance of the Tacande Folkloric Group.
• 👇 Here's the poster with information about the celebration.

13) Finaween at La Grada: escape room The Children of the Mist 🌫️

• 📍 Espacio Joven Creativo La Grada, former Estadio Insular, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
• 📅 Friday 30 of October. The municipal description anticipates the first pass to the 18:30Check the specific time when choosing a shift.
• 🔐 An experience of 30 minutes to solve codes, follow clues, and uncover the secrets of a brotherhood.
• 🎟️ Free, with prior registration and limited places. Exclusively for young people 12 to 30 years.
• 📲 Access the municipal information sheet and book your Finaween pass.

14) Teror Film Fest: Free cinema and Horror Fair 🎬

• 📍 auditorium of Teror and Alameda Pío XII.
• 📅 Friday, October 30th, in the auditorium: masterclass with Yaiza Méndez, from 11:00 to 12:30; REC72H Marathon, from 17:00 PM to 18:30 PM, with the short films from the competition and public voting; and The Thing in the Fog, at 20:00 PM, with a discussion with its director, Chedey Reyes.
• 🎟️ Free passes with reservation. Select the activity in the official agenda of Teror movie fest.
• 👻 Saturday, October 31st and Sunday, November 1st: Horror Fair in the Alameda Pío XIIwith family-friendly activities, stalls, and a themed atmosphere. The organizers have postponed it to these dates; the poster below reflects the change.
• 👇 Check out the marathon and fair posters below.

15) All Souls' Day in La Barrera, Valsequillo: free chestnuts and chicken drumsticks 🌰

• 📍 Miguelito Calderín Park, in La Barrera, Valsequillo.
• 📅 Saturday, October 31th, at 20:00.
• 🌰 An evening of tradition and community gathering to celebrate The Deceased in the Miguelito Calderín urbanization, with Chicken drumsticks and roasted chestnuts completely free.
• 👇 Below you have the details of this neighborhood meeting.

16) Finaos en Santa BrígidaChestnuts, theatre and traditional music 🌰

• 📍 Municipal Park, historic center, Municipal Library and La Atalaya Pottery Center, Santa Brígida.
• 📅 From October 28 to 31.
• ???? Saturday 31st, from 19:00 PM: All Souls' Night in the Municipal Park, with AF Satautey, Los Medianeros de Gran Canaria and Parranda El PajulloRoasting pineapples and chestnuts and exchanging products with San Mateo.
• 👧 Friday the 30rd, at 17:00 PM: children's tour Are there any Saints?From the library, with stories and sweets. Pre-registration: 928 646 481, ext. 0320, or [email protected].
• (I.e. Friday the 30rd, at 20:30 PM: The House of Don Alonso, from El Gato Engrifao, in the Plaza de la Iglesia; from 7 years old.
• ???? Before the weekend: barbecue at La Atalaya on Wednesday the 28th at 17:00 PM; storytelling at the library on Thursday the 29th at 18:00 PM and the Canarias Folk Festival with Vanesa Muela and Lornoar at 20:00 PM at the Cultural Center.
• 👇 The full program is below.

17) Finaos in La Pardilla, Telde: chestnuts and music in the San Isidro square 🌰

• 📍 Plaza de San Isidro, La Pardilla, Telde.
• 📅 Saturday, October 31th, at 20:00.
• 🌰 The traditional Night of the Dead It brings together neighbors, families, and friends around a Roasted chestnuts, apples, music and a touch of anise.
• 👒 The Las Mansas Neighborhood Association invites you to come with traditional Canarian clothing to keep this custom alive.
• 👇 Below you can see the poster for the celebration.

18) Halloween in Triana: free workshops and family parade 🎃

• 📍 Calle Mayor de Triana and surroundings, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
• 📅 Saturday, October 31st and Sunday, November 1st.
• (I.e. Saturday 31th, from 11:00 to 14:00: Vibra Triana Kids with Candy Catcher and Witch's Slime. The 16:00 - 20:00Creative workshops, face painting, and characters in the streets; 18:00 - 19:30Halloween parade.
• 👻 Sunday 1th, from 11:00 to 14:00: workshops Pocket Monsters and Scary-Fighters.
• 🎟️ Free activities without registration. A proposal from the open-air shopping area to enjoy the outdoors with children.
• 👇 Below is a sheet of Saturday's activities. The workshop Monster in the kitchen will be in Triana, 20, and the pincers in Triana, 60, both of 16:00 - 20:00.

19) The Circus of Nightmares: Free Halloween in Mogán 🤡

• 📍 San Antonio Senior Citizens Club, Mogán town center.
• 📅 Saturday October 31.
• (I.e. 19: 00: Free themed workshops for the whole family. The day also includes a costume contest, both individual and group.
• 👻 From 20:00 PM: passage of terror The Circus of Nightmares, with passes until 23:25.
• 🎟️ Free entry with reservation for passage. As of the date of review, the entries are listed sold out and there are reservation list at Eventos MogánSigning up does not guarantee a place.
• 👇 Check out the poster with this afternoon's activities.

20) All Souls' Day Route through the cemeteries of Vegueta and the English Cemetery 🌰

• 📍 Exit from the entrance of the Vegueta Cemetery and walking route to the English Cemetery, in San Jose, The Gran Canarian palms.
• 📅 Tuesday, October 27, from 16:30 p.m. to 19:00 p.m. A proposal prior to the Halloween and All Souls' Day weekend.
• 🏛️ The guided tour Different All Souls' Day traditions in the Canary IslandsOrganized by Turismo LPA, the tour explores Canarian customs and those of the city's British community. bilingual, in Spanish and English.
• 🎶 Includes live music with instruments from the Ranchos de Ánimas and a tasting of traditional products, such as chestnuts, dried figs, walnuts and marzipan bones.
• 🎟️ 25 places and mandatory booking. Registration requires a €5 deposit as a guarantee of assistance, fully refundable, according to Turismo LPA.
• 📲 Reserve your place for the Finaos routeBelow you have the sign with the meeting point.

21) The Finaos in Tenteniguada: parties and barbecue 🌰

• 📍 Plaza Nueva de Tenteniguada, Valsequillo.
• 📅 Saturday, October 31th, at 20:30.
• 🎶 A night of tradition with the Party of the Municipal Art Schools of Valsequillo, the AF Los Lomitos de Correa and Parranda Medio Jigo P'al Kilo, as well as a popular barbecue restaurant.
• 🎟️ Free access.
• 👇 Below you can check the performances of the night.

22) Day of the Dead Route in La Aldea 🕯️

• 📍 House of Memory, La Hulaguilla and Museum of the Gañanía, La Aldea de San Nicolás.
• 📅 Saturday, October 31st, from 18:30 PM.
• 🏛️ The Community Development Cultural Project of La Aldea revives the customs of All Souls Day on a tour that begins at the House of Memory, continues in La Hulaguilla with the projection of The Last Night and ends at the Museum of the Farmhands.
• 📲 Free activity with previous registration. Consult the form in the La Aldea Community Project website.
• 👇 Here's the poster with the itinerary.

23) All Souls' Night in Tejeda with La Clave 🌰

• 📍 Texeda Pensioners and Supporters Club, Tejeda.
• 📅 Saturday, October 31th, at 20:00.
• 💃 A night of dancing with The Key to celebrate the Finaos at the summit, open to the public.
• 🌰 The City Council announces free roasted chestnuts during the evening.
• 👇 Check out the celebration poster.

24) Finaos Concert at the Moya Cemetery 🕯️

• 📍 Municipal Cemetery of the Town of Moya.
• 📅 Saturday, October 31th, at 19:30.
• 🎻 The traditional concert in the cemetery will have this year the Parea Quartet, within the autumn cultural program of the Villa de Moya.
• 🎟️ Free access. A musical offering to remember those who are no longer with us on the eve of All Saints' Day.

• 📋 Below you can see the Full program sheet including the concert on the 31stThe remaining activities on that sheet correspond to the previous weekend. For more information, consult the The full program of Autumn is Culture in Moya is available on our Drive.

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