What to do this weekend in Gran Canaria? Plans from July 17rd to 19th

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1) Carmen Festival in La Isleta 2026 ⚓

• 📍 La Isleta, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
• 🗓️ Wednesday, July 15th and Thursday, July 16th: ⏰ Wednesday at 21:00 pm concert by The Trova On Benartemi Street at midnight on Thursday, a grand fireworks display and the appearance of giant papier-mâché figures will take place. Island Band.
• 🗓️ Friday July 17: ⏰ At 21:30 PM Grand Gala for the Election of the Queen of the Festivities and Miss Isleta 2026 in the Plaza Ingeniero Manuel Becerra followed by the Bachata Rosa Tribute show Juan Luis Guerra.
• 🗓️ Saturday July 18: ⏰ Departure at 17:00 PM Pilgrimage From the Sebadal Esplanade. At 21:30 p.m. Taifa Dance with the party The Dust Bowl It's already 23:30 pm Canary branch in addition to the performances of DJ Airam Vega and the The Combination Group.
• 🗓️ Sunday July 19: ⏰ Seaman's Day with celebration of the Eucharist at 11:00 and 17:00 h. At 18:00 h departure of the Maritime Procession followed by the embarkation of the Sacred Image at 19:30 p.m.
• ℹ️ Check the program of the Carmen Festival of La Isleta 2026 Click here to see all the events.

2) Santiago's Main Festivals in Gáldar and its traditional pilgrimage 👑

• 📍 Santiago Square and Diocesan Sanctuary of Santiago Apóstol, Gáldar
• 🗓️ Friday July 17: ⏰ 19:00 PM Institutional Ceremony of Honors and Distinctions, 21:00 PM "Night of Folías" with the Facaracas Musical Group in Santiago Square 🎻
• 🗓️ Saturday July 18: ⏰ 17:30 PM Traditional Pilgrimage Offering to the Lord Santiago de Los Caballeros GáldarWith all the villages and neighborhoods offering the patron saint their produce; a procession from the Bajada de Las Guayarminas to the Plaza de Santiago. Following this, a Taifa dance and a session of DJ Promaster y Aythami DJ 🚚🎉
• ℹ️ Check out the full program at this page And check out the main events of this weekend below.

3) Maspalomas Costa Canaria Soul Festival · 10th Edition 🎷

• 📍 San Agustín Beach, San Bartolomé de Tirajana
• 🗓️ Friday July 17: ⏰ 19:30 p.m. Manel Ruiz "The Specialist". 20:30 p.m. Koko-Jean & The Tonics. 10:00 p.m. Memphis Music Hall of Fame Band. 22:22 p.m. Shunta Mosby, Dani McGhee and Candy Fox. 22:50 p.m. Bigg Robb23:50 PM Dot. Moore and at 00:30 AM Grand Final 🎶
• 🗓️ Saturday July 18: ⏰ 19:30 p.m. Dr. Wampush. 20:30 p.m. John Ellison. 10:00 p.m. Memphis Music Hall of Fame Band. 22:22 p.m. Shunta Mosby, Dani McGhee and Candy Fox. 22:50 p.m. Karen Wolfe. 23:50 a.m. Lenny Williams The Grand Final starts at 00:30 🌊
• 🗓️ Sunday July 19: ⏰ 12:00 pm San Bartolomé de Tirajana Municipal School of Music. 13:00 pm City Dock Band, closing performance in a morning format by the sea 🎤
• ℹ️ You have the program of Maspalomas Soul Festival 2026 Full details in our dedicated post.

5) Carmen Festival in Playa de Mogán ⚓

• 📍 Mogán Beach
• 🗓️ Thursday, July 16 (Our Lady of Mount Carmel Day): ⏰ 19:00 PM Mass and land procession to the lighthouse with the band La Pasión de La Aldea. Afterwards, a seafood fair and open-air dance with Yoni and Aya at the Fishing Pier 🎶
• 🗓️ Sunday July 19: ⏰ 10:30 a.m. Eucharist in which the Virgin of Carmen will be recognized as Perpetual Mayoress of Playa de Mogán ⛪
• ℹ️ The festivities continue until August 2nd with summer cinema, tournaments, comedy, and open-air dances. Young Legend y The ScreensaversThe lowering of the branch and the closing fireworks display. Check the program on this pageCheck it out until the end, as it's a program shared with the Arguineguín festivities.

6) III White Party · La Majadilla, Telde 🤍

• 📍 Plaza de La Majadilla, Telde
• 🗓️ Saturday July 18: ⏰ 17:00 PM, 19:30 PM, 21:30 PM and 23:30 PM sessions of DJ Chano and Dana Garcia. 18:00 a.m. The Screensavers. 20:00 a.m. La Mayork Orchestra. 22:00 a.m. Yet Garbey. 00:00 a.m. Pepe Benavente 🎧🎶
• 🤍 Wear white! The third edition of this great outdoor white party, organized by the Telde City Council with the Gran Canaria Island Council and the Government of the Canary Islands.
• ℹ️ You have the poster for this event below and the La Majadilla 2026 festival program here

7) Pilgrimage to Santiago de Tunte 🚚

• 📍 Santiago Square, Tunte, San Bartolomé de Tirajana
• 🗓️ Saturday July 18: ⏰ 20:30 PM Pilgrimage Offering in Honor of Saint James the ApostlePilgrims, carts, and folk groups parade through the historic center offering the fruits of the land to the patron saint (traditional Canarian dress is requested). 23:30 p.m. Romero Festival with Star Music, Havana 500 y D'Music Group 🌿💃
• 🗓️ Sunday July 19: ⏰ 20:30 pm Canarias Canta en Tunte, with Pedro Manuel Afonso, Ivan Quintana y José Ángel Suárez (I.e.
• ℹ️ Check out everything here Tunte festival program And then, the main events for this weekend.

8) Las Palmas Burger Fest Canarias · 4th Edition 🍔

• 📍 Plaza de Canarias – Parque Santa Catalina, Las Palmas de GC
• 🗓️ Friday July 17: ⏰ 18:00 h Tana Sandoval. 20:00 p.m. Jose Viera. 22:00 h Evando Moreira 🎶
• 🗓️ Saturday July 18: ⏰ 14:00 p.m. Jose Viera. 17:30 p.m. Beat Creator. 20:00 p.m. The Pop Tribe (tribute to Spanish pop rock). 21:45 p.m. Sanfry 🎸
• 🗓️ Sunday July 19: ⏰ 14:00 PM Deepak Daswani. 18:00 PM Las Mellizas. 20:30 PM DJ Fano Sánchez 🎧
• ℹ️ Over 25 restaurants from the Canary Islands, a vegan and 100% gluten-free area, a dessert area, and craft beers. Best Burger Award (€500, €300, and €150) and People's Choice Award (€150). Free entry.

9) La Milagrosa Festival 2026 🎸

• 📍 La Milagrosa, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
• 🗓️ Thursday 16 of July: ⏰ At 20:00 pm performance by Hannibal the MagicianAt 21:30 pm, performance by the versifier Yeray Rodríguez.
• 🗓️ Friday July 17: ⏰ At 18:30 PM Chocorock with a free rock-themed snack for the whole family. At 21:30 pm Karaoke and Open Mic at the Residents' Association.
• 🗓️ Saturday July 18: ⏰ The 4th edition of the festival kicks off at 12:00 pm The Milagrock. At 21:30 pm Dance at the Residents' Association.

• 🗓️ Sunday July 19: ⏰ At 10:00 AM: Big hot chocolate with churros. At 13:00 PM: Delicious! Popular Sancocho in the Town Square. At 15:00 PM Great Festival of the Sunlight with the orchestra Harmony Show Foam party, inflatables and grand raffle to end the festivities.
• ℹ️ Check the posters below for all the details of this second week of celebrations.

10) Carmen Day Fair in Agaete ⚓

• 📍 Esplanade of Our Lady of the Snows, Puerto de las Nieves, Agaete
• 🗓️ Thursday 16 of July: ⏰ 10:00 to 18:00 h Local crafts and trade fair. 11:30 h Mass and procession to the pier, followed by a maritime procession. 13:00 h Taste of the Sea: tasting of typical food (paella and fish from the Fishermen's Guild of Agaete14:00 PM Performance by New Vibe16:00 PM Performance by One More 🎨🐟🎶
• ℹ️ All the info is on the poster below.

11) Patron Saint Festivities of San Cristóbal 🐟

• 📍 San Cristóbal Fishing Quarter, Las Palmas de GC
• 🗓️ Saturday July 18: ⏰ 20:00 PM to 22:00 PM Youth Gala, Miss of the Neighborhood Pageant, and Lady Gala. 22:00 PM to 22:00 AM Evening Party. 02:00 PM to 00:00 AM DJ Session 👑🎶
• 🗓️ Sunday July 19: ⏰ 12:00 to 16:00 Popular fish grill 🐟
• ℹ️ Next, we share with you the detailed program of the San Cristóbal 2026 Festival.

12) Virgen del Carmen festivities in Playa de La Aldea 2026 🌊

• 📍 La Aldea Beach
• 🗓️ Saturday July 11: ⏰ At 10:00 am, petanque and Canarian bowling competition. At 21:00 pm, Adult Hi-Fi Scale competition, and at 23:00 pm the open-air dance begins with the band New Vibe ????
• 🗓️ Friday July 17: ⏰ At 23:30 pm Grand open-air dance with music by Paco Guedes Apolo y Bakano Rhythm 💃
• 🗓️ Saturday July 18: ⏰ At 22:00 PM Great Festival starring Latin Sound y Watercolor artAt midnight you can enjoy a spectacular land and water fireworks display 🎆
• 🗓️ Sunday July 19: ⏰ At 11:30 am Solemn Eucharist and afterwards maritime-land procession of the Virgin of Carmen accompanied by the band Village AirsAt 14:00 pm a delicious Sancocho Popular to enjoy the authentic local flavor followed at 14:30 pm by a sunny street party with Yonay and his keyboards. At 19:30 pm Parade of Traditional Canarian Clothing 🐟
• ℹ️ I've included the official poster below so you can check out all the details of these days of celebration.

13) Let's Go to the Movies: Next Weekend 🎬

• 📍 Different squares and parks in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
• 🗓️ Thursday 16 of July: ⏰ At Lomo Los Frailes Park. At 19:00 PM Ernest and Celestine's Journey (80 min) already at 21:00 pm The fight (75 min).
• 🗓️ Friday July 17: ⏰ In Plaza San Martín (Tafira Baja). At 19:00 PM The Mysterious Tales of the Apple Tree (78 min) already at 21:00 pm Hairspray (117 min).
• 🗓️ Saturday July 18: ⏰ In the Plaza de la Iglesia (San José). At 18:00 pm screening of Buffalo Kids (93 Min) 🍿
• ℹ️ Remember that admission is free and suitable for all ages. Arrive early to get a good spot!

14) San Pedro festivities in Bañaderos 2026 🎸

• 📍 Bañaderos, Arucas
• 🗓️ Friday July 17: ⏰ From 20:00 to 24:00 h Scale in Hi-Fi for Young People and floats 🪩
• 🗓️ Saturday July 18: ⏰ From 20:00 PM to 02:00 AM with extended hours, the 2nd Banana Rock to Plaza San Pedro Bañaderos. It will feature powerful performances by The Local Blues Band y The Papas and The Mojos 🤘
• 🗓️ Sunday July 19: ⏰ From 17:00 to 20:00 h Dessert Contest 🍰
• ℹ️ You have the poster of civic events below so you don't miss any activities this weekend.

15) Sainthood Festivals in Arucas 2026

• 📍 Holiness, Arucas
• 🗓️ Saturday July 18: ⏰ At 12:00 pm Foam party in Plaza del Carmen. At 18:00 pm Parade with the giant puppets accompanied by the Island Band with a route through the town's streets, starting from Plaza del Carmen. At 21:00 PM, a comedy show with Juan Antonio Cabrera in Plaza del Carmen. At 23:00 pm, a street party with The Ladies of Swing In Plaza del Carmen. Fireworks at midnight.
• 🗓️ Sunday July 19: ⏰ From 10:00 AM: Trade and crafts fair on La Purísima Street. At 11:00 AM: Simultaneous activities including children's workshops, bouncy castles, and a demonstration by amateur radio operators from Radio Club Laurisilva in Plaza del Carmen. At 12:00 PM: Musical performance in Plaza del Carmen. At 20:00 PM: Solemn Eucharist and procession with the Virgin of Carmen, with music provided by [band name missing]. Ibaradén Group with fireworks.
• ℹ️ Next, we share with you the highlights of the 2026 Santidad festival program.

16) Water Festival in Teror 2026 💧

• 📍 Teror
• 🗓️ Saturday July 18: ⏰ At 18:00 PM Pilgrimage Offering In honor of Saint Isidore the Farmer, from the Paseo González Díaz to the Plaza de Sintes. At 21:00 p.m., traditional folk dances and a water festival with performances by La Polvajera Party Manolo and his keyboard Willy Flores y DJ Line In Plaza de Sintes. At 24:00 h Fireworks display in Alameda Pío XII.
• 🗓️ Sunday July 19: ⏰ From 10:00 to 14:00 h Day of Traditions and Livestock Activities include threshing, donkey rides, sheep shearing, a canary bird dragging competition, and a gofio (toasted cornmeal) tasting at the Los Granadillos Recreation Area. At 12:00 pm, Mass in honor of Saint Isidore the Farmer will be held at the Basilica of El Pino.
• ℹ️ They have all the details and schedules in the City Council website Teror.

17) Carmen Festival in Hornos del Rey 🔥

• 📍 Hornos del Rey, Telde
• 🗓️ Thursday 16 of July: ⏰ Hike to the Carmen de Las Goteras chapel 🥾
• 🗓️ Saturday July 18: ⏰ Traditional pilgrimage From the Las Nieves school to the sports field, with the parties I already told you y Green CragA grand open-air dance with New Sap, followed by DJ sets from DJ Aisho and DJ Zek 🚚🎶
• 🗓️ Sunday July 19: ⏰ Solemn Eucharist in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and procession through the streets of the neighborhood, with a traditional snack at the end ⛪
• ℹ️ You can then check the entire program.

18) Patron Saint Festivities of El Toscón, Tejeda 🎭

• 📍 El Toscón, Tejeda
• 🗓️ Saturday July 18: ⏰ 19:00 PM Opening speech of the festivities. 19:30 PM Descent of the Branch accompanied by the Guiniguada Band22:00 PM Grand Street Party until 04:00 AM with Latin Line y Buena Onda 🥁🎶
• 🗓️ Sunday July 19: ⏰ 11:00 to 16:00 h Mass, procession and communal meal (€7) ⛪
• ℹ️ Check the program below.

19) Great Boat of the Virgin of Carmen in Taliarte 2026 ⚓

• 📍 Taliarte Pier, Telde
• 🗓️ Sunday July 19: ⏰ Starting at 12:00 pm Great Ship of the Virgin of CarmenThe day will begin with a maritime mass accompanied by a folk group, followed by a maritime procession. To enjoy the Fiesta del Solajero Remember to bring your towel and swimsuit. The musical performances will be provided by Ecos Group Nestor Leon with a live band and the closing with the Origen Tour 2026 of the Mambo Swing Orchestra 🌊
• ℹ️ You can find the official poster below to see all the events.

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