Discover What to do on Midsummer's Eve in Gran Canaria in 2026As every June, the island prepares for its most magical night, welcoming summer. From the massive bonfires and fireworks on Las Canteras beach to the concerts and local festivals in the different towns, here you'll find the best options to choose from. Where to celebrate San Juan in Gran CanariaWe'll be updating this article as the city councils publish their official programs, so save it! Here we go!
Midsummer's Eve in Gran Canaria 2026: Bonfires and the best plans
The eve of June 24th is one of the most anticipated nights for the people of Gran Canaria. Thousands of people flock to the beaches and town squares to observe the traditional rituals of... Jump over the bonfire, bathe at midnight in the sea to purify yourself and make wishes into the fire. If you're looking What to do on Midsummer's Eve in Gran Canaria Or are you wondering where bonfires are allowed this year? Below you'll find official information and programs from the main municipalities.
Program of events by municipality: Where to celebrate San Juan?
1) San Juan Night Program Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2026 🔥
- 📍 Surroundings of the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium and Plaza de la Música, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- 🗓️ Tuesday June 23: ⏰ 20:00 PM Honors and Distinctions Ceremony of LPGC at the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium 🏅, 22:00 PM Álvaro de Luna concert at the Plaza de la Música 🎤, 00:00 h Fireworks Display in the Los Muellitos area 🎆 and 00:20 h Street Party with Tataband and DJ in the Plaza de la Música. 💃
- ℹ️ Find the full San Juan de Las Palmas program below and, for more information about the Founding Festivities of Las Palmas, visit this page.
2) San Juan Night Program in Arucas 2026 🔥
- 📍 Different spaces in Arucas
- 🗓️ Tuesday, June 23 and Wednesday, June 24: ⏰ From 11:00 AM to 21:00 PM: Craft Fair in the Parque de las Flores. 🏺
- 🗓️ Tuesday June 23: ⏰ 19:30 PM Los Salvapantallas concert in the Plaza de la Constitución 🎸, 21:30 p.m. Miguel Ríos concert in San Juan Square (CANCELED) 🎤, 00:00 h Fireworks Display From the Arucas Mountain 🎆, 00:15 h Performances by Los 40 Classic and Da Igual in Plaza de San Juan alongside the Youth Night With a rap battle in Plaza de la Constitución 🎧 and 02:00 AM Airám Vega DJ in Plaza de San Juan. 🪩
- 🗓️ Wednesday June 24: ⏰ 18:00 PM A little while of Humor with Kike Pérez in the Plaza de la Constitución 😂 already the 20:30 pm performance by Los 600 in Plaza de San Juan.
- ℹ️ Get the San Juan Arucas 2026 program Visit our website to organize your magical night.
3) San Juan Night Program Nomad Market, Holiday World Maspalomas 🔥
- 📍 Nomad Market Terrace, Holiday World Maspalomas
- 🗓️ Tuesday June 23: ⏰ 21:30 PM Summer kicks off with the San Juan festivities to the rhythm of Armonía Show. There will be a photo booth, glitter corner, and a bonfire of wishes.
- 🎟 Free admissionFour hours of free parking and more than ten food stalls at your disposal. 💃
4) San Juan Night Program in Telde 2026 🔥
- 📍 Different areas of Telde and Melenara Beach
- 🗓️ Tuesday June 23: ⏰ 17:00 PM Opening of the market and craft fair with folklore in Plaza de San Juan 🏺, 18:00 PM Meeting of weavers at the Municipal Center for Crafts and Tourism 🧶, 21:00 PM DJ session by Abián Reyes in Plaza de San Juan 🎧, 22:00 PM Lighting of the great Bonfire of Saint John in Siete Puentes 🔥 and the 19th edition of Los Mechones de Melenara on the beach itself 🏖️, 10:30 pm MRS Troupe concert in San Juan Square 🎤, already the Midnight: Furia Joven Orchestra in Plaza de San Juan 💃 and the Acuarela Group on Melenara Beach. 🎶
- ℹ️ Download the Program of the San Juan festivities in Telde directly from our page.
5) San Juan Night Program in Playa del Inglés 2026 🔥
- 📍 Annex II of Playa del Inglés, San Bartolomé de Tirajana
- 🗓️ Tuesday June 23: ⏰ Starting at 8:00 PM, the party kicks off with the rhythm of Batucada 🥁, a performance by Yet Garbey 🎤, a dazzling Fire Show 🔥, live music by La Mekanica by Tamarindos 🎸, and an amazing Aerial Show 🪂. At midnight, the sky will light up with Fireworks 🎆, and the night will continue in style with a DJ set by Toni Bob. 🎧
- ℹ️ Check the San Juan poster in Playa del Inglés below to plan your night in the south of the island.
6) San Juan Night Program in Sardina Gáldar 2026 🌊
- 📍 Sardina Beach, Gáldar
- 🗓️ Tuesday June 23: ⏰ 4:30 PM Parade through the neighborhood 🥁, 5:00 PM Inauguration of Avenida Alcalde Antonio Rosas 🚶, 6:00 PM Raising of the Blue Flag at Sardina Beach 🚩, 10:00 PM Parade 🎶, 11:00 PM DJ set 🎧 and at midnight spectacular water and air fireworks. 🎆
- ℹ️ Check out the San Juan Sardina program Gáldar below.
7) Midsummer Night Program in Pozo Izquierdo 2026 🌊
- 📍 Barranquillo de Pozo IzquierdoSanta Lucía de Tirajana
- 🗓️ Tuesday June 23: ⏰ 8:30 pm Concert by La Otra Oreja, a tribute to La Oreja de Van Gogh 🎸, 10:30 pm performance by Rayando El Sol, a tribute to Maná 🎤, and at midnight, spectacular aquatic fireworks 🎆. Enjoy DJ Ulises Acosta's sets between each performance. 🎧
- ℹ️ Check out the entire San Juan program Pozo Izquierdo See below for details.
8) San Juan Night Program in Mogán 2026 🔥
- 📍 Mogán Beach
- 🗓️ Tuesday June 23: ⏰ Starting at 21:00 PM: Popular pineapple barbecue, performance and batucada by the Mogán Art Schools, lighting of the San Juan bonfire, fireworks display, and a grand open-air dance with Grupo Arena and DJ Cholo. 🎆
- ℹ️ Get the San Juan de Mogán 2026 program below.
9) San Juan Night Program in Tenteniguada 2026 🧙♀️
- 📍 Different spaces in Tenteniguada, Valsequillo
- 🗓️ Tuesday June 23: ⏰ 12:00 pm Ringing of the bells 🔔, 6:00 pm Caracoleda and authorized San Juan bonfires 🔥, 11:30 pm Batukada Paixao 🥁, 12:00 am 29th Witches' Night followed by the Huracán Pyrotechnics display 🎆, 1:00 am DJ Promaster 🎧 and 2:00 am Young Legend. 💃
- 🗓️ Wednesday June 24: ⏰ 09:30 a.m. Livestock Fair 🐄, 12:00 p.m. Mass, procession, parade and awards ceremony ⛪, 14:30 p.m. Community lunch with live music by soloist Yoni 🥘, and 17:00 p.m. Final raffle. 🎟️
- ℹ️ Check out the San Juan Tenteniguada 2026 program right here below.
10) San Juan Night Program in the Valley of Agaete 2026 🔥
- 📍 San Pedro Square and Antonio Eusebio El Sabillo Park, Valle de Agaete
- 🗓️ Tuesday June 23: ⏰ 20:30 PM pasacalles from San Pedro Square, enlivened by the Berbique Valley Folkloric and Cultural Group Agaete 🪕 and 21:00 PM Traditional burning of the San Juan bonfire in Antonio Eusebio El Sabillo Park with pineapple roasting and sangria for all attendees... 🔥
- ℹ️ Download the San Juan del Valle program Agaete with a single click on this page.
11) San Juan Festival Program in Artenara 2026 🌲
- 📍 San Matías Square and other spaces, Artenara
- 🗓️ Tuesday June 23: ⏰ 19:00 PM Bonfire of Saint John with roasted pineapples and potatoes in San Matías Square. 🔥
- ℹ️ Get the complete San Juan Artenara program at this link to plan your getaway to the summit.
12) Midsummer Night Program in Castillo del Romeral 2026 🔥
- 📍 Cultural Center Castillo del Romeral, San Bartolomé de Tirajana
- (I.e. Tuesday June 23:
- 🗓️ Tuesday June 23: ⏰ 18:00 PM Songbook of the Gran Canaria Biosphere Reserve with an audiovisual puppet show and traditional games 🎭 and 20:00 PM Grand pineapple roast accompanied by a musical performance by the La Descamisá Folk Group. 🌽
- ℹ️ Check the San Juan program Castillo del Romeral below.
⚠️ IMPORTANT – BONFIRES: Note that It is strictly forbidden to make bonfires directly on the sand on the vast majority of the island's beaches For safety and environmental reasons, local councils designate specific areas. Furthermore, If you organize a bonfire on private land or in an open fieldYou must have requested permission from your local council several days in advance.
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