Cabalgata de los Reyes (Procession of the three Holy Kings)

5 - 6 January

This ancient parade, which sees the three chosen Kings riding through Las Palmas in all their finery, is extremely popular with children, who love it for the candy that gets thrown out in abundance!

Festival Internacional Canarias

7 January - 2 March

Musicians come from around the world to take part in this three-week long fiesta of music.

Carnival

2 - 24 February

THE biggest event of the year, bar none, the Canary islands erupt with colour, noise and laughter as everyone dances, sings, feasts and otherwise has as much fun as possible.

Festival de Opera

17 February - 23 June

Centering primarily around Las Palmas’ Teatro Pérez Daldós, this festival draws international talent to perform in a series of popular concerts.

International Film Festival of Las Palmas

16 - 24 March

International stars of the movie industry flock to this film festival for a chance at glitz, glamour and a suntan.

St. John’s Day

24 June

The founding of Las Palmas is celebrated with a bang, with a week of concerts, parties and activities culminating in bonfire parties on the beach on  this day.

Fiesta de Nuestra  Señora del Carmen

16 July

The residents of the the La Isleta district honour their patron saint with a spectacular procession and huge masses of flowers everywhere.

Fiesta de la Naval

6 October

Fireworks, processions, reenactments and other festivities commemorate a sixteenth century victory against British invaders.

Atlantic Rally for Cruisers

25 November

Racing from Gran Canaria to the Caribbean, this trans-Atlantic challenge draws yacht enthusiasts from around the world.