Events in Gran Canaria

The opening of this V Edition will take place on Friday, May 15, at 6:30 PM, in Plaza de la Constitución. The days include workshops, concerts, and exhibitions that will run until May 24. The program is organized by the Ayuntamiento de Arucas, Concejalía de Parques y Jardines, and la Asociación Salsipuedes, and offers activities for all audiences.

Schedule highlights:

• 18:30 Opening of the V Edition, Plaza de la Constitución (May 15)
• 20:30 Braulio, Plaza de la Constitución (May 16)
• 21:00 Yoné Rodríguez, Plaza de la Constitución (May 22)
• 12:00 Parranda de Lanzarote, “Al Golpito”, Plaza de la Constitución (May 24)

The exhibition, organized by the La Vinca Ecologistas en Acción collective together with the Department of Culture, brings together the works of Sara Rodríguez, Rita Rodríguez, Fabiola Santana, Fátima Pérez and Mónica Rodríguez, inspired by the floral richness and biodiversity of the Canary Islands.

From May 21 to June 6 - Centro Municipal de Cultura de Arucas

Opening: May 21, 7:00 PM

An artistic and educational proposal that highlights the conservation of the Canary flora and biodiversity, coinciding with World Environment Day.

• 19:00 Opening

• Free guided tour with prior registration offering a historical tour with a gender perspective. The activity takes place on May 22, 2026, from 09:00 to 13:30, under the title "Descubre la historia que esconde el centro de Arucas con perspectiva de género".

• Proyecto Caminando en Igualdad, initiated by the Área de Patrimonio Histórico del Ayuntamiento de Arucas.

• Spaces are limited; reserve by calling 928 622 448.

• Schedule:

  • 09:00–13:30 Guided tour, free and with prior registration

The activity is part of the Jornadas Arucas Piedra y Flor, organized by the Concejalía de Parques y Jardines del Ayuntamiento de Arucas. It takes place at the Espacio Cultural Salsipuedes (c/ Suárez Franchy, 5. Arucas). Admission is free. At 20:15 you can enjoy Pinocho (1881), Más cuento que Calleja (1879), El traje nuevo del emperador (1837) and La verdad verdadera. If capacity is reached, there will be a new session at 21:00.

• 20:15 Pinocho (1881)
• 20:15 Más cuento que Calleja (1879)
• 20:15 El traje nuevo del emperador (1837)
• 20:15 La verdad verdadera
• 21:00 New session (if capacity is reached)

Mountain cinema, adventure and nature. Asociación Cultural Cima Gran Canaria. PRICE: 5€ (with a deposit). All audiences

SYNOPSIS: The most important mountain and adventure cinema showcase in Spain, Mendi Tour, premieres in Teror. This first edition dedicated to lovers of mountains and adventure will feature six films; audiences will be able to immerse themselves in the fascinating world of mountaineering, climbing, and mountain running, exploring stories of perseverance, breathtaking landscapes, and the human-nature connection.

Time: 22 May 2026 20:00 - 22:30 (GMT+00:00) Location: Auditorio de Teror, Teror Organizer: Asociación Cultural Cima Gran Canaria

Details/Link: https://teror.es/events/ciclo-de-la-muestra-de-cine-de-montana-mendi-tour-film-festival-2026/

This Saturday, May 23, at 21:00, the Plaza de la Constitución of Arucas hosts "Sonidos del Presente, Raíces del Pasado", a theatrical and musical performance that unites memory and the present. Organized by La Parranda Ende Cuando No Salimos and the Asociación Cultural Salsipuedes, as part of Jornadas Arucas Piedra y Flor 2026.

• 21:00 Sonidos del Presente, Raíces del Pasado (theatrical and musical show)

This event is a theatrical exchange between Las Escuelas Artísticas Municipales de Arucas and la Escuela Municipal de Teatro de San Bartolomé de Tirajana. It is the play '¡Me vuelves Lorca!', a living homage to words and emotion. The schedule is detailed below:

• 19:00 Thursday, May 27, 2026 — Nuevo Teatro Viejo de Arucas.

Admission is free until capacity is reached.

• Workshop for primary school students held in the courtyard of the Casa de la Cultura (Arucas). Time not specified.

May 29, 2026 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM – Centro Municipal de Cultura – Biblioteca Municipal de Arucas.

Arucas opens a talk that connects history, architecture and shared memory. “Los Puentes Tangibles” invites you to discover what unites Canarias and Venezuela through housing, building techniques and the cultural evolution between Andalucía, Canarias and América.

• Schedule: May 29, 2026 7:00 PM–8:30 PM, Centro Municipal de Cultura – Biblioteca Municipal de Arucas.
• Speakers: Silvia Trasancos (architect and lecturer); Daniel Belizario.
• Free admission.

Celebration of Noveleros' 500th program. Nueva Línea and El Combo Dominicano. Free admission.

Time: 29/05/2026 20:00 - 00:00 (GMT+00:00). Place: Plaza del Auditorio, Agüimes (Isla de Gran Canaria). Part of AF_QUINCENA CULTURAL DIA DE CANARIAS 2026 (DIGITAL).

The pregón of the Festivities in honor of San Juan 2026 will take place on June 5 at 20:00 in Plaza de San Juan, Arucas. Víctor Batista Velázquez, musician and composer, will be the one to deliver the pregón, giving start to the Fiestas Patronales 2026. The mayor of Arucas and the councilor for Festivities presented the pregonero and highlighted his career. This act marks the opening of the Fiestas in honor of San Juan Bautista 2026.

• 20:00 Pregón de las Fiestas de San Juan 2026 — Plaza de San Juan (Arucas)

Comedy. 2RC TEATRO SL. Director: Rafael Rodríguez. PRICE: €10. Recommended: ages 12 and up. SYNOPSIS: Maribel, a professional prostitute, meets Marcelino, a naive and fairly shy young man who, without Maribel knowing his intentions, takes her to his family's home so they can meet and thus marry. There Maribel finds herself surrounded by a few elderly women filled with a strange kindness, doña Matilde and doña Paula, Marcelino's mother and aunt respectively. Maribel begins to live her own fairy tale, when her colleagues from the profession burst into her relationship, puzzled by the true intentions of this peculiar family.

Showtime: 20:30-21:30 (June 6, 2026) at Auditorio de Teror.

Location: Auditorio de Teror, Teror.

Event summary:

Dates and times: The free introductory scuba diving session will take place on June 6, in the morning.

Location: Risco Verde, Arinaga.

Organizers: Concejalía de Juventud del Ayuntamiento de Arucas, in collaboration with the Consejería de Educación y Juventud del Cabildo de Gran Canaria.

Registration: Places are limited and must register on the website www.juventud.arucas.org from May 18 to May 24 or until capacity is reached.

Notes: Activity aimed at youths between 18 and 35 years old.

The event will take place on June 20 at Calle La Heredad, with formats for pairs and for teams, and spots already open for registration.

• Schedule:
  • 11:00 Competition for pairs
  • 16:15 Competition for teams

Registrations are now open at this link: https://asociacionamigosquefuimos.es Spaces are limited.

Palante Producciones. Darío López. PRICE: €10. ALL AGES. SYNOPSIS: There are people saying that Darío will come back onto the Teatro Príncipe Felipe stage. More. Time: 20 June 2026 20:30 - 21:30 (GMT+00:00). Location: Auditorio de Teror, Teror. Palante Producciones. Darío López. PRICE: €10. All audiences. SYNOPSIS: There are people who say that Darío will come back onto the Teatro Príncipe Felipe stage. There are people who think that Darío is going to conduct a sociological study, with no rigor whatsoever, in which you might even be portrayed yourself. There are people who assure that at night there will be monologues, projections, improvisations and there might even be a surprise. There are people who take the time to read until the end the synopsis of the show and with that they are encouraged to get together to have a good time. And because... There Are People For Everything.

• 20:30–21:30 Darío López
• Location: Auditorio de Teror, Teror

Ángulo Producciones. Directed by: Rosa Escrig. PRICE: €10. Recommended for ages 12 and up. SYNOPSIS: On an archipelago where opportunities seem to pass as slowly as the guagua 91, Meryem, a young woman in her twenties, tries to find her place between working at Supersaurio (the most important supermarket chain in the Canary Islands) and the expectations the world places on her. Born in the Canary Islands and with Moroccan roots, her life is a constant search for identity and belonging.

Schedule: 27 June 2026, 20:30 - 21:30 (GMT+00:00) Location: Auditorio de Teror, Teror

Show details:

• 20:30 SUPERSAURIO - Show
• 21:30 End of show

The Arucas City Hall invites a new edition of the outdoor rapid painting contest “Barrios y pueblos con historia de Arucas”. It will take place in Montaña Cardones, Santidad and Bañaderos, on May 17, June 28 and July 19. With no restrictions on theme, style or technique, participants may compete for prizes of 450, 250 and 150 euros, for first, second and third prize respectively. Registrations will take place on the same day of each contest, from 09:00 to 10:00, at the locations where each day will take place.

Dates and venues program:

• 09:00–13:00 Montaña Cardones (Plaza de San Isidro Labrador)
• 09:00–13:00 Bañaderos (Plaza de San Pedro)
• 09:00–10:00 Santidad (Plaza de Nuestra Señora del Carmen)

The City Council of Arucas announces a new edition of the outdoor quick-painting competition 'Barrios y pueblos con historia de Arucas'. It will take place in Montaña Cardones, Santidad and Bañaderos, on May 17, June 28 and July 19. With theme, style and technique free, participants may compete for prizes of 450, 250 and 150 euros, for first, second and third prize respectively. Registrations will take place on the same day as each contest, from 09:00 to 10:00, at the locations where the event will be held each day.

Dates and locations schedule:

• 09:00–13:00 Montaña Cardones (Plaza de San Isidro Labrador)
• 09:00–13:00 Bañaderos (Plaza de San Pedro)
• 09:00–10:00 Santidad (Plaza de Nuestra Señora del Carmen)

The Department of Citizen Participation of the City Council of Arucas invites you on a trip to Madrid from 16 to 19 November 2026 to learn about Congreso and Senado. The trip includes guided tours, flights, hotel, transfers and insurance. For price and terms, contact: 600 922 185 / 928 634 262 - participciudadana@arucas.org