Events in Gran Canaria in August 2026

9 events
Cultural

EXPOSICIÓN RISCOS DE COLORES

Fri 12 Jun – Fri 28 Aug
Casa Gourié (Museo Municipal de Arucas), Arucas

EXPOSICIÓN RISCOS DE COLORES is the new exhibition by José Javier Melián Santana, which can be visited at Casa Gourié, Museo Municipal de Arucas, from June 12 to August 28, 2026. The exhibition brings together around forty works in which painting and sculpture dialogue through a technique that reuses disposable pallets. Summer hours: Monday to Friday, from 10:00 to 14:00.

  • 11:00 Opening of the exhibition (Friday, June 12) – social media presentation.
  • 10:00-14:00 Visiting hours (Monday to Friday).

Artist: José Javier Melián Santana. Organizer: Casa Gourié (Museo Municipal de Arucas).

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Cultural

Noche de Pinchos de Arinaga

Thu 6 Aug
Avenida Polizón, Playa de Arinaga, Aguimes

Noche de Pinchos de Arinaga is one of the most anticipated summer gatherings, where locals and visitors enjoy a varied gastronomic offer every Thursday in the area’s establishments, accompanied by live musical performances that fill the promenade with atmosphere and energy.

With Apolo performing

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Market

Mercado Agrícola de Gáldar

Sun 9 Aug
Plaza de Santiago, Gáldar

The Mercado Agrícola de Gáldar returns this Sunday to Plaza de Santiago. The event offers a space for the sale of the best products from our land every fortnight on Sundays in Plaza de Santiago and its surroundings, always on Sundays. The hours will be from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. There will be musical performances to liven up the day.

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Nightlife

Noche de Pinchos de Arinaga

Thu 13 Aug
Avenida Polizón, Arinaga

Noche de Pinchos de Arinaga is one of the most anticipated events of the summer, where locals and visitors enjoy each Thursday a varied gastronomic offering in the establishments of the area, accompanied by live musical performances that fill the promenade with atmosphere and dynamism.

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Festival

KM.0 Gran Canaria - Fontanales, Moya

Sat 15 Aug – Sun 16 Aug
Explanada Colegio Fontanales, Moya

KM.0 Gran Canaria - Fontanales, Moya. An event within the KM0 Gran Canaria series. Location Fontanales (Moya), Explanada Colegio Fontanales. Date: August 15, 2026 - August 16, 2026. Website: km0grancanaria.com.

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Nature150 euros

CAMPAMENTO DE VERANO ARUCAS 'GARAÑÓN' 2026

Mon 17 Aug – Fri 21 Aug
entorno natural de Garañón, Arucas

The City Council of Arucas, through the Youth Department, announces the celebration of Campamento de Verano “Garañón” 2026, which will take place from August 17 to 21 in the natural surroundings of Garañón, in the heart of Gran Canaria. This initiative, already established as one of the summer's most eagerly awaited youth activities, is aimed at young people aged 11 to 17 and offers five days of shared living, contact with nature, and outdoor activities, including aquatic options and group dynamics oriented toward personal and social development. The participation fee is 150 euros per participant. Pre-registrations will be open from June 23 to 30, 2026, or until all available places are filled. The enrollment process can be completed online through the sede electrónica del Ayuntamiento de Arucas, as well as in person at the Oficina de Atención al Ciudadano, in this case with an appointment. Please apply as soon as possible! Places are limited. For more information: 928 62 27 36 - juventud@arucas.org

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Other

Noche de Pinchos de Arinaga

Thu 20 Aug
Avenida Polizón, Playa de Arinaga, Aguimes

Noche de Pinchos de Arinaga is one of the summer’s most anticipated events, where locals and visitors enjoy each Thursday a varied culinary offering at the area’s establishments, accompanied by live musical performances that fill the promenade with atmosphere and liveliness.

With the performance by Pedro Afonso

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Market

Mercado Agrícola de Gáldar

Sun 23 Aug
Plaza de Santiago, Gáldar

9:00-13:30 Market of zero-kilometer products in the Plaza de Santiago. Sale of fruits, vegetables, bread, cheeses, honeys, wines and other local elaborations. In addition, the Market will feature musical performances that will liven up the day and help create a festive atmosphere in the heart of Gáldar. The Mercado Agrícola de Gáldar counts on the collaboration of the Consejería de Sector Primario, Soberanía Alimentaria y Seguridad Hídrica del Cabildo de Gran Canaria and forms part of the island program Mercados Agrícolas, Ganader

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Cultural

Noche de Pinchos de Arinaga

Thu 27 Aug
Avenida Polizón, Playa de Arinaga, Arinaga

Noche de Pinchos de Arinaga is one of the summer's most anticipated events, where locals and visitors enjoy a varied culinary offer every Thursday at the area’s establishments, accompanied by live music performances that fill the promenade with atmosphere and energy.

Featuring Tataband

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