Events in Gran Canaria This Month

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).