Events in Gran Canaria This Month

Summer Campaign – The Municipal Sports Society (SMD) launches once again its Summer Campaign 2025, aimed at facilitating family balance during school holidays, while offering children an enriching, active, and fun experience. The campus will run from June 22 to August 28 at the Complejo Municipal de Deportes and its annexed facilities, with a full program of sports activities such as swimming, karate, and paddle, as well as cooking, games, and camping. Typical schedule: 9:00 to 14:00, Monday to Friday. Pre-campaign pickup services (7:15 to 9:00) and post-campaign (14:00 to 16:00) available.

The Escuela de Música Banda de Santa Brígida has announced the opening of enrollment for the upcoming academic year 2026-2027. This cultural and educational program aims to foster love for music in the municipality, offering residents the opportunity to learn from scratch or improve skills across a wide variety of musical instruments. The activities will take place at Camino al Tejar, s/n (near CEIP Lola Massieu, La Angostura). Inscriptions can be processed directly by scanning the QR code on official posters or via the enrollment links on digital platforms. For more information might write to escuela@ayonet.es.

The Arucas Town Hall promotes, with the support of the Cabildo de Gran Canaria, an inclusive camp for students of the enclave classrooms in the municipality.

Festival Internacional Canarias Jazz & Más

The ‘Cuidados en el Centro’ program expands with a new session. Tuesday, July 21, from 17:30 to 19:30, at the Concejalía de Igualdad of Arucas (Plaza de los Derechos Humanos, No. 3). Organized by the Concejalía de Políticas de Igualdad of the Arucas City Council, with development by Cabildo de Gran Canaria and Marviz Consultoría, in collaboration with the Ayuntamiento. Registrations: info@marvizigualdad.com or WhatsApp 682 787 012. Free participation, open to caregivers.

Starts on: 21/07/2026 19:00

Ends on: 21/07/2026 20:00

Solemne Eucaristía and then Procesión del Peregrino, accompanied by the Banda Aborigen, in one of the most meaningful religious acts of the Fiestas.

Biblioplaya de Arinaga returns this summer with a cultural program designed to enjoy reading, creativity, and leisure in a unique seaside setting. During July and August, the Caseta del Muelle will host different proposals for all audiences, becoming a meeting space to share and experience culture. On this occasion we will have the participation of storyteller Gara Selena, who will offer a session full of stories, imagination, and fun for the whole family.

5:00 PM. From Plaza de La Montaña and streets of the City. Bajada de la Rama de Santiago. Collection of the branch at Plaza del Calvario and subsequent garlanding to Santiago el Peregrino on Calle Santiago de Los Caballeros with papagüevos and accompanied by the Archipiélago and Guayedra Bands.

Fiestas Patronales de Santa Brígida.

The traditional Fiesta Blanca will add rhythm to the afternoon with performances by DJ Johan Partyman, Calle Obispo and Sombras del Caribe, inviting you to enjoy a day of music, dance, and festive atmosphere.

Event details:

11:40 a.m. From Casas Consistoriales to the Temple of Santiago de Los Caballeros. Civic procession with the transfer of the Royal Banner Under Knights. Will be presided by the Hon. Municipal Corporation. 12:00 p.m. Diocesan Sanctuary of the Apostle Santiago. Solemn Eucharist in Honor of Saint James the Apostle, presided by the Very Honorable and Most Reverend Mr. D. José Mazuelos Pérez, Bishop of the Canary Islands. 1:00 p.m. Streets of the Historic District. Procession of Santiago de Los Caballeros.

Solemne Eucaristía - Tunte - Fin Fiestas de Santiago Apóstol

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