Events in Gran Canaria This Weekend

12 events
Cultural

Entre Paredes y Olas

Thu 9 Apr – Thu 7 May
Espacio Cultural La Mutua, Arucas

Exhibition by artist Lía Ripper Soto, focused on landscapes and interior scenes, with a selection of portraits. 'Entre Paredes y Olas' is presented at the Espacio Cultural La Mutua. It is open until May 7, with visiting hours from Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 20:00 hours.

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EXPOSICIÓN ´DIÁLOGOS CON LA NATURALEZA´DE ABENCHARA MONTESINOS

Fri 10 Apr – Thu 30 Apr
Centro Municipal de Cultura

Exhibition by the artist Abenchara Montesinos, “Diálogos con la Delicadeza”, at the Centro Municipal de Cultura. A show inviting you to discover sensitivity and delicacy through her work.

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Cultural

Exposición Zurrón I

Thu 16 Apr – Fri 15 May
Museo de Historia de Agüimes, Agüimes

Exposición Zurrón I at the Museo de Historia de Agüimes. Group exhibition by artists (AF_EXPOSICION-COLECTIVA-ZURRON). Dates: April 16, 2026 to May 15, 2026. Location: Museo de Historia de Agüimes, Calle Juan Alvarado y Saz, 42, 35260 Agüimes, Las Palmas. Organized by Concejalía de Cultura. Includes a link to add to your calendar.

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Cultural

DÍA MUNIDAL DEL LIBRO 2026

Fri 17 Apr – Sat 25 Apr
Biblioteca Municipal de Arucas, Arucas

La Biblioteca Municipal de Arucas commemorates World Book Day with a full program that starts with the presentation of a literary work and extends over several days with workshops, meetings and activities to promote reading. The program includes:

  • 17 abril 2026, 19:00: presentation of Mate de dos alfiles, by Sergio Mira Jordán.
  • 18 abril 2026, 11:30: family workshop “Cuentos con huellas verdes”, led by Rita R. Sosa (advance reservation via the app “Arucas, espacio cultural”).
  • 23 abril 2026, 11:00: microfiction contest “Game Over”.
  • 23 abril 2026, 19:00: crime fiction reading club meeting, coordinated by José Luis Correa.
  • 24 abril 2026, 18:00–20:00: lettering workshop for adults led by Patricia Valencia.
  • 25 abril 2026, 11:00–13:00: reading festival “Puente de papel” at the Casa de la Cultura, in collaboration with Librería Yaya. The Department of Culture of the Ayuntamiento de Arucas, directed by Carlos González, organizes this initiative to promote reading as a habit and energize the municipality's cultural life.
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Taller de formación de lengua de signos dedicado a la Sordoceguera

Mon 20 Apr – Mon 11 May
Punto Joven de Teror, Teror

La Concejalía de Educación of the Ayuntamiento de Teror begins on 20 April the sign language training workshop dedicated to the ‘Sordoceguera’, which will run until 11 May 2026, in 7 sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 16:00 to 19:00 hours. The free course is integrated into the project ‘ENTRESIGNOS II’, funded by the Cabildo de Gran Canaria through the Consejería de Educación y Juventud. The sessions will take place on the following dates: 9-11-16-18-23-25 February; 2-4-9-11-16-18-23-25-30 March; 1-6-8-13-15 April. Free registration at educación@teror.es.

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Festival

Gáldar en Danza

Thu 23 Apr – Wed 29 Apr
Plaza de Santiago, Gáldar

Festival Gáldar en Danza, International Dance Day. From 23 to 29 April 2026, in Gáldar (Islas Canarias). The fifth edition of the festival extends throughout the city and its museums and heritage buildings, featuring Canarian, national and international dance proposals, mediation workshops, and citizen participation projects. The program invites residents and the curious to come together and move.

Highlighted schedule:

  • Thursday, 23 April
    • 10:00 – 11:00 School Programme — Polideportivo Juan Vega Mateos
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Festival

25º Festival Internacional de Cine de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Thu 23 Apr – Sun 3 May
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Festival Internacional de Cine de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. A showcase of international cinema held in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria from April 23, 2026 to May 3, 2026. Website: lpafilmfestival.com

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Concert

Tributo a Mecano’ y Maldita EGB

Fri 24 Apr – Sat 25 Apr
Plaza Primero de Mayo, Agüimes

Tributo a Mecano’ y Maldita EGB in Plaza Primero de Mayo, Agüimes, as part of the San José Obrero 2026 festivities. An evening concert in the Plaza, from 21:30 to 02:00 the following day.

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Nature

Reverdece El Pinto

Sat 25 Apr
Asociación de Vecinos Virgen del Rosario de La Goleta, Arucas, Arucas

Activity: Reverdece El Pinto. The technique of 'seed bombs' developed by the Asociación de Familias de Personas con Autismo de Las Palmas. Meeting point: Asociación de Vecinos Virgen del Rosario de La Goleta de Arucas. Bring water, sun protection and comfortable shoes or hiking footwear.

Program:

  • 9:30 Start of the activity

The activity invites you to participate to revegetate the surroundings. Contact for registrations or questions: Sonia Sosa at phone number 663 27 13 47 or at the address proyectos@fundacioncanariasrecicla.org

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Concert

Concierto Ananda ‘The Violin Band’

Sat 25 Apr
Plaza Primero de Mayo, Agüimes

Concierto Ananda ‘The Violin Band’ in Plaza Primero de Mayo, Avenida Ansite, 35188 Agüimes, as part of the FIESTAS DE SAN JOSÉ OBRERO 2026 (DIGITAL).

Time: 25/04/2026 21:00 - 23:00 (GMT+00:00)

Venue: Plaza Primero de Mayo, Avenida Ansite, 35188 Agüimes

Schedule:

  • 21:00–23:00 Concierto Ananda ‘The Violin Band’

More information: download the program at AF_PROGRAMA-A5_-FIESTAS-DE-SAN-JOSE-OBRERO-2026_DIGITAL.pdf

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Cultural

Tinder Sorpresa

Sun 26 Apr
Centro Cultural Guaires, Gáldar

Andreu Casanova invites you to take a comic safari through the jungle of dating apps that have been so trendy lately. Tinder Sorpresa is a hilarious monologue that will change your concept of dating apps. Match with this humor show! Duration: approximately 90 minutes. Show not recommended for audiences under 16. Location: Centro Cultural Guaires, Calle Guaires, 29, Gáldar. Schedule: 26 April 2026, 19:00–21:00.

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