Festivals in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Founding festivities, Carnival and culture

The Founding Festivities commemorate the birth of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria every June, dated 24 June 1478, through cultural and historical events across the city.

Among the traditions, the Noche de San Juan on 23 June on Las Canteras beach, where thousands of people gather. The programme combined music, culture, history and sport: the patios and squares of Vegueta hosted micro-concerts by Canarian artists and a simultaneous chess event in Santa Ana brought together about 200 participants of all ages. The City Council, the Symphonic Band, cultural and sports entities, artists, neighbors and visitors participate. The Carnival, with murgas, troupes, galas and parades, constitutes the other great annual celebration of the city.