La Naval Festival 2026 programme
The 2026 schedule in La Isleta and the port district of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Check the official sources before travelling in case of last-minute changes.
La Naval Festival. Programme for Friday 2 October 2026
The opening parade leaves Parque de Santa Catalina before the ceremonial raising of the flag. At 8 pm, Jardines del Castillo de La Luz hosts the proclamation, civic awards and music by La Nueva Nostalgia and Family Soul Band.
La Naval Festival. Programme for Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October 2026
Saturday brings the La Naval murga night. Sunday features the dawn parade and the youth queen gala, alongside cultural and children's activities in La Isleta.
La Naval Festival. Programme for Friday 9 and Saturday 10 October 2026
Friday's night-time sea dip follows a route from Plaza de Nuestra Señora de La Luz to Las Canteras. Saturday, the feast day, combines religious observances, the Naval Battle and the historical re-enactment of the defence against Francis Drake.
La Naval Festival. Programme for Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 2026
Saturday's pilgrimage offering runs from Parque de Santa Catalina to Plaza de Nuestra Señora de La Luz. Sunday's Octave includes the procession and fireworks at Plaza de La Puntilla.