The upcoming papal visit to the Canary Islands on 11 and 12 June presents one of the biggest security and coordination challenges the archipelago has seen in years. However, with less than two weeks to go, definitive mobility and security plans for Gran Canaria and Tenerife have yet to be finalised, raising concerns among church leaders and local authorities.
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British rock band The Molotovs will play their first ever concerts in the Canary Islands this June, with shows in Tenerife and Gran Canaria. The band, who sold out four Spanish dates on their first visit, are riding high after their debut album hit number 3 in the UK charts. Expect three-minute pop films and high-energy punk melodies.
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Summer in Tenerife means open-air music festivals. From international stars like Sting and Don Omar to homegrown events like the Tenerife Music Festival and Sunblast, here is your essential guide to the island’s hottest summer events.
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The Canary Islands Parliament has voted to amend the official regional anthem to include La Graciosa as the eighth inhabited island. The change, described as an act of symbolic justice and historical reparation, will be heard for the first time on Canary Islands Day this Saturday. Politicians across the spectrum welcomed the move, with only Vox expressing caution about further symbolic changes.
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Koko-Jean The Tonics will open the 10th edition of the Maspalomas Costa Canarias Soul Festival on 17 July at San Agustin Beach. The band, led by charismatic Mozambican-born vocalist Koko-Jean Davis, kicks off a weekend of free soul music concerts.
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The Canary Islands in Berlin association is hosting a celebration on 30 May to mark Día de Canarias. Attendees can enjoy traditional island cuisine prepared by chef Pablo Hernández and live music from singer-songwriter Ángel Ravelo. The event takes place at Urbanstrasse 93 and promises a taste of home for Canarians living in the German capital.
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A bookshop in northern Tenerife has launched its own publishing house, Editorial B de Papel, with four debut titles presented at a wine estate in El Sauzal. Hundreds of manuscripts were whittled down to four books, with two more due before the end of 2026. The team also announced plans for the first B de Papel literary awards, with customers acting as the jury.
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Summer Pop Tenerife has confirmed the addition of Lucho RK and Danny Romero to its debut line-up. Ruslana, Lewis Potter and Playacoco will also perform at the Recinto Ferial de Santa Cruz de Tenerife on 13 September. Tickets are on sale now.
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The ninth edition of the Romería Canaria in Madrid surpassed all forecasts with 2,000 pilgrims taking part. The event featured honours for musician Pedro Guerra and Tirma president Virgilio Correa, along with a vibrant parade and traditional food. It has become one of the most important gatherings for the Canarian community outside the archipelago.
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Quality over quantity is the new mantra for the Canary Islands’ tourism model, and the latest figures show why. The archipelago has leapfrogged Catalonia to become Spain’s top region for tourist spending on non-essential items such as clothing and perfume.
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