Nearly 6,000 people filled the Ocean Club in Maspalomas to see Melody, who represented Spain at Eurovision 2025, perform hits like *Esa Diva* and *El baile del gorila*. The event, organised by Maspalomas Pride, kicked off with sets from several international DJs before the Sevillian singer took to the stage.
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Tenerife is buzzing with activity this weekend with a packed programme of cultural, musical and sporting events. From a concert by British R&B star Craig David to the Mueca street arts festival and a La Laguna manga fair, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss the Costa Adeje vs FC Barcelona match on Sunday.
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Daniel Esteve, leader of the controversial group Desokupa, has confirmed he will attend the Craig David concert closing the Fit Experience Fest in Santa Cruz de Tenerife this Saturday. The revelation has sparked fierce criticism from the Tenerife Tenants’ Union, which accuses local and regional authorities of “institutional whitewashing” of far-right-linked groups. More than 1,500 people have signed a petition demanding that the government withdraw its sponsorship of the event.
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Gran Canaria is home to one of the world’s most important collections of Flemish art. a legacy of extraordinary beauty dating from the 15th to 18th centuries. A three-day seminar in Santa Brígida from 18-20 June will open up this exceptional but little-known heritage to the public, with expert talks and a guided visit to a masterpiece by Joos van Cleve.
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Organisers of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Tenerife on 12 June have confirmed a back-up airport plan in case of fog at Los Rodeos. The pontiff will celebrate mass at Santa Cruz port, with 22,000 already registered and over 1,500 volunteers on hand. The itinerary includes a visit to a migrant reception centre and a street procession.
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La Pantera, one of the most exciting voices in Spain’s new urban music generation, has been added to the Granca Live Fest 2026 line-up. The Canarian artist will perform on Friday 3 July at the Gran Canaria Stadium, joining international stars including Maroon 5 and Ms. Lauryn Hill.
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Animayo Gran Canaria has been named the only Spanish festival on the first global list of qualifying festivals for the Annie Awards, the animation industry’s equivalent of the Oscars. The 21st edition of the festival runs in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria from 6 to 9 May, with a programme extending online until September.
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The Transvulcania trail race has gained an official anthem, created by musicians and students from La Palma. The bilingual track, in Spanish and English, aims to strengthen the bond between the event and the island’s community while showcasing local talent on the global stage.
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Today, the winner of the III Spanish Sandwich Championship will be revealed, with ten establishments from the Canary Islands among the finalists. Gran Canaria’s Oh My Boc and Tenerife’s Cafetería Los Majuelos are flying the flag for the archipelago.
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From 5 to 7 May, the Canary Islands will host the first Congress on Landscape, a ground-breaking event bringing together nearly 50 experts to debate public policy and ecological transition. The congress spans three days across Gran Canaria and Tenerife, covering everything from the European Landscape Convention to volcanic tubes and astronomy.
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