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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The Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) marks 147 years since its founding in 1879. The article reflects on the party’s historic journey, its role in the Canary Islands, and the enduring relevance of socialist values in today’s political climate.
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The 21st edition of Animayo Gran Canaria is almost here, with Disney legend Tony Bancroft presiding over the international jury. Discover the full programme, including world premieres, special screenings and the 75 short films competing for top honours.
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The Santa Cruz de Tenerife Book Fair has returned to García Sanabria Park, transforming the city’s green heart into a literary hub until Monday 4 May. With over thirty stalls and a packed programme of author signings, workshops and storytelling, the event offers something for every reader against the backdrop of the city’s founding festivities.
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Tens of thousands of Canary Islanders took to the streets on May Day to demand better wages, an end to the “working poor” phenomenon, and greater access to affordable housing. Protesters also voiced opposition to the war in Iran and called for the recognition of unpaid care work. Union leaders criticised the region’s economic growth for failing to translate into improved living standards for workers.
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A minibasket match in La Laguna was suspended for 25 minutes after parents and family members of the Luther King Arafo school team directed racist insults at a Cuban referee. The official was told “We’ll find you from the boat you came in on,” according to the match report. Despite the incident occurring 13 days ago, no sanctions or apologies have been issued.
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