The fifth edition of the Granca Live Fest kicks off this Thursday at the Estadio de Gran Canaria with over 90,000 tickets sold, a historic milestone for a cultural festival in the Canary Islands. Headliners include Maroon 5, Alejandro Sanz and Aitana, alongside an enhanced stage and a gastronomic offer championing local produce.
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Experience a journey back in time at the annual recreation of the traditional agricultural barter market in Santiago del Teide, Tenerife. Locals and visitors alike revive the old ways of trading goods, accompanied by folk music, dance, and period costumes. This unique ethnographic event offers a vivid glimpse into the island’s rural past.
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Thousands took to the streets in Tenerife and Gran Canaria this Saturday for LGTBI+ Pride marches. In La Orotava, around 2,000 people joined the rally under the slogan “though they want us on the margins, Pride sets the course”, while Las Palmas de Gran Canaria saw a vibrant march calling for unity. Organisers stressed that the events were not just celebrations, but acts of remembrance and a stand against the rise of the far-right.
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Kany García delivered a memorable performance in Tenerife as part of her ‘Puerta Abierta’ tour, drawing thousands to the Recinto Ferial. The show felt like a reunion of old friends, blending hits from her career with new material from her latest album.
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The Spain national football team has released its official playlist for the 2026 World Cup, with Canary Islands singer Quevedo featuring heavily alongside international stars like Bad Bunny. The selection, revealed by Movistar Plus Deportes, shows the growing influence of urban Latin music in the squad’s dressing room.
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The Maspalomas Costa Canaria Soul Festival returns to Gran Canaria for its landmark 10th edition, featuring a stellar mix of veteran soul legends and rising stars from the United States and Spain. Taking place from Friday 17 to Sunday 19 June at Playa de San Agustín, this free festival pays tribute to its late founder Dania Dávora while showcasing the best of soul, R&B and blues.
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TLP Tenerife has opened ticket sales for its 2026 edition, marking the event’s 20th anniversary from 15 to 19 July. This year’s programme features a K-Pop concert by South Korean band W24, top streamers, and a forum on digital creative industries. Tickets are available for daily or weekly access through TomaTicket.
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More than 150 emergency personnel will be deployed for the San Juan festivities in Tenerife, where only 14 of the island’s 31 municipalities have authorised bonfires. We take you through every confirmed celebration, from the beaches of Los Cristianos to the traditional ‘Baño de las Cabras’.
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A beloved 200-year-old drago tree in Los Realejos, felled by a low-pressure system in March 2026, has been reborn as a stunning 17-metre mural. Artist Adán Pérez Farráis captured the tree’s essence on a wall in San Francisco, bringing comfort and memory back to the community. The project required weeks of preparation and a tricky crane setup on a steep slope.
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The Teide Observatory has reopened for its iconic summer solstice Open Days, welcoming nearly a thousand visitors across two days. Organised by the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC), the event offers guided tours, workshops, and real-time solar observations.
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