Actor Jorge Sanz presents his latest film “9 Lunas” at the Lo que viene festival in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. In this exclusive interview, he discusses the comedy about a transgender pregnancy, the strength of the Canary Islands film industry, and why audiences should come with an open mind.
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American artist Spencer Tunick has chosen Gran Canaria for his latest collective nude portrait on 26 July. The installation, titled ‘Gran Spectrum’, will take place in Las Palmas and Maspalomas as part of Culture Business Pride 2026, championing LGBTIQA+ rights.
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Legendary American soul musician John Ellison has been announced as the latest act for the 10th edition of the Maspalomas Costa Canaria Soul Festival in Gran Canaria. The veteran singer and guitarist, best known for the classic ‘Some kind of wonderful’, will perform on Saturday 18 July at Playa de San Agustín.
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Bad Bunny went viral after telling fans in Madrid he misses the Canary Islands. During a concert in the Spanish capital, he recalled his first European tour and said the local accent reminded him of Puerto Rico. The emotional moment has delighted fans across the archipelago.
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Colombian singer-songwriter Camilo reveals the deep connection he feels with the Canary Islands as he prepares to kick off his European tour in Tenerife. He opens up about his upcoming album, the transformative experience of fatherhood, and the intimate relationship he shares with his fans.
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Club de Lucha Bediesta from La Palma triumphed 12-8 over Club de Lucha Guamasa in the institutional wrestling match held in El Pinar, El Hierro. The bout counted towards the penultimate round of the DISA Government of Canary Islands First Category men’s regular season. The event also closed the III Canary Week of Traditional Games and Sports.
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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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