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The Arte 2026 art and design fair takes place in Arucas on 14 and 15 November. The event includes the sale of jewellery and textiles, musical performances, and workshops.
Italian organists Giuliana Maccaroni and Martino Pòrcile will perform at Parroquia Santuario de Santiago Apóstol in Gáldar. The concert starts on 14 November at 21:00.
An introspective music concert will take place at Casa Anchieta in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife, on Saturday 14 November at 20:00.
The Tapia Gómez family from the Canary Islands share their experiences managing type 1 diabetes daily. Parents and 8-year-old Lucía combine an active lifestyle with regular treatment.
Film director Alejandro Amenábar will receive the Premio Isla Calavera de Honor 2026 on Saturday 14.11. on Tenerife.
Turismo de La Gomera is participating in the AVIAREPS Nordic trade fair. The island aims to attract tourists seeking peace.
Cosme Torres and Javier Martín run Finca la Gambuesa in Tinajo. They combine farming with higher education. They promote modern agriculture on Lanzarote on social media.
Cabildo de Fuerteventura published the document "FUERTEVENTURA, un desierto lleno de vida" on its website. The film presents the island's plant and animal species.
The Clandestino restaurant in Puerto del Rosario offers cuisine combining traditional Canary Island dishes with international flavours. The venue focuses on a relaxed atmosphere and regional products.
The local diving company Viva Blue Diving received an award for sustainable tourism and environmental protection. The business has operated in Playa Blanca for over 10 years.
Brazilian basketball player Marcelinho Huertas will play his final match for CB Canarias this Saturday at 18:30. The game is an away match against MoraBanc Andorra.
The Rocasa Gran Canaria women's handball club was named the best team of 2026 at a gala in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Coach Dejan Ojeda received an award for best technical leadership.
Hecansa is organising 'minichef' classes on Saturday 14.11 at 12:00 in the Auditorium Alfredo Kraus. Children can prepare a healthy dish with yoghurt, fruit, and chocolate.
Jaylen Ben Saed Rodríguez was officially presented as a candidate for the Reina Infantil title at Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife 2027. She will represent Asociación Cultural Carricitos.
Local residents and environmental groups report that buggy tours damage the Lanzarote landscape. Protesters want protection for agricultural areas and endangered species habitats.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has selected 25 participants for the Trono Infantil and Gran Dama competitions during the Carnaval de «La Música».
The Muestra de Cine de Lanzarote film festival is moving its main venue from CIC El Almacén to Cines Atlántida in Arrecife. The move occurs on 19 November.
Pianist Kevin Díaz will perform on 19, 20 and 21 November as part of the Mousikê project. The events include a didactic concert and two masterclasses.
Espido Freire and Lorenzo Luengo will hold a meeting at Templo Masónico on 27 November at 18:00. The event includes a performance of Mary Shelley's play Frankenstein.
Artenara will host an event dedicated to traditional crafts and folk culture of Gran Canaria. The activities are scheduled for 14 November from 11:00-16:00.
The traditional Belén de Arena event at Las Canteras beach in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will not take place this year. Organisers decided to cancel the event after 20 years due to insufficient funds.
Companies from La Palma and Lanzarote created a joint alcohol edition through barrel swapping. The project includes rum from La Palma and moscatel wine from Lanzarote.
Julio Nieto and Teatro KDO have installed an art piece on plaza de San Juan in La Victoria de Acentejo. The object is made of stainless steel to imitate melting glaciers.
Patrice Vogel will perform an organ concert at the San Vicente Ferrer church in Valleseco. The musician will play traditional French melodies from the 17th and 18th centuries.
A ceremony took place in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on Friday 13 November to mark the 300th anniversary of 25 families arriving from the Canary Islands in Montevideo in 1726.
The President of Cabildo de Tenerife hosted director Alejandro Amenábara and actor Eduardo Noriega at Palacio Insular on 13.11. The meeting marked the 10th anniversary of the Isla Calavera Festival.
The Seminario de Historia de la Ciencia de La Orotava is organising a lecture series about science and its history.
Singer Julia Rodríguez will perform at El Almacén on Friday 4 December. The concert will last approximately 75 minutes.
The second edition of the performing arts festival titled "Cuerpos en revolución" will take place in Los Llanos de Aridane on La Palma on 14 and 15 November.
The In-Fluyendo festival takes place on Wednesday 18 November at 10:30 on Plaza de España in Los Llanos de Aridane.
The Consejería de Deportes and Oficinas Verdes launched a project to promote ecological practices in sport. The initiative is for athletes, clubs, and federations.
Canary Island cheeses will participate in the 38th World Cheese Awards in Córdoba until 15 November. A total of 149 products from the archipelago will enter the competition.
Jaume Tribó will speak in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on 17 November at 19:30. The event will take place at Casa de Colón.
Products from Lanzarote and other Canary Islands will enter an international cheese competition in Córdoba. Over 5300 samples from 45 countries will be presented at the event.
Film screenings will take place at Casa de la Cultura San Agustín at 20:30 as part of the La Tijera Festival. The event includes 7 short films and an awards ceremony.
A Playa Blanca resident will walk 212 km along the coast in 7 days. The goal is to raise funds for charity.
The settlement of Artenara is located at 1270 metres above sea level. It is the least populated municipality on the island.
The Ruta del Bocadillazo culinary event takes place in the Suroeste district of Santa Cruz de Tenerife from 12 November to 6 December. 20 venues offer special dishes at a fixed price of 4 euro.
School delegations from Madrid, Extremadura, Galicia, and Fuerteventura met in Puerto del Rosario on Friday 13.11.2026. The event focused on the island's agricultural traditions and heritage.
Seven venues in the Mogán municipality offer tuna and seafood tapas for one week. The event is part of the IX Feria del Atún y del Mar.
The article explains the origin of the word guiri used for foreign tourists. This term dates back to before mass tourism on the archipelago.
Cabildo Lanzarote i La Graciosa has published guidelines for bars and restaurants regarding the service of elderly people and people with disabilities. The document contains practical advice on physical and communication accessibility.
Cabildo de Lanzarote y La Graciosa organised a meeting for 150 seniors on 13 November at Campo de Golf de Tías. The event aimed to promote active ageing and social connections.
Singer Chago Melián will be the herald for Christmas in La Laguna. The event starts a competition and a nativity scene route.
Ayuntamiento de La Laguna scheduled the official Christmas lights switch-on for 20 November. The ceremony will take place at a new location near plaza de La Concepción.
The Canary Islands Museum presented the book "José Miguel Alzola: una vida en ... letras. Selección de textos inéditos" on Thursday. This publication is number 29 in the Viera y Clavijo collection.
The municipality of La Laguna on Tenerife has planned a tour of over 30 nativity scenes and dioramas across six districts. The programme includes guided tours for residents and school trips.
Cabildo de La Palma announced craft certificate exams on 24 and 25 November at 9:00. The tests will take place at Escuela Insular de Artesanía in Villa de Mazo.
The Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña announced that Puerto Rico will be the guest country for the ninth edition of the craft fair on Tenerife in 2028. The Cabildo made this decision.
The play ELGÉ will take place at Auditorio Insular on Fuerteventura on 26 November at 20:00.
The 10th edition of the Isla Calavera Festival in La Laguna takes place on Friday 13.11. and Saturday 14.11. The event includes fantasy cinema screenings, meetings, and an awards ceremony.
Architect Chema Segovia highlighted the social and cultural importance of the Guanarteme district during a conference at Teatro Cuyás.
Sisters Gara and Loida Hernández release the album 80 entre las 2 after 14 years. The project includes new versions of hits and previously unreleased songs.
The Jornadas Insulares de Transferencia took place on Friday 13.11 in Lanzarote. The event focused on adapting the agricultural and livestock sector to climate change.
Designer Juan Carlos Armas will present his work at the XXVI Pasarela Moda Calada de Ingenio. The event takes place on Saturday 14 November in Parque Néstor Álamo.
Year 5 students from CEIP Tuineje participated in the Huellas Verdes educational project. The route went from Mirador de los Corrales de Guise y Ayose to the town of Betancuria.
An exhibition of works by artist Felipe Juana opens at Club Inglés in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on 13 November. The exhibition runs until 13 January.
Ayuntamiento de Valleseco will honour thirteen residents who turn 90 in 2026 this coming Sunday.
Local festivities in the San Francisco Javier district of Arucas combine tradition, music, and family events. The programme continues until 6 December.
Comedian Juan Dávila will perform the show "El palacio del pecado" at the Palacio de Formación y Congresos in Puerto del Rosario on Fuerteventura. The performances take place on 22, 23, and 24 January.