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The Arte 2026 art and design fair takes place in Arucas on 14 and 15 November. The event includes sales of jewellery, accessories, and textiles from Canary Island brands. It also features music performances, dance, live painting, 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.
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.
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.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has selected 25 participants for the Trono Infantil and Gran Dama competitions during the Carnaval de «La Música».
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.
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.
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.
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.
The settlement of Artenara is located at 1270 metres above sea level. It is the least populated municipality on the island.
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.
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.
Architect Chema Segovia highlighted the social and cultural importance of the Guanarteme district during a conference at Teatro Cuyás.
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.
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.
Local festivities in the San Francisco Javier district of Arucas combine tradition, music, and family events. The programme continues until 6 December.
Organisers have announced the cancellation of the Belén de Arena exhibition on Las Canteras beach in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The event will not take place in the 2026/2027 season.
The short documentary "Mujeres de Lava: El Barro" was selected for the JIFA 2026 festival. The film tells the story of traditional pottery on the Canary Islands.
Master Geshe Thupten Tsondue will appear on the El Alpende programme on La Radio Canaria this Saturday at 06:00.
The Gran Canaria Natural & Active association published the official video of the walking festival held from 15-18 October.
The Banda Sinfónica Municipal de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria performed a concert at Paraninfo ULPGC on 12 November. The event was a tribute to the former mayor.
Cooperativa Llanos de Sardina in Gáldar on Gran Canaria has supplied extra grade bananas to the Mercadona chain for over 15 years. Production occurs throughout the year and requires constant plant care.
The Canary Islands offer mild temperatures and a wide range of beach hotels during the winter period. Popular destinations include Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.
The Museo de Bellas Artes de Gran Canaria will open on 17 December. An exhibition dedicated to the artist Leopoldo Emperador will take place at CAAM at the same time.
The Encuentro Insular de Bandas de Música de Gran Canaria will take place in Moya on Sunday, 15 November. The event starts at 12:30 on Plaza de Tomás Morales.
The Canarias Play platform will broadcast a new program called Canarias Suena starting 14 November. The program focuses on live music.
Pharmacist Ana Rodríguez explains that chlorine is part of the water treatment process.
Ayuntamiento de Tejeda received 22 260 euros from Cabildo de Gran Canaria for the "Barrios de Tejeda en Navidad" project. The funds will be used to install energy-efficient LED decorations across the municipality.
The 42nd edition of the Feria Km.0 Gran Canaria trade fair will take place in Tejeda on 14 and 15 November from 9:00 to 14:00. The event will host 45 producers from 18 municipalities on the island.
The text describes the historical relations and cultural influence of the Canary Islands in America over 500 years.
A roasted pineapple stall is operating in the Los Alisios shopping centre in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The offer includes classic and gourmet flavours.
Radishes, arugula and lettuce can be grown in plastic bottles on balconies or terraces during autumn. These plants tolerate cooler temperatures and require little space.
Las Palmas mayoral candidate Marcial Morales highlights the importance of supporting carnival organisers in an interview with Grupo EnMascarada Carnaval.
The public station Televisión Canaria will broadcast the concert 60 años de soul en el Atlántico on Saturday 14 November at 23:50. The event took place in June in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Efecto Pasillo vocalist Iván Torres will perform at Teatro Víctor Jara in Vecindario on Saturday 14 November at 20:00. The show is titled "Más allá del Pasillo" and focuses on the artist's personal experiences.
Argentine-Spanish writer Mercedes Lady will present her new novel at Biblioteca Insular. The event takes place on 19 November at 18:30.
Architect Chema Segovia will speak at Teatro Cuyás in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on 12 November at 19:30. The event is part of the series "¿A quién pertenece la ciudad?"
The sixth edition of Arucas es Arte will occur at Casa Quintanilla in Bañaderos on 14 and 15 November. The event includes crafts, gastronomy, and artistic and health workshops.
Residents of Guía selected El Gran Circo as the theme for the upcoming carnival. The proposal received 41% of the votes in a public consultation.
The XI Ruta de Patios, PateArte, will take place in Santa María de Guía on Sunday 15 November. The event starts at 10:00 with a tour in front of the Iglesia Matriz.
Naturalist Daniel González Rodríguez will give a lecture on the status of the Barbary falcon on Gran Canaria. The event will take place at the Centro Socio-Cultural LA CASA VERDE.
Actress Kira Miró spoke to Diario AS about the difficulties of moving from Gran Canaria to Madrid. She described her adaptation to a different climate and city structure.
Students from CEIP La Zafra school in Vecindario participated in a tree planting event for the Gran Canaria Historic Rallye. The Santa Lucía de Tirajana municipality supported the action.
The official presentation of a new docuseries will take place on Friday 13 November at 11:00 in the Auditorium Alfredo Kraus.
The second chapter of the documentary "Canarias: 50 años tras la oscuridad" will be shown at the Centro Municipal de Cultura in Arucas.
The Arucas local council has planned a Christmas programme from 4 December to 5 January. The official lighting ceremony will take place on 4 December at 18:30 on Plaza de la Constitución.
The closing gala of the 22nd Muestra de Cortometrajes San Rafael en Corto will take place on 13 November. Asociación Cultural Canaria Gran Angular will organise the event.
The IX Feria del Atún y el Mar de Mogán will take place in Arguineguín on Gran Canaria on 20 and 21 November. The event features food tastings, cooking demonstrations, and live music.
A drawing by a student from CEIP Doctor Juan Espino Sánchez won a competition for paper bags in Ingenio. The works will be used in a commercial campaign during the Christmas period.
Eight short films were shown at the Auditorio de Teror on Thursday 12 November at 11:00.
The culinary programme La Radio Canaria will present high-end cuisine and wine options in the Canary Islands. The broadcast will occur on Friday at 21:00 and will be repeated on Saturday at 13:30.
Traditional craft workshops took place in El Carrizal on 6 and 7 November.
Twelve siblings from the Hernández-Pérez family in Moya on Gran Canaria have a combined age of 1058 years. The family received this recognition in September 2022.
Tenderete del Sabor restaurant in Playa del Inglés on Gran Canaria offers traditional Colombian carne al barril. The venue serves various types of meat with yuca, tostones, and sauces.