What major festivals happen in the Canary Islands?

The Canary Islands host numerous festivals year-round including Carnival (February–March) — the second largest in the world after Rio — music festivals, food festivals, and cultural celebrations. Each island has its own unique festival calendar.

When is the best time to visit for festivals?

Carnival season (February–March) is the biggest festival period. Summer months (June–August) have numerous music festivals and outdoor events. Each island also celebrates its patron saint festival with unique traditions.

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Festivals in San Agustín

San Agustín, Gran Canaria

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About this experience

Festivals in San Agustín is a recurring programme of cultural celebrations held in the resort town of San Agustín on Gran Canaria's south coast. The events include patron saint fiestas, live music performances, and traditional processions that take place in the town's central plaza and promenade. These festivals occur at several points across the year, with the main summer programme running from late June to early September.

What to expect

Patron saint fiestas in honour of San Agustín feature a religious procession with a wooden statue carried through the streets, followed by a firework display over the beach.
Live concerts by Canarian folk groups and Spanish pop acts take place on a temporary stage in Plaza San Agustín, with free entry for all attendees.
A street market with 40+ stalls sells local cheeses, aloe vera products, and handmade crafts, open from 10:00 to 22:00 on festival days.
Children's activities include a bouncy castle zone, face painting, and a traditional 'palo enjabonado' greasy pole competition where participants try to reach a ham at the top.
The festival calendar includes a 'Noche de San Juan' beach bonfire on 23 June, with drumming circles and a communal jump over the flames at midnight.
Evening verbenas (open-air dances) run from 22:00 to 03:00, led by a live band playing salsa, merengue, and Canarian isa melodies.