Get Lost in Gran Canaria
November 2019 Events
While the sun is still shining, we´ve had our first glimpse of autumn with the breezes and a bit of a storm the last week of October just before the Noche de Finaos celebrations.
But not to fear! It rarely dips below 22° here and there are plenty of events to keep your spirit warm this November. So pack a light a sweater along with your bikini and sit back and enjoy the change of seasons as the island starts to dress herself up in fairy lights and artisan Christmas markets leading up to dulce Navidad: Christmas in Gran Canaria.
September 2019 Events in Gran Canaria
October 2019 Events in Gran Canaria
December 2019 Events in Gran Canaria (coming soon)
January 2020 Events in Gran Canaria (coming soon)
February 2020 Events in Gran Canaria (coming soon)
I´ll be adding new events all month as they come to my attention, so don´t forget to bookmark this page for updates.
If you have an event you´d like me to add to the calendar, please contact me here.
My Top 3 Picks for November 2019
- Maspalomas Winter Pride in in the south
- Womad World Music Festival in Las Palmas’ Parque Santa Catalina
- Ruta Playa Viva live music near Las Canteras beach in Las Palmas (every Saturday and Sunday)
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November 18 – 24, 2019
November 18, 2019 (Monday)
November 19, 2019 (Tuesday)
November 20, 2019 (Wednesday)
Las Arenas Shopping Center is the first to ring in the Christmas season with their annual Christmas tree lighting and firework spectacular on Wednesday evening at around 20:00. ‘Tis the season! (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria)
November 21, 2019 (Thursday)
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Tapas Thursday / Noche de Pinchos in Vegueta: Tapas, booze and banter at this popular weekly event.
Thursday´s Live Music Line Up in Las Palmas
Open Mic Night: Show your stuff at Motown Bar’s weekly open mic night (21:00-23:00).
Imaginario: Baked Belda (one of my fave DJs on the island!) (22:00)
Jazz Jam Session at La Gaurida de Blues.
Live Music at La Tasca de Lúa featuring TBA (style, 19:30-21:30).
Gran Canaria North
Jam Session at Soledad Big Waves along the Moya coastline (El Pagador, 20:00).
November 22, 2019 (Friday)
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Fashion & Friends: Edificio Miller in Las Palmas will be hosting 3 days of catwalks and trends to get you inspired for holiday shopping. More than half of the 22 brands are from Gran Canaria and the event will also host food and cocktails from local bars and eateries (Edificio Miller, 17:00-21:00).
Ruta Play Viva: Live music near Playa Las Canteras:
Plaza de Faray (21:00): Rock Island Blues Band
La Guarida de Blues (21:00): Chateau Rouge
Motown Cervecería (22:00): TBA
Sala Nasdaq (23:30): Rock Island Blues Band
Gran Canaria North
Cine + Surf: Food, drinks & flicks at Soledad Big Waves along the Moya coastline (El Pagador, 20:00).
November 23, 2019 (Saturday)
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Fashion & Friends: Day two of local fashion, food, free live music and fun (Edificio Miller, 17:00-21:00).
Vegan Tapas & Rock: Bar San Remo is hosting their 32nd edition of this great vegan event. Come for the food, stay for the tunes! (Calle Secretario Artiles 42, 20:00-11:00).
Los Alisios Shopping Center will be ringing in the season with Black Friday bargains and a Christmas tree lighting at 19:30.
Christmas Fair: Hop into the holiday spirit at one of Las Palmas’ first Christmas fairs of the season. Hosted at the Anglican Church in Ciudad Jardín, the fair will have books, vintage clothes, jewellery and other gifts on offer, as well as teas, cakes, beer and snacks. A great place to meet expats and get some Christmas shopping done all at once (10:00-15:00, Calle Rafael Ramírez, 13).
Ruta Play Viva: Live music near Playa Las Canteras in barrio Guanarteme.
NYC Taxi(21:00): Cancelled until further notice 😞. Sign the petition to bring it back!
Tiramisu (21:00): Buzo Ruso
Mumbai Sunset (21:30):TBA (DJ)
La Guarida (21:30): TBA
Sala Nasdaq (23:30): Pablo Sanpa Trio
Gran Canaria North
Soledad Big Waves live music along the Moya coastline featuring TBA (El Pagador).
November 24, 2019 (Sunday)
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Women’s Rights Protest: Sunday afternoon will see a protest for the International Day of Eliminating Violence Against Women. The protest will kick off at noon in front of the Teatro Perez Galdós in Vegueta. Details to come.
Isleta Sunset at Clipper La Puntilla: Live music featuring Puertas Adentro (17:30-19:00).
Sunday Sunset: Live music & cocktails at El Tendedero Catalina (17:00-00:00).
Gran Canaria North
Soledad Big Waves Family Day (13:00) and Sunsets & Cocktails (17:00) with DJ Baked Belda along the Moya coastline (El Pagador).
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November 25 – December 1, 2019
November 25, 2019 (Monday)
November 26, 2019 (Tuesday)
November 27, 2019 (Wednesday)
November 28, 2019 (Thursday)
Happy Thanksgiving to all you American turkeys out there 🦃!
Even if your not from the states, today´s as good a day as any to be grateful 😌
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Christmas Tree Lighting in Vegueta: Las Palmas is ringing in the season tonight with their annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Plaza Santa Ana. The event will feature performances by the the Symphonic Orchestra of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (19:30).
Christmas Tree Lighting in Las Canteras: While no doubt a smaller event than the one in Vegueta, Las Canteras will also be lighting their tree in Plaza de Saolo Torn, just in front of the sand sculpture nativity scene (19:30).
Legends & Mysteries of Vegueta: Trip Gran Canaria presents a performance in historic Vegueta, sharing the dark secrets of the city, including murders and epidemics. RSVP via Facebook (20:15-21:45).
Tapas Thursday / Noche de Pinchos in Vegueta
8th Annual Canary Gospel Festival: Live gospel music at the English Anglican church in Ciudad Jardín (free entry, 21:00).
Christmas Market: La Dulce Boutique will be hosting a Christmas market where local artisans will be selling their work, many of which are created using recycled products.
Thursday´s Live Music Line Up in Las Palmas
Open Mic Night: Show your stuff at Motown Bar’s weekly open mic night (21:00-23:00).
Imaginario: Melongo Los Mareados
Jazz Jam Session at La Gaurida de Blues.
Live Music at La Tasca de Lúa featuring TBA (style, 19:30-21:30).
Gran Canaria North
Jam Session at Soledad Big Waves along the Moya coastline (El Pagador, 20:00).
November 29, 2019 (Friday)
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Ruta Play Viva: Live music near Playa Las Canteras:
Plaza de Faray (21:00): TBA
La Guarida de Blues (21:00): TBA (accoustic rock)
Motown (22:00): TBA
Sala Nasdaq (23:30): TBA
Gran Canaria North
Soledad Big Waves: Live music featuring TBA along the Moya coastline (19:00, El Pagador).
Gran Canaria South
November 30, 2019 (Saturday)
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Inauguration of Las Canteras´ Nativity Scene Sand Sculpture: The sand sculpture nativity scene in Las Canteras is the biggest in the world and definitely not to be missed. You can find the incredible sculptures at the La Puntilla end of Las Canteras beach from now until 2 Wise Men day on January 7 (Las Canteras).
Ruta Play Viva: Live music near Playa Las Canteras in barrio Guanarteme.
NYC Taxi(21:00): Cancelled until further notice 😞. Sign the petition to bring it back!
Tiramisu (21:00): Sofiel & Yoriell
Mumbai Sunset (21:30): TBA (DJ)
La Guarida (21:30): TBA
Sala Nasdaq (23:30): TBA
December 1, 2019 (Sunday)
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Isleta Sunset at Clipper La Puntilla: Live music featuring TBA (17:30-19:00).
Sunday Sunset: Live music & cocktails at El Tendedero Catalina (17:00-00:00).
Gran Canaria North
Soledad Big Waves Family Day (13:00) and Sunsets & Cocktails (17:00) with DJ Baked Belda along the Moya coastline (El Pagador).
Sweet November
in Gran Canaria
November is one of Gran Canaria’s quietest months,but December will definitely change that with countless events from converts, nativity scenes, Christmas markets and more. Click here for a full list of events going on in Gran Canaria in December.
As most of the world the Canarios are busy planning and preparing for the holidays to come. With less “not to miss events” than most of the year, November is a perfect opportunity for hiking, day trips and visiting places many never get to see.
To find out what Christmas is like in Spain and the Canary Islands, click here.
And for day trip inspiration this November, check out the links below:
Puerto Rico, Amadores & Southwest Gran Canaria
Agaete’s Blue Lagoon: Charco Azul
Barranco de las Vacas: Gran Canaria’s Antelope Canyon
Discover Moya: A Canarian Mountain Village Lost in Time
If you´d like to recommend any events for this or the the coming months, let me know in the comments below, or contact me directly.
And as always, don´t forget to get lost out there!
Love & light,
Erica ✌️😘
Sorry babes, you missed these goodies…
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November 1 – 3, 2019
November 1, 2019 (Friday)
Día de los santos // All Saint´s Day
Public Holiday
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Ruta Play Viva: Live music this and every week around Playa Las Canteras:
Plaza de Faray (Terraza la Rosa) (21:00): TBA
La Guarida de Blues (21:00): TBA
Motown (22:00): TBA
Sala Nasdaq (23:30): TBA
Mojo Swing Festival: October 31, 2019 to November 3, 2019.
Gran Canaria North
BioAgaete Festival: The gorgeous coastal fishing town of Agaete will be hosting another annual BioAgaete Festival. Join us for music, workshops, tasty snacks and more. This year, all proceeds will go to Kutumbea Tanzania.
Jam Session at Soledad Big Waves along the Moya coastline (El Pagador, 21:00).
Cine + Surf: Food, drinks & flicks at Soledad Big Waves along the Moya coastline (El Pagador, 21:00).
November 2, 2019 (Saturday)
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Free Museum Entry: The first Saturday and Sunday of every month means free museum entry at all of the Cabildo´s museums, including Galdar´s painted caves, the Casa de Colón and more. For hours and details, learn more about free museum entry in Gran Canaria here.
Ruta Play Viva: Live music near Playa Las Canteras in barrio Guanarteme.
NYC Taxi (21:00): Cancelled until further notice 😞. Sign this petition to save it!
Tiramisu (21:00): TBA
Mumbai Sunset (21:30): TBA
La Guarida (21:30): TBA
Sala Nazdaq (23:30): TBA
More Live Tunes in Las Palmas
Concert Cervecería Echarle Huevos: TBA (rock; 21:30)
Mercado del Puerto featuring TBA
Mojo Swing Festival: October 31, 2019 to November 3, 2019.
Gran Canaria North
BioAgaete Festival: The gorgeous coastal fishing town of Agaete will be hosting another annual BioAgaete Festival. Join us for music, workshops, tasty snacks and more. This year, all proceeds will go to Kutumbea Tanzania.
Valsequillo Wine, Cheese & Honey Fair: Valsequillo is getting sweet and sticky this weekend, celebrating the products of the black Canary honey bee, award winning cheeses and local wine to wash it all down. Event highlights on Saturday include a guided wine tasting at 17:00, followed by live music from Los Salvapantallas.
Soledad Big Waves: Live music featuring TBA along the Moya coastline (El Pagador).
Gran Canaria South
Wine, Cheese and Honey Fair in Santa Brigida 🍷🧀🍯
November 3, 2019 (Sunday)
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Isleta Sunset at Clipper La Puntilla: TBA (latin, 17:30-19:00).
Sunday Sunset: Live music & cocktails at El Tendedero Catalina (17:00-00:00).
Mojo Swing Festival: October 31, 2019 to November 3, 2019.
Gran Canaria North
Valsequillo Wine, Cheese & Honey Fair: Day two of Valsequillo´s annual wine, cheese and honey fair!
Soledad Big Waves Family Day (13:00) and Sunsets & Cocktails (17:00) with DJ Baked Belda along the Moya coastline (El Pagador).
Gran Canaria South
Wine, Cheese and Honey Fair in Santa Brigida 🍷🧀🍯
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November 4 – 10, 2019
November 4, 2019 (Monday)
November 5, 2019 (Tuesday)
November 6, 2019 (Wednesday)
November 7, 2019 (Thursday)
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
WOMAD World Music Festival: Artists from around the world will be performing in this annual festival all weekend in the Plaza Santa Catalina. Expect food trucks, great tunes and plenty of good vibes from November 7-10, 2019.
Santa Catalina Stage
20:00 Fajardo (singer/songwriter)
21:15 Los Limboos (vintage rock)
22:30 Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band (World Music)
Tapas Thursday / Noche de Pinchos in Vegueta: Delicious and unique pinchos, cold beers and warm atmosphere fill the streets of Vegueta this and every Thursday from about 21:00 until the wee hours. If you’ve just arrived in Las Palmas and are looking to meet new people, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
Thursday´s Live Music Line Up in Las Palmas
Open Mic Night: Show your stuff at Motown Bar’s weekly open mic night (21:00-23:00).
Jazz Jam Session at La Gaurida de Blues.
Live Music at La Tasca de Lúa featuring TBA (style, 19:30-21:30).
Gran Canaria North
Jam Session at Soledad Big Waves along the Moya coastline (El Pagador, 20:00).
Gran Canaria South
Maspalomas Winter Pride: A full week of live shows, boat excursions, parades and more in sunny Maspalomas (November 4-10).
November 8, 2019 (Friday)
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Ruta Play Viva: Drop in to get your weekly dose of live music near Playa Las Canteras:
Plaza de Faray (Terraza la Rosa) (21:00): TBA
La Guarida de Blues (21:00): TBA
Motown (22:00): TBA
Sala Nasdaq (23:30): TBA
Gran Canaria North
Gáldar Banana Party: Gáldar, the beautiful north of Gran Canaria, will be going bananas this weekend at the Gáldar Fiesta Plátano, complete with tastings (of banana products, of course), traditional folk music and more.
November 9, 2019 (Saturday)
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Ruta Play Viva: Live music near Playa Las Canteras in barrio Guanarteme.
NYC Taxi(21:00): Cancelled until further notice 😞. Sign this petition and join the protest at 21:30 to help bring it back!
Tiramisu (21:00): Zisa (Switzerland)
Mumbai Sunset (21:30): La Cuerda Floja
La Guarida (21:30): TBA
Gran Canaria North
Cine + Surf: Food, drinks & flicks at Soledad Big Waves along the Moya coastline (El Pagador, 21:00).
Gáldar Oktoberfest: Gáldar, the beautiful north of Gran Canaria, will be going bananas this weekend at the Gáldar Fiesta Plátano, complete with tastings (of banana products, of course), traditional folk music and more.
La Aldea Noche de Vinos: The stunning town along the wild northwest will be celebrating the evening with wine and tapas, but be warned! You won´t want to be drinking before driving these windy roads back home, so be sure to have designated.
Gran Canaria South
Maspalomas Winter Pride (November 4-10).
Agriculture, Livestock & Tourism Fair in Santa Lucia: The fifteenth annual feria will be hosted this weekend with plenty of locally made goodies to stock up on before the holidays (November 9-11, 2019).
November 10, 2019 (Sunday)
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Rememberence Day: If you´re looking for poppies and a place to observe rememberence day, the Holy Trinity Church in Ciudad Jardin will be holding a remembrance service on Sunday morning.
Isleta Sunset at Clipper La Puntilla: Live music featuring The Blues Rides Trio (blues, 17:30-19:00).
Sunday Sunset: Live music & cocktails at El Tendedero Catalina (17:00-00:00).
Gran Canaria North
Soledad Big Waves Family Day (13:00) and Sunsets & Cocktails (17:00) with DJ Baked Belda along the Moya coastline (El Pagador).
Gran Canaria South
Maspalomas Winter Pride final day parade and drag show (November 4-10, 2019).
Agriculture, Livestock & Tourism Fair in Santa Lucia: The fifteenth annual feria will be hosted this weekend with plenty of locally made goodies to stock up on before the holidays (November 9-11, 2019).
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November 11 – 17, 2019
November 11, 2019 (Monday)
November 12, 2019 (Tuesday)
November 13, 2019 (Wednesday)
November 14, 2019 (Thursday)
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Tapas Thursday / Noche de Pinchos in Vegueta: Tapas as usual!
Legends & Mysteries of Vegueta: Trip Gran Canaria will be presenting a performance in the historic barrio of Vegueta, telling the dark story of the city, including murders, secrets and epidemics. RSVP via Facebook (20:15-21:45).
Thursday´s Live Music Line Up in Las Palmas
Open Mic Night: Show your stuff at Motown Bar’s weekly open mic night (21:00-23:00).
Jazz Jam Session at La Gaurida de Blues.
Live Music at La Tasca de Lúa featuring TBA (style, 19:30-21:30).
Gran Canaria North
Open Mic Night at Soledad Big Waves along the Moya coastline (El Pagador, 21:00).
November 15, 2019 (Friday)
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Ruta Play Viva: Live music near Playa Las Canteras:
Plaza de Faray (21:00):
La Guarida de Blues (21:00):
Motown (22:00): TBA
Sala Nasdaq (23:30): TBA
Gran Canaria North
Cine + Surf: Food, drinks & flicks at Soledad Big Waves along the Moya coastline (El Pagador, 21:00).
November 16, 2019 (Saturday)
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Ruta Play Viva: Weekly live music near Playa Las Canteras in barrio Guanarteme.
NYC Taxi(21:00): Cancelled until further notice 😞. Sign this petition to save it!
Tiramisu (21:00): TBA
Mumbai Sunset (21:30): Baked Belda
La Guarida (21:30):
Soledad Big Waves presents live music along the Moya coastline featuring TBA (El Pagador).
November 17, 2019 (Sunday)
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Isleta Sunset at Clipper La Puntilla: Live music featuring TBA (tba, 17:30-19:00).
Sunday Sunset: Live music & cocktails at El Tendedero Catalina (17:00-00:00).
Gran Canaria North
Soledad Big Waves Family Day (13:00) and Sunsets & Cocktails (17:00) with DJ Baked Belda along the Moya coastline (El Pagador).
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Oh no. We would have witnessed the winter parade if we didn’t cancel our trip there. We would have been there on Saturday for a week!
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I have always loved Gran Canaria but never knew it had such an active night scene!
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There will be so much going on in Gran Canaria this November! I would love to experience the winter parade, the live night music and the food! Good thing the temperature doesn’t get too cold,too.
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There are so many events on during November in Gran Canaria. Looks like you will be very busy! I would love that music festival, sounds right up my street. And a busy tapas night, who wouldn’t love that?
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Gran Canaria looks action packed in November. The music festival sounds fun. Amazing that there is free entry into the museum on designated days. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria would be great for good food, drinks and opportunity to meet new people. Thank you for sharing your picks.
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22* in Autumn sounds like my kind of destination. I still have yet to visit Gran Canaria and again – am glad to see there is so much to do throughout the year. I have mates that are going to Winter Pride. Which I had more holidays – I would go along with them. Thanks for sharing!
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Wow, there are so many interesting events in Gran Canaria. Visit in Autumn at this place looks very beautiful. I love music festivals and so definitely plan my trip to Gran Canaria in November.
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So many great events! We loved our visit to Spain two years ago and I really enjoy reading your monthly updates on exciting activities. I love that it only goes down to 22 there! I really need to move some place warmer in the winter lol.
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The weather sounds like Utah weather, bring a sweater and a bikini, lol. I really have a ton of respect for cities/countries that offer free museum nights. I think it is a great way to allow people to educate themselves.
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The weather sounds like Utah weather, ‘bring a sweater and a bikini’ – made me lol. I have so much respect for countries/states/cities that give you free museum access. I think allowing people from all facets of life to be able to educate themselves on past and present is a fantastic way to change culture etc…
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Wow, there are so many great events on in Gran Canaria. I have never been to a music festival so maybe the Canaris maybe the place I need to go to my first one. Maybe the Musicando in Parque Doramas: that is Flamenco/Canary folklore/Brazilian fusion sounds interesting and I love that it is free
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