What are the highlights on 20 October?
The biggest crowd-puller this Tuesday is the continuation of the Fiestas de San Rafael 2026 in Vecindario on Gran Canaria. According to CITA News, the patron saint festivities run until 1 November 2026.
On Tenerife, a classical concert takes centre stage: Vadym Kholodenko appears on 20 October in the Auditorio de Tenerife, Sala de Cámara in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The pianist's recital is scheduled for that day according to the auditorium's website.
On La Gomera, the IV Feria de Emprendimiento takes place. The Cabildo de La Gomera reports an event in the Plaza de la Constitución in San Sebastián de La Gomera.
What is happening on Gran Canaria?
The Fiestas de San Rafael 2026 are running in Vecindario, Santa Lucía de Tirajana, until 1 November. According to CITA News, events take place in the Plaza de San Rafael, the Recinto Ferial and in Vecindario.
In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the Talleres de Participación Ciudadana 2026 programme continues. The Las Palmas de Gran Canaria city council lists free workshops in the five city districts until 30 December 2026.
Sports fans can follow the Frontón King 2026 in Gáldar. The international bodyboarding competition at the Frontón de Gáldar runs from 17 to 31 October 2026, according to the municipality of Gáldar.
What is on offer on Tenerife?
The Periplo 2026 festival runs in Puerto de la Cruz until 25 October. According to CITA News, it brings international literature and culture to various venues across the city.
In Santa Úrsula, the Fiestas Patronales de Santa Úrsula continue until 25 October. CITA News reports a programme with the main day on 21 October, a procession, fireworks and a concert by David Bustamante on 24 October.
The Saborea San Miguel food festival in San Miguel de Abona runs until 7 November. According to CITA News, the 15th edition offers a tapas route with local produce and wine.
What is taking place on Fuerteventura?
The Fiestas de San Marta in Costa Calma, Pájara, end on 20 October. The municipality of Pájara reports a broad programme in the festival venues of Costa Calma.
In Puerto del Rosario, several craft workshops run by the Cabildo de Fuerteventura are under way. They include the palm weaving workshop from 16:00 to 18:00 and the traditional hat-making workshop from 18:00 to 20:00 in the Casa de la Cultura.
In Tuineje, a workshop on almazuelas and traditional patchwork begins on 20 October. The Cabildo de Fuerteventura lists sessions on Tuesdays from 16:00 to 20:00 until 30 November.
What is on in La Gomera, La Palma and Lanzarote?
On La Gomera, the IV Feria de Emprendimiento takes place on 20 October. The Cabildo de La Gomera names the Plaza de la Constitución in San Sebastián de La Gomera as the venue.
On La Palma, the STARMUS VIII Science and Music Festival is running. According to Teneriffa-News, events take place in Santa Cruz de La Palma and Los Llanos de Aridane.
On Lanzarote, the October programme "Un libro abierto, un mundo por descubrir" is running at the Biblioteca Insular de Lanzarote in Arrecife. Canarias7 reports activities from 5 to 30 October with workshops and literature.
What should visitors in the holiday areas know?
For holidaymakers in the south of Fuerteventura, Costa Calma is the nearest event venue: the Fiestas de San Marta end there on 20 October. Anyone staying near San Miguel de Abona on Tenerife can use the Saborea San Miguel tapas route.
Most events on 20 October, however, are in the island capitals and larger towns. From the southern holiday areas of Gran Canaria, Vecindario is reachable by car, and the Fiestas de San Rafael there run until 1 November.
The recital by Vadym Kholodenko at the Auditorio de Tenerife costs 15 euros.