At a glance
2 Aug: La Esperanza's iconic pilgrimage turns 50 on 2 August 2026
4 Aug: Thousands dance with branches through Agaete
6–8 Aug: Free reggae by the sea in Tenerife
7–16 Aug: Evenings by the lighthouse
12 Aug: Total on the mainland, partial on the Canaries at around 70%
14 Aug: Maspalomas gets ready for the ultimate summer tardeo
15 Aug: Guía's historic centre gets a floral makeover for the Fiestas de la Virgen
15–16 Aug: Firgas presents its San Roque 2026 festivities
10–16 Aug: San Lorenzo's big summer party is back
Contents
- What defines this month
- Tenerife's La Esperanza Pilgrimage Turns 50 (2 Aug)
- Fiesta de la Rama 2026 in Agaete (4 Aug)
- Reggae Can Festival 2026 in La Laguna (6–8 Aug)
- Maspalomas Craft Fair 2026 (7–16 Aug)
- Solar eclipse on 12 August (12 Aug)
- Maspalomas Tardeo a lo Bestia 2026 (14 Aug)
- Guía's Fiestas de la Virgen (15 Aug)
- Firgas San Roque 2026 (15–16 Aug)
- San Lorenzo Fiestas 2026 Gran Canaria (10–16 Aug)
- How to plan the month
- Questions and answers
What defines this month
High summer is the season of the great folk fiestas. In many villages there's dancing, singing and celebrating — with romerías, traditional dress and late-night verbenas.
Alongside the traditions, the concert and festival season keeps going, from Tenerife to Fuerteventura. Here are the key August dates in one place.
Tenerife's La Esperanza Pilgrimage Turns 50 (2 Aug)
La Esperanza's iconic pilgrimage turns 50 on 2 August 2026. A historic evening start, live TV broadcast, and a tribute to La Gomera await. Full article →
Fiesta de la Rama 2026 in Agaete (4 Aug)
Thousands dance with branches through Agaete: experience the unique Fiesta de la Rama on 4 August 2026. All about the tradition, schedule and arrival. Full article →
Reggae Can Festival 2026 in La Laguna (6–8 Aug)
Free reggae by the sea in Tenerife: Reggae Can Festival returns to La Laguna with Mo'Kalamity, Green Valley and General Levy from 6-8 August 2026. Full article →
Maspalomas Craft Fair 2026 (7–16 Aug)
Evenings by the lighthouse: the 19th Summer South Craft Fair returns to Maspalomas from 7 to 16 August with around 60 artisans and a new evening schedule. Full article →
Solar eclipse on 12 August (12 Aug)
Total on the mainland, partial on the Canaries at around 70% — right at sunset. When, where and how to watch it safely. Full article →
Maspalomas Tardeo a lo Bestia 2026 (14 Aug)
Maspalomas gets ready for the ultimate summer tardeo. Live music, a big water party and food trucks await on 14 August 2026 at Campo 1. Full article →
Guía's Fiestas de la Virgen (15 Aug)
Guía's historic centre gets a floral makeover for the Fiestas de la Virgen. Here's what to expect from the August celebrations. Full article →
Firgas San Roque 2026 (15–16 Aug)
Firgas presents its San Roque 2026 festivities: a summer blend of romería, Traída del Palo, verbenas, and fireworks from 31 July to 17 August. Full article →
San Lorenzo Fiestas 2026 Gran Canaria (10–16 Aug)
San Lorenzo's big summer party is back. From the Romería-Ofrenda to the Volcán de Voladores, here is the verified programme for the 2026 fiestas in Gran Canaria. Full article →
How to plan the month
The fixed date is 4 August with the Bajada de la Rama — arrive early, ideally by guagua (bus). 15 August is a nationwide holiday: busy beaches and plenty of verbenas.
Questions and answers
- What is the most important August event?
- The Bajada de la Rama in Agaete on 4 August — one of Gran Canaria's biggest and oldest folk fiestas.
- Can you see the eclipse on 12 August?
- Only partially. From the Canaries only a small partial eclipse is visible low in the evening sky. Never look at the sun unprotected.
- Are the fiestas free?
- The traditional fiestas are public and free; some concerts and festivals are ticketed.