What is on in the south of Gran Canaria?

The first edition of the Feria Más Comercio opens in Parque Sur in Maspalomas from 10:00 to 20:00. Entry is free, according to Canarias7.

Visitors will find local shops, food and drink, music, children's activities and a fashion show. The fair is aimed squarely at families and the public in the south of the island.

What are the music highlights in Las Palmas?

The WOMEX festival runs until Sunday 25 October in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. On Friday and Saturday there are free open-air concerts on the Plaza Stage at the Plaza del Espigón by the Auditorio Alfredo Kraus.

The additional festival pass costs 85 euros, according to Canarias7.

Day tickets for Friday or Saturday cost 30 euros each. They include access to the Club Summit.

La Oreja de Van Gogh performs on Friday at 21:00 in the annexe of the Estadio de Gran Canaria. According to Canarias7, tickets were still available for 55 euros.

What does the north offer this weekend?

The third edition of the Teror Film Fest is under way in Teror. Its theme is dedicated to classic horror film monsters.

For the short film competition, entries must be produced within 72 hours.

The "Escape Terror" starts on Saturday at 17:00 in the historic town centre. Participants look for clues, solve puzzles and scan QR codes.

The winner receives prize money of 100 euros, according to Canarias7.

Which fiestas and markets are on outside the cities?

The Fiestas de San Rafael in Vecindario, Santa Lucía de Tirajana, offer folklore performances on the Plaza de San Rafael. There is also a verbena with groups and orchestras and a pyromusical fireworks display.

On Sunday the livestock fair takes place from 09:00 to 14:00 next to the fairground.

In La Aldea, everything revolves around the tomato on Friday and Saturday. The Feria del Tomate offers tastings, stalls, music and workshops.

In El Frontón, Gáldar, the international bodyboarding competition Frontón King 2026 continues. On Saturday from 17:30, DJs and music groups perform.

On Sunday there is a market, food trucks and children's activities from 10:00 to 15:30. The report does not mention entry prices or possible road closures.

What should visitors know beforehand?

For residents, expats and visitors, the report gives no special rules, deadlines, discounts or official applications. No closures are announced either.

According to Canarias7, the exact venues of some programme items are not clear. This mainly affects smaller activities within the fiestas.

Ticket availability beyond the concerts specifically mentioned, accessibility and the parking and traffic situation also remain open. Weather-related changes are possible too.

Anyone planning a long journey should check in advance.

What happens after the weekend?

The WOMEX festival ends on Sunday 25 October. After that, the biggest supra-regional event of the weekend closes.

For the Feria Más Comercio in Maspalomas, this is its first edition ever.