What is worth seeing in the south in Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés?
The Maspalomas Oktoberfest runs from Friday to Sunday, 16 to 18 October, on the central square of the Yumbo in Playa del Inglés. According to La Provincia, German food and drink, Bavarian atmosphere and performances by Karsten Webers Blechbuckel, 101 Brass Band and several DJs are planned.
The organiser Viajes Canarias Europa states that admission is free.
On Friday at 19:00, the Encuentro Insular de Bandas de Música de Gran Canaria D. Ruperto Armas Reyes also takes place. According to La Provincia, the meeting point is behind the stage in Parque Sur in Maspalomas, with bands from Mogán, Agüimes, Vecindario and Maspalomas.
What does Telde offer on Saturday?
On Saturday, 17 October, Plaza Doña Rafaela in Telde is devoted to Canarian cheese from 11:00 to 18:00. According to La Provincia, there will be producer stalls, tastings and live music; admission is free.
In Caserones Altos, the festival weekend begins on Friday at 20:00 with “Tapeando en Caserones”. On Saturday, a verbena with Nueva Imagen y su Bandurria follows at 22:30.
On Sunday, the programme includes the Bajada del Pitón at 12:00, a verbena with Paco Guedes and Pepe Benavente at 13:30 and a paella at 14:00.
What is happening in Gáldar and the north?
The Gran Canaria Frontón King is planned for El Frontón beach in Gáldar. According to La Provincia, the men's and junior bodyboard world titles will be contested there.
Admission and spectator arrangements for the competition are not stated. On Saturday, music acts such as Sunset Corona, DJ Gotzy, Habana 500 and Calle Boogaloo accompany the sports day.
In Teror, the VIII Feria de la Papa de Gran Canaria is announced at the Auditorio. On Sunday, the Romería del Rocío starts at 11:30 at Parque José Hernández in San Matías, with a mass at 13:00 in the Basílica del Pino.
What cultural dates are there in Agüimes and Vecindario?
The “Gran Canaria Lee” book fair runs from 16 to 18 October in Agüimes. The programme includes readings, workshops and concerts on Plaza del Rosario, in an events pavilion and at the Teatro Municipal. On Saturday at 21:30, Carlos Molina, Noelia Olivares and GUM-BERRO perform.
In Vecindario, Los Gofiones play on Friday at 21:30 on Plaza de San Rafael as part of the Fiestas de San Rafael. No admission price is mentioned in the overview.
What should visitors clarify in advance?
For the Gran Canaria Walking Festival, the available official agenda gives no prices, registration deadlines or participation conditions. The organisers refer to the festival website for routes, times and registration.
Possible programme changes, capacity limits, road closures, parking arrangements or weather cancellations have not been verified. Admission prices for the Frontón King have also not been published.
According to the available information, most events have no special registration or stay requirements.
What comes after this weekend?
The Gran Canaria Frontón King is also planned in Gáldar beyond the weekend. Gáldar therefore remains a destination for sports enthusiasts.
The Feria KM.0 Gran Canaria in Santa Brígida is also announced for 24 and 25 October.