What is happening in the southern tourist resorts?
For holidaymakers in the southern resorts, Mogán is the key Halloween date. The youth department of the Ayuntamiento de Mogán (municipal council) is staging "El Circo de las Pesadillas" with Gestiona Mogán on Saturday 31 October at the Club de la Tercera Edad San Antonio in Mogán.
Workshops begin at 19:00 and the terror trail opens at 20:00. Entry is free. The trail requires advance booking due to limited capacity, La Provincia reports.
Bookings should be available via eventosmogan.com. The source does not mention any booking requirement for the other free activities. Anyone arriving without a reservation risks being turned away from the trail.
What events are on in the north and in Las Palmas?
In Teror, the Teror Film Fest 2026 runs from 23 to 31 October. The festival is dedicated to classic horror film monsters. The "Feria del Terror" takes place on 24 and 25 October on Plaza de Sintes.
The closing gala takes place on 31 October at the Auditorio de Teror, as La Provincia reports.
In Las Palmas, Sugar Las Palmas has announced a Halloween party on 31 October from 22:00 on Avenida de los Consignatarios. According to the events listing, entry costs 15 euros with one drink and 20 euros with two drinks; the free guest list is sold out.
How much do the events cost?
Not all prices have been published. In Mogán, entry is free according to La Provincia, with only the booking being mandatory. In Gáldar, the events listing on quehacerenlaspalmas.com gives an entry price of 5 euros for "Entre Rejas".
For Firgas, where "El Circo de los Horrores" runs in the Cambalud district from 30 October to 1 November, the events listing on quehacerenlaspalmas.com gives an entry price of 5 euros, each day from 18:00.
For the Sugar party in Las Palmas, the events listing gives 15 euros with one drink and 20 euros with two drinks; the free guest list is sold out. Visitors should check the relevant organiser's page immediately before the date for paid events or events requiring booking.
What other dates are confirmed?
A local events listing includes further dates: "Guayota Fest" on 30 October at Sala Canarias en Vivo, "Noche de Finaos" on 30 October in Vecindario, as well as events in Telde and San Mateo on 31 October.
In Gáldar, the listing also mentions a "Pasillo del terror" in San Isidro on 23 October. "Finaos" is the Canarian tradition around All Saints' Day; public celebrations often combine it with roasted chestnuts, music and community gatherings.
The available sources confirm several corresponding events, but do not provide evidence of any island-wide rules on costumes, alcohol, age limits, traffic or shop opening hours.
What should visitors check before travelling?
Not verified are a complete official island overview, possible last-minute programme changes, special public transport timetables, and exact prices and age limits for numerous private parties.
For events requiring booking or with paid entry, visitors should check the relevant organiser's page immediately before the date. The official tourism agenda for the island lists events with date, place and time, but does not always give prices.
For events with controlled capacity, visitors should clarify entry rules, access conditions and traffic or road closures directly with the organiser or the municipality.
What rules apply to events?
Public events and temporary installations on Gran Canaria generally require prior authorisation. Applications must state the event, location, expected visitor numbers, maximum capacity, safety measures, self-protection plan, sanitary facilities and schedule.
The Government of the Canary Islands sets general technical requirements, supplemented by sectoral rules and municipal ordinances. They cover capacity, fire safety, access, hygiene, noise, accessibility and protection of the surroundings.
For local festivals organised by a town hall on municipal streets or squares, the town hall's own authorisation may be sufficient, provided it establishes safety and noise protection measures. Municipalities must publish the calendar at least one month in advance.