What happens on 31 October in Moya?
The traditional concert in the municipal cemetery of Moya starts on 31 October 2026 at 19:30. It closes the entire festival programme in honour of San Judas Tadeo.
The cemetery is an unusual setting for a concert, which this year falls on Halloween.
What are the highlights before Halloween?
On 24 October 2026 the Don Juan Tenorio street theatre route starts at 20:00 through the centre of Moya. Afterwards Grupo Arena play at 22:00 and La Combinación at 00:00 in Parque Pico Lomito.
On 25 October 2026 the procession in honour of San Judas Tadeo takes place. According to the programme, parish priest Roberto Rivero García leads the mass.
What makes this festival special?
The programme combines religious acts with local folklore, cultural heritage, concerts and activities for families and young people. These include the XI Encuentro de Bailadores Faustino Nuez Moreno and the VII Festival Folclórico Infantil.
The mayor of Villa de Moya, Raúl Afonso, calls the Fiestas de San Judas Tadeo “a chance to meet and celebrate together”. Culture councillor Octavio Suárez highlights the link between tradition and new activities.
What do visitors from the south need to know?
The Villa de Moya lies in the north of Gran Canaria, away from the tourist centres in the south.
Entry is free for all programme items. No registration requirements, access restrictions or road closures are mentioned.
What is on offer for families and young people?
On 30 October 2026 a special Halloween edition of Viernes Joven takes place at 20:00 in the Espacio Joven Villa de Moya. This event is expressly limited to people aged between 12 and 30.
What is still open?
Details on accessibility and possible weather-related changes are also missing.
The next fixed highlights are the theatre route on 24 October 2026, the main religious celebration on 25 October and the cemetery concert on 31 October 2026.