How much did the Junta de Gobierno approve?

€2,395,000, close to €2.4 million, in grants for six cultural organisations.

Who awards the grants?

The Junta de Gobierno of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, on a proposal from the Councillorship for Security, Coexistence and Culture.

Which organisation receives the most?

The Fundación Canaria Auditorio y Teatro, with €1.6 million.

Can I apply for one of these grants?

They are nominative grants to already designated organisations; the release announces no open call or deadlines for new applicants.

What activities are funded?

Opera, symphonic music, theatre, dance, heritage, training and the visual arts, among other disciplines.

LAS PALMAS · CULTURE

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Approves €2.4 Million in Grants to Boost the City's Culture

The Junta de Gobierno of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has approved a grant package worth €2,395,000 — close to €2.4 million — to strengthen the city's cultural life in 2026. The proposal came from the Councillorship for Security, Coexistence and Culture (Concejalía de Seguridad, Convivencia y Cultura).

13 August 2026 · By Lucía Medina Reyes · 5 min · Editorial responsibility: Matthias Camenzind, Editor-in-Chief

Photo: Gerarus, CC BY 4.0 (Symbolbild).

The money is split among six cultural organisations in the Gran Canaria capital and ranges from opera and symphonic music to heritage, training and the visual arts, according to the city council's press release.

What the Junta de Gobierno approved

At its session on 23 July 2026, the Junta de Gobierno released €2,395,000 in nominative grants for six cultural organisations in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. According to the council, the aim is to sustain the city's regular cultural programming and guarantee residents' access to culture.

The measure is part of the policy of the Councillorship for Security, Coexistence and Culture, led by councillor Josué Íñiguez.

What the money funds

The largest sum, €1.6 million, goes to the Fundación Canaria Auditorio y Teatro de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, which runs the Auditorio Alfredo Kraus and the Teatro Pérez Galdós. It funds their operations and 2026 programming in theatre, music, dance and comedy, with series such as Música y Literatura, Antiqva, Jazz Otoño and the Alfredo Kraus tribute.

The Asociación Amigos Canarios de la Ópera receives €460,000 for the 59th Alfredo Kraus Opera Season 2026, with five titles: L'Elisir d'amore, Otello, Simon Boccanegra, Andrea Chénier and Turandot. The rest is shared between the Sociedad Científica El Museo Canario (€250,000), Radio ECCA Fundación Canaria (€50,000), the Asociación Orquesta Sinfónica de Las Palmas (€25,000) and the Asociación Escuela Luján Pérez (€10,000).

Who can benefit

These are nominative grants aimed at specific, already named organisations, not an open public call. The council's release does not set out application deadlines or eligibility criteria for new applicants.

Much of the funded work, however, reaches the public directly: youth programmes, open rehearsals, workshops and free training are all part of the supported activities.

The capital's cultural ecosystem

The beneficiary organisations underpin much of the city's cultural life. El Museo Canario will use its grant for the Patrimonio y Sociedad project, cataloguing, analysing and digitising archaeological and documentary collections. The Escuela Luján Pérez, founded in 1918, runs workshops in wood carving, printmaking, screen printing, watercolour, ceramics, modelling and photography.

Radio ECCA Fundación Canaria will develop the Capital Cultural LPGC: Tradición, Innovación y Comunidad initiative, with training in digital citizenship and cultural rights and workshops in municipal libraries.

Why it matters for the city

According to councillor Josué Íñiguez, "these grants reflect the council's commitment to strengthening the city's cultural ecosystem". Public support helps maintain stable seasons, employment in the sector and a programme that draws residents and visitors alike.

Several projects have a social dimension: the Orquesta Sinfónica de Las Palmas stages its 15th Popular New Year Concert with a participatory choir of more than 90 members and free vocal training, while the ACO Joven project opens dress rehearsals and introductory talks to young people.

Tip: Many of the funded activities are free or discounted. It is worth following the ACO Joven project, the participatory choir of the Orquesta Sinfónica de Las Palmas and Radio ECCA's library workshops to make the most of them.

Worth noting: These are nominative grants to organisations that have already been designated, not an open call. The council's release sets no deadlines or requirements for new applicants, and the approved amounts remain subject to the later justification of spending.

Key facts

Total approved: €2,395,000 (close to €2.4 million), Junta de Gobierno, 23 July 2026.
Fundación Canaria Auditorio y Teatro: €1.6 million.
Amigos Canarios de la Ópera: €460,000 (59th Alfredo Kraus Opera Season).
El Museo Canario: €250,000; Radio ECCA Fundación Canaria: €50,000.
Orquesta Sinfónica de Las Palmas: €25,000; Escuela Luján Pérez: €10,000.

FAQ

How much did the Junta de Gobierno approve?: €2,395,000, close to €2.4 million, in grants for six cultural organisations.
Who awards the grants?: The Junta de Gobierno of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, on a proposal from the Councillorship for Security, Coexistence and Culture.
Which organisation receives the most?: The Fundación Canaria Auditorio y Teatro, with €1.6 million.
Can I apply for one of these grants?: They are nominative grants to already designated organisations; the release announces no open call or deadlines for new applicants.
What activities are funded?: Opera, symphonic music, theatre, dance, heritage, training and the visual arts, among other disciplines.

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