Maspalomas New Year festival season
Late December 2026 - dates provisional
The Yumbo Centre and the beach clubs at Playa del Ingles run their end-of-year festival across the last days of December. Sources differ on the exact run (one gives 27-31 December, another 28 December - 1 January), so confirm the programme with the organiser before booking around a specific night.
Where: Yumbo Centre and AxelBeach, Playa del Ingles
Why go: It is the island's biggest New Year party, and Amadores is 25 minutes away.
Sources: Maspalomas party guide, Canarias.app Gran Canaria guide
Christmas lights and nativity scenes
Throughout December 2026
Las Palmas and the southern resorts switch on their Christmas lights in early December, with belenes (nativity scenes) in churches and public buildings. Free to walk.
Why go: A calm evening out between beach days, and the city lights in Las Palmas are worth the drive.
