Festivals in Telde

Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of Telde, municipality of Las Palmas, in the Canary Islands.

Local festivals of Telde

The most representative celebrations of Telde include the Festivals in San Juan Bautista and festivities of Cristo de Telde. Dates, programmes and non-working days may vary from year to year, so it is advisable to confirm the current programming on the municipal website or in the official calendar before organizing trips, procedures or reservations.

  • Name of the municipality's festivities: Festivals in San Juan Bautista and festivals of Cristo de Telde.
  • Main celebration day: 24 June, San Juan Bautista, and main celebrations of the Holy Christ in September.
  • Usual duration: several days of religious, cultural, sporting and popular events around the main dates.
  • Usual places: urban area, squares, churches, cultural venues, neighbourhoods and spaces enabled by the City Council.
  • Associated traditions: religious events, processions, popular music, neighbourhood gatherings, children's activities, festivals, sports, fairs and traditional culture when they appear on the programme.
  • Who participates: City Council, parishes, neighbourhood and cultural groups, musical groups, residents, families and visitors.
  • Local public holiday: It must be confirmed each year in the current official calendar before planning in-person procedures.
  • Other cultural events: municipal cultural agenda, neighbourhood activities, sporting events, fairs and tourist or heritage programming.
  • Otras ofertas culturales: San Juan, San Francisco, the León y Castillo House-Museum, the Basilica of San Juan Bautista, Cendro, Tufia, Melenara, Salinetas and the archaeological and coastal heritage of the municipality.