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Historic festival · Las Palmas

Fiestas Fundacionales de San Juan

24 June 2026

2026

24 June 2026

2027

24 June 2027

Where

Las Palmas

What it is

Fiestas Fundacionales de San Juan explained

The city's founding anniversary, celebrated with bonfires on the beach and concerts in Vegueta.

Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Las Palmas tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.

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Asked by first-time visitors

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Fiestas Fundacionales de San Juan, explained

What is Fiestas Fundacionales de San Juan?

The city's founding anniversary, celebrated with bonfires on the beach and concerts in Vegueta. It's a historic event held in Las Palmas.

When is Fiestas Fundacionales de San Juan in 2026?

Fiestas Fundacionales de San Juan runs 24 June 2026 in Las Palmas. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.

When is Fiestas Fundacionales de San Juan in 2027?

The provisional 2027 dates are 24 June 2027, in Las Palmas.

Is Fiestas Fundacionales de San Juan free to attend?

Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Fiestas Fundacionales de San Juan is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.

Where should I stay for Fiestas Fundacionales de San Juan?

Book a room in Las Palmas itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Las Palmas also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.

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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026

Prices & times

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Checked · 30 July 2026