Event Dates
From: Monday, November 2, 2026
To: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Winter Pride Maspalomas is the final gay pride celebration in the European calendar year.
Winter Pride Maspalomas is the final gay pride celebration in the European calendar year; Despite the “winter” in its name, Maspalomas boasts a mild climate even in late autumn, ensuring an enjoyable beach holiday experience with average daytime temperatures of 23 degrees.
- Almost everything gay in Gran Canaria is under one roof in the Yumbo centre, home to 95% of the island’s gay bars and clubs. Check out the top 10 hotels closest to the Yumbo Centre.
The Event
- Next Edition: Monday November 2nd to Sunday November 8th 2026 – Maspalomas hotels sell out months in advance, so book early.
- Winter Pride Maspalomas returns to Gran Canaria for seven days of live shows, pool parties and the Pride Walk.
- Often called Maspalomas Winter Pride, the celebration centres on the Yumbo Centre in Playa del Inglés, where the evening stage shows are free to watch. Ticketed daytime parties take place across the south of the island.
- The Gran Canaria Winter Pride programme includes five confirmed pool parties in 2026.
- Saturday’s free Pride Walk starts near Abora Catarina by Lopesan and finishes at the Yumbo, where the official after-party begins at 6 pm.
Signature Events
Date & time Event Venue / notes Monday 2nd to Sunday 8th November
Evening show times: see daily programmeWinter Pride live shows Yumbo Centre main stage. Public viewing is free; a separate paid VIP Skylounge is available. Saturday 7th November
3 pm gathering; 4 pm walkWinter Pride Walk Pre-party outside Abora Catarina by Lopesan. The walk travels along Avenida de Tirajana towards the Yumbo Centre. Walking is free; places on the official trucks are ticketed. Saturday 7th November
From 6 pmOfficial Pride Walk After Party Winter Pride main stage, Yumbo Centre. Where to stay for Winter Pride in Gran Canaria
- Playa del Inglés near the Yumbo Centre is the easiest base for the free stage shows and bars. Choose Sol Barbacan for apartments, AxelBeach Maspalomas to stay at the opening pool-party venue, Bohemia Suites & Spa for a quieter hotel stay, or Silvi Villas for a villa.
- Meloneras suits guests who want a resort hotel close to Hotel Faro and Ocean Club. Plan a trip to the Yumbo for the evening shows and bars.
- Wet & White takes place at Amadores Beach Club. Check the organiser’s current return-bus departure point and times when planning that day.
Winter Pride Pool Parties
Date & time Pool party Venue / notes Monday 2nd November
12 pm–9 pmBBQ Opening Pool Party There’s no such thing as Monday Blues in Maspalomas
AxelBeach Maspalomas, Playa del Inglés.Tuesday 3rd November
12 pm–7 pmStudio 54 Kick start your pride celebrations early at Maspalomas Winter Pride’s iconic Studio 54Party.
Blue Marlin Skylounge at Hotel Faro, Meloneras.Wednesday 4th November
12 pm–7 pmWet & White 11th Anniversary Pool Party Celebration at the Ocean Club.
Featuring live shows, pool party, private Jacuzzis, cabanas and more.Friday 6th November
11 am–7 pmTropicana — main pool party Massive outdoor party with poolside performances and ticketed sunlounger and VIP options.
Ocean Club Maspalomas.Sunday 8th November
12 pm–7 pmT·Dance — closing pool party Classic closing event with guest DJs and live performances.
Seven Hotel & Wellness, Maspalomas.Mad Bear Pool Parties
- Sunday, November 8, 2026 – Tuesday, November 10, 2026 – Get up close and furry with the hottest bears on the Island for two special editions of the Mad Bear Beach pool party.
Winter Pride Maspalomas Pride Walk
- Saturday November 7th 2026 – Meet outside Abora Catarina by Lopesan at 3 pm for the pre-party.
- The Pride Walk starts at 4 pm and heads along Avenida de Tirajana towards the Yumbo Centre, where the official main-stage after-party begins at 6 pm.
- Joining on foot is free. Check with local bars about participating on one of the many floats.
- Stay close to the parade at the Barceló Margaritas rated “Fabulous” by guests, with spacious and stylish rooms and two outdoor pools.
Pride Walk After Party
- Pride Walk After Party: – Yumbo Main Stage 18:00 – 20:00 – Get ready to keep the party going after the massive Pride Walk, gather at the main stage area for an unforgettable evening of music and celebration!
Winter Pride Main Stage
- The Yumbo Centre hosts free live shows every night of Winter Pride, with drag, singers, dance acts and DJs on the main stage.
- Pride Main Stage stage sits among the Yumbo’s bars and restaurants, making it easy to move between the shows and the surrounding nightlife.
- For a reserved space, the ticketed VIP Skylounge offers elevated stage views, tables and chairs, a dedicated bar, catering and VIP toilets. Wine and champagne bottle service is available.
- Performers may visit the Skylounge after their sets for a meet and greet; this is not guaranteed.
- Upgrade your pride experience and stay at the Lopesan Costa Meloneras Hotel, set half a kilometer from Gran Canaria’s Maspalomas Beach, a luxury complex with a spa, casino and heated lagoon-style swimming pools set in tropical grounds. Each room has a private balcony.
Stage Program
Date & time Stage show Venue / highlights Monday 2nd November
8 pm–2 amOpening Live Show Yumbo main stage: Las Palmas Drag Queens & Kings Gala, Sparkles Show Bar, Aragüimé and Los Salvapantallas. DJ Jonay BJ; hosted by Tamito and Rocío Ruano. Free entry. Tuesday 3rd November
8 pm–2 amTuesday Live Show Yumbo main stage: Ultimate Boy Band Party, Cristina Ramos as Whitney, Tania Alboni as Cher, and Rocío Ruano as Shakira and Rihanna. DJ Andrei Stan. Free entry. Wednesday 4th November
8 pm–3 amWednesday Live Show Yumbo main stage: La Voix, Divina de Campo, Ken Lambert and Blitz Kidz. DJs Diva Mayday and Jonay BJ. Free entry. Thursday 5th November
8 pm–3 amOriginals Live Yumbo main stage: Anita Doth, Evi Goffin, Kelly O, Tameko Star and Larissa Li; ES Collection fashion show. Pink Lips from 11 pm. Free stage entry. Friday 6th November
8 pm–3 amFriday Live Show Yumbo main stage: Tara McDonald and The Love Electric, Soraya Vivian, Celia Jiménez and Patricia Foort. Pink Lips from 11 pm. Free stage entry. Saturday 7th November
Stage opens 5 pm; live-show listing 8 pm–3 amPride Walk After Party & Saturday Live Show Yumbo main stage: DJ Jonay BJ from the stage opening; Daisy Dee from Technotronic, Katherine Ellis, Conleth Kane and Arantza Navarro in the live show. Pink Lips from 11 pm. Free stage entry. Sunday 8th November
Pride Stars 8–9 pm; closing show listing 9 pm–3 amPride Stars Final & Closing Live Show Yumbo main stage: Pride Stars grand final, Bucks Fizz, Baccara, Mike Tomatis and Cristian Santana. Pink Lips from 11 pm. Free stage entry. The German Carnival
- Note, in 2026 year the German Carnival falls outside of the main pride week events.
- November 11th 2026 – The 11/11 celebrations which mark the start of the traditional German Carnival where hundreds gather on the gay beaches in full costume.
- The gay beach is located near the Maspalomas Dunes, between beach kiosks 6 and 7.
- If you are staying in Playa del Inglés, you can walk along the promenade or through the dunes to reach the beach. It’s about a 30-minute walk or a short taxi ride.
- Discover the best of Maspalomas, from bars and restaurants to top attractions with our gay guide to Gran Canaria.
- Where to stay for Winter Pride
- Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action:
- Sol Barbacan, Silvi Villas, Axel Beach, Bohemia Suites
- Want to stay one of the top 10 gay resorts on the island? Check out our to 10 gay hotels in Maspalomas.
Playa del Ingles is the place to stay
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The Sol Barbacan close to the Yumbo
offering a great pool and stylish rooms.
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Address: Av. Arquitecto Manuel de la Peña Suarez, 14, 35100
Address: Av. de Tirajana, 27, 35100 Playa del Inglés
Address: Av. 8 de Marzo, 29, 35100 Maspalomas, Las Palmas, Spain
Address: Avenida de Tirajana, 32 (entrada por C/ Timple), 35100
Address: C.C. Yumbo, (ground floor)
Address: C.C. Yumbo, (ground floor)
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Address: C.C. Yumbo, 35100 Playa del Ingles
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Address: C.C. Cita, Av. de Alemania, Top Floor, 35100 Playa del Inglés
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Address: C.C. Yumbo 151/3-4, 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: P.º del Faro, 36, 35100 Maspalomas, Las Palmas, Spain
Address: C.C. Yumbo 151/3-4, 35100 Playa del Ingles
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Address: C.C. Yumbo 111/1-2, 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: C.C. Yumbo, 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: C.C. Yumbo, 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: C.C. Yumbo, 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: C.C. Yumbo, 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: C.C. Yumbo (listed as 1st floor), 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: C.C. Yumbo 261/17-18, 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: Av. 8 de Marzo, 31, 35100 San Bartolomé de Tirajana
Address: Av. de Gran Canaria, 24, 35100 Maspalomas
Address: C.C. Cita, Av. de Francia, 35100 Playa del Ingles (basement)
Address: C.C. Yumbo (4th floor), 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: C.C. Yumbo, Local 151-09, 35100 Maspalomas, Gran Canaria
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Address: C.C. Yumbo, 3rd floor, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
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Maspalomas, located on the southern coast of Gran Canaria in Spain’s Canary Islands, has gained a reputation as a popular LGBTQ+ travel destination, often referred to as the “gay capital” of the Canary Islands. The area is known for its LGBTQ+ friendly atmosphere, vibrant nightlife, and welcoming environment.
This is the main beach area of Maspalomas where LGBTQ+ travelers meet up to sunbathe, and socialize.
This is a more upscale area known for its luxury resorts, high-end shopping, and beautiful promenade.

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