Opening speech at the Fiestas de La Naval in La Isleta
The ceremonial opening speech at the Fiestas de La Naval marks the start of this time-honoured festival in honour of the Virgen de La Luz in La Isleta. The Pregón will be delivered by the Mayor of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Carolina Darias San Sebastián. This will be followed by an awards ceremony and, from 21:30, a performance by the Banda Municipal, a fireworks display and the first concert of La Naval.
Friday2October 2026
When
Friday 2 October 2026, 20:00
Where
Jardines del Castillo de La Luz, La Isleta, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Jardines del Castillo de La Luz, La Isleta, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Jardines del Castillo de La Luz, La Isleta, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria · Get directions
The Antiguas y Tradicionales Fiestas de La Naval will kick off on Friday, 2 October 2026, at 20:00 in the gardens of the Castillo de La Luz in La Isleta. Carolina Darias San Sebastián, Mayor of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, will deliver the 'Pregón', the festival's ceremonial opening speech.
At 21:15, awards will be presented. Those being honoured include Figruc; Ana Medina Quintero, Marketing Director of Tirma, S.A.; Fátima Armas Santana, Head of the Sevillanas and Spanish Dance Group at the Real Club Victoria; Gregorio Falero Sosa; the parish's decorative group; the parish's Cáritas volunteers; and the Comisión de Fiestas de San Pío X.
From 21:30, the programme continues at the same venue with the Banda Municipal. This will be followed by fireworks and the first concert by La Naval. The festival in honour of Nuestra Señora La Virgen de La Luz runs from 2 to 18 October 2026. The main day of the festival is Saturday, 10 October.
Last checked on 1 October 2026 at 12:00. Source: Islas24.
