What To Do on New Year's Eve in Gran Canaria 2024/2025

Gran Canaria is a great party destination in Europe, especially during the winter months when the rest of continental Europe is fighting snow, low temperatures and gloomy days with no sunshine.

So...how's the weather in Gran Canaria in winter?

Gran Canaria is one of the hottest Canary Islands during the wintertime, with temperatures often surpassing 25°C  during the daytime.

Temperatures in Gran Canaria around New Year's Eve

Temperatures in Maspalomas:

• December 31st 2022 - max 24°C / min 18°C 
• January 1st 2023 - max 24°C / min 16°C

Temperatures in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

• December 31st 2022 - max 24°C / min 18°C
• January 1st 2023 - max 24°C / min 16°C

As you can see from the numbers above, temperatures during the daytime are still ideal for lounging on the beach and getting a tan, while in the evenings you will need a light coat or jacket, as it can feel chilly.

Read more info about weather in Gran Canaria at this time of the year

• Weather in Gran Canaria in December
• Weather in Maspalomas in December
• Weather in Gran Canaria in January

New Year's Eve Parties in Gran Canaria 2024/2025

Usually, there are plenty of celebrations on the entire island, so you can attend the street party in the capital or one of the celebrations in clubs or restaurants in the south. Depending on where you want to spend the last night of the year, you may need to book in advance, especially for restaurants that offer a set menu with a limited number of seats.

Most towns usually have a public celebration outdoors, with fireworks at midnight, and we will add more info when we learn about new celebrations happening.

New Year's Eve in San Fernando (Maspalomas) 2024/2025

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Maspalomas in style!

December 31, 2024 - Three locations, three incredible parties:

• San Fernando Park, Maspalomas (3:00 PM - 5:30 AM)
  Live music with DJ Event Music, DJ Promaster, Orquesta Banda Larga, and more. Hosted by Daniel Calero.
• Castillo del Romeral (12:00 AM - 4:30 AM)
  Featuring Grupo Mallombe and Orquesta Star Music.
• Tunte
  Children's activities (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
  Night party with Grupo Mallombe and DJ from 11:00 PM.

Free entry at all locations.

End the year with the best music and energy in Maspalomas!

New Year's Eve in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2024/2025

The city welcomes 2025 with a grand party at Plaza de la Música.

Performers:
Que Chimba, Ray López, Línea DJ, Orquesta Banda Larga, and La Mekánica by Tamaridos will perform, starting at 10:00 PM and continuing until 5:30 AM.

Midnight Highlight:
The sky over Las Canteras will light up with the traditional fireworks display.

Join the fiesta in Las Palmas in an exceptional setting near Las Canteras beach to enjoy one of the most special nights of the festive calendar.

• Date: December 31
• Location: Plaza de la Música
• Time: From 10:00 PM
• Free entry until full capacity is reached.
• Note: No food or drinks allowed.

New Year's Eve in Mogan 2024/2025

Let's raise a glass to a fantastic new year on the beach!

• 11:00 A.M
• Puerto Rico Beach
• Live music and so much more!

There are also parties at night in Mogan pueblo, Puerto de Mogan and Arguineguin.

The party in Puerto Rico will take place during the daytime.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is our favourite place to spend New Year's in Gran Canaria

The capital Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is our favourite place to stay in Gran Canaria during the Christmas and New Year's holidays, even though it can be cooler than the south of the island.

We just love the vibe and watching the fireworks from Playa Las Canteras, followed by the concerts and parties that are usually organized next to the Auditorium and in Plaza de Saulo Toron, in the area of La Puntilla, in front of the Belen de Arena. 

You have many options for a special dinner in one of the restaurants around Las Canteras, as well as in Vegueta if you prefer the Old Town vibe more, or you can have a usual dinner in one of the many restaurants open that evening, then you can just go to the beach with a bottle of cava like so many groups of locals do. 

Las Palmas will offer you a totally different atmosphere compared to the resorts in the south like Playa del Ingles and Puerto Rico since it's also a big city full of residents, so it depends on what type of experience you're looking for. For us, Las Palmas it's the perfect place to spend the winter holidays, followed by the arrival of the Three Wise Kings and the big parade organized in the city on January 5th.

Fireworks on New Year's Eve from Playa Las Canteras in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Start the new year in Las Palmas - images from January 1st, 2023

We were lucky to have warm and sunny weather on January 1st in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, so we spent the day at the beach and walking around the promenade. Most restaurants and bars will be open on January 1st, especially the ones located right on the promenade, so you'll have no problem in finding places where to eat and drink. 

New Year's Eve Menus in restaurants in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

These are some of the special menus on offer for New Year's in restaurants in Las Palmas.

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