Maspalomas Pride Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Gala Filling Yumbo Square

This year's edition, commemorating a quarter-century, focuses its programming on the visibility of older members of the LGTBIQ+ community.

Image of a lively crowd in a plaza during a night event with stage lights.
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Image of a lively crowd in a plaza during a night event with stage lights.

The 'Tuesday Pride Night Live!' gala of Maspalomas Pride, held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, attracted a large crowd to Yumbo Square in Maspalomas, kicking off a week of celebrations for the event's 25th anniversary.

The event, hosted by Rubén Dizá and Jia Miles in multiple languages, featured a mix of DJ sets and live performances, culminating in a main show with various drag artists. The night saw the participation of drags such as Ignea, Lemnos, Elektra, Vitorchi, Hefesto, Eyzet, Acrux, and La Tacones, who presented dance and choreography numbers.
The musical program for the evening included ambiance by Dj Carlos Salinas, as well as performances by Gio Box and Alexey Jer. This event is part of the 25th edition of Maspalomas Pride by Freedom, sponsored by the San Bartolomé de Tirajana City Council (Tourism Department), the Cabildo de Gran Canaria (Tourism Council), and the Government of the Canary Islands, with additional support from RTVE.

"This edition dedicates its anniversary to older members of the LGTBIQ+ community, with an edition that will maintain the usual festive character, but with a focus on aging and visibility."

the event organizers
The agenda for Thursday, May 7, includes various activities, starting at 13:00 with the 'Wet & Hairy' party at Hotel Axel Beach Maspalomas, featuring DJ Paky Chulo. At 14:00, Sala Oasis Gran Canaria will host the 'Disty west + Caliente' party with Djs San Keryton, Leo Blanco, Hixel, and Esteban López, while Sala Cáctus will feature Djs Jose Lagares, Le Gommez, and Chris Bekker.
In the afternoon, at 18:00, the Reading Tent will be the setting for the presentation of the adult comic book Dibearcity, by David Cantero. Thursday night will culminate at 21:00 in Yumbo with the 'Thursday Pride Night Live!' gala, again hosted by Rubén Dizá and Jia Miles, featuring Javy Martín, Mel Ömana, Coro Gospel Choir, and Ballet Flamenco Fuego. The day will conclude with the 'El Mozo Colombia' gala at midnight, with Djs Andrés More, Joseph Wolf, and Leo Blanco.