🏝️ Winter Pride · Maspalomas, Spain
Maspalomas Winter Pride
Winter Pride Maspalomas is one of Europe’s biggest cold-season LGBTQ+ events — a week of pool parties, beach days and nightly shows in the dune-backed resort of Maspalomas on Gran Canaria, where November still means warm sun. Its free main stage at the Yumbo Centre is the heart of one of the gay world’s favourite winter escapes.
When is Maspalomas Winter Pride?
2–8 November 2026 (12th edition). It’s held early November each year.
Confirm dates & tickets on the official Winter Pride Maspalomas siteAbout Maspalomas Winter Pride
An annual Pride week built around a free Yumbo Centre main stage with live shows and DJ sets every night, plus pool parties and boat cruises. It’s distinct from the larger Maspalomas Gay Pride held each May — Winter Pride is the November edition, timed for winter sun.
It centres on the Yumbo Centre — a shopping centre that transforms into the heart of gay Maspalomas after dark, ringed by bars and clubs — with the beach and dunes a short walk away. The resort is one of Europe’s most established gay-friendly destinations, busy and welcoming all winter.
Where to stay for Maspalomas Winter Pride
Stay in Maspalomas or neighbouring Playa del Inglés to be walking distance from the Yumbo Centre and the beach; the gay-popular bungalow complexes nearby book out for Pride, so reserve early.
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Book early — event stays sell out months ahead
Getting to Maspalomas
Fly into Gran Canaria (LPA), then it’s about a 30-minute drive south to Maspalomas — a pre-booked transfer, taxi or hire car gets you there. The resort is compact and walkable once you arrive.
Things to do around Maspalomas Winter Pride
- The free nightly shows at the Yumbo Centre main stage
- The dunes and beaches of Maspalomas
- Pool parties and boat cruises through the festival
- The gay bars and clubs around the Yumbo Centre after dark
Know before you go
- This is the November Winter Pride — separate from the bigger Maspalomas Gay Pride each May.
- Spain has had same-sex marriage since 2005; Maspalomas is a long-established gay-friendly resort.
- Confirm the exact dates and headline shows on the official Winter Pride site before booking.
Maspalomas Winter Pride FAQs
When is Maspalomas Winter Pride 2026?
It runs 2–8 November 2026 (the 12th edition), in the resort of Maspalomas on Gran Canaria. Confirm the exact dates on the official Winter Pride site.
Where is Winter Pride Maspalomas held?
In Maspalomas on Gran Canaria, centred on the Yumbo Centre, with the beach and dunes a short walk away.
Is Winter Pride the same as Maspalomas Gay Pride?
No — Winter Pride is the November edition timed for winter sun; the larger Maspalomas Gay Pride is held each May.
Where should I stay for Winter Pride Maspalomas?
In Maspalomas or neighbouring Playa del Inglés, walking distance from the Yumbo Centre and the beach. Book early — the resort fills for Pride.
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Plan my trip — freeEvent dates and programmes change year to year — always confirm the latest details and buy tickets on the official Winter Pride Maspalomas site before booking travel. Laws and attitudes vary; verify your government’s travel advice before you travel.