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WOMAD
Gran Canaria
22nd to 25th November
 
 
 
 
 
 
Back
 
WOMAD (World of Music, Arts & Dance) returns to the Canary Islands this November for another weekend of wonderful music, arts and dance in the exhilarating beachside city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Las Palmas is the main city on the island of Gran Canaria, located at the north of the island, around 20 minutes drive from the airport.
The venue, as for the past seven years, will be the Parque de Santa Catalina - a city square close to the centre of Las Palmas, and just 200 metres from the Playa de las Canteras, one of the island's longest and most spectacular beaches. There are many hotels, shops and restaurants in the vicinity.
This year, WOMAD Canarias will feature an outside main stage with musical performances, an inside stage featuring adult workshops and musical performances, plus a children's workshop area, 'Taste The World' sessions, a Global Market, and walkabout artists.
There will be a full programme of performances and workshops on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and the children's procession takes place on Sunday afternoon.
website
WOMAD- Canarias
Gran Canaria
website
 
http://womad.org/?festival=canary%20islands/
 
Las Palmas Tourist Office (Gran Canaria)
Location:
Las Palmas
Address:
Parque de Santa Catalina, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 35007 Gran Canaria, Spain
Phone:
+34 928 26 46 23
Fax:
+34 928 26 46 23
 
Gran Canaria Tourist Office
Location:
Gran Canaria
Address:
Patronato Insular de Turismo de Gran Canaria, Bravo Murillo, 13, 35003 Las Palmas
Phone:
+34 928 362 222 & +34 928 219 600
Fax:
+34 928 369 300

WOMAD organises music festivals all over the world, including this one at the Parque de Santa Catalina in the centre of Las Palmas. Just ten minutes from the beach, the park hosts two stages, an international market and workshops on everything from drumming to blues guitar.
Visitors can expect WOMAD's usual eclectic line-up of international stars and bands from all over the world.