Tapas Night in Vegueta: Is It Still a Thing in 2025?
If you’ve just landed in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and someone told you to head to Vegueta on a Thursday night for tapas and a party, you’re not alone. This question pops up all the time: Is Tapas Night still happening? Short answer? Sort of. But it’s not what it used to be.
Let’s break it down so you know what to expect before you show up hungry and slightly overdressed.
🍷 What It Used to Be: Tapas and Total Mayhem
A few years ago, Thursday nights in Vegueta were the stuff of legend. Crowds spilled out into the streets, music played from every bar, and plastic cups were clinking long into the night. You didn’t need a plan. You just walked, ordered whatever the bar had ready, and joined the crowd as it bounced from one spot to the next.
It was sweaty, chaotic, and incredibly fun. People danced in the streets. Friends became ex-friends trying to agree on which place had the best tortilla. No one remembered where they left their jacket. You get the idea.
🪑 What It’s Like Now: Still Delicious, Less Rowdy
Post-COVID, things have mellowed out. A lot. The deals still exist; many bars in Vegueta still offer a tapa and drink combo on Thursday evenings but the party atmosphere has faded. Instead of bar-hopping mayhem, most people now sit down, order a couple of small plates, and enjoy the evening at one or two spots.
Tapas Night on Thursdays isn’t really a thing anymore in Vegueta. If a restaurant around here has tapas, they usually serve them on other days too. And if a place never does tapas, then you won’t find any there on Thursdays either. But if you head over to “La Vegueta de Colón” or “El Vasco de Vegueta”, you’re always in for some tasty treats for your tapas cravings.
There’s no loud music pumping from the street. No giant crowds walking in loops. The tapas are still tasty, and the price is still appealing, but it’s more of a calm night out than a street festival.
🍴 How to Make the Most of It
If you’re thinking of heading to Vegueta on a Thursday night, here’s what works best in 2025:
- Arrive early, around 7 or 8 in the evening, to find a good table
- Ask the bar staff if they’re offering the tapa + drink combo
- Expect a relaxed dinner rather than a bar crawl
- Go with a small group; it’s better for conversation than chaos
🤔 So, Is It Worth Going?
Yes, as long as you know what you’re going for. Tapas Night in Vegueta is no longer a full-blown party. It’s now a casual, low-key evening with affordable bites, good drinks, and a chance to explore the historic centre without needing earplugs.
It might not be the all-night fiesta of the past, but it’s still a great way to try a few new spots, share a table with friends, and enjoy some flavour without the frenzy.
If you’re hoping for a wild Thursday out, you might want to aim elsewhere. But if you’re up for a tasty, unhurried night with a side of old-town charm, Vegueta still delivers.
