Which Carnival 2027 dates are confirmed in Tenerife?
The Ayuntamiento of Santa Cruz de Tenerife has published the official programme for Carnival 2027. The theme is "Roma Eterna: El Imperio del Carnaval". The opening gala takes place on 22 January 2027.
The main street carnival week runs from 19 to 28 February 2027. The main parade "Coso Apoteosis" is set for 23 February 2027. Carnival Tuesday in Santa Cruz de Tenerife falls on this day.
The full programme with times and venues is provided via the city's official carnival platform.
What is confirmed for Carnival 2027 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
The Ayuntamiento of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has set 9 February 2027 as a local public holiday. This day is Carnival Tuesday. The main date is therefore officially confirmed.
The Ayuntamiento presented the 2027 Carnival programme on 22/06/2026: 22 January to 28 February 2027, theme 'La música', opening with a parade and pregón on 22 January.
The official tourism portal of Gran Canaria lists the International Carnival of Maspalomas for February 2027. A full daily calendar had not been published by Monday, 12 October 2026.
Which local Carnival public holidays in 2027 are confirmed in the Canary Islands?
The Canary Islands Government has published the local public holidays of the municipalities for 2027 in the Boletín Oficial de Canarias. The list confirms Carnival public holidays in several municipalities. However, it does not automatically state the full events programme.
Examples from the official list: Agüimes has confirmed 11 February 2027 as the Thursday after Carnival. Antigua lists 1 February 2027 as "Carnavales". Arafo names 23 February 2027 as Carnival Tuesday. Arico confirms 9 February 2027 as Carnival Tuesday.
The local public holidays should not be equated with the start or the entire duration of the respective Carnival. They merely confirm the municipal day off work.
Are there dates yet for La Palma, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Gomera and El Hierro?
For Carnival 2027 on La Palma, no binding confirmed date was available in the official results. Los Indianos is traditionally the most important Monday of the La Palma carnival.
For Fuerteventura and El Hierro, no specific confirmed Carnival dates were available by Monday, 12 October 2026. Travellers should wait for the publication of the respective municipal or island programmes.
How do the Carnival celebrations differ across the Canary Islands?
Tenerife is particularly large, competition- and stage-oriented. Murgas, comparsas, the Queen's gala, parades and night-time street parties shape the programme. Santa Cruz promotes itself to tourists as one of Europe's most important carnivals.
Gran Canaria is especially known for Maspalomas and drag queen events. La Palma has a more local and tradition-focused feel. Los Indianos combines Carnival with a historical, caricatured look back at returnees from the Americas.
Lanzarote and La Gomera usually offer smaller, locally based alternatives. Anyone wanting to avoid crowds should visit a smaller local carnival on La Gomera, Lanzarote or La Palma rather than the main nights in Santa Cruz.
What should visitors know practically for Carnival 2027?
Reliable 2027 prices had not yet been published in the available official information. Street parades and many public festivities are usually free. Galas, grandstand seats and individual concerts may require payment.
Children's parades and daytime events are suitable for families. For stage programmes, seats or tickets should be checked early. The official organiser pages and municipal programmes are authoritative.
Visitors should observe local rules: do not enter cordoned-off areas, follow glass and alcohol regulations and respect instructions from police and organisers. After night-time events, traffic and public transport are particularly busy.