The winning official poster of the Carnaval de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2027, created by Ernesto Santana and Nabil Concepción.

What is the 2027 theme?

The Carnival's guiding theme is music; "Musa" is presented as the daughter of music and Don Carnal.

Who chose the poster?

According to the Ayuntamiento, the public did, by vote at a gala where "Musa" beat five other finalists.

Where was the poster unveiled?

At a gala in the Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, broadcast live on Televisión Canaria.

LAS PALMAS · CARNIVAL

"Musa" Becomes the Face of Carnaval de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2027

The Carnaval de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria now has its face for 2027: the winning poster is titled "Musa" and was created by Ernesto Santana and Nabil Concepción. It will serve as the official image of the island capital's flagship fiesta.

11 August 2026 · By Julia Roca Bethencourt · 5 min · Editorial responsibility: Matthias Camenzind, Editor-in-Chief

Photo: Tamara Kulikova, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Symbolbild).

According to the Ayuntamiento de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, "Musa" personifies the Carnival itself — a young figure born of the union between music and Don Carnal. Fittingly, the overarching theme of the 2027 edition is music.

"Musa" gives the Carnival a face

"Musa" is the official poster (cartel) of the Carnaval de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2027. It was created by photographer Ernesto Santana and graphic designer Nabil Concepción. The Ayuntamiento describes the figure as "the personification of the Carnival," a young woman "daughter of music and Don Carnal." The campaign is therefore built around an allegorical character meant to embody the spirit of the fiesta, rather than an abstract symbol.

What the image shows

The composition features a colourful feminine profile. A fan of feathers in purple, blue, turquoise, green and gold tones frames the face, with musical instruments — guitar, violin, trumpet, keyboard and drums — woven into the design. According to the creators, the piece was first built by hand from real materials and then digitised to preserve its texture and volume. They set out to make a poster "as alive as Carnival itself," one that values art, craftsmanship and community.

The 2027 theme: music

Above the poster, the Carnival's guiding thread is music. "Musa" picks up that theme directly: as the daughter of "Mother Music" and Don Carnal, the figure links sound and celebration. The instruments woven into the image underline the direction of the 2027 edition — though this does not mean the full programme of galas and contests has been finalised.

How it was chosen

"Musa" was selected at a gala held at the Auditorio Alfredo Kraus which, according to the Ayuntamiento, took place on 7 August 2026 and was broadcast live on Televisión Canaria. The winning design prevailed by public vote over five other finalists, chosen from a total of 23 submitted entries. The gala was presided over, per the municipal information, by Mayor Carolina Darias and Councillor Héctor Alemán.

Why it matters for the city

The Carnival is the flagship festival of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and draws tens of thousands of people every year. Unveiling the poster traditionally starts the countdown of preparations. According to the Ayuntamiento, the Carnaval de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2027 will run from 22 January to 28 February 2027. With "Musa" and the music theme, the thematic frame for the parades, murgas and galas is now set.

Tip: The Carnaval de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2027 is scheduled, according to the Ayuntamiento, from 22 January to 28 February 2027.
If you plan to book flights or accommodation, it is worth waiting for the official dates of each gala and parade, which are usually published closer to the fiesta.

Please note: So far, only the "Musa" poster and the music theme have been announced.
The full programme — with dates for the galas, the queen's election and the parades — had not been published at the time of the announcement; confirm details on official channels before travelling.

Key facts

Poster: "Musa," winning image of the Carnaval de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2027.
Creators: Ernesto Santana (photographer) and Nabil Concepción (graphic designer).
Theme: music; "Musa" is described as "daughter of music and Don Carnal" (source: Ayuntamiento).
Selection: public vote at a gala; six finalists from 23 entries.
Gala: 7 August 2026, Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, live on Televisión Canaria.
Dates: 22 January to 28 February 2027 (per the Ayuntamiento).

FAQ

What is "Musa"?: The winning official poster of the Carnaval de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2027, created by Ernesto Santana and Nabil Concepción.
What is the 2027 theme?: The Carnival's guiding theme is music; "Musa" is presented as the daughter of music and Don Carnal.
Who chose the poster?: According to the Ayuntamiento, the public did, by vote at a gala where "Musa" beat five other finalists.
When is the Carnival held?: According to the Ayuntamiento, from 22 January to 28 February 2027.
Where was the poster unveiled?: At a gala in the Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, broadcast live on Televisión Canaria.

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