Independent Canary Islands carnival guide · Official sources
Island of Tenerife · Capital: Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Carnivals of Tenerife

The epicenter of the Chicharrero Carnival, designated a Festival of International Tourist Interest. Home to spectacular Queen Galas, satirical murgas and massive coastal parades.

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🎭 14 documented events

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Representative illustration of the festive atmosphere of the Canary Islands Carnival
Carnival galas and events
📅 Fri, 22 January 2027 · ⏰ Time not stated in the source

Gala inaugural — Opening gala

Official Venue: Venue not stated in the source
Representative illustration of the festive atmosphere of the Canary Islands Carnival
Carnival competitions
📅 Sat, 23 January 2027 · ⏰ Time not stated in the source

Concurso de agrupaciones musicales — Music group contest

This is the first competition in the programme, following the opening gala.

Official Venue: Venue not stated in the source
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Carnival galas and events
📅 Sun, 24 January 2027 · ⏰ Time not stated in the source

Agrupaciones coreográficas — Dance groups

Official Venue: Venue not stated in the source
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Carnival competitions
📅 Sun, 31 January 2027 · ⏰ Time not stated in the source

Concurso de rondallas — Contest for choirs with plucked strings

Official Venue: Venue not stated in the source
Editorial illustration of a carnival queen gala
Queen Gala
📅 Wed, 10 February 2027 · ⏰ Time not stated in the source

Gala de la Reina de los Mayores — Seniors’ Carnival Queen Gala

Official Venue: Venue not stated in the source
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Carnival competitions
📅 Sat, 13 February 2027 · ⏰ Time not stated in the source

Concurso de comparsas — Carnival dance troupe contest

Official Venue: Venue not stated in the source
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Carnival competitions
📅 Sun, 14 February 2027 · ⏰ Time not stated in the source

Concurso de disfraces — Costume contest

Official Venue: Venue not stated in the source
Editorial illustration of a carnival queen gala
Queen Gala
📅 Wed, 17 February 2027 · ⏰ Time not stated in the source

Gala de Elección de la Reina — Carnival Queen Selection Gala

Official Venue: Venue not stated in the source
Editorial illustration of a festive carnival parade and procession
Parade & Cavalcade
📅 Fri, 19 February 2027 · ⏰ Time not stated in the source

Cabalgata anunciadora — Street carnival opening parade

Official Venue: Venue not stated in the source
Representative illustration of the festive atmosphere of the Canary Islands Carnival
Carnival competitions
📅 Sat, 20 February 2027 · ⏰ Time not stated in the source

Certamen de Ritmo y Armonía — Carnival dance troupe contest

Comparsas compete in this contest during the street carnival.

Official Venue: Venue not stated in the source
Editorial illustration of a carnival drag queen show
Drag Queen Gala
📅 Mon, 22 February 2027 · ⏰ Time not stated in the source

Gala Dragnaval

Official Venue: Venue not stated in the source
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Carnival galas and events
📅 Thu, 25 February 2027 · ⏰ Time not stated in the source

Carnaval inclusivo — Inclusive carnival

Official Venue: Venue not stated in the source
Editorial illustration of a festive carnival parade and procession
Murgas Contest
📅 Fri, 29 January 2027 · ⏰ Time not stated in the source

Murgas infantiles — fase 1 — Children’s murgas contest, round 1

Official Venue: Venue not stated in the source
Editorial illustration of a festive carnival parade and procession
Murgas Contest
📅 Sat, 30 January 2027 · ⏰ Time not stated in the source

Murgas infantiles — fase 2 — Children’s murgas contest, round 2

Official Venue: Venue not stated in the source