What’s On
Carnival in Gran Canaria, 2027
Gran Canaria has two big carnivals a few weeks apart: the island’s capital, then the south.
Carnaval de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (main stage around Santa Catalina)
Theme: Music (La Música)
22 January 2027 – 28 February 2027 · Confirmed
One of Spain's biggest carnivals: galas, Drag Queen Gala, the Gran Cabalgata parade and the Burial of the Sardine. Carnival Tuesday (9 Feb 2027) is a local holiday in Las Palmas.
Carnival Tuesday, 9 February 2027, is a local public holiday in Las Palmas — expect the city’s holiday bus timetable that day.
In 2027 the Gran Cabalgata and the Entierro de la Sardina are on separate dates. Get the full programme from the official carnival site.
Carnaval Internacional de Maspalomas
Maspalomas / Playa del Inglés
Theme: Un Mundo de Juguetes (A World of Toys)
Dates to be announced.
The south's carnival, famous for its big parade and international crowd.
The theme is confirmed. Get the dates from the Ayuntamiento de San Bartolomé de Tirajana.
Getting there
Carnival means big crowds, road closures and extra or changed bus timetables — check the Bus Finder before you set off, especially for the Gran Cabalgata and Entierro de la Sardina.
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