What major festivals happen in the Canary Islands?

The Canary Islands host numerous festivals year-round including Carnival (February–March) — the second largest in the world after Rio — music festivals, food festivals, and cultural celebrations. Each island has its own unique festival calendar.

When is the best time to visit for festivals?

Carnival season (February–March) is the biggest festival period. Summer months (June–August) have numerous music festivals and outdoor events. Each island also celebrates its patron saint festival with unique traditions.

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Festivals in Mambajao

Mambajao, Camiguin

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About this experience

Festivals in Mambajao is the annual cultural celebration held in the capital town of Mambajao on Camiguin Island. It showcases the island’s agricultural bounty, religious heritage, and community spirit through street dancing, parades, and food fairs. The festival typically runs for three days in late August, coinciding with the town’s fiesta.

What to expect

Watch the Lanzones Festival street dance competition, where performers in fruit-themed costumes carry woven baskets of the sweet local fruit.
Join the fluvial procession on the second day, where decorated boats circle the old Mambajao port, followed by a community feast at the town plaza.
Sample over 30 stalls of grilled seafood, native pastries, and lanzones-based desserts along the main street food market.
Attend the nightly cultural night at the Mambajao Gymnasium, featuring live bands, folk dances, and a beauty pageant for the festival queen.
Suitable for families and first-time visitors, with a dedicated children’s parade on the final morning and shaded viewing areas near the church.