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 canary islands (spain)

canary islands (spain), Canary Islands (Spain)

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About this experience

Festivals in the Canary Islands (Spain) are a year-round calendar of religious, cultural, and musical events rooted in island traditions. These celebrations range from the Carnivals of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to the Bajada de la Virgen de los Reyes in La Gomera. Each festival combines processions, folk music, firework displays, and local gastronomy, reflecting the archipelago's unique blend of Spanish, African, and Latin American influences.

What to expect

Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife: a two-week February event with a grand opening parade, drag queen gala, and street parties drawing over a million attendees.
Romería de San Roque in Tenerife: a rural pilgrimage where locals in traditional dress carry carts of food and wine to the chapel, followed by a communal feast.
Fiesta de la Virgen de Candelaria: a July procession on Tenerife where pilgrims walk from all parts of the island to the basilica, with floral offerings and folk dances.
Bajada de la Virgen de los Reyes in La Gomera: a five-yearly event (next in 2027) where the statue is carried down a steep ravine to the capital, accompanied by drummers and whistled Silbo language.
Corpus Christi flower carpets in La Orotava: a June display where the main square is covered in a 900-square-metre carpet of volcanic sand and flower petals, visible for one day only.
Festival of the Canary Islands Music (FIMC): a spring series of classical and traditional concerts held in historic venues across the islands, including cathedral and guanche cave settings.