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 Frontera

Frontera, El Hierro

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About this experience

Festivals in Frontera is a series of traditional celebrations held in the municipality of Frontera on the island of El Hierro, Canary Islands. These events mark religious and cultural dates with processions, music, and local gastronomy. The festivals rotate among the villages of Tigaday, Sabinosa, and Los Llanillos, reflecting the island's rural heritage.

What to expect

Attend the patron saint processions in honour of the Virgen de Candelaria in February, with locals carrying the statue through Tigaday's streets
Watch the Bajada de la Virgen de los Reyes in July, a four-yearly pilgrimage where the image is transported by foot from the mountain shrine to Valverde
Sample local dishes at the festival food stalls, including roasted goat, wrinkled potatoes with mojo sauce, and fresh cheese from the island's dairy farms
Join evening dances in the town square with live folk music played on timple and drums, often lasting until midnight
See the traditional 'salto del pastor' demonstrations, where shepherds leap down steep slopes using a long wooden staff, during the agricultural fairs
Suitable for families and visitors interested in rural Canarian customs, with most events free to attend and lasting between two and four hours