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 San José

San José, Ibiza

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About this experience

Festivals in San José is a year-round programme of cultural celebrations held in the town of San José, Ibiza. It encompasses traditional fiestas, live music events, and community gatherings that take place in the main square and local venues. The calendar includes patron saint days, seasonal markets, and open-air concerts that reflect the island's heritage.

What to expect

Attend the Fiestas de San José in March, featuring a procession, live brass band performances, and a firework display over the church square
Join the summer Sant Joan festival on 23 June with bonfires on the beach at Cala de Sant Josep and communal dancing until dawn
Watch local folk groups perform traditional ball pagès dances in period costume during the autumn harvest fiesta
Browse artisan stalls selling Ibizan ceramics, leather goods, and local honey at the monthly craft market in the town centre
Listen to acoustic guitar and violin sets by Balearic musicians in the shaded plaza during the evening concert series in July and August
Sample free tastings of sobrasada, flaó, and hierbas liqueur at the gastronomy fair held each October in the municipal hall