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 Lonely Beach

Lonely Beach, Koh Chang

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About this experience

Festivals in Lonely Beach is a seasonal programme of beachfront celebrations held on the southern shore of Koh Chang, Thailand. It gathers local musicians, fire performers, and food vendors for multi-day events that coincide with Thai holidays and full moons. The festivals turn the sand into a communal stage for dancing, drumming, and late-night socialising.

What to expect

Events typically run from sunset to 2am over two or three consecutive nights, with a main stage set directly on the sand.
Each festival includes live reggae, Thai folk, and electronic sets from local bands and DJs, plus a scheduled fire-twirling show at 9pm.
Attendees can buy grilled seafood, papaya salad, and cocktails from 15 to 30 stalls lining the beachfront promenade.
A full-moon edition adds a lantern release at midnight, with 200 paper lanterns sold on site for 100 baht each.
The audience is a mix of backpackers, long-stay travellers, and Thai families, with a dedicated children's sand-play area away from the speakers.
Entry is free for all events, but a 50-baht donation is requested for the fire show, which funds local beach cleanup crews.