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 Breña Alta

Breña Alta, La Palma

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About this experience

Festivals in Breña Alta is a year-round programme of traditional fiestas held across the municipality of Breña Alta on the island of La Palma. These celebrations honour local saints, harvest cycles, and Canarian heritage through processions, music, and communal events. Visitors join residents in the streets and plazas of the town’s districts, where each festival carries its own distinct customs and dates.

What to expect

Attend the Fiestas de San Pedro in late June, featuring a maritime procession of the saint’s statue from the church to the nearby coast.
Watch the Bajada de la Virgen del Pino in July, a multi-day event with folk dancing, traditional dress, and a wooden cart carrying the image through cobbled streets.
Sample local wine and roasted almonds at the Fiesta de la Almendra in February, held in the almond groves above the town with live parranda music.
See the Corpus Christi carpets in June, where residents create floral and dyed-sand patterns along the main processional route.
Join the evening verbena dances after each religious service, with live orchestras playing until late in the town square.
Suitable for families and cultural travellers, with most events free to attend and lasting between two hours and three days depending on the festival.