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 Santa Cruz de La Palma

Santa Cruz de La Palma, La Palma

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About this experience

Festivals in Santa Cruz de La Palma is a year-round programme of traditional and contemporary celebrations held in the capital of La Palma, Spain. It encompasses religious processions, music concerts, and street performances that reflect the island's heritage. The calendar includes the Fiestas de la Virgen de las Nieves in August and the Carnival in February.

What to expect

Attend the August Bajada de la Virgen, a five-yearly procession with a silver ark carried through carpeted streets
See the February Carnival with themed parades, drag queen contests, and open-air dance floors until dawn
Watch the Corpus Christi flower carpets laid across the main square and Calle O'Daly
Join the Easter Week processions featuring hooded penitents and wooden sculptures from the 16th century
Listen to local folk groups playing timple and drums during the May Crosses festival
Suitable for families, with children's workshops and puppet shows during the summer patron saint festivities