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 Yaiza

Yaiza, Lanzarote

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About this experience

Festivals in Yaiza is a year-round programme of traditional celebrations held across the municipality of Yaiza, Lanzarote. These events include religious processions, live folk music, and local gastronomy fairs in villages such as Yaiza, Playa Blanca, and Femés. Each festival reflects the island's Canarian heritage through costumes, crafts, and community gatherings.

What to expect

Attend the Fiestas de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios in Yaiza village each September, featuring a procession with a 16th-century statue and a firework display.
Watch the Lucha Canaria wrestling matches and juego del palo stick-fighting demonstrations at the San Marcial del Rubicón festival in July.
Sample local wines and cheeses at the Fiesta de la Vendimia grape harvest fair in La Geria, held in late August with free tastings.
Join the evening romería pilgrimage to the Ermita de San Marcial, where participants wear traditional Canarian dress and carry offerings.
See the colourful alfombras de sal (salt carpets) created on the streets of Playa Blanca during the Corpus Christi procession in June.
Enjoy family-friendly activities at the Christmas market in Yaiza town square, which runs from mid-December to early January with artisan stalls and live nativity scenes.

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