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.

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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 Murter Town

Murter Town, Murter

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About this experience

Festivals in Murter Town is a seasonal programme of cultural events held in the harbour and central square of Murter, a fishing town on the island of Murter in Šibenik-Knin County. The events run from late June to early September, featuring live music, traditional Dalmatian klapa singing, and local food stalls. Each festival evening showcases a different theme, from folk dance to jazz, drawing both residents and visitors.

What to expect

Evening concerts start at 21:00 and last about two hours, with seating on the harbour front.
Klapa singing performances use only vocal harmonies, with no instruments, in the Dalmatian a cappella style.
A weekly fish night includes grilled sardines and local white wine, served from wooden trestle tables.
Children's workshops run on Saturday mornings, teaching traditional mask-making and olive wreath weaving.
The finale on 15 August features a firework display over the bay, visible from the entire promenade.
Most events are free, but the seafood dinner nights require a ticket purchased at the tourist office.