Tenerife is getting ready for one of the most colourful and spectacular celebrations of the year! Every year, the carnival attracts thousands of people from around the world. It transforms the island’s capital, Santa Cruz, into a vibrant fiesta filled with music, dancing, colours and incredible costumes. Visitors can enjoy huge parades, spectacular dance groups and colourful floats. In addition, celebrations continue until dawn. All this awaits visitors in 2027. So, if you are planning a trip to Tenerife, now is the perfect time to prepare for this celebration!
Tenerife Carnival 2027: early bird tickets for the most spectacular events – secure your place now. Every year, thousands of people want to see the famous carnival parades. So we recommend booking in advance. In this article, we share the essential information about the 2027 Tenerife Carnival. You will also discover its most spectacular events and opportunities to reserve your places.
Tenerife Carnival 2027: early bird tickets for the most spectacular events – secure your place now
The main carnival events will take place from 22 January to 28 February 2027.
Tenerife (Santa Cruz) Carnival 2027 programme (provisional dates – subject to change)
- 22 January, 9:30 PM – Official opening of the Tenerife Carnival.
- 6 February, 8:00 PM – Adult Murgas Competition Final.
- 7 February, 6:30 PM – Children’s Carnival Queen Election.
- 10 February, 5:30 PM – Senior Carnival Queen Election.
- 13 February, 8:00 PM – Comparsas Dance Groups Competition.
- 17 February, 9:30 PM – Grand Carnival Queen Election Gala (Gala de Elección de la Reina).
- 19 February, 7:30 PM – Carnival Opening Parade (Cabalgata Anunciadora).
- 20 February, 9:00 PM – Rhythm and Harmony Competition (Ritmo y Armonía).
- 21 February – First Daytime Carnival (Carnaval de Día).
- 22 February, 8:00 PM – Dragnaval Gala.
- 23 February, 4:00 PM – Grand Tenerife Carnival Parade (Coso Apoteósico).
- 26 February, 6:00 PM – Children’s Carnival Parade (Coso Infantil).
- 27 February – Second Daytime Carnival (Segundo Carnaval de Día).
- 28 February, 8:00 PM – Carnival closing celebrations and fireworks.
Tenerife Carnival 2027: Book your tickets in advance!
We have several exclusive offers from our partners at Club Canary. This way, you can travel to the carnival comfortably and enjoy its music, performances, and colourful celebrations!
This year, Club Canary offers transport to two main events. You can also enjoy comfortable travel and choose reserved seating. In addition, you can book convenient bus transfers to two more spectacular carnival events.
Transport and seating for the main events
RITMO Y ARMONÍA, 2027-02-20
Secure your place at one of the carnival’s most spectacular events – Ritmo y Armonía. This unique offer invites you to immerse yourself in a celebration of rhythm and harmony. You will also enjoy some of the most colourful parades.
Pick-up and return transfers are available from several resorts and areas in Tenerife. These include Costa Adeje & Playa Paraíso, Las Américas & Los Cristianos, Costa del Silencio, Las Galletas & Palm Mar, Golf del Sur, San Miguel & El Médano, Los Gigantes, Candelaria & Las Caletillas, Puerto de la Cruz and La Orotava.
Book your place now and get ready for the most exciting celebration of the year in Tenerife! Children under 2 travel free with an adult. Meanwhile, discounts are available for children. Prices will increase, so book early!
You can also reserve a place on the viewing platform. These are excellent spots for watching the rhythm, harmony, and melody competition. However, please note that platform seating must be booked separately and costs extra!
View the offer and book easily online!
MAIN Carnival parade COSO APOTEOSIS, 2027-02-23
Our readers have an exclusive opportunity to book transport organised by our partner Club Canary to the main carnival parade, Coso Apoteosis, taking place on 23 February 2027. Get ready for the biggest Tenerife Carnival adventure!
The special offer includes convenient pick-up and transport as close to the event as possible. Of course, it also includes the return journey. You will travel by comfortable bus. In addition, our knowledgeable team can share expert advice and provide assistance.
Pick-up and return transfers are available from several resorts and areas in Tenerife. These include Costa Adeje & Playa Paraíso, Las Américas & Los Cristianos, Costa del Silencio, Las Galletas & Palm Mar, Golf del Sur, San Miguel & El Médano, Los Gigantes, Candelaria & Las Caletillas, Puerto de la Cruz and La Orotava.
Book your place now! Prices will increase, so don’t wait too long. You can also purchase a reserved seat on the viewing platform. However, please note that this option must be booked separately and costs extra!
Travelling with children? Children under 2 travel free with an adult. Additionally, discounts are available for children.
View the offer and book easily online!
Transfers to other carnival events
CARNIVAL OPENING PARADE “Cabalgata Anunciadora”, 2027-02-17
On 19 February 2027, one of the carnival’s most colourful events will take place – the grand opening parade, Cabalgata Anunciadora. Thousands of costumed participants, spectacular dance groups, musicians and colourful floats will fill the city streets. This is one of the most eagerly awaited carnival celebrations. During the parade, the entire city centre becomes one huge open-air party.
If you want to enjoy the event without worrying about parking or getting back to your resort, Club Canary offers pre-booked transport. Buses travel from southern Tenerife and Puerto de la Cruz to Santa Cruz. They also take passengers back after the event. As a result, you can focus on enjoying the celebration.
Unlike the grand Coso Apoteósico parade, the opening parade has no reserved seats or stands. Instead, visitors can walk freely through the city streets and experience the celebration up close.
Important for families with children: this is an evening event with large crowds and loud music. It also involves a lot of walking. Therefore, we recommend this trip mainly to families with older children and teenagers.
Advance bookings are now open. Prices may increase as availability decreases. So, booking early is a good idea.
BURIAL OF THE SARDINE “Entierro de la Sardina”, 2027-02-24
On 24 February 2027, one of the carnival’s most unusual and fascinating events will take place – the Burial of the Sardine (Entierro de la Sardina). This is a unique carnival tradition. During the event, a giant sardine figure is carried through the city streets. Thousands of people dressed in black accompany it as mourners. The procession also features music, theatrical wailing, laughter and an authentic carnival atmosphere.
The highlight of the evening comes at around 11:00 PM. At this point, the giant sardine figure is burned near the harbour, while spectacular fireworks light up the sky. Moreover, this is one of the most original Tenerife Carnival events. Therefore, it is certainly an experience worth having at least once.
If you want to attend without worrying about transport, Club Canary is offering organised bus trips to the Burial of the Sardine for the first time in 2027. Buses depart from southern Tenerife and Puerto de la Cruz. After the event, they take passengers back to their resorts.
Important for families with children: this is a late-night, noisy event that attracts large crowds. Visitors also need to do quite a bit of walking. Children under 8 cannot join this organised trip. For this reason, we recommend it to families with older children and teenagers.
The Burial of the Sardine procession is free to attend. You only pay for the organised transport. There are no reserved seats because participants move along with the procession.
Advance bookings are now open.
Why book your tickets in advance?
- Reserve seats on the viewing platform in advance. Our partners at Club Canary offer reserved seating as an additional service alongside a ticket or transfer. However, reserved seats are limited. They are not guaranteed until the organisers confirm their official allocation.
- Enjoy convenient transport to and from the event. Public transport can be chaotic during carnival days. Parking can also be difficult. Therefore, a pre-booked package with a licensed bus transfer takes you close to the event area and brings you back.
- Clear pick-up points and schedules. Once you book, you will receive exact pick-up times and the nearest meeting point. Specific time slots are provided for different resorts.
- Pay in instalments. However, make sure you read the purchase and cancellation terms carefully.
- Family-friendly options. Children receive discounts. Meanwhile, babies under approximately 2 years old can travel free with an adult.
- Group discounts.
