Tenerife Carnival is coming back again! As every year, island residents and visitors are looking forward to the most beautiful parades, impressive performances, and rhythmic music. Moreover, Tenerife Carnival is one of the biggest in the world. Only Rio de Janeiro in Brazil surpasses it in size.
One of the biggest and most spectacular carnivals in the world: Tenerife Carnival returns in 2026 with a Latin rhythms theme, promising even more colours, dance, and energy. This fiesta lasts for more than a month in the island’s capital Santa Cruz. It brings together parades, concerts, and street celebrations. As a result, every year it attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world. And later, the carnival will “travel” through other towns of the island.
One of the biggest carnivals in the world: Tenerife carnival 2026 with latin rhythms theme
Although for some symbolic carnival events, for example the famous Queen Election Gala, you need to buy tickets in advance, other events, such as parades, concerts, and street marches, are completely free and open to the public.
The main carnival events will take place from January 16 to February 22.
Travel 4 kids recommends these Carnival events (times may change – check the official carnival website):
- February 13 – Carnival opening parade, start at 19:30.
- February 14 – Ritmo y Armonía, start at 21:00.
- February 15 – first daytime carnival, start at 11:00.
- February 16 – extravagant Gala Dragnaval, start at 20:00.
- February 16 – night carnival.
- February 17 – the MAIN carnival parade Coso Apoteosis will take place, start at 16:00.
- February 18 – Burial of the Sardine, start at 22:00.
- February 20 – night carnival.
- February 20 – Children’s parade, start at 18:00.
- February 21 – second daytime carnival.
- February 22 – Carnival closing event.
Advance tickets for the main Carnival events
We have several exclusive offers from our partners Club Canary – travel to the carnival comfortably and enjoy the music, performances, and colours!
RITMO Y ARMONIA, 2026-02-14
We invite you to secure your place at one of the most spectacular Carnival events – Ritmo y Armonía. This unique offer invites you to immerse yourself in a celebration of rhythm and harmony and enjoy the most colourful parades.
Pick-up and return are planned from/to South Tenerife resorts (Costa Adeje & Playa Paraiso, Las Americas & Los Cristianos, Costa del Silencio, Las Galletas & Palm Mar, San Miguel & El Médano, Candelaria & Las Caletillas) and Puerto de la Cruz.
Book your guaranteed place now and plan the most fun celebration of the year in Tenerife! Babies up to 2 years old travel for free with an adult. Discounts apply for children. Prices will increase, so hurry up!
You also have the option to buy a reserved seat on a platform – the best place to watch the rhythm, harmony, and melody competition. Please note that the seat must be booked separately and costs extra!
Offer and booking conveniently online! We guarantee exclusive conditions and service for our readers and followers.
MAIN carnival parade COSO APOTEOSIS, 2026-02-17
Our readers have an exclusive opportunity to purchase transportation organised by our partner Club Canary to the main carnival parade “Coso Apoteosis”, taking place on February 17, 2026. Get ready for the biggest Tenerife Carnival adventure!
The special offer includes convenient pick-up, drop-off as close as possible to all the action, and of course return back home. You can expect a comfortable bus trip. Expert advice – insights and support from our knowledgeable team.
Pick-up and return are planned from/to South Tenerife resorts (Los Gigantes & Puerto Santiago, Costa Adeje & Playa Paraiso, Las Americas & Los Cristianos, Costa del Silencio, Las Galletas & Palm Mar, San Miguel & El Médano, Candelaria & Las Caletillas) as well as Puerto de la Cruz.
Book your guaranteed place now! Prices will increase, so hurry up. You also have the option to buy a reserved seat on a platform. Please note that the seat must be booked separately and costs extra!
For those travelling with children: babies up to 2 years old travel for free with an adult. In addition, discounts apply for children.
Offer and booking conveniently online! We guarantee exclusive conditions and service for our readers and followers.
Travel 4 kids tips
- Travel with Travel 4 kids and Club Canary – you will not need to worry about how to get there, where to park your car, and so on. Public buses are often overcrowded. It is difficult to call a taxi and, as a rule, they raise prices during these events. If you drive yourself – be prepared for long traffic jams and exhausting parking searches. Our partners’ transfer service is the best choice, because it will ensure you stay close to the celebration without worries!
- You can also travel to the capital by public transport. You can find public transport schedules on the TITSA website.
- If you want to attend the carnival and stay overnight in Santa Cruz – look for accommodation further from the capital (hotels significantly increase prices).
- When visiting carnival events in the capital, also visit the Carnival Museum. The museum has a permanent exhibition with costumes and unique carnival elements. Carnival Museum website and registration for visiting. Visiting the museum is free of charge.
- Make sure you have a suitable costume. For example, you can buy costumes at CHINA TOWN Las Chafiras, PANDA BAZAR Las Chafiras, PANDA BAZAR Adeje, or CAROLAN Las Chafiras.
- Do not forget sun protection. This is especially important if you plan to attend the carnival during the day.
Carnival 2026 in other towns of Tenerife
The carnival in Tenerife’s capital Santa Cruz does not end in this city. Later, the carnival travels through other towns of the island, bringing the carnival mood to smaller towns and villages as well.
For your convenience, this article will therefore be updated with selected information about the Carnival in other Tenerife towns in 2026 – everything in one place! Therefore, save the article link and check the updates regularly.
Carnival 2026 will also take place in other Tenerife towns – information will be updated continuously!
Expected dates in other towns – end of February and beginning of March.
The most beautiful Carnival events will take place in these Tenerife island towns and villages:
- Granadilla de Abona
- Los Gigantes
- Los Cristianos
- Candelaria
- Guia de Isora ir Playa de San Juan
- Puerto de la Cruz
- La Orotava
- Los Sillos
- Los Realejos
- Icod de los Vinos
- Tacoronte
- Buenavista
