Get ready for Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival 2025, one of the most spectacular celebrations in the Canary Islands! Thousands of people will gather in vibrant costumes to dance, sing, and experience the island’s most iconic festivities.
In this guide, discover everything you need to know about the Las Palmas Carnival, including key dates, must-see events, the parade route, and more.
A month of Festivities in Gran Canaria
From 1st February to 16th March, the city will come alive with parades, concerts, fancy dress competitions, and dazzling performances. Don’t miss out on the biggest events of the season:
The route of the Carnival of Las Palmas
The float parade of the Carnival stretches for approximately seven kilometres, from the Castillo de La Luz to Parque San Telmo.
Las Palmas Carnival 2025 Programme
Almost a whole month of parties, dancing, concerts, parades, and shows. Don’t miss it!- 1st February – Participants’ Presentation
- 8th February – Opening Speech
- 9th February – Adult Fancy Dress Competition
- 14th February – Drag Performance
- 15th February – Children’s Throne
- 16th February – Children’s Comparsas & Murgas Competition
- 17th-19th February – Adult Murgas Competition (Three Phases)
- 21st February – Comparsas Competition
- 22nd February – Murgas Final
- 23rd February – Canine Carnival, Grand Lady Contest
- 28th February – Queen’s Gala & Carnival Night
- 1st March – Grand Carnival Parade, Day Carnival & Carnival Night
- 2nd March – Children’s Choreographic Festival, Body Painting Competition
- 3rd March – Carnival Night
- 4th March – Children’s Parade
- 7th March – Drag Gala
- 8th March – Day Carnival & Carnival Night
- 9th March – Family Carnival & Allegories Gala
- 13th March – Integration Gala
- 14th March – Carnival Night
- 15th March – Grand Parade & Carnival Night
- 16th March – Day Carnival & Burial of the Sardine
Find the full event schedule in the official Las Palmas Carnival 2025 programme.
More Fun Beyond Las Palmas: Maspalomas Carnival 2025
Las Palmas isn’t the only hotspot! Head to Maspalomas Carnival (18th – 30th March 2025) for even more celebrations.
While you’re there, don’t miss Holidayworld Maspalomas, the ultimate entertainment hub with karaoke, bars, Wooland theme park, escape rooms, bowling, and international cuisine.
Start planning your Canary Islands Carnival adventure today!
The Carnival of Las Palmas is usually held at the Santa Catalina Park, between Las Canteras Beach and the Cruise Ship Pier. Most of the acts of the program take place here, at the nerve center, in a beautiful outdoor setting. The carnival attracts more than half a million people each year.
Gran Canaria, where fun and music lives on
The Carnival is one of the most important events on Gran Canaria, and it’s usually celebrated during the tourist high season.
But Las Palmas is not the only party epicentre. Don’t miss the Maspalomas Carnival 2023 from 9 to 19 March. To round off the day and the week, the Holidayworld Maspalomas amusement park offers fun for the whole family: karaoke, bars, Wooland amusement park, escape room, bowling and food from all over the world. Don’t miss it!