Contenido
- 1 When is Carnival in Lanzarote?
- 2 How is Carnival celebrated in Lanzarote?
- 3 What does the murga competition involve?
- 4 Where are the most famous carnivals in Lanzarote celebrated?
- 5 Programme for the 2025 Carnival in Lanzarote
Updated: January 2025
Carnival is one of the most deeply rooted festivals in the Canary Islands and in Lanzarote the streets are also filled with costumes, colour and joy. The parades and street parties last for days to the delight of locals and tourists alike. Want to know all the details so you don’t miss a thing? Make a note of the most important dates and locations for the Lanzarote Carnival.
Would you like to experience Carnival in Lanzarote? These festivities fill the streets of the Canary Islands with joy, colour and, of course, tourists. If you don’t want to miss out on this experience, find out how to enjoy Lanzarote’s most emblematic celebration.
When is Carnival in Lanzarote?
The 2025 Lanzarote Carnival is celebrated between February and March. Shrove Tuesday is 3 March, so the festivities will take place around that date.
Each municipality has its own festivities and specific dates (which we will detail later) but, in general, there are more than ten days of fun on practically the whole island. During that time, revelry takes over the streets of the island in practically every corner. Of course, the most outstanding carnival in Lanzarote is the one in the capital, Arrecife, where the float parades are especially noteworthy.
Salsa, bachata and batucada are a must in the parades, as are the beach bars and the street party.
How is Carnival celebrated in Lanzarote?
As well as the typical costumes and partying, as long as the body holds out, Carnival in Lanzarote includes a series of celebrations typical of the island.
The fun begins with the opening speech and is followed by all kinds of activities: parades, processions, floats, fancy dress competitions, street parties…
The traditional murga competition, the costume, comparsa and batucada displays, the Drag Queen gala and, as the grand finale, the burial of the sardine, which despite being the closing event of the festivities attracts large crowds, are all unmissable.
What does the murga competition involve?
The murga competition is one of the great attractions of the Lanzarote Carnival. In it, the groups make their particular political and social criticism through well-known songs to which they change the lyrics with a lot of humour and irony.
The competition usually takes place in three phases and a final, so it usually lasts for four days. The winning group will be the one that stands out the most for the lyrics of their songs, their performance and, of course, their costumes.
There are murga competitions for adults and children. Because fun at the Lanzarote Carnival is for everyone!
Where are the most famous carnivals in Lanzarote celebrated?
The main municipalities on the island celebrate Lanzarote Carnival in one way or another. The main focus is on the capital, Arrecife, where the most popular celebration takes place. But Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise and Playa Blanca also have some very appealing activities.
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Programme for the 2025 Carnival in Lanzarote
Get ready for the 2025 Carnival in Lanzarote and make a note in your diary of the most important dates in the main towns and villages. Don’t miss a thing!
Carnival in Arrecife
The Carnival of Arrecife, the most important on the island, will be held from 21 February to 5 March 2025, this time under the allegory of the World of Fantasy, inspired by the world of Disney.
There will be no shortage of murga competitions, costume and batucada parades, street processions and festivals or comparsa (carnival group) exhibitions. What are the highlights?
- Proclamation: 21st February.
- Drag Gala: 21st February.
- Puerto del Carmen Carnival: 1st March.
- Parade of Floats: 3rd March.
- Burial of the Sardine: 5th March.
Carnival in Puerto del Carmen
In Puerto del Carmen, other of the most outstanding celebrations of the Lanzarote Carnival take place. The dates scheduled are from 6th to 8th March 2025, with a very attractive theme: Alice in Wonderland. What activities are worth mentioning?
- Joseph Fonseca performance: 7th March.
- Float parade: 8th March.
Carnival in Costa Teguise
The Carnival of Costa Teguise, Teguise and La Graciosa retains a more traditional character and is celebrated from 14th to 28th March. This 2025, the festivities revolve around the allegory The world of television.
Its main attraction is the Gala del Carnaval Tradicional de La Villa, but the parade of floats and the fancy dress ball, which will fill Avenida Islas Canarias in Costa Teguise with colour, are also highlights.
Where does the Teguise carnival take place?
- Dates of event: The Teguise and Costa Teguise Carnival will be held from 14th to 28th March 2025. It promises to be a vibrant and colourful event, attracting locals and visitors alike.
- Theme: This year, the chosen theme is ‘The world of television, Teguise in prime time’, a theme that seeks to recall the best of the audiovisual world, offering local artists the opportunity to show their talent and reflect the spirit of the Teguise Carnival.
- Programme of events: Events include children’s and adults’ murga (carnival choir) performances, a drag queen gala, traditional carnival in the Plaza de Los Leones, the grand carnival arena and various activities that will culminate in a parade through the market of Villa de Teguise and a daytime carnival.
- Activities for all: With a variety of events scheduled, the carnival offers entertainment for all ages, ensuring that every visitor will find something to their liking.
Where is the La Graciosa carnival held?
- Event dates: Celebration from 28th to 30th March in Caleta de Sebo.
- Main activities: These include parades, fancy dress competitions, street parties and the traditional Burial of the Sardine, which marks the end of the celebrations.
- Festive atmosphere: A unique atmosphere combining tradition and fun, in which locals and tourists actively participate with creative and original costumes.
Carnival in San Bartolomé
The Carnival of San Bartolomé and Playa Honda is celebrated from 2 to 7 March.
It will be celebrated in all the towns of the municipality and the key dates are:
- Carnavalito infantil (children’s carnival): 2 March in Parque Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente.
- Carnival by day: 4 March.
- Carnival afternoon in Playa Honda: 6 March.
- Burial of the Guachinango: 7 March.
Where is the San Bartolomé carnival celebrated?
- Dates of celebration: from 2 to 7 March 2025.
- Featured events: Carnival by day on 4 March, carnival evening in Playa Honda and the Burial of the Guachinango.
Carnival in Playa Blanca
The latest celebration is the Playa Blanca Carnival, which takes place between 27 and 30 March 2025. This time, under the allegory Mexico lindo y querido.
Its main activity is the parade of floats and the costume ball that takes place on Avenida del Carmen, and is scheduled for Saturday 29 March.
Where is the Playa Blanca carnival held?
- Dates: 27th to 30th March.
- Theme: Mexico lindo y querido (Mexico, beautiful and beloved).
- Closing of the Carnival in Lanzarote: final event of the carnival season.
Carnival in Haría
Between 21 and 23 March 2025 the eagerly awaited Carnival will be celebrated in Haría. This year, the theme is Star Wars. The parade will take place on Saturday 22 March.
Carnival in Tinajo
For the 2025 Tinajo Carnival, which will take place from 14 to 16 March, the highlights include:
- 14th March: traditional ‘sábana’ costume party.
- 15th March: Coso Carnavalero (carnival parade) through the main streets of the municipality.
- 16th March: Daytime Carnival in the Plaza de San Roque.
The programme for the 2025 Lanzarote Carnival is extremely varied in all the municipalities. Not to be missed!
