The carnival in Candelaria is usually celebrated after the big carnivals in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Puerto de la Cruz come to an end.
Carnival Gala, Encuentro de Murgas, Drag Gala, Daytime Carnival and the Parade (Coso) are the main attractions of the celebrations in Candelaria. So if you've missed the carnival in Santa Cruz de Tenerife or you just want to enjoy a local fiesta in Candelaria, come and join the party.
The dates for the 2025 carnival in Candelaria have not been announced.
The event takes place the following week to Piñata Sunday, almost always in March, lasting for one or two weekends and is organized by the City Council.
The carnival in Candelaria is a very safe event with a family atmosphere, which offers quality live shows, dances with several orchestras and a very participatory parade, in addition to other attractions.
The carnival events in Candelaria are celebrated mainly in the Plaza de la Patrona de Canarias and surrounding areas, adding to the Avenida Marítima where the parade takes place.
Currently, it is a very safe carnival with a family atmosphere, which offers quality live shows, dances with several orchestras and a very participatory parade, in addition to other attractions.
We will update this schedule with dates, times and locations, as soon as the authorities will announce more details.