Lanzarote Carnivals 2023 ✔️ Dates and events for all carnivals in Lanzarote

Carnival season is a popular time for the Canary Islands in general - all the islands have big parties during this time and it's a great atmosphere for tourists.

The carnivals usually take place between the months of February and March each year.

It's a great time to be on the island, so don't miss the occasion to participate in any of these events. People get dressed up, wear makeup, drink and party all night long, tourists and locals alike. 

Carnivals in Lanzarote in 2023

In 2023, the carnivals will be celebrated once again Lanzarote as usual!

Here are the dates of the upcoming carnivals in Lanzarote to be celebrated in 2023:

• Puerto del Carmen: 23 - 26 February 2023
• Playa Blanca: 16 - 19 March 2023
• Teguise & Costa Teguise: 27 February - 5 March
• Arrecife: 13 - 22 February 2022
• San Bartolome: -
• Tinajo: 3 - 5 March 2023
• Haria: 9 - 12 March 2023
• La Graciosa: 17 - 19 March

After the carnivals will be celebrated in Puerto del Carmen and the south of Lanzarote, the celebrations are expected to move to the north of the island, specifically to the municipality of Haría.

Each municipality organizes its own carnival, so you have plenty of opportunities to experience a carnival fiesta in Lanzarote during your holiday. Each carnival lasts for several days and they usually don't overlap. There is even a carnival organized on the small island of La Graciosa.

Scroll down to the end of the article to see also the dates for the main parade in each town or resort.

Puerto del Carmen Carnival 2023

• Dates for Puerto del Carmen Carnival: 23 - 26 February 2023
• Carnival theme in Puerto del Carmen: Pirates of Puerto del Carmen
• See more info on the page dedicated to the carnival in Puerto del Carmen
• Visit Puerto del Carmen - things to do & places to visit

Teguise Carnival 2023

• Dates for Teguise & Costa Teguise Carnival: 27 February - 5 March
• La Graciosa carnival: 17 - 19 March 
• Carnival theme in Costa Teguise: El Mundo Animado
• See more info on the dedicated page for Teguise & Costa Teguise carnival
• What to do in Costa Teguise, Lanzarote

Playa Blanca Carnival 2023

• Dates for Playa Blanca Carnival: 16 - 19 March 2023
• Playa Blanca Carnival page (read details about the program and events)
• Things to do in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote

San Bartolome (Playa Honda) Carnival 2023

• Dates for Playa Honda: to be announced
• Theme: to be announced

Arrecife Carnival 2023

• Dates for Arrecife Carnival: 13 - 22 February 2022
• Carnival theme in Arrecife: Tribute to Celia Cruz's Career
• See more info on the page dedicated to Arrecife Carnival

The carnival is a really fun time to be in Lanzarote, as there are lots of parades and street parties and it's a festive atmosphere all over the place. If you really want to immerse yourself in the spirit of the carnival in Lanzarote, then we would recommend getting a costume, even a simple one and blending in with the locals.

Carnival Parade in Lanzarote

• Arrecife carnival parade: 20 February 2023
• Playa Honda  – 
• Puerto del Carmen carnival parade: 25 February 2023
• Haria – 
• Costa Teguise: 4 March 2023
• Tinajo 
• Playa Blanca – 
• La Graciosa – 18 March 2023

If you're on the island during these events, here's a list of things to do in Lanzarote to give you some ideas of what you can see and explore during the daytime.