Los Gigantes Carnival 2023 - Dates & Schedule
Los Gigantes usually celebrates its carnival later than other municipalities in Tenerife. One can usually calculate the dates for the carnival in Los Gigantes by looking at the schedule for the main carnival in Santa Cruz.
Tik, tak, tik, tak... The Carnival in Los Gigantes is almost here!
The start of the carnival in Los Gigantes is usually on the second Friday after the big parade in Santa Cruz (which is always on Shrove Tuesday).
Between the 3rd and 11th of March, visitors and residents alike will be able to enjoy what is undoubtedly the most anticipated event in Los Gigantes, which this year will be celebrated under the theme "El Mundo de Los Musicales" (The World of Musicals).
Dates for the Carnival in Los Gigantes: 3 - 11 March 2023
During the days of the carnival, the Plaza Buganvilla in Los Gigantes will host numerous musical and recreational activities that will revive the carnival spirit to the sound of the rhythm of the comparsas.
Did you know that... the carnival in Los Gigantes is the oldest celebrated carnival in the south of Tenerife?
Events during the 2023 Los Gigantes Carnival:
- Election of the Carnival Queen - March 3rd
- Grand Carnival Parade - March 5th
- Elders Carnival - March 8th
- Drag Queen Gala - March 9th
- Burial of the sardine - March 10th
- Daytime Carnival in Los Gigantes - March 11th
2023 schedule of the Carnival in Los Gigantes
Los Gigantes Carnival poster 2023
This year's official poster was designed by Jonás Emmanuel.
Los Gigantes Carnival Previous Editions
2022
2022 edition: 25 - 29 (delayed due to the pandemic and restrictions)
2021
- 2021 edition: 26 - 28 February
2020
- 2020 edition: 6 - 14 March
- 2020 theme: 1001 Nights
2019
- 2019 Edition: 15 March - 23 March
- 2019 theme was Gods of Olympus
2018
- 2018 Edition: 23 February - 4 March 2018
- 2018 theme was Fantasy
THINKING OF GOING TO THE BIG CARNIVAL IN SANTA CRUZ? HERE'S ALL THE INFO YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Best Apartments in Tenerife: Kn Aparthotel Columbus (Playa de Las Americas) • Aparthotel Los Dragos del Sur (Puerto Santiago)
- Popular hotels in Tenerife: H10 Costa Adeje Palace 4* (Costa Adeje) • Iberostar Bouganville Playa 4* (Playa de Las Americas) • Barceló Santiago (Puerto Santiago)
- Luxury 5* hotels in Tenerife: Adrián Hoteles Roca Nivaria (Adeje) • Vincci Selección La Plantación del Sur (Adeje)
- See our dedicated guide for the best places to stay in Tenerife.
- Best Excursions & Tours: Whale & Dolphin Watching with Drinks & Snacks • Loro Parque Entry Ticket and Shows
