Los Gigantes Carnival 2023 - Dates & Schedule

Published on February 17, 2023
TenerifeEvents in Tenerife
Carnival los gigantes

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 2023 carnival schedule

Los Gigantes Carnival poster 2023

This year's official poster was designed by Jonás Emmanuel.

los gigantes carnival 2023 poster
2023 carnival poster for the carnival in Santiago del Teide (Los Gigantes)

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

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