The carnival in Maspalomas is usually celebrated three weekends before Easter that year, and it's a great time to visit the island if you like to party and dress up.
The Yumbo shopping center will once again be the center of the carnival in Maspalomas.
A festival of music and color is set to begin in the south of the island of Gran Canaria at the amazing carnival in Maspalomas!
The dates for the 2026 International Carnival of Maspalomas have not been announced yet.
The theme of the 2026 carnival was revealed during the Burial of the Sardine at the 2025 edition of the carnival.
This honor went to Yilenia Vega, who announced that, with 53% of the votes, the most voted option was "The World of the Circus." Mayor Marco Aurelio Pérez then thanked everyone who participated in this carnival and made it "a true celebration of joy and fantasy." Afterward, he ordered the burning of the sardine, which took place on the beach by the light of fireworks.
The main events are the Gala for the election of the Carnival Queen and of course one of the events that you shouldn't miss is the Drag Queen Gala. The next events on the agenda will be the big Carnival Parade that will go through the main streets of the municipality.
"The world of circus" promises to fill the streets of Maspalomas with vibrant colours, traditional music and a festive atmosphere that will transport all attendees to a fascinating and colorful world. The theme offers a wide range of possibilities for floats, costumes and comparsas, ensuring that the Maspalomas International Carnival 2026 will once again be an unforgettable event.
This page will be updated with the official daily program of events as soon as it is announced.
In case you don't bring any special costumes with you on holiday, you will be able to find something suitable in one of the Chinese shops or even in some of the big supermarkets.
The poster has not been officially selected yet.
- See info about the other carnivals in Gran Canaria.
- Also, if you're also interested in the festival happening in the capital, see the dedicated page for the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival.