Maspalomas Carnival 2026 - Dates, Events & Program

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!

Maspalomas Carnival 2026 Dates: Not announced yet

• Location: Yumbo Shopping Center, Maspalomas
• The theme: Amor a la mexicana
• Info about the weather in Maspalomas in March
• Things to do in Maspalomas

The dates for the 2026 International Carnival of Maspalomas have not been announced yet.

The World of Circus - The theme for the 2026 Carnival in Maspalomas

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.

Schedule of events for the Carnival in Maspalomas

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. 

Events at the Maspalomas Carnival 

• Opening night of the carnival
• Drag Queen Preselection
• Election of the Senior Queen
• Street Party
• Carnival for children
• Election of the Children's Queen
• Street Party
• Election of the Carnival Queen
• Canine Carnival Contest
• Borderless Show
• Drag Queen Gala
• MOGOLLON Party - Street Party
• At Maspalomas Beach- Rescue of the sardine (travel to Playa del Ingles)
• Sunny Day Party at Yumbo Public Square
• Tourist Show
• Salsa Night
• Street Party
• Carnival Parade - Starts at El Veril in Playa del Ingles, crosses through Av. de Italia, Av. de Gran Canaria and ends at Av. de Touroperator TUI
• MOGOLLON Party - Street Party
• Burial of the Sardine

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.

Maspalomas Carnival poster 2026

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.