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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
By Jose Maestro · Editor · MadridFact-checked by Suites & Sunsets editorial desk
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Carnival festival · Las Palmas
Carnaval de Las Palmas
February–March 2026
2026
February–March 2026
2027
Dates confirmed later — moveable feast
Where
Las Palmas
What it is
Carnaval de Las Palmas explained
Drag Queen Gala, murgas and a parade that ends on Las Canteras beach; the most theatrical carnival on Gran Canaria.
Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Las Palmas tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.
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Asked by first-time visitors
Carnaval de Las Palmas: the questions travellers actually ask
Every question people put to an AI assistant before a first visit, answered here in full — best time to go, itinerary, entry requirements, safety, transport and where to stay, plus the details guidebooks skip.
Carnaval de Las Palmas, explained
What is Carnaval de Las Palmas?
Drag Queen Gala, murgas and a parade that ends on Las Canteras beach; the most theatrical carnival on Gran Canaria. It's a carnival event held in Las Palmas.
When is Carnaval de Las Palmas in 2026?
Carnaval de Las Palmas runs February–March 2026 in Las Palmas. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.
Is Carnaval de Las Palmas free to attend?
Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Carnaval de Las Palmas is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.
Where should I stay for Carnaval de Las Palmas?
Book a room in Las Palmas itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Las Palmas also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.
Prompt pack
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- I'm visiting Carnaval de Las Palmas for the first time. List the 5 things I must see and 3 I can skip, and say why.
- Build me a 3-day Carnaval de Las Palmas itinerary grouped by geography, with walking times between stops.
- What in Carnaval de Las Palmas must be booked weeks ahead, and what can I buy on the day?
- Where do locals eat near the main sights of Carnaval de Las Palmas? Avoid tourist-trap restaurants.
- What are the common tourist scams in Carnaval de Las Palmas and how do I avoid each one?
- Give me a mid-range daily budget for Carnaval de Las Palmas broken down by food, transport and attractions.
- Act as a Carnaval de Las Palmas local: what's your favourite corner that isn't in the guidebooks?
- I have half a day in Carnaval de Las Palmas. What is the most representative thing to do?
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