Carnival festival · Santa Cruz de Tenerife
February 2026 (Gala on the Wednesday before Lent)
2026
February 2026 (Gala on the Wednesday before Lent)
2027
Dates confirmed later — moveable feast
Where
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
What it is
The largest carnival in Europe after Rio: the election of the Carnival Queen in impossible feathered costumes, a coso parade of 200,000 people and the surreal 'Burial of the Sardine' that closes it.
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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.
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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
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Checked · 30 July 2026