Gran Canaria Carnival 2026: program by municipality

El Gran Canaria Carnival It is one of the most anticipated events of the year. It is celebrated in all the municipalities of the island and attracts both locals and visitors from all over the world. We mainly highlight the capital's carnival and the Maspalomas International Carnival. In this article you will find the Key dates and themes of the Gran Canaria Carnival 2026 municipality by municipality. Keep reading to plan your carnival route around the island and not miss a single one!

Gran Canaria Carnival 2026 by municipality

El The Gran Canaria Carnival has roots dating back to the time of Spanish colonization and has become one of the most emblematic celebrations on the island.. Below, we share with you the dates of the the most famous and crowded carnivals in Gran Canaria. In addition, they are the ones that usually last longer and their programming is more extensive. These are the capital's carnival, as well as the Maspalomas Carnival. After these highlights, you will find a list of dates by area of ​​Gran Canaria. As the town councils publish more information, we will update it in this article. Let's go!

1) Maspalomas Carnival 2026, one of the most important carnivals in Gran Canaria

• (I.e. Dates: from March 10 to 22, 2026. NEW DATES DUE TO STORM!
• (I.e. Maspalomas Carnival Parade 2025: Saturday 28 of March of 2026
• (I.e. Theme: The World of the Circus.
• ℹ️ More info in the full post with the Maspalomas Carnival 2026 program.

2) Carnival Agaete 2026

• (I.e. Dates: From March 13 to 22, 2026.
• (I.e. Important events: pending new dates due to storm.
• (I.e. Allegory: Myths and legends.

3) Costa de Mogán Carnival 2026, Carnival of Gran Canaria south

• (I.e. Dates: March 24 to 29, 2026. New dates due to storm!
• (I.e. Arguineguín Carnival Parade: 29 March 2026 Sunday
• (I.e. Theme: The Cabaret.

4) III Day and Traditional Carnival of Carrizal 2026

• (I.e. Dates: From March 7 to 28, 2026.
• (I.e. Location: The Carrizal.
• (I.e. Horseback Riding in El Carrizal: Saturday, April 11, 2026. New dates due to storm!
• ℹ️ To see the full schedule, click on this page.

5) Valleseco Carnival 2026

This year, Valleseco is concentrating its entire festival into a single, intense day: the Saturday 28 of March of 2026Here's the full schedule to help you get organized:

• (I.e. 10: 00 has 12: 00 h: Children's entertainment and workshops (Town Square).
• (I.e. 12: 00 h: Street parade.
• 👧🏽 12: 30 h: Children's Carnival Gala (Auditorium with entrance fee).
• 💃🏽 20: 00 h: Adult Carnival Gala (Auditorium with entrance fee).
• 🕺🏽 22: 00 has 02: 00 h: Grand Carnival Party with DJ Promaster and El Combo Dominicano (Town Square).

6) Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival 2026

• (I.e. Dates: From January 23 to March 1, 2026.
• (I.e. Carnival Parade in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: Saturday 28 of February 2026
• (I.e. Theme: Las Vegas
• ℹ️ See below the Las Palmas Carnival 2026 program.

7) Carnival Program Gáldar 2026

• (I.e. Dates: 6 of February to 21 2026
• (I.e. Carnival Parade Gáldar: Saturday February 14, 2026.
• (I.e. Theme: Pirates in Search of Lost Treasure.
• ℹ️ Next, you can now consult the Carnival Program of Gáldar 2026.

8) Agüimes Carnival Program 2026

• (I.e. Dates: February 7-18, 2026
• (I.e. Daytime Carnival in Agüimes: Saturday, February 14 and 21.
• (I.e. Allegory: Africa, a continent of colors.
• ℹ️ Below you have the Agüimes Carnival 2026 Program available.

9) Telde Carnival Program 2026

• (I.e. Dates: From March 6 to 18, 2026.
• (I.e. Telde Carnival Parade: March 21 2026.
• (I.e. Allegory: A World of Fantasy: Myths and Legends.
• ℹ️ Next, we share with you the Telde Carnival program 2026.

10) Moya Carnival Program 2026

• (I.e. Dates: 16 of February to 22 2026
• 🎭 We highlight Saturday, February 21st with the Family Carnival. There will be a street party, concerts, and a DJ.

11) Ingenio Carnival Program 2026

• (I.e. Dates: From February 12 to 22, 2026.
• (I.e. Ingenio Carnival Parade: Wednesday, February 18, next to the Burial of the Sardine.
• (I.e. Allegory: The sea.
• ℹ️ Below, you can see the program for the 2026 Ingenio Carnival.

12) Guía Carnival 2026

• (I.e. Dates: From the 6 to the 13 of March 2026
• (I.e. Carnival Parade Guide: Saturday, March 7, 2026.
• (I.e. Allegory: The 80s.

13) Arucas Carnival Program 2026

• (I.e. Dates: From February 14 to March 15, 2026
• (I.e. Arucas Carnival Parade: Saturday, March 21, 2026.
• (I.e. Allegory: Heroes and Heroines, Villains and Villainesses.
• ℹ️ In this link you can check the Arucas Carnival program in detail.

14) Firgas Carnival Program 2026

• (I.e. Dates: From the 6 to the 8 of March 2026
• (I.e. Daytime Carnival: Sunday March 8, 2026.
• (I.e. Allegory: Carnival of Magic
• ℹ️ Next, you can see the full program for the Firgas Carnival 2026.

15) Carnival Program Teror 2026

• (I.e. Dates: March 14-15, 2026.
• (I.e. Allegory: Charms of Arabia.
• (I.e. Featured program: Saturday 14 Family Carnival with the Chorizo ​​Parade, then Heels RaceStreet Carnival, Burning of the Chorizo ​​and a big street party.
• ℹ️ Below you will find the program for the Carnival of Teror 2026 in full so you can see all the details.

Do you want to know more about Carnival in Gran Canaria this 2026? Stay tuned to our blog and our Instagram @welovegrancanaria, where we will publish the dates for each municipality. Don't forget to share this article with your friends!

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