El Maspalomas Carnival in 2026, in the south of Gran Canaria, It already has confirmed dates: the March 10 to 22, 2026. The dates of the southern carnivals They change every year, always taking place after the end of the Carnival of Las Palmas de Gran CanariaGiven its location and climate, the Maspalomas International Carnival is one of most touristic events on the islandIt is also one of the most popular, attracting thousands of locals and visitors, especially on the day of the Grand Parade. Below, we share the Official calendar and program of the Maspalomas Carnival 2026.
Here's the breakdown with the days most important of the 2026 program and how the main events of the Maspalomas International Carnival this year.
Maspalomas Carnival Program 2026: Calendar and Schedule
Within the agenda of the Maspalomas Carnival 2026, the most anticipated events are the Great Parade and the Drag Queen GalaAs a curiosity, the The Drag Queen pageant originated in Maspalomas in 1986 (originally "Miss Trevestikarnatival Election") before moving to the capital. This 2026 also highlights the Family Carnival and the Children's Paradeideal if you're traveling with children. Finally, the Daytime Carnival in the English beach (Carnival in the Sun) is a must-see event. You will find the following table... full program of the Maspalomas Carnivals 2026 with the schedules, with the Yumbo Shopping Center (CC Yumbo) as the epicenter of the party.
| DATES | TIME | the EVENT |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 10/03 | Pending | ???? Announcement Float |
| Wed 11/03 | 21: 00 pm | (I.e. Candidate Presentation |
| Thu 12/03 | 20: 30 pm | 👵🏼 Grand Dame Gala |
| Fri 13/03 | 20: 00 pm 23: 00 pm | ???? Children's Queen Gala 🎉 1st Mogollon |
| Sat 14/03 | 12: 00 pm 14-20 h 23: 00 pm | 🤡 Children's Parade 🇧🇷 Family Carnival 🎉 2nd Mogollon |
| Sun 15/03 | 21: 00 pm | 👸 Queen's Gala |
| Mon 16/03 | 18: 00 pm | (I.e. Barrier-Free Gala |
| Tue 17/03 | 18: 00 pm | 💃 Choreographic Festival |
| Wed 18/03 | 17: 00 pm | ???? Dog Carnival |
| Thu 19/03 | 21: 00 pm 23: 00 pm | 👠 Drag Queen Gala 2026 🎉 3st Mogollon |
| Fri 20/03 | 12: 00 pm 14: 00 pm 21: 00 pm 23: 00 pm | ???? Sardine Rescue ☀️ Carnival in the Sun ???? Tourist Gala 🎉 4nd Mogollon |
| Sat 21/03 | 17: 00 pm 23: 00 pm | 🚚 Great Parade 2026 🎉 5nd Mogollon |
| Sun 22/03 | - 19h AM | 🔥 Burial of the Sardine 🎵 Concerts and Closing Ceremony |
Maspalomas Carnival Theme 2026
The allegory or theme chosen for the Southern Carnival 2026 es "The Circus"It's time to prepare your best circus costume to show it off under the Maspalomas sun!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When are the Maspalomas Carnivals 2026?
The Confirmed dates for the Maspalomas International Carnival 2026 are from 10 al 22 March 2026Above you can consult the table with the program of events day by day.
What day is the Maspalomas Drag Queen Gala 2026?
La Drag Queen Gala It will be held Thursday 19 of March of 2026 on the main stage of the Yumbo Shopping Center.
When is the Maspalomas 2026 Cavalcade?
The Grand Cavalcade will take place on Saturday 21 of March of 2026, starting in the afternoon (around 17:00 pm).
Maspalomas Cavalcade Route 2026
The route of the Maspalomas Grand Parade 2026 It usually departs from the entrance to Playa del Inglés at El Veril (Hotel Parque Tropical), passing through Avenida de Italia, Avenida de Gran Canaria, and Avenida 8 de Marzo, ending at Avenida Touroperador TUI (near the Maspalomas Lighthouse). If you want going out to a party in costume at nightthe famous "beach bars" and mogollones (street parties) They gather in the square of Yumbo Shopping Center. Keep in mind that the Saturday March 21 The Playa del Inglés area will be very busy and there will be traffic disruptions due to the parade of floats.
Finally, if you want to keep the party going after the official events, we recommend checking out our article on nightclubs in Gran Canaria and nightlife in the south.
We hope you find this guide very useful. To stay up to date on all the plans in Gran Canaria, follow us on Instagram @welovegrancanariaAnd if you're looking for more parties, check out our full calendar of events. Carnival in Gran Canaria 2026 with dates from all municipalities.
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Hello,
Save when are my tickets online for the Drag Gala on March 19?
Thank you
Hallo, zijn er bussen die rijden op 29/03 naar Playa del Ingles vanuit de luchthaven?
Greetings
Op zaterdag 29 maart zal het erg druk zijn in Playa del Inglés en veel straten zullen worden afgesneden waar de parade langskomt. Je kunt contact opnemen met guaguasglobal.com en vragen waar de bus je kan afzetten.
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They range from 18 months to 25 months and the same time with the best vacation time in Gran Canaria. We stayed in Playa del Ingles. Is this week any program for Carnival? Of is er dan alleen iets te beleven in Maspalomas? Hoor het graag =)
Greetings!
Hello! Op deze pagina delen we het voorlopige programma met de data. De finitieve data worden binnenkort gepubliceerd en zullen we hier delen.
My friend wants to connect her wedding to the Carnival Parade. Could you tell me the exact time it will start?
Hi! Normally the parade starts at 5:00 PM, but there is no confirmation yet.
HOW ARE TICKETS PURCHASED FOR THE ELECTION OF THE QUEEN AND DRAC QUEEN
From Thursday 7/03 at 9 they can be purchased on the website tureservaonline.es
When are the GC palm carnivals?
https://localguidegrancanaria.com/programa-carnaval-las-palmas-gran-canaria/
Hello, today there is a daytime carnival before the burial of the sardine.
Are you stating it? There have normally been 40 main ones 🥲
Good morning, what is the route of the sardine burial in Maspalomas? Thanks in advance.
Hello isbael! The San Bartolomé city council does not have public information, so we do not know. Sorry
Hello, do you have any knowledge of special buses that take you to Playa del Inglés on the day of the ride from Puerto Rico??
Hello Grace! The truth is that I don't know... try contacting Guaguas Global at 928 25 26 30, they will tell you for sure 🙂
Hello, do you know who is performing at the mogollón on Saturday the 18th?
Hello Priscila! The truth is, no. Everything we know is published here…
Hello, this year there is a daytime carnival in Maspalomas after the day of the parade, which is the concert of the top 40
Hello, do you still not know anything about the tickets for the drag gala?
I have called the town hall (who say they know “nothing”), the festivities department (which does not pick up the phone), the tourist office (who also know “nothing”), lastly by email, to which they have not yet answered, and finally the organisers of the carnival events who also know “nothing”.
I don't know if the tickets are especially for staff who work in that town hall, their family and friends, or if it is chaos about which there is no communication...
It seems disappointing to me that the city council does not inform the population.
Hello Jose!! We don't know either... if we found out we would have shared it here, but yes, it's a bit of a mess 🙁
What day, time and place will be the distribution of invitations for the Maspalomas 2023 drag gala???
Hello Fermin! We don't know... sorry, we're sorry we can't help. Better to ask the official body!
Thank you very much for the information about the program!! Do you know if the drag gala in other years was free access or does it normally require admission? The thing is that no matter how much I search, I can't find anything about it and I wouldn't want to miss it...And from the city council, I have contacted them several times and they have not responded 🙁
Hi Alex!! The truth is that I do not have 100% accurate information on this topic because we personally have never been. Our friends from the south tell us that the stands have an entrance, but that you can really see it from anywhere else as long as you find space...
We hope we have helped.
All the best
Hello, when will the invitations for the Maspalomas drag queens be delivered?
Hello! We don't know... better to consult the city council 🙂 Thank you!
Ride day please I would love to go
Hello! It's Saturday, March 18. We mentioned it in the article twice :)
Hello, do you know if there is a daytime carnival on Sunday the 19th?
Hello! We share everything we know here…!
I would like to know which artist is coming to the concert on 11.03.23/XNUMX/XNUMX.
Me too hahaha we don't know… if we knew, we would share it 🙂
Thank you very much
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OHHHH, how beautiful. Thank you very much for the comment. A hug
When tickets go on sale for the queen and drag gala in yumbo
Hello! The truth is that we do not know, it is better to contact the official body. All the best
Hello, we are going the first weekend but we don't know whether to dress up, people usually dress up on the first weekend
Hello! People are very carnival-like this year, you can go out with or without a costume, but it's always more fun with it!! all the best
You still don't know what events there are apart from the Galas?
We don't know because they haven't published the program yet... if you want, ask the city council, maybe they can give you a preview! All the best
Good afternoon.
What events are there on the first weekend of carnival, apart from the galas, are there costumes and street parties?
Hello! The city council has not published the program yet, this is the only information we have. I'm sorry…