Carnival of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2027
The city's biggest party returns from 22 January to 28 February 2027, with Music as its theme.
The Carnival of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2027 runs from 22 January to 28 February and is dedicated to Music. The city council has reshuffled the calendar: the Queen Gala moves to Monday 8 February, the eve of Shrove Tuesday, the Drag Queen Gala is on Friday 19 February (preselection on Friday 12) and the Grand Parade crosses the city on Saturday 20 February.
In between come the murgas, comparsas and troupe contests, the daytime carnival, the dog carnival and the Burial of the Sardine that closes the festivities. Ticketed events (galas and contests) are sold on the official carnival website; the open-air mogollones street parties and the parade are free. Street events are mostly around Parque de Santa Catalina and Vegueta, and most start late: dinner first, then the party. This page adds the detailed programme as it is published; meanwhile see what to do this weekend.
- Dates
- 22 Jan – 28 Feb 2027
- Theme
- Music
- Queen Gala
- Monday 8 February
- Drag Gala
- Friday 19 February (preselection on the 12th)
- Grand Parade
- Saturday 20 February
Facts checked against the official sources on 5 September 2026.
Upcoming events
0 events
Event pages open in Spanish; dates, venues and ticket links are the same.
No Carnaval de Las Palmas events with a confirmed date yet. Check the official website or the full agenda.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Las Palmas Carnival 2027?
From 22 January to 28 February 2027. The Queen Gala is on Monday 8 February, the Drag Gala on Friday 19 and the Grand Parade on Saturday 20 February.
Is the Carnival free?
The street parties (mogollones), the daytime carnival and the Grand Parade are free. The galas and the murga and comparsa contests are ticketed, with sales on the official website lpacarnaval.com.
Where does it take place?
The main stage is in Parque de Santa Catalina, next to the port and a short walk from Las Canteras beach; the daytime carnival and some parades use Vegueta and Triana, the historic centre.