Program of the Carnival of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2026 | MUR Hotels

Get ready for the 2026 Carnival of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria! Your complete guide from Viviendas Vacacionales ART Las Palmas .

Do you love Carnival and want to enjoy it without any accommodation worries? If so, you're in luck! Viviendas Vacacionales ART Las Palmas is at the epicenter of one of the most spectacular festivals in the world. The 2026 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival already has its official calendar, promising to fill our streets with rhythm, color, and glitter from late January until March.

Take note and get your costume ready!

🎭 The Kick-off: January fills with rhythm. The carnival starts strong with the first contests and parades:
23/01: Proclamation Parade (19:30h) and the Opening Speech (21:00h). The starting signal!
24/01: Choreographic Festival and Children's Murgas. 25/01: Children's Throne Gala.
30/01: Drag Queen Pre-selection. One of the most anticipated events to see this year's level. 31/01: Adult Costume Contest.

🎶 February: The heart of the party. February is the big month, and the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria never sleeps:
01/02: Children's Comparsas and Female Impersonators.
02/02 to 07/02: Murgas Week (Final on Saturday 7th). Pure wit and social satire.
08/02: Dog Carnival (a must-see!) and Grand Dame Gala. 13/02: Queen's Gala and the first big "Mogollón" (street party) until dawn. 14/02: Family Carnival and more night parties.
15/02: Body Painting Contest. Art on the skin! 16/02: Carnival Monday with Mogollón from 20h to 05h.

✨ The Highlights and the Grand Finale.
17/02: Children's Parade and Daytime Carnival.
20/02: DRAG QUEEN GALA. The most iconic event of our carnival, followed by a street party.
21/02: Daytime Carnival and Mogollón night.
28/02: GRAND PARADE. Thousands of people and floats travel through the city in an unforgettable parade.

🐟 March: The Farewell. 01/03: The Carnival says goodbye with the "Widows on the run," Daytime Carnival, and the traditional Burial of the Sardine, ending the festivities until next year.

Live the Carnival like a local by staying at Viviendas Vacacionales ART Las Palmas . You'll have the advantage of being close to the main stages with the comfort of retreating to a modern and quiet space whenever you need. Expert tip: Don't wait until the last minute! Carnival attracts visitors from all over the world. If you haven't booked your dates yet or have friends who want to come, tell them to visit the MUR Hotels website.

See you at the MOGOLLONES! 💃🕺✨