The Las Palmas Carnival is one of the most prominent events on the island of Gran Canaria, attracting both locals and tourists with its unique and festive atmosphere.
We tell you everything about the Las Palmas Carnival 2025: dates, program, and where to stay in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. This year, get ready to travel through the “Olympic Games” without leaving the island!
Las Palmas Carnival 2025 Dates
The Las Palmas Carnival will be held from February 8 to March 16, 2025, offering four weeks of joy, music, and dancing.
Las Palmas Carnival 2025 Program
Throughout almost all of February and mid-March, the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival program offers a wide range of activities, parties, and traditions:
Saturday 8: Opening speech by the president of the Afilarmónica Los Nietos de Kika, Orlando Jiménez.
Sunday 9: Adult Costume Contest.
Saturday 15: Gala where the monarch of the Children's Throne is chosen.
Sunday 16: Children’s Groups and Children’s Murga Contest.
Monday 17: Start of the Murga Contest.
Saturday 22: Grand finale of the Murga Contest.
Sunday 23: Canine Carnival in the morning. In the afternoon, the Gala of the Grand Lady.
Friday 28: One of the most notable nights, the Queen of the Las Palmas Carnival 2025 Gala.
Saturday 1: Grand Carnival Parade following the Daytime Carnival.
Sunday 2: Children’s Choreography Festival and International Body Painting Contest.
Tuesday 4: Children’s Parade during Carnival Tuesday.
Friday 7: Drag Queen Gala.
Saturday 8: Grand Parade of the Las Palmas Carnival.
Sunday 9: Family Carnival Day and Presentation of the 2026 Floats.
Sunday 16: The iconic Sardine Burial to close the Las Palmas Carnival 2025.
News for Las Palmas Carnival 2025
One of the main novelties of this Las Palmas Carnival 2025 is the relocation of the Carnival galas to the park of the old Estadio Insular, located between the neighborhoods of Ciudad Jardín and Alcaravaneras.
Additionally, the theme of the Carnival will be “The Olympic Games,” welcoming costumes inspired by Athens and Greek gods, Olympic mascots, famous athletes, or Olympic stars.
So far, the Las Palmas Carnival has confirmed the performance of Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Olga Tañón as the first international artist.
Where to stay during the Las Palmas Carnival
With the island expecting half a million visitors, we recommend booking in advance. At Silken Saaj Las Palmas, we are located in front of the iconic Playa de las Alcaravaneras and just a 5-minute walk from Parque de Santa Catalina, where the main events of the Las Palmas Carnival 2025 will take place.
Stay at our 4* hotel in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and enjoy the most complete accommodation in the center of Las Palmas. We look forward to welcoming you!
