Contests, street parades almost every day, and hundreds of musical proposals for all tastes, from Caribbean rhythms to electronic music. The Tenerife Carnivals 2020 do not disappoint, staying true to their classic party agenda. In this article, we tell you everything you need to know: dates, program, curiosities, where to sleep…
Dates
This 2020, the Tenerife Carnivals will be held from Friday, January 24 to Sunday, March 1 (inclusive).
Program of the Tenerife Carnival 2020
With more than a month full of activities, the program is packed with events for all audiences. Below, we recommend some of the most typical events:
Friday, January 24. The festivities start with the Opening of the Carnival.
From Thursday, January 30 to Saturday, February 1, inclusive. Children's Murgas Contest.
Sunday, February 2. Choreographic Festival.
From Monday, February 3 to Friday, February 7, inclusive. Adults' Murgas Contest.
Saturday, February 8. Musical Groups Contest.
Sunday, February 9. Children's Queen Election Gala.
Wednesday, February 12. Queen Election Gala at the International Convention Center.
Friday, February 14. A good day to smile, as they celebrate the Laughter Song Contest.
Saturday, February 15. Comparsas Contest.
Sunday, February 16. Costume Contest in the morning and Rondallas Contest in the afternoon.
Tuesday, February 18. Concert at the Guimerá Theater.
Wednesday, February 19. Undoubtedly one of the big days. The Queen of the Carnival is chosen in the traditional gala that is broadcast live on television.
Thursday, February 20. Concert at the Guimerá Theater.
Friday, February 21. Another big day with the Grand Announcer Parade. It’s the first Big Street Carnival of the day. From this day (inclusive), there are dances and concerts almost every night at 10:30 p.m. at Plaza del Príncipe, Plaza de la Candelaria, and Francisco La Roche Avenue.
Saturday, February 22. Shows, contests, and dances from 5:30 p.m. The party is in the streets.
Sunday, February 23. Performances all day and dances at night.
Monday, February 24. Shows from 5:30 p.m. and dances from 10:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 25. Performances in the morning and at 4:00 p.m. the Carnival's Apocalyptic Parade. Dances and performances starting at 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 26 (Ash Wednesday). Sardine Burial Parade. Dances and performances starting at 10:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 27. Rondallas Festival at the Guimerá Theater.
Friday, February 28. Children’s Parade at 6:00 p.m., award-winning festival at 8:00 p.m., and dance starting at 11:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 29. Second Day Carnival. Performances from 1:00 p.m. and dances from 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 1. Piñata Day with activities from 10:00 a.m. At 6:00 p.m., the party ends with a great fireworks show.
Curiosities
There are two Tenerife Carnivals: the official one, full of contests with a well-marked agenda, and the street one, which unites all attendees in long streets full of color, music, and animation.
The city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is twinned with the city of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil).
The Tenerife Carnivals were declared an International Tourist Interest Festival in 1980 and aim to become a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The average weight of the carnival queen’s costumes is 170 kilos! That’s why most of them have wheels to make moving easier.
In the Guinness World Records, the Tenerife Carnival has earned a page for gathering more than 200,000 people in an outdoor dance.
Where to Sleep
During Carnivals, the best accommodations fill up quickly, so it is recommended to arrange where to stay in advance. By booking from our official website, you’ll get the best price guaranteed at the 4* Silken Atlántida Hotel in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, located in the city’s new commercial and financial center, by the Atlantic Ocean. Additionally, Silken Atlántida will, for the third consecutive year, be the official hotel of the parties, where all official presentations and press calls will be held. For more information about the 2020 Carnival in Las Palmas, visit this link.
