Every year, the Puerto de la Cruz Carnival revolves around a theme that is selected by popular vote. For 2025, the chosen theme is “The world of Tim Burton and other fantasies”, which won with 67.6% of the votes. This choice promises to give rise to a carnival full of creativity, with costumes inspired by the most iconic films and characters of the filmmaker, known for his dark, gothic and, at the same time, fantastic style.
Although the celebrations officially begin on 23 February, there are events taking place from 15 February.
Saturday February 15
Thursday February 20
Friday February 21
Saturday February 22
Sunday February 23
Tuesday February 25
Thursday February 27
Saturday March 1
21:00 - 23:00: Carnival Expo Exhibition - Plaza del Charco
23:00 - 06:00: Dance and Orchestra Night - Plaza del Charco

Sunday March 2
12:00 - 18:00: Carnival Costume Contest - Plaza del Charco
20:00 - 23:00: Legendary Dance Night - Plaza del Charco

Monday March 3
18:00 - 20:30: "Matar la Culebra" Performance
18:00 - 22:00: Entrecalles - Various locations
23:00 - 04:00: Dance & Orchestra Night - Plaza del Charco

Tuesday March 4
Wednesday March 5
14:00: Sardine Display - Plaza Concejil
19:00: The mourning of the Sardine - Plaza Concejil

21:00: Sardine Burial Procession - Avenida Colon - Muelle Pesquero
followed by a Firework Display and the Burning of The Sardine
Thursday March 6
Friday March 7
20:00: Registration and Heel measurement for the 25th "Mascarita Ponte Tacon" Mens Marathon - Plaza Reyes Catholicos

22:00: Start of the "Mascarita Ponte Tacon" Mens Marathon - Ermita San Telmo - Plaza del Charco

00:00: Awards Ceremony for the "Mascarita Ponte Tacon" - Plaza del Charco
23:00 - 06:00: Dance & Orchestra Night - Plaza del Charco




