Puerto de la Cruz Carnival 2027: theme, key dates and visitor guide

About Puerto de la Cruz Carnival

Puerto de la Cruz’s International Carnival brings together gala performances, costumes, music, children’s celebrations and street events. For visitors, its appeal is the variety: an evening gala offers a different experience from a parade or the town’s well-known high-heel race.

The main celebrations include the Entierro de la Sardina, Mascarita Ponte Tacón and the Gran Coso Apoteósico. The Carnival also has longstanding links with German carnival delegations, adding an international dimension alongside local groups and traditions.

The schedule includes separate activities across several weeks. It does not mean there will be a street party every day between the opening and closing dates.

Murgas del Norte: 14–20 February 2027

Puerto de la Cruz will host the XXXIII Concurso de Murgas Adultas del Norte and the XVI Concurso de Murgas Infantiles del Norte from 14 to 20 February 2027. The competitions are organised by the Comisión de Murgas del Norte de Tenerife, known as COMUNORTE.

Murgas are Carnival singing groups whose performances combine costumes, humour, music and satire. Much of the appeal depends on Spanish lyrics and local references, giving visitors a different experience from the street parade.

Information for spectators

The dates are announced, but the specific venue, daily performance times, participating groups and spectator admission arrangements are still awaited. The announcement does not assign individual dates to the adult and children’s competitions.

Registration for participating groups

Applications are open until 10 December 2026. Interested groups can apply through the municipal Sede Electrónica using the registration notice linked by the organisers. This is a deadline for competing groups; it is not a spectator ticket deadline.

Carnival 2027 Venues and Parade Routes

The Carnival uses different locations for galas, competitions, family activities and street celebrations. There is no single venue for the whole programme.

The individual 2027 venues and parade routes are still awaited. At our latest check, the Ayuntamiento’s dedicated Carnival page continued to display its 2026 programme. Those locations and times should not be carried forward as confirmed arrangements for 2027.

Check the location for the specific event you want to attend once the new programme is released. Road closures, bus diversions and any designated accessible viewing areas will need separate confirmation.

Planning a Visit for Carnival 2027

For a short stay focused on the street celebrations, the provisional dates around 10–14 February are the part of the calendar to watch. If the high-heel race and parade are your priorities, allow enough time in town to see both rather than planning a same-day arrival. Recheck the final programme before committing to arrangements that depend on one event.

For Murgas del Norte: the competitions are announced for 14–20 February. Check the daily schedule, venue and spectator entry details when they are released.

With children: the early calendar includes a children’s gala and children’s street activities. The full programme will show which sessions suit your family, including start times and access arrangements.

Admission and booking: confirmed 2027 prices, reservations and capacity limits are not yet available. Do not assume every gala or competition has the same entry conditions as the street events.

Accommodation: staying within walking distance of the centre can make attending several events easier. If you prefer quieter evenings, ask your accommodation about its location in relation to the eventual street-party areas. Our Where to Stay in Puerto de la Cruz guide explains the main areas.

Access needs: event-specific accessible entrances, seating and viewing arrangements remain unconfirmed. Check directly with the organisers once the venues are announced.