Puerto de la Cruz Carnival 2027 is taking shape around the theme “Under the Sea” (Bajo el Mar), with published key dates running from 20 January to 14 February 2027. The main programme will include the major galas, children's Carnival, street celebrations, the Burial of the Sardine, Mascarita Ponte Tacón and the Grand Parade.
The full detailed 2027 programme — including confirmed times, venues, routes, concerts and supporting activities — has not yet been published by the Ayuntamiento. This guide will be updated as those official details are released.
Puerto de la Cruz Carnival 2027 at a Glance
Theme: Under the Sea / Bajo el Mar
Published key dates: 20 January–14 February 2027
Location: Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
Official poster artist: Juliana Serrano
Programme status: Key dates published; full detailed programme still awaited
Last updated: 28 September 2026
About Puerto de la Cruz Carnival
The International Carnival of Puerto de la Cruz is one of the town’s largest annual celebrations, combining elaborate galas, costumes, music, street events, parades and long-established local traditions.
The celebrations develop over several weeks, beginning with the main gala programme before moving increasingly into the streets of Puerto de la Cruz. Major events traditionally include the children’s and adult galas, the Burial of the Sardine, street Carnival, Mascarita Ponte Tacón and the Gran Coso Apoteósico.
Puerto de la Cruz also gives its Carnival a particularly international character. Alongside local carnival groups and participants, previous editions have included international delegations and strong links with the town’s long-standing German community.
Puerto de la Cruz Carnival 2027 Key Dates
The full detailed 2027 programme has not yet been published by the Ayuntamiento, but the main Carnival dates have already been circulated. These give visitors a useful outline of the principal galas and street celebrations while we wait for the complete timetable, venues and routes.
January 2027
20 January – Opening Gala
The first major event currently listed for Carnival 2027.
31 January – Children’s Throne Gala
The children’s gala forms one of the major early Carnival events.
February 2027
2 February – Grand Dame Gala
4 February – Adult Queen Gala
5 February – Carnival Expo-Exhibition
6–7 February – Children’s Street Carnival
8 February – Matar la Culebra and street Carnival
10 February – Burial of the Sardine
12 February – Mascarita Ponte Tacón
13 February – Gran Coso Apoteósico
14 February – Senior Carnival and Piñata Sunday
Important: these are the published key dates, not yet the complete official 2027 programme. Exact times, venues, routes and any additional events will be added here once the Ayuntamiento releases the full schedule.
Under the Sea: Puerto de la Cruz Carnival 2027 Theme
The theme of the Puerto de la Cruz International Carnival 2027 is “Bajo el Mar” – Under the Sea, giving the next edition a visual identity inspired by the ocean, marine life and the town’s close relationship with the Atlantic.
The official 2027 Carnival poster was unveiled during the Carnival de Verano gala in September 2026. Created by artist Juliana Serrano, the work is titled “¿Dónde están las llaves, matarile, lire, lire? Puerto de la Cruz, un tesoro bajo el mar”.
The design connects Puerto de la Cruz with the underwater world and Carnival imagery, presenting the town as a treasure beneath the sea. The poster now provides the main visual identity for the 2027 celebrations while the detailed programme continues to develop.
Where Does Puerto de la Cruz Carnival Take Place?
Puerto de la Cruz Carnival is not confined to a single venue. The celebration spreads across different parts of the town, with galas, street events, parades and other activities using different spaces during the Carnival period.
The detailed 2027 venues and parade routes have not yet been published. The Ayuntamiento’s dedicated Carnival page is still displaying the complete 2026 programme, so we will not carry those locations forward and present them as confirmed for 2027.
Once the official 2027 programme is released, this section will be updated with the confirmed gala venues, street-event locations and routes for major events such as the Gran Coso Apoteósico and Mascarita Ponte Tacón.
Visitor Information for Carnival 2027
If you are planning a trip specifically for Carnival, the published key dates provide a useful starting point, but it is still too early to plan around exact times and venues. The full municipal programme is still awaited.
Some of the major Carnival events take place in the streets and are designed around public participation, while galas and other organised activities may have different admission or capacity arrangements. We will add confirmed ticket and booking information for 2027 when it is published.
The busiest period is likely to be around the principal street events in February, particularly Mascarita Ponte Tacón on 12 February and the Gran Coso Apoteósico on 13 February. If these events are important to your visit, it is sensible to plan accommodation well ahead while waiting for the final programme.
Do not rely on the detailed 2026 timetable for 2027. Times, venues, routes and supporting events can change from one edition to the next.
Local Tips for Puerto de la Cruz Carnival 2027
Puerto de la Cruz Carnival is spread across different parts of the town, so the most useful advice is to check the confirmed venue and route for the event you want to attend once the full 2027 programme is published.
If Carnival is one of the main reasons for your trip, booking accommodation well ahead is sensible for the busiest February dates. Staying centrally can also make it easier to reach street events on foot and avoid having to move the car during the most crowded periods.
For the major public events, especially Mascarita Ponte Tacón and the Gran Coso Apoteósico, allow extra time to reach the area and expect the town centre to be much busier than usual.
More Puerto de la Cruz Carnival & Visitor Information
If you are planning a trip around Carnival 2027, these guides may also be useful:
- What's On in Puerto de la Cruz – see more current and upcoming events.
- Puerto de la Cruz Carnival – browse our Carnival coverage and previous editions.
- Where to Stay in Puerto de la Cruz – compare the main areas of town before booking.
Official Carnival Information
The detailed Puerto de la Cruz Carnival 2027 programme has not yet been published by the Ayuntamiento. The municipality's dedicated Carnival page is currently still showing the complete 2026 programme.
We will continue updating this guide as the 2027 venues, times, parade routes, ticket arrangements and additional events are officially released.