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: What Is Reported for 2027?

Grupo EnMascarada reports that Puerto de la Cruz will take over from La Orotava as host of the XXXIII Concurso de Murgas del Norte and the XVI Concurso de Murgas Infantil del Norte in 2027.

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

The report does not provide the final 2027 dates, venue or participating groups. We will add those details when the organisers confirm them. The 2026 La Orotava timetable and line-up do not apply to this edition.

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 reported final week is 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.

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.