Tenerife Events 2027: The Festival and Fiesta Calendar Month by Month
Updated 29 October 2026 · DoTenerife
The headline Tenerife events in 2027 are the Santa Cruz carnival (street carnival 19–28 February, later than usual), Easter Week processions (25–28 March), Corpus Christi in La Orotava and La Laguna (late May to early June), the Noche de San Juan bonfires (23 June) and the Virgen de la Candelaria pilgrimage in mid-August. Below we separate confirmed dates from expected ones: many town fiestas publish programmes only weeks in advance.
Confirmed 2027 dates
These dates come from the Canary Islands Government’s 2027 working calendar and Santa Cruz city council’s carnival announcements.
| Date (2027) | Event | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 January | New Year’s Day (holiday) | Confirmed |
| Wed 6 January | Epiphany / Three Kings (holiday) | Confirmed |
| Fri 22 January | Santa Cruz carnival opening gala | Council programme |
| Tue 2 February | Virgen de la Candelaria, Tenerife island holiday | Confirmed |
| Wed 17 February | Santa Cruz Carnival Queen election gala | Council programme |
| Fri 19 – Sun 28 February | Santa Cruz street carnival | Council programme |
| Tue 23 February | Carnival Tuesday, Coso parade; Santa Cruz local holiday | Confirmed |
| Thu 25 – Fri 26 March | Maundy Thursday and Good Friday (holidays) | Confirmed |
| Sun 28 March | Easter Sunday | Confirmed |
| Sat 1 May | Labour Day (holiday) | Confirmed |
| Mon 3 May | Día de la Cruz, Santa Cruz local holiday | Confirmed |
| Sun 30 May | Día de Canarias (falls on a Sunday; not moved) | Confirmed |
| Mon 16 August | Assumption holiday (moved from Sunday 15 August) | Confirmed |
| Tue 12 October | Spain’s National Day (holiday) | Confirmed |
| Mon 1 November | All Saints’ Day (holiday) | Confirmed |
| Mon 6 December | Constitution Day (holiday) | Confirmed |
| Wed 8 December | Immaculate Conception (holiday) | Confirmed |
| Sat 25 December | Christmas Day (holiday) | Confirmed |
Every municipality also sets two local holidays, which vary. For the full list, see our public holidays in Tenerife 2027 guide.
Month by month
January
Three Kings (5–6 January): towns hold Cabalgata de Reyes parades on the evening of 5 January, with sweets thrown to children; 6 January is the big gift-giving day and a holiday. Carnival contests begin late in the month in Santa Cruz.
February
Candelaria (2 February) is the island holiday for Tenerife’s patron saint. Santa Cruz carnival dominates the month, with the Queen gala on 17 February and street carnival from 19 to 28 February. Full details in our Santa Cruz carnival guide.
March
Other carnivals: Puerto de la Cruz and Los Cristianos usually hold their carnivals after Santa Cruz’s. In 2026 Los Cristianos’ carnival ran through March. 2027 dates hadn’t been announced at the time of writing. Semana Santa (Holy Week, 21–28 March) brings solemn processions, especially in La Laguna.
April and May
Día de la Cruz (3 May): crosses decorated with flowers in Santa Cruz, Los Realejos and elsewhere; Los Realejos is known for its fireworks around this date. Día de Canarias (30 May): folk music, traditional dress and food events across the island.
June
Corpus Christi: with Corpus Christi on Thursday 27 May 2027, La Laguna’s procession and La Orotava’s famous sand and flower carpets (traditionally a week later) should fall in late May and early June. Check the town halls for confirmed dates. La Orotava’s Romería de San Isidro usually follows. Noche de San Juan (23 June): bonfires, beach gatherings and fireworks in many coastal towns, including Puerto de la Cruz.
July
Fiestas del Carmen: fishing communities honour the Virgen del Carmen around 16 July, with sea processions in Puerto de la Cruz, Los Cristianos and other harbours. Exact days vary by town. Romería de San Benito in La Laguna, one of the island’s largest pilgrimages, has traditionally been held in July.
August
Virgen de la Candelaria (14–15 August): thousands of pilgrims walk overnight to the basilica in Candelaria for the main festival. The public holiday moves to Monday 16 August in 2027. Summer evening events, such as night openings at Siam Park, have been held in July and August in recent years.
September and October
Fiestas del Cristo de La Laguna: traditionally centred on 14 September (programme not yet published), with processions and a large fireworks display. 12 October is Spain’s National Day.
November and December
All Saints (1 November) and the December holidays (6, 8 and 25 December). Christmas lights, nativity scenes and markets appear in Santa Cruz, La Laguna and the resorts from early December. New Year’s Eve celebrations include eating 12 grapes at midnight, with fireworks in the main towns.
Events at a glance by season
| Season | Main events | Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (Jan–Feb) | Three Kings, carnival | Mild, 20–23°C in the south |
| Spring (Mar–May) | Easter, Día de la Cruz, Día de Canarias | Warm, breezy |
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | Corpus, San Juan, Carmen, Candelaria | Hot, sunny |
| Autumn (Sep–Dec) | Cristo de La Laguna, Christmas | Warm, occasional rain |
See Tenerife weather by month to plan around the climate.
How to keep up with 2027 events
Fiesta programmes are usually published by each town hall a few weeks before. For nightly entertainment, tribute shows and live music around the island, DoTenerife’s events calendar and upcoming events pages are updated daily, with all start times in Tenerife time. Browse the festivals category for festival-related listings.
Frequently asked questions
When is Tenerife carnival 2027?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife's carnival programme puts the opening gala on 22 January 2027 and the street carnival from 19 to 28 February 2027, with the grand Coso parade on Tuesday 23 February.
What are the public holidays in Tenerife in 2027?
Island-wide holidays include 1 and 6 January, 2 February (Virgen de la Candelaria), 25 and 26 March (Easter), 1 May, 16 August, 12 October, 1 November and 6, 8 and 25 December. Each municipality adds two local holidays.
What is the biggest festival in Tenerife?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife's carnival, one of the largest in the world, is by far the biggest. The Virgen de la Candelaria pilgrimage in August and Corpus Christi in La Orotava are the most important religious festivals.
Is Día de Canarias a holiday in 2027?
Día de Canarias on 30 May falls on a Sunday in 2027, and the regional calendar does not move the holiday to the Monday. Celebrations still take place that weekend.
When are the Corpus Christi carpets in La Orotava in 2027?
La Orotava's main sand and flower carpets are traditionally laid for the Thursday one week after Corpus Christi. With Corpus Christi on 27 May 2027, that points to early June, but the town hasn't confirmed dates yet.