CARNAVAL 2026
About this event
Join us for a celebration filled with pride, tradition, and joy.
Event Schedule:
- Friday, 6 March: Fiesta Escolar del Carnaval at 10:30 AM, Coso Escolar del Sarguito Salinero, and Festival Infantil del Carnaval. XXIII Certamen de Murgas Adultas at 9:00 PM at Plaza de San Andrés, presented by Jacobo González with DJ Simón Báez.
- Saturday, 7 March: Fiesta Velatorio del Sargo at 8:30 PM at Plaza Mateo Viña, followed by Gran Entierro del Sargo and Espectacular Noche del Sargo at Plaza San Andrés with performances by Malibú Band and DJ Chris Hernández.
- Sunday, 8 March: Coso Apoteósis del Carnaval at 5:00 PM featuring various comparsas, batucadas, murgas, and groups of costumes. Presented by Carlos Andrés Hernández. Enjoy the exhibition of rhythm and harmony and the awards ceremony for the costume contest.
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Free entry. Performers include Diablos Locos, Diabólicas, Cornucas, Atómicos, and Bambones. Venue: Teatro Príncipe Felipe.
6º FESTIVAL ESCÉNICAS: JEFAZAS COMEDY. FESTIVAL DE COMEDIA FEMINISTA DE CANDELARIA
Schedule: 20:00 ESPACIO CULTURAL CINE VIEJO ALMU LASACRE, GUACIMARA GIL, ALBA BOEK, YÉSICA TRUJILLO, PILI SOY YO Y JÉSSIKA ROJANO.
Recommended for ages 16 and up. Tickets €6 at tickety.es.
El Hayal neighborhood festivities 2026 in honor of the Virgen de Fátima
Fiestas del barrio de El Hayal 2026 en honor a la Virgen de Fátima. Dates of celebration: Wednesday, May 13 and Saturday, May 16, 2026. Location: Plaza del barrio de El Hayal. Organized by: Comisión de Fiestas and Asociación Vecinal El Hayal. Collaborates: Ayuntamiento de El Sauzal. Price: Free. Program:
- Wednesday the 13th at 5:30 PM in the plaza: Prayer of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Virgen de Fátima.
- Saturday the 16th at 11:00 AM in the plaza: children's workshops.
- Saturday the 16th at 1:30 PM in the Centro Sociocultural: community meal.
- Saturday the 16th at 7:30 PM in the plaza: Performance by Güicho Estévez.
- Saturday the 16th at 9:30 PM in the plaza: fireworks display.
- Saturday the 16th at 10:30 PM in the plaza: dance hosted by Dúo Dilema.
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VIII Festival de Magia Villa de La Orotava. Saturday, May 2, 2026, Plaza Franchy Alfaro. Magic continues to reveal its protagonists. Today we present our Master of Ceremonies; SenSillo with "S". One of the most recognized content creators not only in Colombia, but in various cities around the world. He will be one of the major guests we will be able to enjoy at the VIII Festival de Magia de La Orotava, a morning designed to surprise, laugh, thrill, and enjoy with family. From the Department of Commerce of the City Council of La Orotava and Barco de Papel Canarias we continue to fill our streets with culture, wonder and unique experiences.
Schedule:
- 11:00–13:30h at Plaza Franchy Alfaro
Semana Santa Villa de La Orotava 2026
Semana Santa Villa de La Orotava 2026. La Villa de La Orotava already has the full program for Semana Santa 2026, one of the most emblematic celebrations of the municipality and of the Canary Islands archipelago. Until April 5, 2026, you can enjoy a wide calendar of events that spans from the Lent rites to the most outstanding celebrations of Semana Santa. This complete program includes both religious acts and cultural manifestations that are part of the historical and devotional heritage of La Orotava, turning these dates into a unique moment to experience the tradition in all its splendor. You can now consult the entire program. Link to the guide/program in PDF.