Carnival of Los Gigantes 2026
About this event
Carnaval de Los Gigantes 2026 has been rescheduled to 13–15 March 2026. Friday, 13 March: 5:00 PM — Children's Queen Gala, "Aventura en el océano" (presented by Pilar Rumeu) 7:00 PM — Senior Queen Gala (hosted by Sedomir Rodríguez de la Sierra), with Yanely Hernández + seniors' associations 9:00 PM — Adult Carnival Queen Gala (hosted by Wendy Fuentes & Gilberto Isande), headline: Anaé 11:00 PM — Carnival revelry with Grupo La Calle, Orquesta Sabrosa & Maraury Band Saturday, 14 March: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM — Inflatable castles & face-paint workshop 5:00 PM — Grand Carnival Parade with batucadas and comparsas: Tamatimba, Tabajaras, Cariocas, Joroperos, Santuka, Danzarines Canarios, Real Son Bento, Baraberé, Bahía Bahitare, Fanfarria de Santiago del Teide, illusionists and characters from Carnaval de Santa Cruz 7:30 PM–4:30 AM — Carnival dance in Plaza Buganvilla with Salvapantallas, Arodi Llanos, ASERES, Latin Sound, Jadel, The Boys Machine & DJ Marcos Gorrín Sunday, 15 March: 4:00–6:00 PM — Inflatable castles, face painting & crafts workshop (near Oasis Pools) 6:00 PM — Carnival kids' race 6:30 PM — Sardine Wake in Plaza Buganvilla with Tío Franklin 8:00 PM — Burial of the Sardine + Widows' Dance with Swing Latino
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