Las Palmas de Gran Canaria CarnivalCarnaval de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

The Carnaval de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a vibrant annual festival held each winter, featuring flamboyant costumes, street dances, parades of floats, murgas (satirical music troupes), and the famous Drag Queen Gala 1. It is one of the oldest and most traditional festivals in the Canary Islands 1. Locals and visitors fill the streets for weeks of events including evening parades and open-air concerts. Expect lively music and dance performances, elaborate costumes, and a festive carnival atmosphere focusing around Santa Catalina Park and surrounding areas.

Rooted in Canarian festivity traditions, Las Palmas' carnival blends local folklore with modern pageantry. The key event is the Drag Queen Gala, reflecting the islands’ inclusive and celebratory culture. It also features traditional folk-dance groups and community murgas—groups that have been creating humorous songs for decades 1. Carnival reflects Gran Canaria’s social heritage and identity.