
Carnival Los Cristianos
Explore the vibrant and exciting Carnival activities in Los Cristianos Tenerife 2025. An unforgettable experience filled with music, dancing, and cultural celebrations.

Parade sunday 30 March
The 2025 Los Cristianos Carnival will take place from 20th March to 31st March, with the Coso Apoteosis (main carnival parade) taking place on Sunday 30th March 2025 (starting at approximately 4pm from the Palomault Beach apartments).

80's Theme π
The Los Cristianos Carnival 2025 takes place between March 20th and 31th.
This carnival will bring bright colours, dynamic parades and 80s-style galas to Los Cristianos.
Immerse yourself in a fun journey back in time with events for all ages that will enhance Arona's charm as one of the most popular holiday destinations.

Full programme π€‘
Don't miss out on the excitement of Carnival 2025 in Los Cristianos Tenerife.
Thursday, March 20
At 8:30 p.m., the Infanta Leonor Auditorium in Los Cristianos will be illuminated by the Presentation of Candidates for Children's Queen, Senior Queen, and Carnival Queen. This is a small event in the town hall, most of the stalls are closed except the funfair area.
Friday, March 21
The competition heats up at 9:00 p.m. with the Carnival Troupe Competition, held at the Carnival Grounds across from the Valdés Center building in Los Cristianos.
Saturday, March 22
Kicking off at noon, Laly González inaugurates the Carnival Exhibition at the Los Cristianos cultural center. The festivities continue with the vibrant WIG PARTY at 6:00 p.m. at the Carnival Grounds. The joyous Carnival Announcement Parade marches through Playa de Las Américas starting at 7:00 p.m., from CC Gala on Av. Rafael Puig Lluvina to CC Oasis on Av. The Americas. The evening rounds off with a musical tribute to Tina Turner at 9:00 p.m., followed by the WIG PARTY Day Carnival, Pelucan Party, at 10:00 p.m., again at the Carnival Grounds.
Sunday, March 23
The festivities proceed at 6:00 p.m. with the vibrant Murgas Meeting, taking place at the Carnival Grounds opposite the Valdés Center building in Los Cristianos. Las Murgas is a Spanish and South American tradition around dancing and singing life advice to the crowd. Good for learning to speak Spanish.
Monday, March 24
Join us at 6:30 p.m. for the Festival of Carnival Choreographic Groups, celebrated at the Carnival Site in front of the Valdés Center building, Los Cristianos. This is a dance off competition from all the dance schools of the island, children and adults with fancy dress, super fun.
Tuesday, March 25
The Carnival Elderly Queen Election Gala is set for 8:00 p.m. at the Carnival Grounds, across from the Valdés Center in Los Cristianos.
Wednesday, March 26
Experience the enchantment of the Carnival Children's Queen Election Gala at 8:00 p.m., located at the Carnival Grounds near the Valdés Center building, Los Cristianos.
Thursday, March 27
The grandeur of the Carnival Queen Election Grand Gala awaits at 8:30 p.m., hosted at the Carnival Grounds in front of the Valdés Center building, Los Cristianos.
Final Days Festivities:
Friday, March 28
The Carnival's Dance of the Third Age begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Los Cristianos Cultural Center Patio. The spectacle continues with the Carnival Drag Queen Show at 8:30 p.m. at the Carnival Grounds, in front of the Valdés Center building. Midnight brings the grand dance, featuring Edwin Rivera alongside the Sabrosa and Tropin orchestras, at the same location. The night's vibe is further enhanced at 11:00 p.m. by a DJ session in Plaza del Pescador, outside the Cultural Center.
Saturday, March 29
The Day Carnival unfolds with dual stages: The Family Stage at 3:00 p.m. in Plaza de La Pescadora offers various performances and workshops. At 4:00 p.m., the Main Stage lights up with national and international acts at the Carnival Site in front of the Valdés Center Building. The Carnival Costume Contest is set for 7:00 p.m. in Plaza de la Pescadora. The X Beach Route starts at 9:00 p.m., concluding with the 'Óscar Hernández' awards ceremony for the most standout costumes, spanning from Plaza de la Pescadora through several locations to Plaza del Pescador. Concurrently, at 9:00 p.m., local DJs will entertain at Plaza del Pescador. The festivities climax at 10:30 p.m. with a grand dance featuring Ochentera.
Sunday, March 30 - parade day π
The day begins at 11:00 a.m. with a showcase of Classic and Antique Cars at the Carnival Grounds, opposite the Valdés Center building. The grand Coso Apotheosis of the Carnival parade starts at 4:00 p.m., stretching from Paloma Beach apartments along Av. Juan Carlos I to the Los Cristianos Cultural center. The evening will feature a grand dance at 8:00 p.m., brought to life by the Armonía Show and Los Ideales orchestras, at the same carnival grounds.
Monday, March 31
The ceremonial Burial of the Carnival Sardine occurs at 9:00 p.m., starting from Plaza del Pescador (outside the Cultural Center) and proceeding to Los Cristianos Beach. The carnival officially concludes with a DJ session at 11:00 p.m. in plaza del pescador, featuring local DJs, marking the end of this year's festivities.
