Program Carnaval de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2025: A Sneak Peek at the Upcoming Festivities
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is gearing up for one of its most iconic celebrations: the Carnaval. With a vibrant history and an electric atmosphere, the 2025 edition promises to be unforgettable. The preliminary program for the 2025 Carnaval has already been released, offering a glimpse into what promises to be a spectacular event. The theme for this year’s Carnaval is inspired by the Olympics, promising a series of thrilling, sports-themed festivities.
Key Dates and Venues
The Carnaval de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will feature over 30 events, including galas, contests, and concerts. Organisers have unveiled these details ahead of time to assist participants, visitors, and local businesses in planning for the occasion. The main events will take place across several venues, ensuring a lively celebration throughout the city. Some of the biggest attractions include the famous Drag Queen Gala, the colorful murgas contests, and the highly anticipated Gran Cabalgata (Grand Parade).
February Highlights: The Carnaval Gets Into Full Swing
- Saturday, February 1: Concurso de Comparsas (Introduction of participants)
- Saturday, February 8: Pregón (Opening speech)
- Sunday, February 9: Adult Costume Contest
- Friday, February 14: Preselection of Drag Queens
- Saturday, February 15: Children’s Throne, Children’s Comparsas, and Children’s Murgas Contest
- Sunday, February 16: First Phase of Adult Murgas
- Monday, February 17: Second Phase of Adult Murgas
- Tuesday, February 18: Third Phase of Adult Murgas
- Wednesday, February 19: Murgas Final
- Friday, February 21: Carnaval Canino (Canine Carnaval) and Gran Dama (Great Lady)
- Saturday, February 22: Reina Gala (Queen’s Gala) and Carnaval Night
- Friday, February 28: Carnaval Parade, Carnaval Day, and Carnaval Night
March Highlights: More Carnaval Fun
- Saturday, March 1: Children’s Choreographic Festival and Body Painting Contest
- Sunday, March 2: Carnaval Night
- Monday, March 3: Children’s Parade
- Tuesday, March 4: Drag Queen Gala
- Friday, March 7: Carnaval Day and Carnaval Night
- Saturday, March 8: Family Carnaval and Alegorías Gala
- Sunday, March 9: Integration Gala
- Thursday, March 13: Carnaval Night
- Friday, March 14: Grand Parade and Carnaval Night
- Saturday, March 15: Carnaval Day and Burial of the Sardine
- Sunday, March 16: Closing of the Carnaval
The Carnaval’s Official Poster
This year’s official poster was selected through a contest, with the winning design by Alberto Isaac Guerrero Medina already becoming an emblem for the upcoming celebrations. You can find the full program and more details on lpacarnaval.com, including a gallery of the 17 entries that participated in the poster competition.
Get Ready for an Unforgettable Celebration
With so many exciting events planned for Carnaval 2025, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is set to offer an unforgettable experience for both locals and visitors. Whether you’re into the elaborate costumes, the lively parades, or the contagious energy of the music and dance, the Carnaval de Las Palmas promises fun for everyone. Don’t miss out on what is sure to be another amazing edition of this world-famous festival!
