Gran Canaria Events - January 2027

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival 2027

22 January - 28 February 2027 (theme: Music)

The island's largest carnival opens in the capital on 22 January with the opening parade, followed by the murgas competition, the Drag Queen Gala on 19 February and the Grand Cavalcade on 20 February.

Where: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Santa Catalina park and city centre)

Tickets: Most street events free; galas ticketed

Why go: It is one of Spain's biggest carnivals and it starts in January - you can combine it with beach days at Amadores.

Sources: Las Palmas Carnival 2027 programme, Canary Islands Carnival 2027 dates

Maspalomas Carnival 2027

2-14 March 2027 - confirmed

The southern carnival follows the capital, with the parade expected on Saturday 13 March. Worth noting now if you are booking a late-winter trip.

Where: San Bartolome de Tirajana / Maspalomas

Sources: Canary Islands Carnival 2027 dates, Hola Islas Canarias event page

Epifania del Senor (Epiphany / Three Kings)

Wednesday 6 January 2027; parades usually the evening of 5 January

National public holiday. The Cabalgata de Reyes (Three Kings parade) is the focus, with processions in Las Palmas, Maspalomas and the main towns on the evening of 5 January.

Sources: Canary Islands holiday calendar, BOE national holiday resolution

Ano Nuevo (New Year's Day)

Friday 1 January 2027

National public holiday; a quiet day on the island after the New Year celebrations.

Sources: Canary Islands holiday calendar, BOE national holiday resolution