The programme for the celebrations will run from 24 January to 1 March
The Carnival is the ultimate fancy dress party, though in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria it is much more than that: it is an event worthy of a Festival of International Tourist Interest, in which freedom, irreverence and good humour constitute a major part of its identity. And this is always kept in mind, to the point that as soon as one carnival is over, preparations are already underway for the next.
That explains the fact that the dates for the 2026 Carnival have already been arranged: it will run from 24 January to 1 March. And the theme that will set the tone for the galas, contests and street celebrations has already been chosen. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will be dressing up as Las Vegas, getting into the skin of the famous city in the Mojave Desert.
The 2026 festivities are drawing inspiration from the glamour, luxury and sense of showbiz of Las Vegas, a place lit up by dazzling figures like Elvis and Sinatra and coloured by great stars like Mariah Carey and Celine Dion, where the neon lights are the gateway to magnificent hotels and a world of footlights and fabulous shows.
Those who visit the capital of Gran Canaria between these dates will find it with the carnival atmosphere in full swing, with an extensive programme of events including its famous Carnival Queen and Drag Queen galas, its contests for large popular groups and a whole series of musical performances in the streets.