Lanzarote carnivals 2024: dates, programs and allegories
The carnival days on Lanzarote are getting closer and closer. Almost all the municipalities have been organising competitions for a few weeks to select the posters for the carnival in which we can participate in 2024. Although we have some information about the allegories (used by the artists to design the posters), little is known about the exact dates of each town. Below we have published what we could find on the official websites of the different municipalities.
Haría
The municipality of Haría has unveiled the official poster for the 2024 Carnival, which will take place on February 23 and 24 under the theme “Mexico”, chosen by citizens in a poll on the municipality’s social networks.
The author of the poster, Alex Dorta, is Canarian and lives in the same municipality.
Program of the Haria Carnival 2024
Friday, February 23
- 10:00 a.m.: Inclusive Insular Coso starting from IES Haría parking lot to Plaza de Haría, including the presentation of Diver, the mascot of diversity, and a carnival dance, with a performance by Güicho and the school batucadas.
- 5:00 p.m.: Carnival of the Elders at CSC La Tegala de Haría.
- 8:30 p.m.: Inaugural Gala of the Carnival at Plaza de Haría.
- 11:00 p.m.: Carnival festival with the Banda Nueva, Banda Nueva orchestras, and Maquinaria Band.
Saturday, February 24
- 12:00 p.m.: Pasaplaza at Haría Square.
- 6:00 p.m.: Coso del Carneval with parade of floats, murgas, troupes, batucadas, and mascaritas, ending in Plaza de Haría.
- 10:00 p.m.: Verbena with DJ Javi Fajardo, Juan Manuel La Línea with Maquinaria Band, and Banda Nueva.
Puerto del Carmen
16-17-18 February: “Un Carnaval de dibujos animados” ( (a carnival of cartoons).
Here is the complete program:
Friday, 16
8.00 pm: The big carnival show begins with the comparsas Los Guaracheros, Sur Caliente, and the batucada Chimbay at the harbor of the old town (Plaza del Varadero).
This lively presentation of musical talent and colorful costumes promises an unforgettable evening for all visitors.
10.00 pm: As the evening progresses, the port of the old town (Plaza del Varadero) will come alive with the beats of DJ Angel Perez and Grupo Bomba, providing the perfect backdrop for a night of partying and revelry.
Saturday 17
5.00 pm: Don’t miss the big carnival parade on the Avenida de las Playas, which starts at the Barcarola Club and ends at the Hotel Fariones Playa.
9.00 pm: The festivities continue at the old town’s port (Plaza del Varadero) with live music from Malibù Band, Grupo Bomba and DJ Angel Perez, who will ensure a night full of harmony and rhythm.
Sunday 18
11.00 am: Take part in the joyful children’s carnival parade that starts at the end of Calle Teide and heads towards the old town’s harbor. Let yourself be infected by the infectious enthusiasm of the young participants and enjoy the spirit of the carnival.
11.30 am: The bouncy castles add to the fun of the festivities.
12.00 pm: Enjoy the carnival celebration at the port of the old town (Plaza del Varadero) with live music from the Malibù Band, El Morocho and Pepe Benavente.
Playa Blanca
The Playa Blanca carnival will take place from 7 to 10 March with “Mundo animal” (animal world) allegory;
Playa Blanca Carnival Program 2024
THURSDAY, MARCH 7
5:00 p.m. – Opening of the Carnival with Canine Carnival at Plaza del Carmen. Come enjoy the fun and register for the most original costume contest. For more information and registration, contact 679 453 803. Organized by the Animal Protection Area of the Yaiza City Council in collaboration with Doggy’s del Sur Association.
FRIDAY, MARCH 8
6:30 p.m. – Rhythm and Harmony parade featuring the “Los Timanfeiros and Los Yaiseros” comparsas. The parade will start at Plaza del Carmen, continue along Avda Marítima to the Pier, and then proceed along calle Limones before finishing back at Plaza del Carmen. Following the parade, there will be a stage performance by “Los Timanfeiros and Los Yaiseros.”
9:00 p.m. – Enjoy the Drag Queen Gala featuring performances by the best drag queens in the Canary Islands, as well as the Senior Queen (3rd Age) and the Children’s Queen at Plaza del Carmen. The Carnival Verbena will feature live music from Grupo Bomba and its orchestra from Fuerteventura, as well as Rikabanda from Lanzarote.
SATURDAY, MARCH 9
10:00 a.m. – Children’s Carnival with performances by the “Los Originales Dance Theater” made up of CEIP students and CEO Playa Blanca and CEIP Yaiza, Chau Chau children’s murga, and the ‘Rainbow’ show by Los Desiguales, an artistic group from the Crezando Yaiza Association.
6:00 p.m. – Coso Carnevalero (Carnival Parade) featuring groups, floats, and masks. The parade will start from Playa Flamingo, then proceed through Avda de Canarias, Calle Jaime Quesada, and Avda Papagayo before ending at Plaza del Carmen. The Carnival Verbena will include live music from DJ Elvis, Grupo Bomba and their orchestra, and the Rikabanda orchestra.
SUNDAY, MARCH 10
12:30 p.m. – Day Carnival with performances by the El Combo Dominicano orchestra from Gran Canaria, as well as Grupo Bomba and Rikabanda orchestras at Plaza del Carmen.
Arrecife
The 2024 Arrecife Carnival will take place from February 1 to Saturday, February 17.
The Carnival 2024 is all about the captivating allegory of the “Wild West” and promises visitors a journey back in time to the era of cowboys, saloons and frontier adventures. Artist Roberto Perdomo has contributed to this year’s edition by creating a beautiful depiction of the carnival spirit.
Here you can find the full program .
Teguise, Costa Teguise and La Graciosa
The mayor of Teguise, Olivia Duque, presented the poster announcing the 2024 Carnival in La Graciosa, Costa and Villa de Teguise on Wednesday, January 17, entitled “A gondola ride”.
The Carnival of La Graciosa, Costa and Villa de Teguise 2024 begins on February 28 in Teguise and on March 8 in La Graciosa, under the motto “A Venetian Masquerade in Teguise”;
Here is finally also the program of the Carnival of Teguise, Costa Teguise and La Graciosa.
The La Graciosa carnival, from 8 to 10 March, will take place at the Inocencia Páez Sociocultural Center, while in Costa Teguise (from 28 February to 2 March) the events will take place at the Las Cucharas Amphitheatre.
Likewise, the festival on Saturday 2 March will be held in the Celeste car parks in Costa Teguise.
28 February – The Children’s Carnival and the meetings of the children’s and adults’ murga will take place.
- February 29th: Drag Queen Gala featuring performances by Los Cumbacheros Comparsa, Diabletes de Teguise, and singer Miriam Reyes.
- March 1st: Traditional Carnival with Diabletes de Teguise and Parranda Marinera los Buches.
- March 2nd: Gran Coso del Carnaval (Carnival parade) on Avenida Islas Canarias in Costa Teguise, featuring murgas, apparels, batucadas, floats, workshops for children, and musical groups.
- March 3rd: Workshops for children, parade through the Villa Market, Carnival Day with DJ Ángel Pérez and Mambo Latino.
- March 8th: Carnival gala, masquerade ball, and a costume contest in La Graciosa.
- March 9th: Carnival ring and performance of carnival groups in La Graciosa.
- March 10th: Burial of the Sardine and a popular barbecue in La Graciosa.
Tinajo
The Tinajo carnival will take place on March 1-2-3 with the “60s” allegory.
On Friday, March 1, traditional sheet costume party.
Saturday, March 2, the Coso Carnevalero ( carnival parade) through the streets of the municipality.
Sunday, March 3, Carnival day.
San Bartolomé
The San Bartolomé Carnival, themed “The Wonderful World of Tim Bartolomé”, will take place from February 4th to February 16th. Here’s an overview of the events:
The program below is very simplified so look on the ayuntamento website to see the complete schedule
Sunday, February 4th:
19:00h – Gala Presentation at the San Bartolomé Municipal Theatre.
Tuesday, February 6th:
17:00h – 19:00h – Carnival Evening at Centro Cívico de Montaña Blanca.
Wednesday, February 7th:
17:00h. – 19:00h – Carnival evening at Centro Cívico de Güime.
Thursday, February 8th:
17:00h. – 19:00h – Carnival afternoon at Centro Cívico de El Islote.
Saturday, February 10th:
21.00h – Drag Queen Gala at Parque Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente.
Sunday, February 11th:
11:00h – 13:30h – Carnaval Chinijo at Parque Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente.
Tuesday, February 13th:
12:00h – Carnival parade and performances.
Thursday, February 15th:
17:00h. – 20:00h. Carnival evening in Playa Honda at Plaza Santa Elena.
Friday, February 16th:
18:00h – Guachinango Burial Parade and performances.
These events offer a variety of fun activities and entertainment for the whole community to enjoy.
Sources: Teguise.es
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