The International Carnival of Los Cristianos is one of the most significant and beloved celebrations in the southern region of Tenerife, renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and rich cultural variety.
This festivity features galas and performances, lively parades with comparsas, murgas, and carnival groups, showcasing an extensive array of costumes and choreographies. The agenda for 2025 also includes musical acts, verbenas (street parties), large dance events, family-oriented activities, costume competitions, exhibitions, a DJ area, and much more.
Schedule of the International Carnival of Los Cristianos
Thursday, March 20
20:30 – Inauguration of the carnival and the announcement of candidates for the children’s queen, the elderly queen, and the carnival queen. Infanta Leonor Auditorium, Los Cristianos.
Friday, March 21
19:00 – Opening of the Carnival exhibition by Laly González. Cultural Centre Hall, Los Cristianos.
21:00 – Carnival Comparsas Contest. Carnival grounds (Chojofe Boulevard), Los Cristianos.
Saturday, March 22
18:00 – First Day of Carnival. Carnival grounds (Chojofe Boulevard), Los Cristianos.
19:00 – Carnival announcer parade. Route: Playa de las Américas, starting from CC Gala, along AV. Rafael Puig, to CC Oasis, on AV. The Americas.
21:30 – Music show ‘Mayelín: Tribute to Celia Cruz’.
24:00 – Grand dance featuring Orchestra Los Ideals. Carnival grounds (Chojofe Boulevard), Los Cristianos.
Sunday, March 23
18:00 – Murgas Meeting. Carnival grounds (Chojofe Boulevard), Los Cristianos.
Monday, March 24
18:30 – Festival of Carnival Choreographic Groups. Carnival grounds (Chojofe Boulevard), Los Cristianos.
Tuesday, March 25
20:00 – Gala for the election of the Carnival Queen. Venue: Carnival grounds (Chojofe Boulevard), Los Cristianos.
Wednesday, March 26
20:00 – Gala for the election of the Carnival Queen for children. Carnival grounds (Chojofe Boulevard), Los Cristianos.
Thursday, March 27
20:30 – Grand Gala for the Selection of the Carnival Queen. Carnival grounds (Chojofe Boulevard), Los Cristianos.
Friday, March 28
18:00 – Dance of the Major Carnival. Patio of the Cultural Centre, Los Cristianos.
20:30 – Drag Queen show at the carnival. Carnival grounds (Chojofe Boulevard), Los Cristianos.
23:30 – Grand dance with vibrant orchestras and Band machinery. Carnival grounds (Chojofe Boulevard), Los Cristianos.
23:30 – DJ area with local DJ. Fisherman’s Plaza (outside the Cultural Centre), Los Cristianos.
Saturday, March 29
15:00 – Second Day of Carnival featuring national and international artists. Carnival grounds (Chojofe Boulevard), Los Cristianos.
15:00 – Family Carnival Day with various performances, workshops, and children’s activities. Plaza de la Pescadora and surrounding streets of Los Cristianos.
19:00 – Carnival costume contest. Plaza de la Pescadora, Los Cristianos.
21:00 – XI T-shirt competition. At the conclusion of awards, ‘Óscar Hernández’ prizes will be given for the most original, the most terrifying, and the longest costume. Route: from Plaza de la Pescadora, Plaza de la Alpispa, C/ Juan Reverón Sierra, AV. Los Playeros to Plaza de la Pescador (outside the Cultural Centre), Los Cristianos.
19:00 – DJ area with local DJ. Fisherman’s Plaza (outside the Cultural Centre), Los Cristianos.
23:30 – Grand dance featuring Wamampy orchestras and a harmony show. Carnival grounds (Chojofe Boulevard), Los Cristianos.
Sunday, March 30
11:00 – Exhibition of vintage and classic cars. Carnival grounds (Chojofe Boulevard), Los Cristianos.
16:00 – Grand Apotheosis of Carnival. Route: From Paloma Beach apartments along AV. Juan Carlos I to the Cultural Centre in Los Cristianos.
20:00 – Grand dance with orchestras The Dominican and Malibu combo. Carnival grounds (Chojofe Boulevard), Los Cristianos.
Monday, March 31
21:00 – Burial of the Carnival sardine. Route: from Plaza del Pescador (Cultural Centre) to the beach at Los Cristianos.
23:00 – Dance of the widow to conclude the Carnival, enlivened by Grupo Corde. Fisherman’s Plaza (outside the Cultural Centre), Los Cristianos.
