Puerto de la Cruz Gears Up for the Highly Anticipated Summer Carnival
Puerto de la Cruz is set to celebrate one of its most awaited occasions with a new edition of the Summer Carnival, taking place from 19th to 21st September. This year, the tourist city is bringing the festivities forward ahead of the International Winter Carnival with a vibrant programme filled with colour, joy, flavour, and freedom, under the motto: ¡Viva México!
Exciting Programme at Costa Martiánez and Playa Jardín
The Costa Martiánez Tourist Complex and Playa Jardín will host an extensive programme combining galas, festivals, concerts, and parades, reaffirming the carnival as a key event in the festive and tourist calendar of the Canary Islands.
For three days, Puerto de la Cruz will come alive with music, culture, and diversity, featuring a dynamic line-up that includes orchestras, DJs, drag artists, samba groups, and shows for audiences of all ages.
Key Events Highlighted
The heart of the carnival will be the Costa Martiánez Tourist Complex, which will welcome the Transgressive Gala on Friday, led by local singer, choreographer, and artistic director Wycho Torres, along with renowned drag artists from the archipelago.
Saturday will kick off with the Diversas Festival, hosted by famous drag artist Marcela Kaufmann and Iván Padrón, followed by the Grand Pachanga of the Carnival, a party featuring performances from Ni un pelo de Tonto, Boys Machine, and DJ Ubay Hernández.
Sunday, 21st September, will see the Summer Carnival culminate with an expansive celebration at Playa Jardín, starting at 12:00 with the Grand Parranda and Coso, featuring groups from the Puerto de la Cruz Carnival, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and La Palma, as well as samba groups and choreographic collectives from the municipality.
The music will continue until 20:00, with performances by DJs Luis de León, Alex Navarro, Laurentini, Dassierl, guitarist Gabo Siverio, and the Swing Latino Orchestra, ensuring a vibrant finale to a celebration that marks the end of summer with all the joy of carnival.
City Official Statements
“Puerto de la Cruz once again demonstrates that it is an open, vibrant city committed to its traditions, yet also to the values of freedom, diversity, and inclusion,” stated the city’s mayor, Leopoldo Afonso, highlighting that this Summer Carnival “reflects our identity as a tourist destination and as a society.”
Meanwhile, the Councillor for Festivities, Luis Javier González, affirmed, “The Summer Carnival is now a well-established event that showcases the best of local and Canary talent, while also celebrating the LGTBI+ community as a fundamental part of our municipality’s carnival spirit.” He added, “This is a festival to enjoy without labels, with respect and all the joy that the end of summer deserves.”
The Town Hall, through its Festivities Department, has designed a programme that enhances the tourist projection of the municipality, offering residents and visitors the chance to experience a festive atmosphere in a privileged setting. Puerto de la Cruz invites everyone to join the Summer Carnival 2025: an explosion of music, colour, and pride to wrap up the summer with the brightest smiles, remembering that all performances are free until capacity is reached.
Programme:
Friday, 19th September – Transgressive Gala
Time: 21:00 – 00:00
Location: Costa Martiánez Tourist Complex
Directed and presented by artist and choreographer Wycho Torres
Saturday, 20th September – Diversas Festival
Time: 19:00 – 21:00
Location: Andromeda Room, Costa Martiánez Tourist Complex
Directed and presented by drag artist Marcela Kaufmann and Iván Padrón
Saturday, 20th September – Carnival Pachanga
Time: 21:00 – 02:00
Location: Costa Martiánez Tourist Complex
Featured Artists:
Ni un pelo de Tonto
Boys Machine
DJ Ubay Hernández
Sunday, 21st September – Summer Carnival Parade
Location: Playa Jardín
Time: 12:00 – 14:00
Featuring groups from the Carnaval of Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and La Palma
Time: 14:00 – 20:00 – End of the Festival
Performances by DJs: Luis de León, Alex Navarro, Laurentini, Dassierl, guitarist Gabo Siverio, Swing Latino Orchestra, and performances by local choreographic groups and samba troupes.
