The opening gala officially kicks off the 2027 Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival with a ceremony, a stage show and the first major event of the festival. The open-air event in the Plaza de España is aimed at a wide audience and is free to attend. It forms part of the official programme under the theme «Roma Eterna: El Imperio del Carnaval» and marks the start of the calendar of competitions and galas.
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The 2027 Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival will officially begin with the opening gala in the Plaza de España. The programme includes a ceremony, a stage show and the first major gathering of this year's event. The theme of the event is 'Roma Eterna: El Imperio del Carnaval'.
The gala will take place in the open air right on the Plaza de España in the capital, on the waterfront promenade of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Admission is free. According to the programme, the opening ceremony is taking place earlier than in previous years and marks the start of the carnival's calendar of competitions and galas.
The theme revisits the 1987 Roman edition, 40 years on. The organiser has published the full official programme, including further dates and times, on carnavaldetenerife.com.
Last checked on 1 October 2026 at 4:25. Source: Fiestas de Santa Cruz · Ayuntamiento de Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
