The Rondalla Competition forms part of the official programme of the Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival. Rondallas are ensembles from the Canary Islands featuring plucked string instruments and vocals. The groups perform one after the other in the concert hall of the Auditorio de Tenerife, which is why this carnival event feels more like a concert in a hall than a street event. It is also suitable for families.
Photo: Carnaval de Tenerife
When
Sunday 31 January 2027, 17:00 to 23:59
Where
Auditorio de Tenerife
Av. la Constitución, 1, 38003 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Auditorio de Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Get directions
The competition forms part of the official carnival programme in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and takes place at the Auditorio de Tenerife. Unlike many other carnival competitions, it is not held at the Recinto Ferial, but in the concert hall of the Auditorio on Avenida de la Constitución 1, right by the sea.
At the Certamen de Rondallas, the ensembles perform one after the other. The focus is on rondallas, Canary Islands-based groups featuring plucked string instruments and singing. This gives the event the feel of a concert in a concert hall, setting it apart from other carnival events, which are often more focused on parades or open-air stages.
The event begins on Sunday, 31 January 2027, at 17:00. Further information is available on the carnival's event page.
Last checked on 1 October 2026 at 9:52. Source: Fiestas de Santa Cruz · Ayuntamiento de Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
