In Tenerife, the July festivities are among the most important fiestas of the year. Thousands of visitors are expected in Puerto de la Cruz.
Events on Tenerife
Below you will find all the articles relating to events in Tenerife:
The Capital Carnival on Tenerife is being brought forward by two weeks in 2027. The groups' fees are also set to rise again. Here's what's changing.
On 30 May, the Canary Islands celebrate their regional public holiday. On Día de Canarias, there is folk dancing, wrestling, timple music and, in most cases, free admission.
In some parts of the Canary Islands, the end of Carnival is just the beginning. But what's behind this quirky custom? We explain it.
There are numerous special timetables in place during the carnival on Tenerife. Here are the options for getting there.
In the Canary Islands, the almond trees are the first in the world to come into full bloom. Something you shouldn't miss.
Carnival on Tenerife means it's time to let your hair down. We've put together a list of all the dates for the 2026 Tenerife Carnival for you. Don't miss it!
The summer carnival is being celebrated again in Tenerife. Three days of festivities are on the programme. Here's what you need to know.
Tenerife has been celebrating Oktoberfest for more than half a century now. We'll let you know when everything is taking place.
Small, large and very large aeroplanes have taken to the skies above Puerto de la Cruz on Tenerife. Here are the best photos.
The night before San Juan was celebrated in Puerto de la Cruz with music and bonfires. And this was the first time it had taken place at Playa Martiánez.
Currently popular:
On the night of 24 June, Tenerife traditionally celebrates the Noche de San Juan. Here are the best photos.
The Paseo Romero Marinero is a huge parade of fishermen and their families in Tenerife. Here are the best photos.
The traditional Romería takes place every year in Los Realejos. Here are some pictures of this popular pilgrimage.
Photo: Sylvia Kreye A magnificent bouquet of flowers adorns the simple cross in front of the Colegio Tomás de Iriarte on the Plaza de la Iglesia in Puerto de la Cruz. Click the «NEXT IMAGE >» button to continue…
Even before «Semana Santa», there are plenty of events taking place in the Canary Islands. Here we show the «Vía Crucis» in Puerto de la Cruz.
The Canary Islands have many major public holidays. We'll tell you when and where the most important fiestas take place on Tenerife.
Puerto de la Cruz had to cancel Saturday's big carnival parade due to rain. A new date has now been set.
The 41st FIMC International Music Festival is taking place in the Canary Islands. Here are the highlights.
The Fiestas de Julio are celebrated on a massive scale in Tenerife. Puerto de la Cruz has the most extensive programme of events. Here's what it looks like.
Traditions are sacred in Tenerife. And so people love to celebrate - often. But when and why, exactly? We'll tell you.
The carnival on Tenerife has a new theme every year. The theme for the 2025 carnival has now been confirmed, as has the date. Here's the information.
A spin-off of the German Oktoberfest has been celebrated in Tenerife for 50 years. Find out what it's like and how much longer the celebrations will continue.
Every year, for just one day, a 900-square-metre sand painting is created in La Orotava. The artwork has since become world-famous.
Artists from all over the world are returning to Puerto de la Cruz on Tenerife. The Mueca Festival puts art centre stage. Find out more.
The «Casa del Vino» wine museum on Tenerife is more popular than ever. There are regular wine tastings and other events for visitors.
«Love Island» is filmed in Tenerife in the spring. It's not exactly what you'd call profound evening entertainment. But the island stands to benefit. A commentary.
The 'Carnaval de Verano' heralds the start of the main carnival season on Tenerife. Here you'll find all the information and dates for the summer carnival in Puerto de la Cruz.
The Fiesta del Carmen is the most important festival in Puerto de la Cruz. A huge water procession takes place off the coast of Tenerife. All the details.
With great attention to detail, a huge nativity scene is created every year on the town hall square in La Orotava. Our top tip for a day out in December.
There are various celebrations in Tenerife during Semana Santa. We'll show you what you shouldn't miss during Holy Week in Tenerife.