When the streamers and confetti settle in Santa Cruz, the carnival spirit moves south to Tenerife. The Costa Adeje Carnival 2025 is coming in strong from March 20 to 31, giving locals and tourists a second chance to dive into the most colorful party of the year.
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A Carnival with Its Own Flavor
Costa Adeje, one of the top tourist spots in Tenerife, is gearing up for its own carnival with a unique vibe. This year’s theme is “Venezuela: Color, Rhythm, and Joy,” promising to fill the streets with vibrant colors, Caribbean music, and loads of Latin energy.
Featured Events
The celebration kicks off on Thursday, March 20th with the official opening and unfolds over more than ten days packed with activities for everyone.
Some of the most awaited events include:
- The Announcing Parade that takes you through the main avenues
- The Murgas Gathering with its witty lyrics and eye-catching costumes
- Daytime Carnival, perfect for family fun!
- The much-anticipated Carnival Beach Route!
- The spectacular Coso Apoteosis del Carnaval on March 30th!
- And to top it all off, the traditional Burial of the Sardine on March 31st!
A Carnival for Everyone
What makes the Carnival of Costa Adeje so special is its family-friendly vibe and the chance to enjoy the festivities in a stunning setting of beaches and great weather. The main Carnival venue (right in front of the Valdés Center) hosts most of the nighttime events, while the daytime activities spread across different areas of Los Cristianos and Las Américas.
All the events are free, making these parties the perfect way to enjoy yourself without worrying about your budget.
Costa Adeje Carnival Events List 2025 (not yet definitively confirmed)
THURSDAY, MARCH 20
- 7:00 PM: Official opening and launch of the Carnival Exhibition (Cultural Center)
FRIDAY, MARCH 21
- 8:00 PM: Inaugural Gala and presentation of participating groups
SATURDAY MARCH 22
- 6:00 PM: Carnival Opening Parade (from C.C. Gala to C.C. Oasis)
- 9:00 PM: Musical show (Carnival Venue)
SUNDAY, MARCH 23rd
- 12:00 PM: Street parade with local groups (from Plaza del Pescador to the beach)
- 7:00 PM: Murgas Gathering (Carnival Venue)
TUESDAY, MARCH 25
- 8:00 PM: Costume Parade Competition (Carnival Venue)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26
- 8:00 PM: Choreographic Groups Festival (Carnival Venue)
THURSDAY, MARCH 27
- 4:00 PM: Senior Dance Party (Cultural Center)
- 9:00 PM: Carnival Show (Carnival Venue)
FRIDAY, MARCH 28
- 9:00 PM: Mind-blowing show!
- 10:30 PM: Big dance party with live bands (Carnival Venue)
- 11:00 PM: DJ Zone (Plaza del Pescador)
SATURDAY, MARCH 29
- 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Carnaval de Día (Plaza de La Pescadora and ZCA Los Cristianos)
- 5:00 PM: VII Carnival Beach Route (seafront and nearby streets)
- 10:30 PM: Big dance party with live bands (Carnival Venue)
SUNDAY, MARCH 30
- 11:00 AM: Classic and Antique Car Show
- 4:00 PM: Gran Coso Apoteosis del Carnaval (from Paloma Beach to the Cultural Center)
- 9:00 PM: Epic closing party with live bands!
MONDAY, MARCH 31
- 8:00 PM: Sardine Funeral (from the Fisherman’s Square to the Beach)
- 10:00 PM: Final party with DJs! 🎉
