The Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival 2025, themed “The Olympic Games,” is heading into its much-awaited final week with a packed lineup of events that mix tradition, spectacle and the best international music.
From March 7 to 16, the city turns into the perfect stage to send off one of the most spectacular editions in recent years in style.
Gran Canaria Carnival 2025 Event List (Final Week)
FRIDAY, MARCH 7
- 8:00 PM: Drag Queen Gala
- 12:30am: Guaynaa concert (Manuel Becerra Stage)
SATURDAY, MARCH 8
- 6:30 PM: Nia Correia concert (Plaza de Canarias)
- 8:30 PM: Olga Tañón concert (Plaza de Canarias)
- 10 PM – 5 AM: Carnival Night with live orchestras and DJs
SUNDAY, MARCH 9
- 12:00 – 18:00: Family Carnival
- 7:00 PM: Allegory Gala
- 8:00 PM: Wilfrido Vargas concert (Plaza de Canarias)
THURSDAY, MARCH 13
- 7:00 PM: Integration Gala
FRIDAY, MARCH 14
- 8:30pm: Maluma concert (Santa Catalina)
- 10 PM – 4 AM: Carnival Night
SATURDAY, MARCH 15
- 12:00 – 18:00: Daytime Carnival
- 5:00 PM: Grand Parade
- 10:00pm – 5:00am: Carnival Night with Luck Ra and Tito “El Bambino” (Manuel Becerra Stage)
SUNDAY, MARCH 16
- 11:00am: Widows’ Marathon
- 12:00h – 17:00h: Last Daytime Carnival
- 7:00 PM: Burial of the Sardine
Final Week Highlights
Friday, March 7th kicks off this big finale with the long-awaited Drag Queen Gala, one of the most iconic events of the Canarian carnival, and it surprises every year with its spectacular performances and creative designs. At night, the party keeps going with Guaynaa’s concert at 12:30 a.m., shaking up the Manuel Becerra stage.
Saturday the 8th is a double-celebration day. In the afternoon, Gran Canaria’s own Nia Correia, winner of Operación Triunfo 2020, will perform at 6:30 pm, followed by Puerto Rico’s Olga Tañón at 8:30 pm, both at Plaza de Canarias. These concerts are the perfect warm-up for a carnival night that goes on until 5:00 am.
Sunday the 9th is all about the Family Carnival and the Allegory Gala, wrapping up with a show from the legendary Wilfrido Vargas at 8:00 PM, which will fill the square with merengue and Caribbean rhythms.
Thursday the 13th hosts the Integration Carnival, an event that reaffirms the inclusive spirit of this party, making sure everyone can fully enjoy the celebrations.
On Friday the 14th, one of the most anticipated moments arrives with Maluma’s concert at 8:30 pm in Santa Catalina, a show that’s set to be unforgettable and will draw thousands of people.
The big celebration keeps rolling on Saturday the 15th with the spectacular Gran Cabalgata parade, followed by a packed day of Daytime Carnival and a party night with special performances by Luck Ra and Tito “El Bambino” on the Manuel Becerra stage.
The farewell comes on Sunday the 16th with a super special morning that includes a brand-new widows’ marathon and wraps up with the traditional Burial of the Sardine, the emotional ritual that marks the end of the festivities.
Carnival by Day and Night
These last few days, you can catch the three final days of Carnaval de Día, events that turn the streets of Las Palmas into a nonstop party of music, dancing and color under the Canarian sun.
At night, the party really heats up, with stages all around the city putting on shows until the early hours: until 04:00 on Fridays and until 05:00 on Saturdays, for a festive vibe like no other.
Where to Stay?
If you want the full experience, stay at Nests Hostels in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria! We’ve got an amazing vibe for meeting other travelers, making friends and heading out together to enjoy Carnival. Our central locations put you close to all the action. And you can switch hostels whenever you want (if you want) with Nest Pass!
We’ve got a hostel at Las Palmas Nest Hostel, just 5 km from the Carnival, with great bus connections, and during Carnival the buses run more often to make it easier for people to get to the event and back.
With the Nest Pass you’re free to switch from one Nest Hostel to another every day, so you can enjoy Tenerife hassle-free too.
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