Carnival of tenerife 2024 full program and explanation
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| Date / Location | Event |
| FRIDAY 9 | FEBRUARY 2024 |
| LA CANDELARIA SQUARE | 00:00 - 2:00 - REVELATION ORCHESTRA |
| 2:15 - 4:15 - TIMBARA | |
| 4:15 - 5:00 - RENZZO THE SELECTOR | |
| PRINCE'S SQUARE | 00:00 - 2:00 : CORINTO BAND |
| 2:15 - 4:15 : IVÁN CACÚ AND HIS ORCHESTRA | |
| 4:15 - 5:00 | DJ DANI LEÓN | |
| FRANCISCO LA ROCHE | 23:30 - 3:00 | CARNAVAL REGGAE FESTIVAL |
| SATURDAY 10 | FEBRUARY 2024 |
| LA CANDELARIA SQUARE | 17:30 - 22:00 | MURGAS (STREET BANDS) |
| 23:30 - 01:30 : ACAPULCO ORCHESTRA | |
| 01:45 - 03:45 : TROPIN ORCHESTRA | |
| 04:00 - 06:00 : ORCHESTRA SONORA OLIMPIA | |
| PRINCE'S SQUARE | 18:00 | RONDALLAS PARADE |
| 19:00 - 19:30 | UNIÓN ARTÍSTICA EL CABO 19:30 - 20:00 | RONDALLA MAMEL'S 20:00 - 20:30 | LAS VALKIRIAS 20:30 - 21:00 | MASA CORAL TINERFEÑA 21:00 - 21:30 | ORFEÓN LA PAZ DE LA LAGUNA 21:30 - 22:00 | PEÑA DEL LUNES 22:00 - 22:30 | GRAN TINERFE 23:30 - 1.30 | ZONA 7 1:45 - 3:45 | ORQUESTA GENERASION 4:00 - 6:00 | NUEVA LÍNEA | |
| FRANCISCO LA ROCHE | 17:00 - 17:20 | MUSICAL GROUP TEIDERIFE |
| 17:20 - 17:40 | GRUPOACIÓN MUSICAL SALSABOR 17:40 - 18:00 | AGRUPACIÓN MUSICAL NOBLEZA CANARIA 18:00 - 18:20 | AGRUPACIÓN MUSICAL LOS YUPPIES 18:20 - 18:40 | AGRUPACIÓN MUSICAL SIBONEY 18:40 - 19:00 | AGRUPACIÓN MUSICAL SABOR ISLEÑO 19:00 - 19:20 | AGRUPACIÓN MUSICAL CANTARES LUZ DE LUNA 19:20 - 19:40 | AGRUPACIÓN MUSICAL CAÑA DULCE 21:00 - 00:00 | CONCURSO RITMO Y ARMONÍA Zona PMR, Avda Franciasco la Roche. Free Chairs. -------------- 00:00 - 01:00 | DJ ADAM LORR 01:00 - 02:00 | DJ DEEPA DASWANI 02:00 - 05:00 | DJ UBAY | |
| SUNDAY 11 | FEBRUARY 2024 - DAY CARNIVAL |
| LA CANDELARIA SQUARE | 12:00 - 13:00 | DJ RICHARD |
| 13:00 - 15:00 | 50TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE 15:00 - 16:30 | COLUMBIA ORCHESTRA 16:30 - 18:00 | MARACAIBO 18:00 - 20:00 | MOISE GLEZ 20:00 - 22:00 | LUIS DESEDA 22:00 - 00:00 | TROPIN ORCHESTRA | |
| PRINCE'S SQUARE | 11:00 - 12:00 | NI FÚ NI FA |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | LOS FREGOLINOS 13:30 - 15:30 | BUENAVISTA SOCIAL CLUB 15:30 - 17:00 | ORQUESTA DINACORD 17:00 - 18:30 | ORQUESTA GUARACHA 18:30 - 20:00 | ORQUESTA EL BEMBÉ 20:00 - 22:00 | ORQUESTA GUAYABA | |
| FRANCISCO LA ROCHE | 14:00 - 20:00 | SER NETWORK |
| 20:00 - 21:30 | RAY CASTELLANO 21:30 - 23:00 | DJ QUIQUE SERRA | |
| MONDAY 12 | FEBRUARY 2024 |
| LA CANDELARIA SQUARE | 18:00 - 18:30 | MURGA DIABOLICAS |
| 18:30 - 19:00 | MURGA TRABACHONES 19:00 - 19:30 | MURGA DESATADAS 19:30 - 20:00 | MURGA ZETA-ZETAS 20:00 - 20:30 | MURGA CHINCHOSOS 20:30 - 21:00 | MURGA MARCHILONGAS 21:00 - 21:00 | MURGA MARCHILONGAS 21:00 - 21:30 | MURGA TRIQUI-TRAQUES 21:30 - 22:00 | MURGA LAS BURLONAS 23:30 - 01:30 | ORQUESTA STAR MUSIC 02:00 - 04:00 | ORQUESTA LA WAMAMPY 04:00 - 06:00 | MALIBÚ BAND | |
| PRINCE'S SQUARE | 19:00 - 19:30 | MURGA LOS DESBOCADOS |
| 19:30 - 20:00 | MURGA LA SONORA 20:00 - 20:30 | MURGA SOFOCADAS 20:30 - 21:00 | MURGA NI PICO NI CORTO 21:00 - 21:30 | MURGA TIRALENGUAS 21:30 - 22:00 | MURGA TRAS CON TRAS 23:30 - 1.30 | ORQUESTA TEJINA 1:45 - 3:45 | IVÁN CACÚ Y SU ORQUESTA 4:00 - 6:00 | ORQUESTA GOMERAY | |
| FRANCISCO LA ROCHE | 18:00 - 18:15 | CHOREOGRAPHY |
| 18:15 - 18:30 | CHOREOGRAPHY 18:30 - 18:45 | CHOREOGRAPHY 18:45 - 19:00 | CHOREOGRAPHY 19:00 - 19:15 | CHOREOGRAPHY ACCESIT INTERPRETATION 19:15- 19:30 | CHOREOGRAPHY THIRD PRIZE INTERPRETATION 19:30 - 19:45 | CHOREOGRAPHY SECOND PRIZE INTERPRETATION 19:45 - 20:00 | CHOREOGRAPHY FIRST PRIZE INTERPRETATION 00:00 - 5:00 | LA MUEVE | |
| TUESDAY 13 | FEBRUARY 2024 |
| PRINCE'S SQUARE | 11:00 | NI FÚ NI FÁ 12:00 | LOS FREGOLINOS |
| COSO | 16:00 - Lower Alameda Duque Santa Elena. Free Chairs. |
| WEDNESDAY 14TH | FEBRUARY 2024 |
| PRINCE'S SQUARE | 21:00 | MOROCHO Y PEPE (SARDINE FLOAT) 23:00 - 1:00 | DORADA BAND 1:00 - 3:00. | ACAPULCO ORCHESTRA |
| THURSDAY 15 | FEBRUARY 2024 |
| PRINCE'S SQUARE | 11:00 - 12:15 | INCLUSIVE SARDINE PARADE 12:15 - 14:30 | INCLUSIVE CARNIVAL, LA SABROSA // CHARANGA |
| FRIDAY 16 | FEBRUARY 2024 |
| LA CANDELARIA SQUARE | 20:30 - 23:00 | CARNADRAG 23:30 - 1:30 | ORQ. SAOCO 1:45 - 3:45 | TONY TUN TUN 4:00 - 6:00 | THE BOYS MACHINE |
| PRINCE'S SQUARE | 23:30 - 1.30 | TENERIFE ORCHESTRA 1:45 - 3:45 | CLAVE DE SON 4:00 - 6:00 | LATIN SOUND |
| FRANCISCO LA ROCHE | 23:30 - 5:00 | PARTYING |
| SATURDAY 17TH | FEBRUARY 2024 | DAY CARNIVAL |
| LA CANDELARIA SQUARE | 12:00 - 14:00 | CARNABOOM LATINO |
| 14:00 - 21:00 | CARNABOOM 21:15 - 23:15 | ORQ. GOMERA 23:30 - 1.30 | MAQUINARIA BAND 1:45 - 3:45 | ORQUESTA SABROSA 4:00 - 6:00 | DORADA BAND | |
| PRINCE'S SQUARE | 13:00 - 22:00 | COPE NETWORK |
| 22:00 - 23:30 | DJ 23:30 - 1.30 | PEPE BENAVENTE 1:45 - 3:45 | MARAURY 4:00 - 6:00 | TROPICANAS | |
| FRANCISCO LA ROCHE | 10:00 - 14:00 | SOUND CHECKS |
| 15:30 - 17:00 | KINITO 17:00 - 17:30 | RENZZO EL SELECTOR 17:30 - 19:00 | GRUPO MANIA 19:00 - 19:30 | LEDES 19:30 - 21:30 | LUIS FONSI 21:30 - 22:00 | FABRIZZIO SALGADO 22:00 - 00:00 | KI90+P57:R60 00:00 - 6:00 | DJ JONAY | |
| SUNDAY 18 | FEBRUARY 2024 |
| LA CANDELARIA SQUARE | 17:00 a 20:00 | CARNAVAL SENIOR 20:00 - 22:00 | ORQUESTA BANDA LOCA |
| PRINCE'S SQUARE | 11:00 | NI FÚ NI FÁ 12:00 | LA ZARZUELA |
What is the Tenerife Carnival?
First of all, let's look at what the main carnival events consist of. How the carnival works and why. And then let's see the calendar of the main events of the carnival 2024 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
A Festival of History and Color
The Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, recognized as one of the most important internationally and considered a Festival of National Tourist Interest since 1980, has a rich and varied history.
Origins and History
- European Settlements: It is believed that the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife has been celebrated since the first European settlements on the island (1496). The first written references date from the end of the 18th century, with mentions of the custom of inverting the sexes by means of disguises.
- Eighteenth century: The first specific written records come from the end of this century, highlighting the masked dances and comparsas.
- Period of Dictatorships: During the dictatorships of Miguel Primo de Rivera and Francisco Franco, the carnival was renamed "Fiestas de Invierno" to avoid its prohibition. Despite this, the celebrations continued in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. (In Spain, King Philip IV celebrated a great Carnival party in 1637. Subsequently, there were periods when Carnival was banned and then reestablished by different monarchs).
HISTORY OF AWARDS - Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival - carnavaldetenerife.com
Cultural Significance
- International Recognition: In 1980, the carnival was declared a Festival of International Tourist Interest and in 2000, it obtained the title of World Carnival Capital. Currently, there are efforts to have it recognized as a World Heritage Site.
- Largest Congregation of People: It has twice recorded the largest congregation of people in an outdoor plaza during Carnival, highlighting the Juan Luis Guerra concert in 2019.
Carnival House
For those interested in learning more about the history and tradition of the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the Casa del Carnaval offers an immersive experience at any time of the year.
Origins and Evolution
Carnival has roots in ancient pagan festivals. For example, the Roman Saturnalia were year-end celebrations characterized by the exchange of gifts, public banquets and a temporary suspension of social norms. With the arrival of Christianity, these festivities were adapted and came to precede the forty-day fasting period of Lent.
Today, Carnival is a celebration of freedom, integration and identity, marking an occasion when people around the world dress up and join in festivities. In many places, such as the Dominican Republic, carnivals have deep cultural significance and are associated with important dates of independence and restoration.
Main Events in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Friday, January 12: Inauguration of the Carnival.
- Wednesday, February 7: Gala for the election of the Carnival Queen.
- Friday, February 9: Cabalgata Anunciadora, the parade to announce the carnival.
- Tuesday, February 13: Coso Apotheosis, the great carnival parade.
- Wednesday, February 14: Burial of the Sardine.
- Sunday, February 18: Fin de Fiesta, the closing of the carnival.
All Major Events Explained
Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival 2024 Begins with Splendor!
On Wednesday, January 12, 2024, the Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival kicks off with a spectacular inauguration. The inauguration is usually a spectacle of music, dance and creativity, where the groups and artists that will animate the carnival in the following weeks are presented. Get ready for the start of one of the most vibrant festivals in the world!
Tenerife Carnival Queen Election Gala: A Dazzling Event
Wednesday, February 7 is a key date in the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, as the Queen's Election Gala is held. This event is one of the most awaited and spectacular of the carnival,where creativity, design and elegance come together in a magical night. Candidates parade in stunning costumes, true works of art, competing for the coveted title of Carnival Queen. The gala is not only a display of fashion and beauty, but also a moment of great emotion and pride for the people of Tenerife.
An event not to be missed if you are a Carnival lover!
The Announcing Cavalcade: The Colorful Beginning of the Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival
The Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife officially begins on Friday, February 9 with the "Cabalgata Anunciadora", a parade full of color and joy. This event is a vibrant spectacle where floats, dance groups, and costumed participants fill the streets of the city with music, dancing and lots of fun. The parade runs through the main streets of Santa Cruz, marking the official beginning of the carnival festivities. It is an unmissable event that attracts thousands of spectators, and is perfect for experiencing the festive spirit of carnival from the very first moment.
officially begins with the "Cabalgata Anunciadora", a parade full of color and joy.
El Coso Apoteosis: The Grand Parade of the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The Coso Apoteosis is the grand parade that marks the climax of the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife . Typically held on Tuesday, February 13, this parade is a spectacle overflowing with energy, color and creativity. In it, participants in colorful costumes, vibrant comparsas, elaborate floats and music groups parade through the main streets of the city in an atmosphere of festivity and joy.
It is the event where carnival reaches its peak, bringing together participants and spectators in a celebration that is the heart and soul of Tenerife Carnival.
BURIAL OF THE SARDINE - Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The last day of Carnival in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is celebrated with an event known as "El Entierro de la Sardina" (Burial of the Sardine), which symbolizes the end of the festivities. This day, usually on Wednesday, February 14, is characterized by a humorous and satirical parade in which a giant cardboard sardine is carried through the streets of the city. The participants, extravagantly dressed, often as weeping widows, accompany the sardine in a festive but also "mournful" atmosphere, marking the farewell to that year's carnival.
The event culminates with the symbolic burning of the sardine, an act that represents purification and rebirth. It is a spectacular and emotional end to the Carnival, full of irony and fun.
The last act of the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, known as the "Fin de Fiesta", is celebrated on Sunday, February 18. This day marks the official closing of the festivities with an atmosphere of jubilation and nostalgia. The city is filled with music, dancing and impromptu parades, where participants take the opportunity to enjoy the last hours of carnival.
It is an opportunity to see the carnival groups in a more relaxed and familiar atmosphere, bidding farewell to the festivities until next year. The "Fin de Fiesta" is a mix of celebration and farewell, leaving everyone with unforgettable memories and anticipation for next year's carnival.
In conclusion, the unmissable date is Tuesday, February 13 and Wednesday, February 14.
and the following weekend The Great Carnival Festival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The high point of the Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival, known for its spectacular celebration with concerts and music, is usually experienced during the "Coso Apoteosis" and the "Day Carnivals" . These events, which generally take place around Tuesday, February 13 and the following weekends, are where the party reaches its peak. With live concerts, performances by various musical groups and murgas, and a vibrant atmosphere full of music and dancing, these days are the essence of carnival.
The city is transformed into a great stage where locals and visitors come together to enjoy the music, dance and joy of the Tenerife Carnival.
In addition to music, comedy and dance performances by the groups
The groups and collectives of the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife are inherent to the festival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and have been growing in number and modality, decade after decade.
- Rondallas: Carnival musical groups that focus on lyrical style and vocal technique, composed of soloists, choir and stringed instruments.
- Murgas: Collectives with a critical and humorous character, originating from the capital's neighborhoods, which use irony and satire to comment on the socio-political reality.
- Comparsas: Groups that bring rhythm and color to the carnival, inspired by the rhythms of Brazil and the Caribbean, with dance, batucada and parranda.
- Evolution: Throughout the decades, new musical and choreographic groups have been added to represent the popular expression and enjoyment of the festivities through Latin and modern music.
DAY CARNIVAL
The Daytime Carnival takes place during the first Sunday of Carnival and Saturday of Piñata, bringing together hundreds of thousands of people who congregate on the different stages set up in the streets of Santa Cruz de Tenerife during the daytime .
People of all ages come together in a meeting that allows to enjoy, dance and show off the fantasy of the costume during the day, and of course, to tie with the night.
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Events at Puerto de la Cruz
The Carnival of Puerto de La Cruz will be held from February 1 to 25, 2024, under the theme "Eurovision".
Some of the main events are the election of the carnival queen, the men's marathon 'Mascarita Ponte Tacón' and the Coso Apoteosis, a big parade.
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Wednesday, February 7 is a key date in the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, as the Queen's Election Gala is held. But it officially opens on January 12, 2024. The unmissable date is Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 February and the following weekend.
The Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife 2024 will end on February 18. Known as the "Fin de Fiesta". The city is filled with music, dance and impromptu parades, where participants take the opportunity to enjoy the last hours of carnival.
Aguere Nest is the closest one, but we are sure that both guests and workers from other hostels will organize trips to the Carnival, as it is an important and very nice event to visit and see. In 2024 from Duque Nest Hostel, Las Eras Nest Hostel and also passing through El Medano Nests, we organize trips to the carnival. From Puerto Nest Hostel and the others as well and of course you can get to the carnival by bus whenever you want. Join our WhatsApp group at the bottom of the page or during check-in and keep in touch with our Nesters Community!
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