If you are googling Lanzarote dates while holding iced coffee and pretending you are just browsing… same. Here is the offciacil guide to Puerto del Carmen 2026, zero guessing, so you do not show up on the wrong day and stare at an empty square like it is performance art.
The theme is: Los Locos años 20 (Roaring 20s). Expect a lot of feathers and glitter.
This is part of Carnival Lanzarote 2026, but Puerto del Carmen has its own vibe. It has seaside energy, walkable everything and schedule that is gamily friendly and proper party by night.
So, let us start with the first date:
Friday 20th. Traditional Carnival, the cultural “this is the real deal” day.
Where: Parade route and then Varadero
17:00 Carnival Tradicional parade from Playa Chica towards Plaza del Varadero with classic groups like Los Buches and Diabletes de Teguise.
20:30 DJ Ángel Pérez
21:30 the Concert with Kinito Médez
23:00 Verbena with DJ Diego Sánchez and orquesta Armonía Show and Combo Dominicano
Saturday 21st of February: The big parade day
Where: the Parade route and then Varadero
17:00 Parade along Avenida de las Playas (route: Hotel Barcelona Club towards Fariones Playa)
20:30 the Big verbena at Plaza del Varadero with Dani Valiente y su Banda, Armonía Show, Combo Dominicano, Rika Banda
Two tiny tips that save your mood:
If you want photos arrive a bit earlier and choose a spot with a clean background (sea > random sign).
If crowds stress you out, stand slightly off the busiest stretch, you will still see everything and breathe like a human.
Sunday 22nd of February. Carnaval de Día (daytime fun and family mode)
Where: Plaza del Varadero
10:30 DJ Ángel Pérez and kids show (Payaso Tallarín con Cantajuego)
11:30 till 13:30 Hinchables (bouncy castles)
12:00 La Década Prodigiosa
13:30 Orquesta Mambo Latino
15:00 Orquesta Rika Banda
This is best for Families, daytime vibes and people who want fun without a 2am recovery plan.
Quick cheat sheet. Which day should you choose
Culture and tradition, then Friday 20th
Bigger spectacle, then Saturday 21st
Daytime and family, then Sunday 22nd
Chill opening night, then Thursday 19th
