Puerto de la Cruz is gearing up for one of its most anticipated celebrations with a new edition of the Summer Carnival, set to take place from 19 to 21 September. This year, the tourist city is getting ahead of the International Winter Carnival with an event bursting with colour, joy, flavour, and freedom, under the theme: Long Live Mexico!
The Costa Martiánez Tourist Complex and Playa Jardín will serve as the main stages for a programme that combines galas, festivals, concerts, and parades, further establishing this Carnival as a key event in the festive and tourist calendar of the Canary Islands.
Over the course of three days, Puerto de la Cruz will be filled with music, culture, and diversity through a vibrant lineup that includes orchestras, DJs, drag artists, batucadas, comparsas, and performances for all audiences.
Batucadas, Drag Comparsas, and DJs
The heart of the carnival will be at the Costa Martiánez Tourist Complex, which will host the Transgressive Gala on Friday, directed by local singer, choreographer, and artistic director Wycho Torres, featuring renowned drag artists from the archipelago.
Saturday will kick off with the Diversas Festival, presented by acclaimed drag artist Marcela Kaufmann and Iván Padrón, followed by the Great Carnival Pachanga, a party that will bring together Ni un pelo de Tonto, Boys Machine, and DJ Ubay Hernández on stage.
On Sunday, 21 September, the Summer Carnival will conclude with a grand event at Playa Jardín, starting at 12:00 PM with the Great Parranda and Coso, featuring groups from the Puerto de la Cruz Carnival, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and the island of La Palma, along with comparsas and choreographic groups from the municipality.
Music will continue until 8:00 PM with performances by DJs Luis de León, Alex Navarro, Laurentini, Dassierl, guitarist Gabo Siverio, and the Orquesta Swing Latino, providing a vibrant closure to a celebration that marks the end of summer with all the joy of the carnival.
“A Celebration Without Labels and With Respect”
“Puerto de la Cruz once again demonstrates that it is an open, vibrant city committed to its traditions, as well as the values of freedom, diversity, and inclusion,” stated the city’s mayor, Leopoldo Afonso, highlighting that this Summer Carnival “projects our identity as a tourist destination and as a society.”
Meanwhile, the councillor for Festivals, Luis Javier González, assured that “the Summer Carnival is now an established event, showcasing the best local and Canarian talent, while also valuing the LGTBI+ community as an essential part of the carnival spirit of our municipality.” He added, “It is a celebration to enjoy without labels, with respect, and with all the joy that the end of summer deserves.”
The Council, through its Festivals department, has designed a programme that enhances the tourist appeal of the municipality, offering residents and visitors the chance to experience a festive atmosphere in a privileged setting. Puerto de la Cruz invites everyone to join the Summer Carnival 2025: an explosion of music, colour, and pride to close the summer with the best of smiles, reminding that all performances are free to attend until capacity is reached.
Summer Carnival Programme of Puerto de la Cruz
Friday, 19 September
- Transgressive Gala
- 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM
- At the Costa Martiánez Tourist Complex
- Directed and presented by artist and choreographer Wycho Torres
Saturday, 20 September
- Diversas Festival
- 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- At the Andromeda Hall, Costa Martiánez Tourist Complex
- Directed and presented by drag artist Marcela Kaufmann and Iván Padrón
- The Carnival Pachanga
- 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM
- At the Costa Martiánez Tourist Complex
- Featuring: Ni un pelo de Tonto, Boys Machine, and DJ Ubay Hernández
Sunday, 21 September
- Summer Carnival Parade
- 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
- At Playa Jardín
- Groups from the Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and La Palma Carnivals
- End of the Party
- Performances by DJs Luis de León, Alex Navarro, Laurentini, Dassierl, guitarist Gabo Siverio, Orquesta Swing Latino, and performances by choreographic groups and comparsas from Puerto de la Cruz.
