Santa Cruz de Tenerife Blends Modernity and Tradition in an Unforgettable Carnival

The Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival, recognized as one of the most spectacular in the world, returns this year to dazzle with a perfect combination of tradition and avant-garde. With an innovative program and respect for its roots, the celebration offers five weeks of music, color, and joy, consolidating itself as an international benchmark.

Technology and Spectacle in the Great Festival

This year's edition incorporates new technologies to enhance the audience's experience, with state-of-the-art stages, advanced lighting, and shows with impressive visual effects. Additionally, digital platforms have been implemented for live streaming, allowing people from all over the world to enjoy the most emblematic events.

The Traditional Soul of the Carnival

Despite its modernization, the Carnival keeps its most cherished traditions intact. The election of the Queen remains one of the most anticipated moments, with impressive fantasies that combine creativity and craftsmanship. Likewise, the rhythm of the murgas, comparsas, and rondallas continues to fill the streets, reminding everyone of the popular spirit that has defined this festivity for decades.

 

The daytime Carnival establishes itself as one of the major highlights of this edition | Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Daytime Carnival: The Great Family Bet

The Daytime Carnival, which in recent years has gained prominence, is consolidated as one of the great bets of this edition. With outdoor concerts and activities for all ages, it has become a meeting point that unites generations in a festive and safe environment.

With a unique mix of modernity and tradition, the Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival once again demonstrates why it is considered one of the best in the world. The city is already vibrating to the rhythm of its most emblematic festival, ready to offer an unforgettable spectacle to residents and visitors.

The Carnival Like Never Before

The carnivals in Santa Cruz de Tenerife kick off in 2025 like never before. The Santa Cruz de Tenerife Fair and Congress Center has reorganized the layout of its scenography in the central nave, from the refinery area to CajaSiete, with the aim of increasing audience capacity. This measure responds to a recurring demand in recent years and will allow more attendees at the key Carnival events.

Thanks to this adjustment, the final of the murgas contest will increase from 5,200 to 7,000 seats, a figure that will also apply to the comparsas competition on stage. Likewise, the choreographic contest will see an increase in its capacity, going from 4,700 to 6,000 seats.

Meanwhile, the eagerly awaited Queen's election gala will also have more space for spectators, with an increase from 4,300 to 6,000 seats between chairs and stands, thus ensuring greater public participation in this emblematic celebration.

The Great Artists at the Tenerife Carnival

The Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival 2025 will feature the participation of prominent international artists who will enliven the celebrations. The renowned Dominican musician Wilfrido Vargas, an emblem of merengue, will perform at the second Daytime Carnival on March 8. Additionally, the Argentine group Ráfaga, famous for hits like "Mentirosa," will perform at the same event, promising to make the audience dance with their characteristic energy. Meanwhile, the Puerto Rican Elvis Crespo, known for songs like "Suavemente," has also been confirmed for this edition of the carnival, although the exact date of his performance has not yet been specified.