Culture, color and celebration - Tenerife comes alive all year round

Here’s a curated calendar of the island’s most important festivities, with a spotlight on those happening in the south, where the sun and the sea enhance every tradition.

January

🟡 San Antonio Abad – Arona / Los Cristianos
Traditional pilgrimage with livestock, folk music and Canarian food stalls.
Great for families, this event captures Tenerife’s rural soul just a few minutes from the coast.

🟡 San Sebastián – La Caleta (Adeje)
The statue of the saint is carried into the ocean, surrounded by horses and swimmers.
A magical and visually stunning tradition in one of Adeje’s most charming fishing villages.

February / March

🟣 Carnival – Santa Cruz & Los Cristianos
Parades, music, costumes and contagious joy fill the streets.
Can’t make it to Santa Cruz? The Los Cristianos Carnival brings the party south, right by the sea.

March / April

🔵 Easter – Adeje
Open-air theatrical reenactment of the Passion of Christ along Calle Grande.
One of the most moving Holy Week events in the Canary Islands—powerful and artistic.

May

🟡 San Isidro – Granadilla de Abona
Pilgrimage with decorated carts, livestock and traditional Canarian attire.
A rural festivity perfect for those wanting to experience true local culture in the south.

🟡 Day of the Cross (celebrated island-wide)
Streets decorated with floral crosses and local festivities.
Small-scale celebrations also take place in Adeje and southern towns.

June

🟢 Corpus Christi – La Orotava (north)
Breathtaking carpets made from colored sand and flowers cover the streets.
An incredible artistic tradition—worth the trip for a full-day excursion.

🟢 San Juan – Night of June 23rd
Bonfires, live music and nighttime beach dips.
Celebrate it in Los Cristianos, El Médano or Fañabé, where locals and tourists gather for this magical night.

July

🔵 Virgen del Carmen – Los Cristianos / Las Galletas
Maritime procession with the Virgin carried on a boat, surrounded by decorated vessels.
A unique seafaring tradition with fireworks and festivities on the docks.

🔵 San Benito – La Laguna (north)
The biggest pilgrimage in Tenerife with carts, music and typical food.
Ideal for experiencing the cultural richness of the island’s historic towns.

August

🟠 Adeje Town Festivities
Religious processions, open-air concerts, local food and fireworks.
A vibrant atmosphere in the historic town center, ideal for visitors staying in Costa Adeje.

September

🔴 Patron Saint Festivities – San Miguel de Abona
Week-long celebrations with religious events, markets and live shows.
One of the most deeply rooted cultural events in the southern highlands.

November

🟣 San Andrés – Icod de los Vinos (north)
Young wine tasting, roasted chestnuts and “cacharros” (pots dragged down streets).
A quirky and tasty tradition—worth the trip if you're a wine enthusiast.

December

🔵 Christmas – Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos and Arona
Christmas lights, open-air concerts and festive markets.
Spend the holidays under the palm trees with a relaxed yet joyful island vibe.

✨ Why experience Tenerife's festivals in the south?

  • Mild weather all year round
  • Festivities by the sea with authentic local spirit
  • Easy access from our villas and holiday homes in Costa Adeje, La Caleta, Arona and Los Cristianos