Fiestas on Fuerteventura
From Carnival to Kite Festival: Almost every place on the island celebrates its patron saints once a year, with music, dancing, and open plazas. Here you can find all the festivals month by month.
In October: 7 FiestasNow & in the near future
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Fiestas Juradas de San Miguel Arcángel, Tuineje Fiesta · 2. Oct – 17. Oct · AntiguaProgramm ansehen (20)
Thursday, 8 October
Friday, October 9
Saturday, October 10
Sunday, 11th October
Monday, 12th October
- San Miguel Arcángel
- Verbena with Candela
- Historical Facts in Gran Tarajal
- San Miguel Arcángel – Farmers' Meeting in Corral Blanco
- Romería to San Miguel Arcángel
- Parranda El Campillo and Parranda Pal Porrón
Tuesday, 13th October
- San Miguel Arcángel Tuineje – Deployment of troops
- Historical reenactment
- Meeting of Versadores with Yeray Rodríguez
Saturday, October 17
Fiestas of the Virgin of the Pine, Puerto Lajas Fiesta · Oct 6 – Oct 12 · Puerto LajasProgramm ansehen (18)
Thursday, 8 October
- Ntra Sra del Pino 2026
- Final of the 36th Canary Islands Ball Games Tournament in Puerto Lajas
- La Baja – Urban Night
Friday, October 9
- Churros and chocolate
- Hi-Fi stage for children and adults
- Pregón
- Los Alisios del Norte and Verbena with Grupo K-Libre
Saturday, October 10
Sunday, 11th October
Monday, 12th October
Festival Sal y Arte, El Cotillo Festival · Oct 8 – Oct 10 · El CotilloView program (6)
Thursday, 8 October
Friday, October 9
Saturday, October 10
Fiestas de la Peña del Mar Fiesta · 8th October – 11th October · Caleta de FusteView program (15)
Thursday, 8 October
Friday, October 9
- Peña del Mar – program on Friday
- Academia „La Sala“ – Fiestas Peña del Mar
- Grupo „K.libre“ – Fiestas Peña del Mar
- The Cuco Band – Fiestas Peña del Mar
Saturday, October 10
- Grupo Bomba – Fiestas Peña del Mar
- Peña del Mar – Program on Saturday
- Los Muchachitos del Swing – Fiestas Peña del Mar
- Escuela de Música de Antigua – Fiestas Peña del Mar
- From here to there – Peña del Mar festivals
Sunday, 11th October
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Fiestas del Rosario, La Oliva Fiesta · Oct 10 – Oct 18 · La OlivaView program (8)
Saturday, October 10
Tuesday, 13th October
Wednesday, October 14
Thursday, October 15
Friday, October 16
Saturday, October 17
Sunday, October 18
Smart social networks Fiesta · Oct 13 – Oct 14 · Puerto del RosarioView program (2)
Canarias Manga Festival 2026 Festival · 23rd Oct – 25th Oct · Puerto del RosarioView program (3)
Friday, October 23
Saturday, October 24
Sunday, October 25
Festival Arena Negra 2026, Gran Tarajal Festival · Nov 6 – Nov 7 · Gran TarajalView program (2)
Friday, November 6th
Saturday, November 7
Fuerteventura Reggae Festival, Corralejo Festival · Nov 27 – Nov 28 · CorralejoView program (2)
Friday, November 27th
Saturday, November 28
The municipalities usually publish the programs one to two weeks in advance. As soon as we have them, they will appear here.
The major festivals of the island
This is how a Fiesta drives
January
There are no known fixed fiestas in this municipality this month.
February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October now
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November
There are no known fixed fiestas in this municipality this month.
December
There are no known fixed fiestas in this municipality this month.
Tips for your Fiesta visit
All the information is typical for recent years and may change. The exact schedules usually come one to two weeks in advance, then you can find them in our Calendar under Feste & Fiestas. Is an event missing or a date not correct? Write to us and we will be happy to add it.
Fiestas on Fuerteventura: good to know
The Fiestas They are the heart of island life. Each town celebrates its patron saints with mass, processions, romería, lucha canaria, and long dance nights in the plaza. The biggest fiestas are the Carnival in February and March, the Virgen del Carmen In July with boat processions in Corralejo and Morro Jable, the pilgrimage to Virgin of Peña in September and the Fiestas Juradas in Tuineje with the reenactment of the battle of Tamasite in October.
Frequently asked questions
Which fiestas are taking place this month?
In the calendar above, the current month is marked in pink. Click on an event to learn more and see the dates that are already included in our calendar.
Can I go to the fiestas as a tourist?
Yes, absolutely. The fiestas are public and almost always free. Visitors are very welcome, especially at concerts, processions and romerías.
When is Carnival in Fuerteventura?
The carnival depends on the date of Easter. It usually starts in February in Puerto del Rosario, followed by Corralejo and the southern towns in March.
What is a Romería?
A procession in traditional dress in honor of the patron saints, with decorated carts, musical groups, and often gifts such as fruit and wine. Watching and participating is expressly encouraged.
When do the verb endings begin?
The dance evenings with a live band usually start only around 10 or 11 p.m. and often last until the early hours of the morning.
The exact schedules are often published by the municipalities shortly before they are released. As soon as they are available, you can find them here. Event calendar under Feste & Fiestas. What else is going on can be seen on our pages. Weekly markets and everyone Events.
Public holidays in Fuerteventura 2026 and 2027 – island and municipalities
Fuerteventura observes the Spanish and Canarian public holidays, plus the island holiday of Nuestra Señora de la Peña (September 17, 2027). In addition, each of the six municipalities – Puerto del Rosario, La Oliva, Pájara, Tuineje, Antigua and Betancuria – has two local holidays of its own, for example Carnival Tuesday in Puerto del Rosario or the Fiestas Juradas in Tuineje. On public holidays many shops, supermarkets and public offices are closed; restaurants and beach bars are usually open.
Spain’s national holiday, also called Día de la Hispanidad and the feast of the Virgen del Pilar.
All public holidays in the next 12 months26 public holidays · Whole island and all six municipalities
October 2026
Spain’s national holiday, also called Día de la Hispanidad and the feast of the Virgen del Pilar.
Commemorates 1740, when the people of Tuineje defeated English privateers in the battles of Cuchillete and Tamasite. In gratitude they swore to celebrate Saint Michael every year, hence “sworn feasts”.
November 2026
Families visit cemeteries and decorate the graves. Around this day many villages hold chestnut and wine festivals (Finaos).
falls on a SundayFamilies visit cemeteries and decorate the graves. Around this day many villages hold chestnut and wine festivals (Finaos).
moved to MondayDecember 2026
A feast of the Virgin Mary in Advent, often a long weekend together with Constitution Day.
The main celebration is Christmas Eve with a family dinner and Midnight Mass (Misa del Gallo). On the 25th almost everything is closed.
January 2027
In Spain the Three Kings bring the presents. On the evening before, parades of the Kings pass through many towns and children collect sweets.
February 2027
The highlight of carnival, with parades, costumes and music late into the night.
Feast of the patron saint of the Canary Islands. The church of La Oliva is dedicated to her, so the celebrations there are big.
The highlight of carnival, with parades, costumes and music late into the night.
March 2027
Start of the Easter holidays. In the evening, Holy Week processions take place at many churches on the island.
The quietest day of Holy Week, with solemn processions, for example in Betancuria, Antigua and Puerto del Rosario.
May 2027
International Workers’ Day. Public offices and most shops are closed.
July 2027
Feast of the patron saint of Pájara. The village church is famous for its portal with motifs reminiscent of Aztec art.
Feast of the Franciscan Saint Bonaventure, to whom the historic convent of Betancuria is dedicated; its ruins can still be visited today.
Feast of the patron saint of fishermen and sailors, with boat processions at sea, for example in Corralejo and Morro Jable.
Feast of the patron saint of fishermen and sailors, with boat processions at sea, for example in Corralejo and Morro Jable.
August 2027
Feast of the Apostle Bartholomew, celebrated in the old island capital of Betancuria.
September 2027
Feast of the patron saint of the village of Antigua, with a procession and traditional festivities around the church.
October 2027
Feast of the patron saint of the island’s capital, which is named after her. The fiestas end with a romería (pilgrimage parade).
Source: Boletín Oficial de Canarias. All information without guarantee.
