Spanish Festivals in February

5 festivals take place across Spain in February, spread over Andalusia, Valencia, Catalonia, Canary Islands. Each entry below has exact dates, the nearest city, and what to expect.

February

Carnival

Carnival of Tenerife

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands

The Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the second-largest carnival in the world, rivalled only by Rio de Janeiro. Every February, the Canarian capital explodes into a dazzling spectacle of costumes, music, dance and street parties that last over two weeks. Declared a Festival of International Tourist Interest, this carnival draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

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February

Carnival

Carnaval de Cádiz

Cádiz, Andalusia

The Carnaval de Cádiz is widely considered Spain's greatest and most original carnival — not for its parade floats or samba schools, but for something uniquely gaditano: the chirigotas, comparsas, and coros — satirical singing groups who spend months composing sharp, political, and hilarious songs performed on the streets and in competition at the Gran Teatro Falla.

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February

Carnival

Carnaval de Sitges

Sitges, Catalonia

Sitges Carnival is Spain's most colourful and inclusive celebration. This charming coastal town near Barcelona transforms into a non-stop party with extravagant parades, drag competitions, and the legendary Rua de la Disbauxa (debauchery parade). Over 300,000 visitors join the fun.

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February

Carnival

Carnaval de Badajoz

Badajoz, Extremadura

The Carnaval de Badajoz is mainland Spain's largest carnival celebration, with over 100,000 people parading through the streets in spectacular comparsas and murgas. Declared a Fiesta of International Tourist Interest, it rivals the Canary Islands carnivals in scale and creativity.

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February

Traditional

Fiestas de la Magdalena

Castellón de la Plana, Valencia

Castellón's founding festival celebrates the city's move from the hilltop Magdalena hermitage to the plain in 1251 with 10 days of processions, fireworks and gaiatas (illuminated floats).

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