Tenerife Carnival 2026

The Coso Apoteosis is the main parade of the Santa Cruz Carnival and the biggest Tenerife Carnival event. It takes place on 17 February 2026 and includes floats, queens, dancers, Latin Rhythms music, comparsas and thousands of spectators. It is the most popular parade for tourists who want the full Tenerife Carnival experience in one day.

Not 100%, but booking the bus transfer together with reserved seating gives the highest possible chance of confirmation. Club Canary works with authorised companies where seating is linked to the private buses we hire for Carnival day. When these buses are reserved, seating allocated to those companies is included with the transport. This applies to a large number of seats, but not all seating comes from one single source. Final confirmation of seating always depends on the official government allocation, which is released closer to the event date. While the bus transfer can always be guaranteed, seating availability is ultimately beyond our full control.

Yes, Club Canary can offer reserved seating without using the bus transfer, but please note that tribune seating is not normally sold as a standalone product. Due to very high demand, official carnival seating is usually allocated together with transport packages. To accommodate guests who travel to Santa Cruz on their own, Club Canary works through special arrangements where we still purchase the full package (bus + seating) on your behalf, even if you do not use the transfer. For this reason, seating without using the bus is priced differently and availability is limited. Seating confirmation is always subject to official government release. If seating cannot be confirmed, you will be contacted in advance and receive a full refund.

This option is for guests who also book the Club Canary bus. It includes a podium chair in a special viewing zone, access to a private toilet and a guaranteed seat. These seats are very limited and usually sell out early.

Yes, almost always. Club Canary groups bookings together whenever possible. Only very late bookings risk being separated if a podium row is already full.

Usually yes, but it depends on pick-up order. Early pick-ups have the first choice of seats. If you board last, you might need to ask other passengers or the guide for help. People at the carnival are friendly and flexible.

Yes, this can happen. Reserved seating for the Tenerife Carnival is officially controlled by the local government, and the total number of chairs released is limited and not known far in advance.

Club Canary starts pre-selling around 8 months in advance based on estimates and historical allocations, and works directly with authorised companies to secure as many seats as possible. This gives guests the best possible chance, but availability is not fully within our control.

If reserved seating cannot be confirmed, guests are contacted in advance and offered a full refund or an alternative option, if available. While this is never our preferred outcome, we always communicate transparently and act fairly.

We kindly ask for understanding and respectful communication in these situations. Applying pressure, making threats, or requesting special exceptions will not increase availability. Carnival is a free public event, and many people still enjoy it fully without reserved seating by arriving early with their own chairs along the route.

Reserved tribune seating is not normally sold on its own. Due to very high demand, seating is typically allocated as part of transport packages.

When guests choose not to use the bus, Club Canary still needs to purchase the full package (bus + seating) to secure the seat. This is why seating without using the transfer is priced differently.

In short, you are receiving access to an option that is normally not available as a standalone product, made possible through Club Canary’s arrangements with authorised suppliers.

Pre-purchase for Tenerife Carnival events and reserved seating usually opens around eight months in advance, typically in the summer or towards the end of the summer. Club Canary opens pre-sale as soon as official information and allocations become available, allowing guests to secure their place as early as possible. Booking early always gives the best chance of availability, especially for limited options like reserved seating.

The Coso Apoteosis normally lasts 3.5 to 4 hours. You can leave the podium at any time to buy food or walk around and return to your seat by showing your ticket. Most people take short breaks during the parade.

Yes. Child Bus Ticket (2–11 years) is 26€. Reserved seating for children costs the same as adults because every chair counts as one seat. Children under two years old can join for free but must sit on an adult’s lap and do not receive a chair. Consider if the busy carnival environment is suitable for your child.

Pick-ups cover Los Gigantes, Puerto Santiago, Costa Adeje, Playa Paraiso, Las Américas, Los Cristianos, Palm Mar, Las Galletas, Costa del Silencio, San Miguel, El Médano, Candelaria, Las Caletillas and Puerto de la Cruz. Exact meeting points are sent with your ticket.

This is no problem. Many people stay in Santa Cruz to keep celebrating. Just tell the guide or send us a WhatsApp message so we don’t wait for you during the return. But there is no price adjustment.

Not recommended. Public buses become overcrowded, taxis are almost impossible to find and parking is extremely limited. Club Canary offers one of the fastest options thanks to high booking volume and grouped hotel pick-ups.

You receive a podium chair, access to a private toilet area, re-entry to your seat, and a clear view of the parade route. This is not luxury or VIP seating, but it offers a guaranteed place to sit along the route.

Please note that reserved seating does not mean a private or controlled environment. The carnival is a large public event, and Club Canary cannot guarantee who will be seated next to you or around you. Children may be seated nearby, and people may occasionally stand up, move around, or pass in front of the podium.

While reserved seating provides comfort and structure, the atmosphere can still be lively and sometimes chaotic, which is part of the authentic carnival experience. We kindly ask for your understanding.

For the full Tenerife Carnival experience, Coso Apoteosis is the number one event to book. If you only choose one parade, this is the one. Ritmo y Armonía on 14 February 2026 is also a great option with music, costumes and choreography, and many people decide to do both. You can book Ritmo y Armonía here: https://clubcanary.com/tenerife/ritmo-y-armonia-carnival-event/

If you want a luxury way to experience the Tenerife Carnival parade, Club Canary can arrange it. The best option is to book the reserved seating with us and then request a private driver. We work with several trusted private drivers who can take you and your family directly from your hotel to Santa Cruz and bring you back after the parade. It is more expensive than the bus and private drivers cannot access the same special drop-off zone that our authorized buses use, but they will still take you as close as possible and pick you up at an agreed point. These are not regular taxis; they are professional drivers who normally do private island tours, so you can even combine it with sightseeing like Teide before the parade. For luxury or custom routes, just contact Club Canary on WhatsApp and we will prepare a personalised quote.

Yes. Club Canary specialises in organising private buses for company events, team outings, and big groups attending the Carnaval de Tenerife. We can provide a comfortable coach with air conditioning, clear instructions, flexible pick-up and return options, and official invoices with taxes included. Your group can start earlier or stay longer if you want to party after the parade. These bookings require advance planning and must normally be arranged at least 1.5 months before the event. Contact us on WhatsApp or email events@clubcanary.com for a personalised offer.

Yes. You can book your Tenerife Carnival tickets directly at the Club Canary office. We are open every day from 08:00 to 22:00 in the luxury shopping centre Plaza del Duque in Costa Adeje. If possible, send us a quick WhatsApp message before you arrive so we can prepare your booking or have staff ready in your language. You can pay in the office by card, cash or our ATM machine, and you will receive an invoice on the spot. Club Canary is one of the most trusted agencies in the Canary Islands, and our team is always happy to meet clients in person. Please note: the booking process is still completed online in our system, because this keeps everything organised and ensures you receive your official tickets by email like all other customers.

Besides the Coso Apoteosis, Club Canary also offers organised bus transfers to two other popular Santa Cruz Carnival events. The Ritmo y Armonía parade on 14 February is a lively evening event with dance groups and strong local atmosphere. On 13 February, you can join the Cabalgata Carnival, a very interactive street parade where you walk with the crowd and feel the real carnival energy. Both options include easy transport from the south of Tenerife and are great alternatives if you want to experience more than one Carnival night.

Not ideal. The Santa Cruz Carnival is very crowded, walking areas are long and access to the podium can be busy. We help where possible, but we cannot guarantee optimal conditions for wheelchairs or limited mobility.

The seating is a simple podium chair, not luxury, but it offers a better view, a guaranteed spot and access to a private toilet. Without seating, it is very hard to find a good viewing place because locals arrive early and the streets become packed.

The Adult Bus Ticket is a two-way transfer from the south of Tenerife to Santa Cruz. Pick-ups start around 12:15 from selected hotels, and the return is normally around 19:30–20:00. Exact times and meeting points are sent about two weeks before the parade after grouping people by hotel area for faster transfers.

You receive your invoice immediately after booking. Your official bus and seating tickets are sent about two weeks before the parade. This is because government seating is released later and we need time to group guests by hotel area.