An island full of contrasts
Fuerteventura is located around 100 kilometres west of the Moroccan coast. The island is known for its endless beaches, volcanic landscape and mild, sun-kissed climate, which attracts tourists all year round.
From traditional to modern - Fuerteventura's festival culture at a glance
Fuerteventura delights visitors with festivals all year round - from traditional celebrations and religious processions to music festivals and international sporting events. The event calendar provides a clear overview of the colourful island life and the cultural highlights of the year.
- January
Fiestas de San Antonio Abad
La Ampuyenta, Antigua
- Mid January
Traditional festival with animal blessings, processions and craft stalls.
- february
Fiestas de La Candelaria & San Blas
La Oliva
- Beginning of February
Religious and cultural festival with processions, music and dance performances and culinary specialities.
Carnaval
Puerto del Rosario, Corralejo & other places
- February/March
Colourful carnival events with costume competitions, parades and exuberant street parties.
- March
Carnaval
Puerto del Rosario, Corralejo & other places
- February/March
Colourful carnival events with costume competitions, parades and exuberant street parties.
Fiestas de San José
Tiscamanita, Tuineje
- 19 March
Religious festival with ceremonies, processions and stalls selling regional products.
Carnaval Blanco de Tetir
Tetir
- March/April
Special carnival event with white clothing, live music and the throwing of flour.
- April
Carnaval Blanco de Tetir
Tetir
- March/April
Special carnival event with white clothing, live music and the throwing of flour.
FEAGA
Near Pozo Negro
- April/May
Agricultural, livestock and fishing fair with demonstrations, exhibitions and regional products.
- May
Día de Canarias
Island-wide
- 30 May
Cultural festival with music, dance and traditional food that celebrates the diversity of the Canary Islands.
Baile de Taifas
Puerto del Rosario
- 29 May (eve of the Día de Canarias)
Traditional festival with dances in traditional costume and musical performances.
Note: Access to the event area is only permitted in traditional costume.
Festival de Teatro de Antigua
Antigua
- End of May
Cultural event with theatre performances of classical and contemporary plays.
Fiesta de La Apañada
La Matilla
- May and October
Traditional cattle festival with the rounding up and marking of goats and sheep.
FEAGA
Near Pozo Negro
- April/May
Agricultural, livestock and fishing fair with demonstrations, exhibitions and regional products.
- June
Fiestas de San Juan
Island-wide, especially in Puerto del Rosario
- 23 June
Traditional summer solstice festival with bonfires, music and dancing.
- July
FEM (Fuerteventura en Música)
El Cotillo
- Beginning of July
Music festival with performances by local and international artists at Playa La Concha.
Fuerteventura Windsurfing & Wingfoil World Cup
Playa de Sotavento, Jandía
- Mid July
Sporting event with international competitions in windsurfing and wingfoiling.
Fiestas de San Marcial de Rubicón
Villaverde
- Beginning of July
Religious festival with ceremonies and traditional activities in honour of the patron saint of the Canary Islands.
Fiestas de Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Puerto del Rosario, Corralejo
- Mid July
Maritime and religious festival with processions on water and on land.
- August
Fiestas de Nuestra Señora del Buen Viaje
El Cotillo
- End of August
Religious festival with maritime and terrestrial processions and free fish dishes.
- September
Fiestas de Nuestra Señora del Buen Viaje
Vega de Río Palmas
- Third weekend in September
Religious festival with processions, masses and a large public festival in honour of the island's patron saint.
Fiestas de Santa María de Betancuria
Betancuria
- Mid September
Religious festival with processions and cultural events in the historic town.
Fiestas de San Miguel
Tuineje
- End of September
Religious and cultural festival with processions, music and dance.
- october
Fiestas del Rosario
Puerto del Rosario
- Beginning of October
Religious festival with processions, ceremonies and cultural events.
Fiestas Juradas de San Miguel
Tuineje
- Mid-October
Historical festival with re-enactments of battles, processions and cultural activities.
Fiesta de La Apañada
La Matilla
- May and October
Traditional cattle festival with the rounding up and marking of goats and sheep.
- November
Fiesta de La Apañada
Puerto del Rosario and other municipalities
- End of November
Traditional festival with games and gastronomic events.
Festival Internacional de Cometas
Corralejo and El Cotillo
- Mid-November
Kite festival with workshops, competitions and colourful kites in the sky.
Festival Arena Negra
Gran Tarajal
- Beginning of November
Music festival with performances of various genres on the beach.
- December
Fiestas de Santa Lucía
Valle de Santa Inés
- 13 December
Religious festival with ceremonies as well as music and dance performances.
Navidad en Puerto del Rosario
Puerto del Rosario
- December
Festively decorated streets, Christmas markets, living nativity scenes and a varied cultural programme with music, theatre and activities for families.
Nochevieja en Fuerteventura
Island-wide
- 31 December
New Year's Eve celebrations with live music, dancing and fireworks in several places on the island - particularly atmospheric in Corralejo, Gran Tarajal and Caleta de Fuste.
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