The Carnival of San Andrés y Sauces 2026 will take place from February 13th to 28th, establishing itself as one of the most outstanding carnival celebrations on La Palma.
Among the most anticipated highlights are the Burials of the Sardine, both in Los Galguitos and the main Burial of the Sardine in San Andrés y Sauces, officially declared a Festival of Tourist Interest of the Canary Islands.
Two symbolic and emotional celebrations that bring together thousands of people every year.
The always popular Sixties Wedding will once again be one of the most fun and participatory events, inviting residents and visitors to dress in period style and join the wedding procession and the dance that follows.
The programme is completed with live music performances, large street parties, school parades and announcement processions, filling the streets with carnival spirit from the first day to the final burning of Doña Sardina.
Carnival Programme of San Andrés y Sauces 2026
February 13, Friday
10:30 am
Carnival parade by nursery and primary students of CER Barlovento Sauces.
From Camino San Pedro to Plaza de San Pedro in Las Lomadas.
11:00 am
Live performance by Dúo Guarapo.
Day Centre of San Andrés y Sauces.
11:30 am
Children’s Murga Festival by CER Barlovento Sauces students.
Plaza de San Pedro, Las Lomadas.
February 14,Saturday
5:00 pm
Children’s Party with inflatables, costume parade, face painting and children’s disco.
Parque Antonio Herrera.
Registration for the costume parade at the Town Hall Culture Office or on the day before the event begins.
February 18, Wednesday
Shop Window Competition
“En la Sardina Nos Vemos 2026. Back to the Origins of the Burial of the Sardine. Strict Mourning. The Widows Return…”
In local businesses throughout the municipality.
Organised by ACE.
Decorations will remain on display until March 2nd during business hours.
February 20, Friday
11:00 am
Live performance by Manuel Dorta.
Day Centre of San Andrés y Sauces.
February 22, Sunday
12:00 pm
Live music to accompany the departure of the Wedding Procession.
Roundabout at Los Tilos Bridge.
12:00 pm
Live performance by Grupo Canadá to welcome the Wedding Procession.
Plaza de Montserrat.
1:00 pm
Sixties Wedding. Meeting of the couples and guests at Los Tilos Bridge Roundabout.
Procession to Plaza de Montserrat, where the Wedding Banquet will take place.
Afterwards, Sixties Dance with Orquesta Nueva Línea, Grupo Libertad and Grupo Canadá.
Plaza de Montserrat.
Dress in 1960s style and join the wedding celebration.
February 27, Friday
11:00 am
Live performance by Pepe Benavente.
Day Centre of San Andrés y Sauces.
11:30 am
Presentation of the Sardine of Los Galguitos.
Plaza de Los Galguitos.
11:30 am
Carnival parade by Los Galguitos School.
From the school to Plaza de Los Galguitos.
7:30 pm
Burial of the Sardine of Los Galguitos.
Starting from Camino El Roque, passing through Pista Tajadre and Calle Garachico to Plaza de Los Galguitos.
Followed by a street party with the orchestras Saoco and Pedro Rodríguez.
Plaza de Los Galguitos.
This year’s theme is “Magic”.
February 28, Saturday
10:00 am
Presentation of the Sardine.
Plaza de Montserrat.
11:00 am
Announcement Parade of the Burial of the Sardine of San Andrés y Sauces.
Featuring giant heads, charanga, carnival groups, batucadas, school carnival groups and the Children’s Sardine made by José Luis Albendea School.
From Los Tilos Bridge Roundabout to Plaza de Montserrat.
12:30 pm
Live performance by Los 600 and Escuela de Calor with music from the 80s, 90s and 2000s.
Plaza de Montserrat.
8:00 pm
Grand street party with Libertad, Grupo Bomba y su Orquesta, Armonía Show and Saoco.
Plaza de Montserrat.
9:30 pm
Burial of the Sardine of San Andrés y Sauces.
From the Municipal Sports Pavilion Square, along Vicente San Juan, Ramón y Cajal and Avenida Los Sauces to Plaza de Montserrat, where Doña Sardina will be burned.
11:30 pm
Street party with Grupo Bomba y su Orquesta, Armonía Show and Saoco.
Plaza de Montserrat.