The Lanzarote Cultural Agenda February 2026 arrives packed with color, rhythm and international competition. Carnival takes over the streets of all seven municipalities, Marina Rubicón hosts Olympic sailing regattas with competitors from around the world, and the Escena Lanzarote festival presents contemporary dance in spaces designed by César Manrique. A month to experience outdoors.

La Candelaria and San Blas Fiestas – Tías

The patron saint festivities of the municipality of Tías close their program in the first days of February. On February 1, Puro Relajo performs in concert at 9:00 pm. February 2, La Candelaria Day, is a local holiday in Tías: solemn procession with the Virgin of La Candelaria through the village streets. February 3 features the religious service honoring San Blas.

→ Full program: La Candelaria and San Blas Fiestas Tías 2026

International Sailing Regattas at Marina Rubicón

February confirms Lanzarote as a winter sailing destination with two top-level competitions at Marina Rubicón, Playa Blanca.

The Lanzarote International Regatta (January 30 – February 5) brings together Olympic classes including ILCA 6, ILCA 7, Nacra 17, 49er and 470 in its sixth edition. Sailors from over 30 countries compete in the island’s southern waters as they prepare for the Olympic cycle toward Los Angeles 2028.

Following that, the Lanzarote iQFOiL Games (February 6-11) kick off the new Olympic cycle for foiling windsurfing. The fifth edition of this event brings more than 150 elite windsurfers who fly over the water at speeds exceeding 35 knots. New rules for 2026: 8m² sails for men and 7.3m² for women.

In total, more than 400 athletes from nearly 50 nationalities will pass through Marina Rubicón during February, generating an estimated economic impact of several million euros for the south of the island.

Lanzarote Carnival 2026

February means Carnival in the Canary Islands, and Lanzarote is no exception. All seven municipalities celebrate their own festivities with parades, murgas (satirical musical groups), comparsas (dance troupes), and the traditional burial of the sardine.

Confirmed dates and themes:

Arrecife: February 6-18. Theme: “80s and 90s Children’s TV”
San Bartolomé: February 8-20. Theme: “Ancient Egypt”
Puerto del Carmen (Tías): February 19-22. Theme: “Roaring Twenties”
Haría: Late February (dates to be confirmed). Theme: “Peter Pan”
Teguise, Tinajo and Yaiza: Programs pending publication

February 17, Carnival Tuesday, is a local holiday in five municipalities: Arrecife, Haría, San Bartolomé, Tías and Tinajo.

→ Complete guide: Lanzarote Carnival 2026

Escena Lanzarote: Performing Arts in Unique Spaces

The performing arts festival of the Art, Culture and Tourism Centers continues its fifth edition with contemporary dance proposals in spaces created by César Manrique.

Ojos del Océano (Eyes of the Ocean) – ESZER Company
February 14: Jardín de Cactus
February 15: Jameos del Agua
A proposal fusing dance and nature with Rocío Erpel and Adrián Martínez.

Afines (Kindred) – Marcat Dance
February 28: Jameos del Agua Auditorium, 8:00 pm
The company that won the MAX Awards 2023 (Best Show, Best Choreography, Best Male Dancer and Best Female Dancer) presents their acclaimed duet about human connection. Mario Bermúdez and Catherine Coury explore how two bodies intertwine, attract and distance themselves in an intimate and powerful piece.

Marcat Dance Workshop Lanzarote
February 25-27: Training workshops at Jameos del Agua, Cueva de los Verdes and Islote de Fermina.

→ Full program: Escena Lanzarote 2025-2026

Valentine’s Day in Lanzarote

February 14 falls on a Saturday, perfect for a romantic getaway. Lanzarote offers unique options: dinner with views at Jameos del Agua (Noches de Jameos on Fridays), sunset sailing from Puerto Calero with whale and dolphin watching, or wine tasting at La Geria wineries with the volcanic landscape as backdrop. February temperatures (18-21°C / 64-70°F) invite beach walks at Famara or outdoor dining in Yaiza.

More February Activities

February maintains ideal weather for outdoor activities: hiking through the Timanfaya volcanoes, cycling routes through La Geria, surfing at Famara, or dolphin and pilot whale watching from Puerto Calero. Migrating whales pass through Canarian waters between November and March, making winter the peak season for cetacean sightings.

The Teguise market (Sundays) and Haría market (Saturdays) remain active, and the Art, Culture and Tourism Centers of Lanzarote (Jameos del Agua, Cueva de los Verdes, Jardín de Cactus, Mirador del Río) maintain regular hours.

Updated: January 19, 2026. Official sources: Town Halls, Cabildo de Lanzarote, CACT Lanzarote, Escena Lanzarote.