The Three Kings Parade Lanzarote 2026 will take place across all seven municipalities on Sunday, January 5, bringing the magic of Melchor, Gaspar, and Baltasar to thousands of children and families. In the Canary Islands tradition, the Three Wise Men parade on camels, accompanied by floats, dance troupes, drumming bands, and thousands of kilos of sweets tossed to the crowds.

→ See also: Lanzarote Cultural Agenda January 2026

Three Kings Parade times and routes in Lanzarote 2026

All municipalities hold their parades on Sunday, January 5, 2026, though San Bartolomé starts some village visits on Saturday the 4th. Here’s the complete schedule by town.

Arrecife

The island capital celebrates the most magical day of the year with a double program. In the morning, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, the Three Kings visit neighborhoods across the city. In the afternoon at 6:00 pm, the Grand Parade departs from the Puerto Naos roundabout (near Agramar) and proceeds to Parque Islas Canarias.

At the end of the route, children can hand their letters directly to the Kings on the park stage. The program includes live music and the traditional shower of gluten-free sweets.

San Bartolomé

San Bartolomé splits its program across two days to reach every village:

Saturday, January 4:

• 5:00 pm – El Islote
• 6:00 pm – Montaña Blanca
• 7:00 pm – Güime

Sunday, January 5:

• 5:00 pm – Playa Honda parade, starting from Explanada de Guacimeta along the Avenue to Calle Princesa Ico
• 7:30 pm – San Bartolomé parade, from IES San Bartolomé via Avenida Alcalde Cabrera Barrera to the Town Hall Square

Teguise, Costa Teguise and La Graciosa

Teguise organizes an epic tour visiting every community center in the municipality. The Three Kings depart at 9:00 am from Plaza de Los Leones in La Villa de Teguise and visit throughout the morning:

• 9:15 am – Caleta de Famara
• 9:40 am – Caleta de Caballo
• 9:50 am – Soo
• 10:05 am – Muñique
• 10:25 am – Tiagua
• 10:45 am – Tao
• 11:05 am – Mozaga
• 11:25 am – Nazaret
• 11:45 am – Tahíche
• 12:05 pm – Las Caletas
• 12:25 pm – Costa Teguise
• 1:05 pm – Los Cocoteros
• 1:25 pm – Guatiza
• 1:55 pm – Los Valles
• 2:20 pm – El Mojón
• 2:45 pm – Teseguite

The Grand Parade of Teguise takes place at 7:00 pm in La Villa.

On La Graciosa, the Three Kings Parade begins at 6:30 pm from the harbor in Caleta del Sebo. Afterward, there’s a snack for all attendees at the Centro Socio Cultural Inocencia Páez.

Yaiza and Playa Blanca

Yaiza municipality hosts two parades on Sunday, January 5:

• 12:00 pm – Parade in Yaiza village. Children’s workshops and bouncy castles in the square from 11:00 am.
• 6:00 pm – Parade in Playa Blanca, starting from the Bus Station roundabout along Calle Jaime Quesada and Avenida Papagayo to Plaza del Carmen. Children’s activities from 5:00 pm.

At the end of both parades, children can deliver their letters directly to the Three Kings.

Tías and Puerto del Carmen

The Three Kings arrive by sea at Puerto del Carmen on Sunday, January 5 at 11:30 am. The reception takes place at the harbor, with letter collection at Plaza del Varadero. The parade then proceeds along Calle Teide to Calle Los Afrechos.

In the afternoon at 6:00 pm, the Tías parade departs from the Calle Pérez Galdós roundabout, traveling along Avenida Central Alcalde Florencio Suárez and Calle Libertad. Letters are collected at the Francisco Bermúdez Hernández “Pancho” Football Field.

Tinajo

The Tinajo Three Kings Parade starts at 5:30 pm from the Football Field to Plaza de San Roque, where the Kings receive the Key to the Municipality. Family theater follows at 7:30 pm in the Salón Social.

Haría

The traditional Haría parade takes place at 7:00 pm. The Three Kings ride through the village streets on their camels, creating one of the most authentic scenes of Three Kings Night in Lanzarote.

Practical tips for the Three Kings Parade Lanzarote 2026

• Arrive early: central areas fill up quickly, especially in Arrecife and Playa Blanca.
• Accessible zones: Arrecife provides reserved spaces for people with reduced mobility and those with Autism Spectrum Disorder near Puerto Naos.
• Gluten-free sweets: most parades distribute sweets suitable for people with celiac disease.
• Bring your letter ready: in many towns, children can hand their letter directly to the Kings at the end of the parade.
• Dress warmly: although the climate is mild, the evening breeze can be cool.

Official information

• Arrecife Town Hall: official website
• San Bartolomé Town Hall: official website
• Teguise Town Hall: official website
• Yaiza Town Hall: official website
• Tías Town Hall: official website
• Tinajo Town Hall: official website
• Haría Town Hall: official website

Last updated: December 29, 2025.