Lanzarote Carnival
February-March
Lanzarote comes alive for a month for carnival, which sees plenty of dancing, parades, one-off exhibitions and events. Festivities begin in Arrecife, followed by San Bartolomé, Puerto del Carmen, Haría, Playa Blanca, Costa Teguise, Tinajo, Famara and La Graciosa.
Ironman Lanzarote
May
Take on the physically punishing Ironman Lanzarote and prepare for a 3.8km swim off the coast of Playa Grande which is then followed by a 180km bike ride around the island before finishing with the small matter of a marathon along the promenade in Puerto del Carmen.
Corpus Christi
June
A vibrant procession over an elaborate carpet made from coloured salt around the church of San Ginés in Arrecife is the highlight of Lanzarote’s Corpus Christi celebrations.
International Jazz Festival
July
This festival attracts some of the world’s top jazz performers, with a huge marquee in Teguise playing host to the main event, a free concert.
Fiesta of the Virgen de los Dolores
September
This celebration of the Virgen de los Dolores, Lanzarote’s patron saint, is a great excuse for the locals to get into the party spirit each September. Expect plenty of overindulgence on food and drink, although there is a religious element to the fiesta.