Every year, the official Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival poster becomes one of the first glimpses of what’s to come.
With the 2027 celebrations set to embrace the theme “Eternal Rome: The Empire of Carnival”, the search is now on for the artwork that will represent one of the world’s biggest carnival celebrations.
Artists have until 29 July to submit their designs.
A Chance to Shape the Carnival’s Identity
The competition is open to graphic designers, illustrators, photographers and visual artists, giving creative professionals the opportunity to leave their mark on one of Tenerife’s most recognisable events.
The winning design will become the official image of Carnival 2027, appearing across promotional material for the festivities.
According to Santa Cruz Mayor José Manuel Bermúdez, the Carnival poster is far more than just advertising. It has become a symbol of the festival itself and forms part of the city’s artistic heritage.
A Competition with Significant Prize Money
The selection process takes place in several stages.
First, an expert panel will choose five finalists, with each artist receiving €1,000 to develop their initial concept into a complete graphic design over the following 30 days.
Once the final artwork has been completed, the designs will go to a public vote, allowing residents and Carnival fans to choose their favourite.
The creator of the winning poster will receive a €12,000 prize.
Entries Must Be Submitted Online
All applications must be submitted electronically through the Santa Cruz de Tenerife Town Hall’s online portal.
Full competition rules, technical requirements and submission details are available on the official Carnival website at www.carnavaldetenerife.com.
One of Carnival’s Most Anticipated Announcements
Long before the costumes, parades and competitions begin, the unveiling of the official poster is always one of the first major milestones in the Carnival calendar.
With the 2027 theme inspired by the grandeur of Ancient Rome, it will be interesting to see how artists interpret the idea of an “Empire of Carnival” and which design the public ultimately chooses to represent the world-famous celebrations.