Carballo Carnival 2026

Carballo Carnival 2026 is all about taking the celebration to the streets: parades, live music, kids’ activities, neighbourhood parties and two must-see highlights —the Costume, Comparsas and Floats Parade & Contest and the traditional Burial of the Sardine. A full programme to enjoy Carnival day by day, all across the municipality.

• Carnival in Ardaña
  Date: Saturday, 7 February
  Time: 1:00 pm
  Venue: Ardaña Community Centre
  Description: Local Carnival celebration organised by the neighbourhood association.
• Carnival “ruada” in Oza
  Date: Saturday, 7 February
  Time: 9:00 pm
  Venue: Oza Community Centre
  Description: A lively Carnival street celebration organised by Escola do Alprende.
• Live music at the main square: Cé Orquestra Pantasma
  Date: Friday, 13 February
  Time: 6:30 pm
  Venue: Town Hall Square (Praza do Concello)
  Description: Music to kick off the Carnival weekend in the heart of Carballo.
• Street music: Brassica Rapa
  Date: Friday, 13 February
  Time: 8:00 pm
  Venue: Carballo streets
  Description: A roaming band bringing Carnival vibes through town.
• A Milagrosa Carnival Party: “Renacemento do Chorón”
  Date: Saturday, 14 February
  Venue: Correndoira da Asturiana (Rúa José M.ª Castroviejo), A Milagrosa
  Description: Neighbourhood party featuring vermouth session (1:00 pm), DJ party (4:00 pm–2:00 am) and the “Chorón” procession (6:00 pm).
• Parade with Charanga Santa Compaña
  Date: Sunday, 15 February
  Time: 5:30 pm
  Venue: Town Hall Square & Carballo streets
  Description: Brass band parade to set the tone for the main contest day.
• Costume, comparsas & floats contest and parade
  Date: Sunday, 15 February
  Time: 6:00 pm
  Venue: Town Hall Square (Praza do Concello)
  Description: The flagship event of Carballo Carnival 2026, hosted by Lupe Blanco. Over €10,000 in prizes.
• Costume dance with Dúo Veneguay
  Date: Sunday, 15 February
  Time: 8:30 pm
  Venue: Town Hall Square
  Description: Live music to keep the celebration going after the contest.
• Kids’ Carnival party & workshops
  Date: Monday, 16 February
  Time: 5:30–7:30 pm
  Venue: Town Hall Square
  Description: Family-friendly afternoon with DJ music, games and activities.
• Parade with Charanga Bregadiers
  Date: Monday, 16 February
  Time: 8:00 pm
  Venue: Town Hall Square & Carballo streets
  Description: Evening street parade to round off the day.
• Street show by Asacocirco
  Date: Tuesday, 17 February
  Time: 6:00 pm
  Venue: Town Hall Square
  Description: Outdoor entertainment before the next major tradition.
• Parade with Charanga Santa Compaña
  Date: Tuesday, 17 February
  Time: 6:30 pm
  Venue: Town Hall Square & Carballo streets
  Description: Street music leading into the evening’s main event.
• Burial of the Sardine
  Date: Tuesday, 17 February
  Time: 7:00 pm
  Venue: From Town Hall Square to Anllóns Park
  Description: Carballo’s traditional Burial of the Sardine, with the Municipal Theatre Workshop.
• Carnival “cocido” in Lema
  Date: Saturday, 21 February
  Time: All day
  Venue: Camping Baldaio
  Description: Carnival food celebration organised by AC Ría de Lema.
• Cances Carnival Festival with Jedhill
  Date: Saturday, 28 February
  Time: 8:00 pm
  Venue: Cances Community Hall
  Description: Carnival festival organised by AC San Campio de Cances.
• Sofán “cocido” feast
  Date: Saturday, 7 March
  Time: 1:00 pm
  Venue: Gándara Sports Hall (Sofán)
  Description: Traditional “cocido” event organised by AV Sofán.

From neighbourhood gatherings to the main parade and the sardine finale, Carballo Carnival 2026 is a month-long invitation to dress up, join in and enjoy the town’s most festive spirit.