Carnival 2026 in Camariñas

The Camariñas Town Council (Concello de Camariñas) has released a six-day Carnival programme spread across several parishes, with something for every age: community meals, music, children’s events, workshops and two major comparsa gatherings. A week to enjoy the streets, local tradition and a strong festive atmosphere.

• ANPA O Areal Carnival Party
  Date: Friday, 13 February
  Time: 5:00 pm
  Venue: Víctor Vigo Sports Hall
  Description: The programme kicks off with a Carnival party to start the celebrations on a high note.
• Free community meal with music and DJ
  Date: Saturday, 14 February
  Time: 5:00 pm
  Venue: Campo do Allo
  Description: A free meal with music and a DJ set by Disco Móvil Héctor.
• Cocido and dinner dance in Camelle
  Date: Saturday, 14 February
  Time: 9:00 pm
  Venue: Campo do Santo (Camelle)
  Description: Organised by the Camelle Festival Committee with support from the Town Council.
• Comparsas parade and contest in Ponte do Porto
  Date: Sunday, 15 February
  Time: 12:30 pm (arrival at the seafront promenade)
  Venue: Ponte do Porto Seafront Promenade
  Description: Prizes of €500 (1st), €300 (2nd) and €200 (3rd). Each participant also receives €10.
• Costume party and Carnival tasting in Xaviña
  Date: Sunday, 15 February
  Time: 5:00 pm
  Venue: Xaviña
  Description: Organised by Asociación Abrindo Rejo and the Town Council, featuring costumes and typical Carnival treats.
• Children’s Carnival party in Camelle
  Date: Monday, 16 February
  Time: 5:00 pm
  Venue: Campo do Santo (Camelle)
  Description: A children’s event organised by Folja da Faneca.
• Comparsas contest in Camariñas
  Date: Tuesday, 17 February
  Time: 12:00 pm
  Venue: Market Square (rain location: Víctor Vigo Sports Hall)
  Description: Prizes of €800 (1st), €600 (2nd) and €300 (3rd). Each participant also receives €10.
• Children’s party and costume contest in Camariñas
  Date: Tuesday, 17 February
  Time: 5:00 pm
  Venue: Víctor Vigo Sports Hall
  Description: An afternoon with inflatables, karaoke, workshops, sports games, food, a DJ, and the costume contest.
• Burial of the Sardine
  Date: Wednesday, 18 February
  Time: (not specified)
  Venue: Casa de Pedra
  Description: Traditional closing event, with music by DJ Save and Charanga Os Atrevidos.

Across Camariñas and its parishes, Carnival becomes a day-by-day celebration—parades, prizes, music and family plans included. Choose your favourites (or do them all), put on your costume and enjoy one of the liveliest weeks of the year.