What happens
The heart of it is the singing groups: chirigotas (comic), comparsas (more lyrical), coros (choirs on open floats) and cuartetos. They compete in the Gran Teatro Falla, then take to the streets. The whole city dresses up.
When it is held
The weeks around Carnival Tuesday (47 days before Easter Sunday).
Dates for 2027 are based on the fixed date or the usual rule. Confirm with the organisers or town hall before booking.
Tips
- Understanding the songs takes good Spanish and knowledge of local jokes, but the atmosphere needs neither.
- Book accommodation early; many people stay in Jerez or El Puerto and take the train.
Where it happens
Cádiz: One of Europe’s oldest cities, almost surrounded by the Atlantic: city beaches, fried fish, a carnival famous for its s…
How to experience it
- Listen to the chirigotas, satirical singing groups, in the streets around the market.
- The first weekend is the busiest.
Bring
- A costume: most people dress up.
Frequently asked questions
When is Carnival of Cádiz in 2027?
Street carnival around 4 to 14 February 2027 (Carnival Tuesday is 9 February); the singing contest runs in the weeks before. The weeks around Carnival Tuesday (47 days before Easter Sunday).
Where is Carnival of Cádiz held?
Cádiz.
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