Carnival of Cádiz 2027: Dates and Street Festival Program

Welcome to the Carnival of Cádiz 2027 in Cádiz

From February 4 to 14, 2027, the Andalusian port city of Cádiz turns into one giant open air stage. The Carnival of Cádiz is regarded as one of the most famous carnivals in Spain, best known for its sharp and often very funny satirical songs, performed by groups called chirigotas on nearly every corner of the old town.

Highlights and Attractions at the Carnival of Cádiz

• Chirigotas, comparsas, coros and cuartetos, all using satire, irony and music to comment on current events
• The official COAC competition held inside the historic Gran Teatro Falla, the artistic heart of the carnival
• The official pregón, the speech and performance that opens the carnival on the Plaza de San Antonio
• The Gran Cabalgata Magna, a large opening parade through the streets of the old town
• Spontaneous performances by unregistered groups, often called illegal groups, right in the squares and narrow streets
• The Day of the Coros, a local holiday marked by an especially large number of choir performances
• The closing weekend with the Cabalgata del Humor and the traditional burning of the Bruja Piti figure

Program and Schedule: What to Expect in 2027

The street carnival officially opens on Thursday, February 4, one day before the Gran Final of the COAC at the Teatro Falla on Friday, February 5. On Saturday the pregón takes place on the Plaza de San Antonio, and on Sunday, February 7, the Gran Cabalgata Magna moves through the city. The following Monday is a local holiday known as the Day of the Coros, and the festival week closes on Sunday, February 14, with the Cabalgata del Humor and the burning of the Bruja Piti. The theater competition itself starts much earlier, with preliminary rounds from January 8 and quarter and semifinal rounds running through January.

Tickets and Admission for the Carnival of Cádiz

The street carnival across the squares and alleys of Cádiz is completely free to attend, no ticket is needed for the parades, the pregón or general street celebrating. Only the COAC performances inside the Gran Teatro Falla, where the competing groups perform in front of a jury, require a separate seated ticket, and sales for those usually open ahead of the competition.

Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Cádiz

• Cádiz sits on a narrow strip of land, and the old town is best explored on foot, a car is more of a hindrance than a help during carnival
• The train and bus stations sit right at the edge of the old town, making them convenient arrival points from Seville, Jerez or the Costa de la Luz
• Early February can bring windy and changeable weather off the Atlantic, so a warm layer under any costume is a good idea
• Accommodation in Cádiz should be booked very early for carnival week, since the city fills up fast during this period
• Anyone hoping to watch the Gran Final at the Teatro Falla in person should arrange seats well ahead of time