Carnival of Cádiz 2027: Dates (Feb 4 to 14) and Fares

Name: Carnival of Cádiz 2027
Start: 2027-02-04
End: 2027-02-14
Location: Cádiz, Andalusia

When is Carnival of Cádiz 2027?

Carnival of Cádiz 2027 runs February 4 to 14, 2027.

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How the dates are set: The street carnival runs from the Thursday before to the Sunday after, built around Ash Wednesday, so the dates move each year with Lent.

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Carnival of Cádiz schedule

January 8 to 21, 2027: Preliminaries of the official song competition (COAC) at the Gran Teatro Falla.
Friday, February 5, 2027: The Gran Final of the adult groups at the Gran Teatro Falla.
Saturday, February 6, 2027: The proclamation (pregón) in Plaza de San Antonio, given by Antonio Orozco.
Sunday, February 7, 2027: The Gran Cabalgata, the main parade.
Monday, February 8, 2027: Lunes de Coros, a local holiday in Cádiz.
Sunday, February 14, 2027: The burning of the witch Piti ends the street carnival.

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Where to stay in Cádiz

The city fills up during the eleven days of the street carnival, so rooms are in demand. The eleven days are enough to book a stay.

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Tickets and cost

Getting a seat at the Gran Teatro Falla in the later rounds of the competition is hard. The street carnival does not need a ticket, and many groups sing their repertoires outside the competition for anyone who wants to listen.

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History of Carnival of Cádiz

The Carnival of Cádiz is declared a Fiesta de Interés Turístico Internacional. It is known for the song: chirigotas, comparsas, choruses and quartets sing satire, social criticism and double meanings. Its date moves every year with Lent, since it depends on Ash Wednesday.

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Carnival of Cádiz: questions people ask

When is the Carnival of Cádiz 2027?

The street carnival runs from Thursday, February 4 to Sunday, February 14, 2027.

When is the Cádiz Carnival Gran Final in 2027?

The adult Gran Final of the COAC is on Friday, February 5, 2027, at the Gran Teatro Falla.

What is the Carnival of Cádiz?

It is a street carnival led by song. Chirigotas, comparsas, choruses and quartets sing satire and social comment, and it is a Fiesta de Interés Turístico Internacional.

Does the Cádiz Carnival stop on Ash Wednesday?

No. Ash Wednesday falls on February 10, 2027, in the middle of the carnival, and the party continues through the second weekend until the burning of the witch Piti on February 14.

When is the Cádiz Carnival parade in 2027?

The Gran Cabalgata is on Sunday, February 7, 2027.

Do I need tickets for the Carnival of Cádiz?

Not for the street carnival. Seats at the Gran Teatro Falla for the later competition rounds are hard to get, but many groups also sing in the street.

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About Carnival of Cádiz

Eleven days of satirical songs in the streets of Spain's oldest city, with the chirigotas, a big parade and a final-night bonfire.

The Carnival of Cádiz is led by the song, not the float. Chirigotas, comparsas, choruses and quartets sing satire and social comment in the streets. The official competition at the Gran Teatro Falla runs before the street party, and its Gran Final is the biggest night in town. The party does not stop at Ash Wednesday: it carries on through the second weekend, ending with the burning of the witch Piti.

Know before you go

The city fills up, so book a room well ahead.
A seat at the Falla in the later rounds is hard to get, but many groups sing in the street.
From Jerez (XRY), Cádiz is roughly 40 minutes away by road.

Planning the trip

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