Barcelona Carnival 2026

When: Thursday, February 12, 2026 - Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Barcelona Carnival - Photo courtesy of © Barcelona.de
Barcelona Carnival
Photo courtesy of © Barcelona.de

 

Barcelona, like other big cities in the Christian world, celebrates in the last week before Lent. Barcelona Carnival is mainly a debauchery and gluttony fiesta that is held before the fast. During the seven days of the carnival, it is a habit to eat hotdogs and various kind of meat. Funny contests of eating hotdogs are held.

The main events of the carnival are parades that are held in various hours during the day and the evening. Jugglers, wind instruments bands, dancers and singers in marvelous cloths dancing to the tempo of the rhythmical music and mobile stages with various shows participate in the parades.

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Contact details:
Turisme de Barcelona
Rambla de Catalunya,123, pral.
08008 Barcelona
Phone: + 34 933 689 700
Fax.+ 34 933 689 701
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