Carnival marks February on the calendar as one of the liveliest months of the year, also the destination for Valentine’s Day and its plans, the Goya Awards gala, and the Seville Marathon. There are many different ways to celebrate this festival, although the dates do not always repeat themselves. The 2026 Seville Carnival will take place, roughly speaking, between February 14 and March 7.
The most popular carnivals in the towns of Seville, the Ibero-American Carnival, and all the details you need to enjoy El Falla in Seville.
Bolivian and Ibero-American Carnival
One of the big plans for this festival, which Seville will host once again in 2026 , is the Bolivian and Ibero-American Carnival. Each year, the parade brings together thousands of people on a route that runs from Puerta de Jerez, Avenida de la Constitución, Plaza Nueva, and La Campana.
Regional costumes, music, and traditional dances will enliven the city center on March 7 starting at 3:00 p.m.
In addition to these events, there will be themed parties and costume contests hosted by clubs and discos throughout the city.
El Falla in Seville
The city is in celebration mode and is celebrating the twelfth edition of El Falla in Seville. The FIBES Auditorium will be decked out for the occasion on March 6 and 7, 2026, when this Andalusian carnival event will take place.
This is the second most prestigious and most attended carnival festival in Spain, after the COAC in Cadiz.
5 hours and 30 minutes with the best carnival of the year brought to the city of Seville in an event that this year will be hosted by Manolo Casal, master of ceremonies.
The comparsas of Jesús Bienvenido (“DSAS3”) or Miguel Ángel García Argüez “el Chapa” and Raúl Cabrera (“El Desguace”), as well as the return of Yuyu and his chirigota “Los que van a coger papas” (Those who are going to pick potatoes), among others.
The carnival in Fuentes de Andalucía, 50 kilometers from Seville, is an event that must be attended at least once in a lifetime.
Beyond the crowds and interest generated by chirigotas and comparsas, the carnival in Fuentes de Andalucía has a great drawing power precisely because it is unique in its essence.
A carnival whose history dates back to the dawn of the 20th century and which maintains the traditions that saw it come into being at the beginning of the century.
In 2026, it will be celebrated between February 12 and 22.
Discover the Cadiz Carnival: dates and train schedules
The Cadiz Carnival arouses passions throughout Andalusia. This year, it extends its centuries-old traditions from February 12 to 22.
The grand finale of the Gran Teatro Falla Group Competition will take place on Friday, February 13, to (practically) kick off these days of celebration. On Saturday, Manu Sánchez will give the carnival proclamation in the Plaza de San Antonio, and the grand parade is scheduled for Sunday, February 15.
In this regard, many people wonder how to get to the Cádiz Carnival from Seville. The option that offers the most independence is to take the Media Distancia train to the silver cup.
A journey of approximately one and a half hours, with departures from 6:40 a.m. to 10:10 p.m.
On the other hand, return times to Seville range from 6:35 a.m. to 8:40 p.m. The price of each journey, if you choose the round-trip option, is around €13.
Popular carnivals in other towns in Seville
- From January 30 to February 8, Arahal celebrates its carnival. The biggest event in this town is its carnival group competition, whose grand finale will take place on Friday, February 6, at 8:30 p.m. at the Municipal Theater.
- Guillena (February 8 to 21). Perhaps the most important date is the 21st, the day of the Grand Parade and party at the municipal tent.
- For its part, Bollullos de la Mitación celebrates its carnival on Friday, February 13, starting at 4:30 p.m. The costume contest takes place after the parade at the Casa de la Cultura, and registration is open until February 9.
- The parade and carnival party in Brenes will take place on Saturday, February 14, coinciding with Valentine’s Day.
