The party you have to experience at least once in your life!
If there is a place where Carnival is lived with passion, tradition and an explosion of colours, it is Vilanova i la Geltrú. Here, the party is not just a spectacle; it is feeling, history and a true revolution of joy that will make you vibrate for seven days non-stop.
From the arrival of the Carnival King to the most spectacular candy battle in Catalonia - Les Comparses, every street becomes a stage full of music, costumes and emotion. The comparsas, with thousands of couples dancing to the rhythm of the charangas and the unmistakable sound of the Turuta, are an indescribable experience that you have to see and experience first-hand.
Come to Vilanova and let yourself be carried away by the spirit of a Carnival that, year after year, captures the hearts of everyone who visits. You have a date with the most authentic party in the capital of the Garraf.
MAIN EVENTS OF THE CARNIVAL OF VILANOVA AND LA GELTRÚ
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February 22 – SATURDAY OF SHAWL DANCE
- 12:00h – 15:00h | Bad Vermouth | Plaça de les Neus
- 18.00 h | Shawl dance for seniors | The Room
- 00.00 h | Shawl Dance with the La Chatta Orchestra and DJ Xavi Vallverdú (with advance purchase) | La Sala
February 23 – SUNDAY OF MUSICAL COMPETITIONS
- 11.30 am | Parade of bands (Mestre Montserrat Music School and Emburgadespiga Band) | Plaça de la Vila
- 12.00 pm | Musical competition between bands | Plaça de les Cols
- 16.30 pm | Children's Carnival with entertainment, with Soni com Soni | La Sala
- 17.30 pm | Children's Carnival with entertainment, snack and confetti war | Molí de Vent Civic Center
February 27 – MAD THURSDAY: THE MERENGADA
- 17.30 pm | Concentration | In front of the Blanch pastry shop (c/ Francesc Macià, 43)
- Next | Great Meringue (for children from 5 to 12 years old) | Market Square (Pl. Soler i Carbonell)
- 00.00 h | Night Meringue | Plaça de les Cols
February 28 – FRIDAY OF THE ARRIVAL
- 18.30 h | Procession of the Carnival King (accompanied by the Diables de Vilanova and the Dragon of Vilanova) | From Plaça del Port to Plaça de la Vila
- 19.30 h | Reading of the Carnival King's sermon | Plaça de la Vila
- 20.30 h | Parade of the Arrival (official start of Carnival) | Route: C/ Unió → Rambla Josep Tomàs Ventosa → Rambla Principal → C/ Sant Gregori → C/ dels Capuchins → Plaça de la Vila
- 10.30 p.m. | Arrival Ball for young people | Plaça de la Vila, with Món DJ and DJ Trapella
- 10.30 p.m. | Arrival Ball for the "not so young", with the Di-Versions Orchestra and DJ's Bragatanga | Plaça de les Neus
- 22:00h – 03:00h | Dance of the King | Plaça dels Coxes
- 22:00h – 03:00h | Arrival Extended Mix | Plaça de la Peixateria
1 March – SATURDAY OF MASCARATOS
- 11.00 a.m. | Parade of the Carnival King and his concubines | From Plaça de les Neus through the streets of the center
- Ball de Malcasats (satirical works in Catalan with traditional music)
- 12:00 h | Pau Casals Square
- 12:45 pm | Font i Gumà Square
- 1:30 p.m. | Plaça Soler i Gustems
- 18:00 h | Arrival of Caramel and dance with Los Bemoles, ZeBRASS Marching Band and This-Tracció
- 18:00 h | Porró Route |
- 19:00 h Parade of the Giants of Cuyna Vella, with the Txaranga Atiliks
- 18:00 h – 00:00 h | 80's Party |
- 19:00 h | Moixó Foguer and his sleepwalkers cover Vilanova with feathers
- 18:30 h Carnival parade of splendor and fun | Avda. Francesc Macià → center → end at Plaça de les Neus
- 20:00 h – 00:00 h | DJ competition
- 21:30 h | Masked Ball with BUHOS and DJs |
March 2 – COMPARSA SUNDAY
- 09.00 am | The comparsas tour the entire city (most important event of the Carnival of Vilanova i la Geltrú)
- 11.00 am | Barquetes Parade and Children's War with the Benissanet Music Band | Plaça de les Neus
- 11.30 am – 1 pm | Children's Wars | Plaça de les Neus
- 11.30 am – 3 pm | Youth and Adult Wars | Plaça de la Vila
- 7 pm | 18th Century Dances of Vilanova with the Cobla Maricel | Plaça de les Cols
March 3 – CHOIR MONDAY
- 17.00 h | Paper Ball (Children's Carnival) | Plaça de la Vila
- 7.30 pm | His Majesty's Choirs Carnivals | Tour through the center
- 7.30 pm | The Carnival Choirs (limited capacity, €2/pax, tickets at entrapolis.com) | Main Theater
March 4 – VIDALOT TUESDAY
- 18.00 h | Cercavila dels Gegants de la Cuyna Vella | From Plaça de les Neus through the streets of the center
- 19.00 h | La Prévia del Vidalot (rumba with Dumingu) | Plaça de les Neus
- 8.15 p.m. | Ensembles from Vidalot with ZeBRASS Marching Band, Els Bemoles, Atiliks and This-Tracció | Tour through the center
- 22.00 h | Ball of the Vidalot with Big Mouthers, DJ Peke and Peke JR | Plaça de la Vila
March 5 – ASH WEDNESDAY: BURIAL OF THE SARDINE
- 18.00 h | Opening of the mortuary house of the King of Carnival | Main Theater
- 7.30 pm | Procession of His Majesty's remains From the Rambla Principal to Plaça de la Vila
- Next | Closing ceremony and Burial of the Sardine | Plaça de la Vila
Carnival Golf Tournament at Pitch&Putt Portal del Roc
On March 1st and 2nd, the Pitch&Putt Portal del Roc in Vilanova i la Geltrú will be the stage for the Carnival Golf Tournament, a competition that combines sport, tradition and festivities in a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere. This event is one of the most anticipated for all golf fans, as it will offer a technical and entertaining course. In addition, participants will be able to enjoy the festive spirit that precedes the famous Vilanova i la Geltrú Carnival, adding a unique and special touch to the competition. Without a doubt, it will be an unbeatable opportunity to experience golf in a different and festive way.
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