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February 2-13 Cartagena Carnival 2024 schedule
The Cartagena Carnival celebrations start in early February and last for 11 days
The definitive calendar for the 2024 Carnival celebrations in Cartagena, an annual event which has been granted the official “Regional Tourist Interest” status, has been published, with the fiestas lasting this year from February 2 to 13. The main parade will be on Saturday February 10.
The main events of Carnaval 2024 in Cartagena include the following:
Friday February 2
- 8.30pm: Official start of the festivities with the Cartagena Carnival Proclamation
- 9pm: Parade along Puertas de Murcia, Calle Mayor and Plaza del Ayuntamiento, ending with a Batucada drumming show in the Plaza Icue.
- 9.30pm: Proclamation from the Balcony of the Ayuntamiento
- 10.30pm: “Stolen” music band live show
Saturday February 3
- 4pm: Gala Election of the Children’s Queen at the Wssel de Guimbarda Sports Hall (Early bird tickets available El Corte Inglés)
- 10pm: Gala Election of the Adult Carnival Queen at the Wssel de Guimbarda Sports Hall (Early bird tickets available El Corte Inglés)
Sunday February 4
XXI Regional Competition of Choreographic Groups in the Wssell de Guimbarda Sports Hall
- 12pm: Children’s Choreography Competition
- 6pm: Adult Choreography Competition (1st phase)
- 9pm: Adult Choreography Competition (2nd phase)
(Early bird tickets available El Corte Inglés)
Monday February 5
- 9pm: VIII National Drag-Queen Competition “City of Cartagena” in the Wssell de Guimbarda Sports Hall
(Early bird tickets available El Corte Inglés)
Tuesday February 6
- 7pm: Parade of carnival groups around Cartagena Old Town, meeting in Juan XXIII Square and going along Calle Santa Florentina, Calle del Carmen, Calle San Roque, Calle Sagasta, Plaza Icue, Puertas de Murcia, Calle Honda and Plaza San Francisco
Wednesday February 7
- 7pm: Charity gala in aid of Cruz Roja Cartagena at the El Batel Auditorium
(Early bird tickets available from the El Batel Auditorium)
Thursday February 8
XXI Regional Competition of Chirigotas (satirical songs) “City of Cartagena”
- 7pm: First Semifinal
- 10pm: Second Semifinal
(Early bird tickets available from the El Batel Auditorium)
Friday February 9
- 11am: School Parade from Plaza Juan XXIII and going along Calle Santa Florentina Street, Calle Carmen, Calle San Roque, Calle Jabonerias, Puertas de Murcia, Plaza San Sebastian, Calle Mayor and to the Plaza del Ayuntamiento
- 5pm: Seniors’ Carnival at the Jimenez de la Espada Sports Hall (Paseo Alfonso XIII), with performance of troupes, election of the king and queen of the elderly, music and dance
- 8.30pm: Inauguration of the official marquee of the Carnival of Cartagena in the Plaza Juan XXIII, with live music from the “kar P Diem” music group and Party Fluor
- 8pm: First pass for the final of the XXI Regional Competition of Chirigotas “City of Cartagena” in the El Batel Auditorium
- 11.30pm: Second pass for the final of the XXI Regional Competition of Chirigotas “City of Cartagena” in the El Batel Auditorium
(Early bird tickets available from the El Batel Auditorium)
Saturday February 10
- 11am: Zumba Masterclass in Plaza Juan XXIII from VivaGym
- 12pm: Free street Chirigotas Performance of satirical comedy songs in the Plaza Juan XXIII
- From 5pm onwards: Stilt walkers, gogos, DJ and carnival costume party at the official marquee of the carnival of Cartagena in the Plaza Juan XXIII
- 6pm: Main Carnival Parade starting from the corner of Avenida de San Antón with Calle Francisco de Borja, then going along the Avenida de San Antón, Plaza España, Calle del Carmen, Puertas de Murcia, Plaza San Sebastián, Calle Mayor, Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Plaza de los Héroes de Cavite and Plaza Mayor
- 10pm: Costume contest for groups (150 €) and couples (100 €) at the official marquee of the carnival of Cartagena in the Plaza Juan XXIII
Sunday February 11
- 12pm: Children’s Carnival at the official marquee of the carnival of Cartagena in the Plaza Juan XXIII, featuring a children’s show and kid’s costume contest
- 12pm: Free street Chirigotas Performance of satirical comedy songs in the Plaza Icue
- 4.30pm: Live Music from the musical group “Aires de la Calle” at the official marquee of the carnival of Cartagena in the Plaza Juan XXIII
- 6.30pm: Singing games, face painting and children’s games at the official marquee of the carnival of Cartagena in the Plaza Juan XXIII
Monday February 12
- 6pm: Parade and festival of choreography groups along the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Calle Mayor, Plaza San Sebastián, Puertas de Murcia, Calle Santa Florentina and Plaza Juan XXIII
- 7pm: Performance of Choreography Groups of the Carnival of Cartagena (Children and Adults) at the official marquee of the carnival of Cartagena in the Plaza Juan XXIII
Tuesday February 13
- 7pm: “Mr. Carnal’s Parade” along the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Calle Mayor, Plaza San Sebastián, Puertas de Murcia, Calle Sagasta, San Roque, Calle del Carmen, Calle Santa Florentina and the Plaza Juan XXIII
- 9pm: Awards Ceremony and Mr. Carnal’s Farewell at the official marquee of the carnival of Cartagena in the Plaza Juan XXIII, with burning of Mr. Carnal and fireworks
Exhibitions
- Official exhibition of the Carnival of Cartagena from January 17 to February 13 at El Corte Inglés
- Exhibition of the Falla de Don Carnal from January 22 to February 13 at the Nautalia Offices in Plaza Juan XXIII
Image: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena
Address
Punic Wall Interpretation Centre, Calle de San Diego, s/n 30202 CARTAGENATel: 968 128 955
Oficina de turismo de Cartagena
Cartagena tourism information
Where to find basic tourism information and information about historical sites and places to visit in Cartagena, Spain.
Cartagena has a wealth of historical sites, including the Roman Theatre Museum, Archaeological Museum, ARQUA Subaquatic Archaeology Museum, Panoramic lift, Civil War Air raid Shelter and Military and Naval Museums, as well as Tourist Bus and Tourist Boat which ferries visitors across to the Fuerte de Navidad.
There is one main Tourist Information Office and 2 tourist information points, the main one being in the Muralla Púnica Interpretation centre in Calle de san Diego and the other next to the Civil War Air Raid Shelter and Panoramic lift.
The office in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento is the easiest place to pick up a map if you've come into the port from a cruise ship, and has a few basic 
leaflets, but not a lot else.
The information point for the Puerto de Culturas attractions is by the Panoramic lift and Civil War Air Raid shelter in Calle Gisbert, although maps and leaflets are available at any of 3 information points.
There is plenty of in depth information about Cartagena in the dedicated Cartagena section, accessed via the map box at the bottom of every article page or by using the town search box at the top of the page. the introduction gives basic information about the city and then readers can select from the subjects below for information about the city, or the rest of the municipality.
Tourist Offices:
Oficina Municipal de Turismo Puertas de San José
Plaza Almirante Bastarreche s/n
Opening hours: weekdays 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.00 to 18.00, Saturdays 10.00 to 13.00.
Oficina Municipal de Turismo Muralla Púnica
Calle de San Diego, 25
30202, Cartagena
Telephone 968 52 14 27
Click for map, Tourist information office Muralla Púnica.
Opening hours.
31st July to 15th September, Monday to Sunday, 10am to 8pm
31st March to 30th June, Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 7pm.
16th September to 4th November, Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 7pm.
5th November to 30th March, Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 5.30pm.
Punto de Informacion Turistica
This is on the side of the Palacio Consistorial in Cartagena ( The Town Hall)
Plaza del Ayuntamiento S/N
Cartagena, Spain
Tel 968 128 955
Click for map, Tourist Information point, Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Cartagena
Opening hours
May to September: Monday-Saturday 10am-1.30pm and 5pm-7pm
Sunday 10.30am-1.30pm.
October to April: Monday-Saturday 10am-2pm and 4pm-6pm
Sunday 10.30am-1.30pm.
Cartagena - Punto de Información Turística Ascensor Panorámico
Calle Gisbert, 10
30202 CARTAGENA
Opening hours:
From 31st March to 30th June, Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 7pm
Semana Santa, Monday to Sunday 10am to 7pm
From 16th to 30th September (Cartagineses y Romanos) Tuesday to Sunday: 10am to 7pm.
From1st October to 4th November , Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 7pm
From 5th November to 30th March, Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 5.30pm.
From 1st July to 15th September, Monday to sunday 10am to 8pm
Click for map, Panoramic Lift, Cartagena
