February 1 Carnival paper costume contest at the Aguilas auditorium
The annual Paper Costumes Competition has become one of the most popular events included in the Águilas Carnival celebrations (click here for the full 2026 programme) with extravagant and exhuberant costumes fashioned entirely from paper.
The 25th annual competition takes place on Sunday February 1 at the Auditorio y Palacio de Congresos "Infanta Doña Elena" and starts at 20.00, with tickets available online here and priced at 10 euros. Tickets can also be purchased at the Museo Arqueológico, the Casa de la Cultura and at the auditorium box office in the two hours before the event begins, should any remain!
for more local events, news and visiting information, contact the tourist office of Águilas (telephone 968 493285) or go to the home page of Águilas Today.
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