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February 14 to 21 Carnival 2026 in Totana
The main Carnival parade in Totana this year is on Saturday February 25
The fiestas of Carnival in Totana are organised by the Federación de Peñas and most of the events take place in the Parque Municipal Marcos Ortiz municipal park, where there is a large open-air auditorium and plenty of space to mill around and enjoy the various entertainments on offer. A marquee will be set up in the park, and on the main days of the Carnival bars will be open in the marquee.
There are two main parades, the first of which is on Saturday 14th February and features the Totana peñas (participating troupes) only, while the second a week later on 21st February includes peñas invited from across the Region of Murcia, as well as the local ones.
In addition, there is a morning children’s parade on 15th in the morning, with the rest of the day featuring plenty of entertainment for the younger generation.
The main events of the 2026 Carnival program in Totana include the following:
Saturday February 14
17.00: Carnival parade with all the participating troupes from Totana. Route: Avenida de Lorca, Sol, Plaza de la Constitución, Puente, San Antonio, Juan XXIII, Plaza Juan de la Cierva, Padre Ángel de Novelé, Alberto Gray Peinado, Rambla de la Santa.
Midnight: The festivities continue with a costume competition in the marquee alongside the Auditorio Marcos Ortiz (click for map).
Sunday February 15
11.30: Children’s Carnival parade. Route: Avenida de Lorca, Sol, Plaza de la Constitución, Puente, San Antonio, San Francisco de Asís, fairground.
Tuesday February 17, Shrove Tuesday
11.00: The adapted and all-inclusive Carnival parade is held for the 6th time. Route: Plaza de la Balsa Vieja, Rambla de la Santa, across the Puente de los Frailes, back up the Rambla de la Santa, Puente and back to the Plaza de la Blasa Vieja.
20.15: A masked party begins in Plaza de la Constitución, including a musical parade to the marquee alongside the Auditorio Marcos Ortiz.
Saturday February 21
16.00: Parade of the 9th Regional Carnival Competition, featuring both local and visiting troupes. Route: Alberto Gray Peinado, Padre Ángel de Novelé, Plaza Juan de la Cierva, Juan XXIII, San Antonio, Puente, Plaza de la Constitución, General Aznar.
Midnight: Carnival party at the marquee alongside the Auditorio Marcos Ortiz.
For more local what’s on events and activities visit the Totana section of Murcia Today.







