February 16 to 22 Carnival celebrations in Los Alcázares
Colour, music, costumes for residents of all ages – and their pets!
The Carnival celebrations in Los Alcázares in 2026 promise to be full of colour and fun for all ages, with a series of events as Lent begins and signs begin to appear that spring weather is at last making an appearance in the Costa Cálida.
Monday February 16
16.00: A Carnival fiesta for the Third Age at the Centro de la Tercera Edad Adolfo López, with prizes for the best costumes.
Tuesday February 17
17.00 to 20.00: Children’s Carnival in Avenida de la Constitución, near Plaza Miguel de Cervantes, with singing, dancing, animation, workshops, fase-painting, bouncy castles and plenty more surprises!
Saturday February 21
16.00: The grand parade begins in Avenida de la Libertad and the 25 Carnival troupes make their way to Plaza Manuel Floreal Menárguez, where prizes are awarded before the party continues with DJ music providing the atmosphere.
Sunday February 22
10.00: A charity Canine Carnival event begins in the Plaza del Espejo, including a parade of dogs which are up for adoption, paella for all (human owners, not their pets), refreshments, a doggy costume contest and a photocall.
For more local information in English including news, what’s on and visiting advice, contact the tourist offices in Los Alcázares (main telephone number 968 575756) or go to the home page of Los Alcázares Today.