Goa gears up for Carnival 2026; Festivities from Feb 13

By  News On Air   Feb 10, 2026

Goa is gearing up for its most colourful season as the State Tourism Department officially announces the schedule for Carnival 2026. The festivities will run from February 13th to February 17th, with a strong focus on showcasing authentic Goan culture through its famous float parades.

The celebration begins this Friday, with a curtain-raiser event in Porvorim. The grand parades will then travel across the state. The five-day festival will reach its grand finale on February 17th with simultaneous parades in Mapusa and Morjim.