Cultural Festival · Goa
Goa Carnival
Towns across Goa, Panaji, Margao, Mapusa
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Goa’s pre-Lent carnival, with floats, music and street parades.
In the days before Lent, King Momo presides over parades of floats and dancers through Panaji, Margao, Mapusa and other towns. Dates follow the church calendar; check the official listing.
Planning a visit
- When: Dates to be announced. The next dates have not been announced yet, and the usual month is not confirmed in our sources.
- Where: Towns across Goa, Panaji, Margao, Mapusa, Goa.
- Book stays early if your dates fall on the main days: towns fill up around popular fairs and festivals.
Sources
Last checked 27 October 2026. Dates and arrangements are set by the organisers and can change.
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