Cultural Festival · Goa
Shigmo
Towns across Goa, Panaji and across Goa
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Goa’s spring festival of folk dances and decorated floats.
Shigmo is celebrated across Goa in the month of Phalguna, typically in March and into April, with folk dances, drums and float parades.
Planning a visit
- When: Usually March. The next dates have not been announced yet.
- Where: Towns across Goa, Panaji and across Goa, 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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