Villena is ready for its Carnival celebrations. Enjoy a packed four-day schedule running from 13 to 16 February. Discover parades, live music, children’s activities and traditional events.
Friday 13 February: Carnival opening night
The festivities begin at 20.00 at the Teatro Chapí, with a performance by the chirigota Los Gobanillas. (A chirigota is a satirical music group!) The group will mark its tenth anniversary with a selection of its most popular songs.
Saturday: Children’s party and retro night
From 17.00, the Plaza Multifunctional will host the Great Children’s Party, with inflatables, games, entertainment and stalls selling popcorn and candyfloss.
Later in the afternoon, from 17.30, Plaza de Santiago will become the setting for the Carnival Retroparty. Music will be provided by Retrojess DJ, followed by a live performance from the band Sótano Sur from 22.30, offering a tribute to classic Spanish pop hits.
Gifts will be handed out during the event, along with prizes for the best Carnival costumes.
Sunday: Villena’s Grand Carnival Parade
The main parade takes place at 11.30, setting off from Avenida Constitución at the junction with Calle San Isidro and finishing at the crossroads of Calle Nueva and Calle El Hilo.
Monday: Burial of the Sardine
Carnival celebrations will come to a close at 20.00 with the traditional Burial of the Sardine procession, running from Paseo Chapí to Plaza Maestro Moltó.
There, the customary sardine flatbread will be shared among participants. The parade will be accompanied by the Peña Los Rufos group and the Youth Band of the BMMV.
