Sunday, 8th February 2026

12:00 – The Town Crier officially announces the start of Carnival, accompanied by horsemen and philharmonic bands, parading through the 📍 Historic Town Centre.

12:00 – A festive welcome at 📍 Annunziata Square with Venetian characters from the Lyceum Club of Greek Women.

Thursday, 12th February 2026 (Tsiknopempti)

Friday, 13th February 2026

18:30 – Choral evening at 📍 Annunziata Square with carnival songs performed by the Lyceum Club of Greek Women.

19:30 – The Satirical Carnival Group presents “The Wine Court” at the 📍 Historic Town Hall, featuring the Giannades Choir.

Saturday, 14th February 2026

14:00 – The famous “Treasure Hunt” organised by the Corfiot Masquerade group begins at 📍 Kofineta.

18:45 – Opera Gala Night featuring beloved arias and Italian canzonettas at the 📍 Historic Town Hall.

Sunday, 15th February 2026

11:30 – The grand “Peratzada” parade by the Lyceum Club of Greek Women, showcasing stunning period costumes through the 📍 Historic Centre.

11:45 – Traditional “Gaitanaki” (maypole dance) at 📍 Annunziata Square.

15:00 – The first of the two Grand Carnival Parades. Floats and performers start from 📍 Mitropolitou Methodiou Street and finish at 📍 Kofineta.

Thursday, 19th February 2026

Saturday, 21st February 2026

15:30 – Children’s Carnival Party at the 📍 Scout Hall of Corfu.

20:00 – Carnival melodies and sounds performed by the renowned San Giacomo Choir at 📍 Plakada Agiou Spyridona.

Sunday, 22nd February 2026 (Grand Finale)

11:30 – Final “Peratzada” and period dances throughout the city by the Lyceum Club of Greek Women, accompanied by drummers.

14:30 – The Final Grand Carnival Parade (“Sior Karnavalos”). The main event of the festival starts at 📍 Mitropolitou Methodiou Street and concludes at 📍 Kofineta. Expect huge crowds!

18:00 – “Dancing at Kofineta”: A huge street party with a live band to celebrate the end of the parade.

19:00 – The procession for King Carnival begins, including the reading of his satirical will, culminating in the ceremonial Burning of the Carnival King at sea, followed by fireworks.

20:00 – Final carnival celebration with a live band at the 📍 Historic Town Hall Square.