Panaji, The Goa government is set to host Carnival 2026 at multiple locations in the state from February 13-17, with celebrations featuring float parades, music and dance performances, officials said on Thursday.
Goa to start Carnival 2026 on February 13; The festival will be held in several cities of the stateState Tourism Minister Rohan A Khante described the event as a celebration of joy, inclusion and cultural pride.
“By holding the festival at multiple locations, we aim to ensure greater community participation while providing visitors with an authentic and memorable Goan experience,” he told PTI.
The minister said Carnival 2026 will reflect the government’s vision of responsible and regenerative tourism, celebrating heritage while caring for “our” people and environment.
According to the tourism department, the festival will begin with a curtain raiser at Porvorim on February 13, followed by the ceremonial flag-off of the carnival parade in Panaji the next day.
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Celebrations will be held at Margao on February 15 and Vasco on February 16, ending at Mapusa and Morjim on February 17.
State Tourism Director Kedar Naik said the event has been planned to ensure wide reach, safety, cleanliness and a high-quality festival experience.
“With coordinated celebrations across the state, we aim to present an enjoyable, well-conducted and culturally rich carnival to residents and tourists alike,” he said.
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Goa Tourism Development Corporation Managing Director Kuldeep Arolkar said ₹1.5 crore has been allocated for the programme. It includes ₹48 lakhs per prize money to encourage participation and creativity, and ₹1.04 crore for infrastructure and logistics at all centres.
He said the celebration would include colorful float parades, music and dance performances across the venue, emphasizing cleanliness, safety and community participation in line with its sustainable tourism vision.
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