Carnaval de Montpellier
Edition 2026 Music Animation Folk Traditions

Carnaval de Montpellier

Carnival in Montpellier, Hérault

Montpellier — Hérault (34) Since 1894
Dates 16 Feb — 18 Feb 2026
Location Montpellier (34)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Carnaval de Montpellier

Carnival parade in the streets of Montpellier with floats, music, and entertainment. This event contributes to the cultural and tourist dynamism of the municipality of Montpellier and the department of Hérault in Occitanie.

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Carnaval de Montpellier in Montpellier

Carnaval de Montpellier is a must-attend event in the cultural life of Montpellier and the Hérault department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 1894, this event has established itself as a benchmark for carnivals, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.

Presentation

Carnival parade in the streets of Montpellier with floats, music, and entertainment.

An event rooted in its territory

Located in the heart of Montpellier, Carnaval de Montpellier takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the municipality and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist attractiveness of the Hérault department and enhances the cultural, natural, and human riches of the Occitanie region. The Hérault department, bathed by the Mediterranean and crossed by varied landscapes ranging from the coast to the Larzac, offers an ideal setting for hosting quality cultural events.

Program and entertainment

Each edition of Carnaval de Montpellier offers a varied program combining carnival and conviviality. Visitors can enjoy multiple activities, discoveries, and moments of sharing that make this event so rich. The complete program is announced each year on the official channels of the event.

A convivial gathering

Carnaval de Montpellier is above all a moment of sharing and conviviality. Whether you are an informed enthusiast or simply curious, everyone will find something to satisfy their curiosity and have a pleasant time in Montpellier. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.

Carnaval de Montpellier — edition 2026

2026 edition of Carnaval de Montpellier in Montpellier. 133rd edition.

Carnaval de Montpellier — 2026 Edition

The 133rd edition of Carnaval de Montpellier will be held from February 16 to 18, 2026, in Montpellier, in the Hérault department.

Highlights Carnaval de Montpellier 2026

  • 133rd edition
  • In Montpellier, Hérault

Prices Carnaval de Montpellier 2026

Free entry

Practical information — Carnaval de Montpellier

Practical Information

Location

Montpellier (34000), Hérault.

Access

Travel to Montpellier by road. Parking is available around the event site. Consult the official information for access details.

Prices

Free entry.

Contact

For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the Montpellier town hall.

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