Carnaval de Montpellier

Carnival in Montpellier, Hérault

Montpellier — Hérault (34) Since 1894
Music Animation Folk Traditions
Carnaval de Montpellier
Edition
2026
Carnaval de Montpellier

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.
Dates 16 Feb — 18 Feb 2026
Location Montpellier (34)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed
Edition 2026

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
Edition 2027

Carnaval de Montpellier — 2027 edition

The 2026 edition was held from 16 February to 18 February 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.

Practical information

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.

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.

Where does it take place — Carnaval de Montpellier

Montpellier, 34000 Montpellier

Carnaval de Montpellier in brief

Music Animation Folk Traditions Outdoor Hérault

History of Carnaval de Montpellier

Edition 2025 Feb 2025

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