Carnaval Tolox & Día de los Polvos

Overview

Tolox Carnival is one of the village’s most loved celebrations — a joyful, multi-day festival full of music, costumes, parades and strong local traditions.

Over several days, Tolox comes alive with carnival dances, children’s and adult costume contests, live murgas and comparsas, and events for all ages, creating a fun and welcoming atmosphere throughout the town.

The Carnival reaches its peak with Día de los Polvos, Tolox’s most iconic tradition and the grand finale. On this day, the streets fill with laughter and clouds of talcum powder, transforming the village into a playful, unforgettable celebration of community and heritage.

Below is the full programme of events:

Friday, 13 February

22:00 – Performance by the local murga (street performance) “Los Happy.Fly”

Saturday, 14 February

19:00 – Official opening of the Tolox Carnival festivities

19:15 – Performance by the local murga (street performance) “Happy Fly”

20:30 – Drag Queen performance “Divas Show”

Sunday, 15 February

12:30 – Traditional Tolox Carnival dances

14:00 – Appointment of the Golden Carnival Honouree 2026

16:30 – Children’s Individual Costume Contest (ages: 0–6 years and 7–14 years, registration required by 13 February)

18:30 – Prize ceremony for the Children’s Costume Contest

19:00 – Carnival tardeo: live murgas & comparsas performances

Monday, 16 February

11:30 – Carnival street parade by CEIP San Roque

13:00 – Awards ceremony for the Children’s Carnival Poster Contest

16:00 – Children’s Group Costume Contest (Prior registration required at the Town Hall by 13 February)

17:00 – Prize-giving for the Group Costume Contest

22:00 – Grand Adult Costume Contest (Registration required at the Town Hall by 13 February)

23:30 – Prize-giving and official kick-off of Día de los Polvos with live music

and the party goes on into the night! 🎉

Tuesday, 17 February - Día de los Polvos (Declared a Festival of Provincial Tourist Interest)

12:30 – 17:00 – Main powder-throwing celebrations throughout the town

12:30 – Tasting of mosto (young wine) and altramuces (lupin beans), offered by the Tolox Town Council

16:00 – Awards for Best Parody and Best Individual Costume

17:00 – Burial of the Sardine

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