The Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontian Islands announces the commencement of the Carnival events, starting on February 24th and continuing until March 17th, 2024.
On the upcoming Saturday, February 24th, at 12:00 PM, at the Historic Town Hall, the festivities kick off with the announcement by Delalis.
Delalis and his entourage provide updates on the events in the city and rural communities, inviting everyone, young and old, to participate in the joy of Corfu Carnival!
The rich tradition of Carnival customs, with their satirical character, is once again strengthened by modern inspiration and creative action during this festive period.
CORFU CARNIVAL 2024
PROGRAM
Saturday, February 24th
City Center
Time: 12:00 PM
Delalis, with his entourage, announces the START OF CARNIVAL
Route: Old Town Hall, Anunziata, Pentofanaro, Liston, Kofineta, Saint Spyridon Square, Agios Antonios, Evraiki, and Pedestrian Street
Sunday, February 25th
Municipal Theater
Time: 7:30 PM
Concert by the Philharmonic Society of Corfu
Saturday, March 2nd
Time: 12:00 PM
Festive welcome of Corfu Carnival. Dance Schools (students), Through Touch
Route: Municipal Theater, Anunziata Square, Liston, Saint Spyridon Square, Agios Antonios, Evraiki, Pedestrian Street
Anunziata Square
Time: 12:30 PM
Laodamas
(Gaitanaki, Hira)
Saint Spyridon Square
Time: 1:00 PM
Hira
Tuesday, March 5th
Paleo Dimarcheio Square
Time: 6:30 PM
Dance Group of Corfu and Dance Association of Lefkimi “PHAETHON”
Wednesday, March 6th
Paleo Dimarcheio Square
Time: 6:30 PM Corfiot Serenade and Mandolinata
Time: 7:00 PM Choir of the Corfu Girls’ High School
(songs of joy, celebration, and Carnival)
Municipal Theater
Time: 8:00 PM
Concert by the Philharmonic Union “Kapodistrias”
Thursday, March 7th (Tsiknopempti)
Spilia (Square)
Time: 7:00 PM
“We all barbecue together”
With the participation of the Cultural Association of Lefkimi, “KANTRILIES, O GAROUFALIS”
Friday, March 8th
Liston
Time: 5:30 PM
Venetians of “Whatever I Love”
“Peratzada in Spianada” (children’s activity)
Paleo Dimarcheio Square
Time: 7:30 PM
“KRASODIKEIO” by the Satirical Carnival Group of Corfu, with the participation of the Giannis Choir
Saturday, March 9th
Plakada of Agios
Time: 12:00 PM
Children’s Dance
(in case of postponement due to bad weather, the dance will take place on Saturday, March 16th, at the same time)
Liston
Time: 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
“Treasure Hunt,” Corfu Carnival Treasure Hunt (Ends at Paleo Dimarcheio Square)
Municipal Theater
Time: 7:00 PM
Concert by the Philharmonic Music Society of Liapades (Philharmonic Liapades)
Sunday, March 10th
Liapades
Time: 11:30 AM
“Peratzada” by the Corfu Girls’ High School and Through Touch (starting from Kampielo)
Time: 2:30 PM
Grand Carnival Parade
Start: Metropolitou Methodiou
End: Kofineta
Tuesday, March 12th
Time: 7:00 PM
“Peratzada” by the Corfu Girls’ High School, Through Touch
(Municipal Theater, Evgeneios Vulgareos, Liapades)
Wednesday, March 13th
Municipal Theater
Time: 8:00 PM
Concert by the Philharmonic Society “MANZAROS”
Thursday, March 14th
Plakada of Agios
Time: 5:30 PM
“Peratzada” Whatever I Love, with the accompaniment of the Philharmonic Society of Skripero
Time: 7:00 PM
“Petegolets,” by the Organization of Corfu Carnival Events
Friday, March 15th
Paleo Dimarcheio Square
Time: 6:30 PM
Choir of the Corfu Girls’ High School (children’s)
Time: 7:30 PM
Choir of the Ecology Club of Corfu
Time: 8:00 PM
Peter Norbert saxophone and Grazyna Kowalczyk singing, with joy and dance
Saturday, March 16th
Plakada of Agios
Time: 12:00 PM
Children’s Dance
Liston
Time: 12:00 PM
“Peratzada,” Through Touch
Sunday, March 17th
Liston
Time: 12:00 PM
“Peratzada” Corfu Girls’ High School, Through Touch
Time: 2:30 PM Grand Carnival Parade
Start: Metropolitou Methodiou
End: Kofineta
Time: 7:00 PM “Burning of Carnival”
Time: 7:30 PM “Dancing in Kofineta”
Traditional Carnival celebration
CORFU CARNIVAL 2024
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Kamara Community
Sunday, March 17th
Village Square
Time: 3:30 PM
Children’s Petegolets
Giannades Community
Saturday, March 9th
Cultural Center
Time: 7:30 PM
Carnival celebration
Sunday, March 17th, 2024
Cultural Center
Time: 3:00 PM
Gaitanaki
Carnival Burning
Carnival celebration
Clean Monday, March 18th
Glyfada
Fasting foods and kites
Pelekas Community
Sunday, March 17th
Time: 6:30 PM
Gaitanaki, Dances, Carnival
Clean Monday, March 18th
Glyfada
Traditional celebration
Dukades Community
Saturday, March 16th
Square
Time: 6:00 PM
Parade with floats
Gaitanaki and Carnival celebration
Sunday, March 17th
Burning of Carnival
Sinarades Community
Saturday, March 16th
Village Square
Time: 7:00 PM
“Shadow Theater”
Loukoumades for everyone
Sunday, March 17th
Time: 5:00 PM
Float Parade
(starting from Petaloto, Pernari, Village Square)
Carnival celebration
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