Antigua and Caleta de Fuste Carnival 2023

[Captain Sensible]

The Caribbean Carnival 2023 is celebrated in Antigua from February 9 to 12 and from February 17 to 19 in Caleta de Fuste, with parades, Gala Drag, live performances, concerts, Carnival festival and a Carnival arena complete with floats, comparsas, Carnival groups and batucadas.

[Captain Sensible]

The Carnival Programme for Caleta de Fuste (as translated by me from the official poster):
Friday 17th February
18.00 - Drumming band in the streets
20.00 - Gala Show with Carnival Princess, 'Corte de Honor' and a Drag Show.
22.00 - Band - Grupo de Versiones Tio Mat and DJ Joe Valdivia
Saturday 18th February
13.00 - DJ Clandestina
14.00 - Band - Que Chimba
16.00 - DJ Clandestina
16.30 - Band - Grupo de Versiones Maldita EGB
18.00 - GRAND Carnival PARADE
20.30 - Bands - Kandela and Su Orquesta
22.30 - Band - Nuevo Klan
Sunday 19th February
16.00 - Children's Carnival activities
18.00 - Burning of the Sardine ceremony(signifies the end of Carnival)
19.00 - Carnival party (verbena)