Calabar Carnival 2026
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About the event
Calabar Carnival was launched by Cross River State in 2004 and builds through December to a large street parade in the state capital. The competition is organised around carnival bands whose costumes, choreography and themed presentations turn the route into the festival’s main spectacle. It is commonly promoted as Africa’s biggest street party, but the practical trip is to Calabar itself rather than to a single enclosed venue.
Stay in Calabar
Check-in 30 Nov, check-out 4 Dec 2026 — 4 nights around 1–31 December 2026. Change the dates to stay longer.
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Getting there
- AirportMargaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ), about 3 km
- AirportMargaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ)
- Time zoneAfrica/Lagos
Host country
- Currency: Nigerian naira
- Language: English
- Driving: on the right
- Capital: Abuja
- Phone: +234
- Emergency: 112
- Electricity: 230 V, 50 Hz, plugs D/G
Coming years
2027
The organiser had not announced the 2027 edition as of 2026-09-03.