The Antigua/Caleta de Fuste is usually celebrated in February.
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.
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)
