The Torrevieja Carnival proved, once again, that when the city decides to celebrate, it does so without restraint. The so-called “craziest night” turned into a veritable explosion of creativity, music and fantasy that wound its way along Ramón Gallud Street until it reached a Plaza de la Constitución that was completely swept up in the spirit of the occasion.

The night-time parade was once again one of the highlights of the programme. Free from the pressure of competition during the procession, dance troupes, groups and individual performers put on a spectacular show, where imagination set the pace. Turnout was massive and the public were keen to join in: hundreds of people also turned up in fancy dress, playing an active part in a collective celebration that has become a hallmark of Torrevieja.

This year’s event has also marked a significant step forward: more prizes have been awarded than in previous years, and with larger cash prizes, reflecting the Carnival’s continued growth and the high artistic standard of its participants.

CARNIVAL AWARDS 2026

Children's category

• 1st Prize (€1,800 and a trophy): Comparsa “Ciudad del Mar”
• 2nd Prize (€1,200 and a trophy): “Entre Amigas”

MARI CONCHI BAÑOS AWARD for the funniest costume: Comparsa “Las Lily’s”

BORNEO SPECIAL AWARD: DAUGHTERS OF THE SUN (Best parade, €200 and a trophy): Comparsa “Osadía”

Individual category

• 1st Prize (€1,000 and a trophy): Minerva y Pedro
• 2nd Prize (€800 and a trophy): “Los Gonfer”
• 3rd Prize (€400 and a trophy): Antonio y Toñi

GROUP OPTION

• 1st Prize (€1,800 and a trophy): “Las Lily’s”
•  2nd Prize (€1,200 and a trophy): “Vive la vida”

SENIOR PARADES

Make-up category

• 1st Prize (€1,100 and a trophy): Comparsa “Lanikai”
• 2nd Prize (€900 and a trophy): Comparsa “Payás”
• 3rd Prize (€800 and a trophy): Comparsa “Multicolor”
• 4th Prize (€600 and a trophy): Comparsa “Desafío”
• 5th Prize (€400 and a trophy): Comparsa “Osadía”
• 6th Prize (€200 and a trophy): Comparsa “Destellos”

Category: Staging

• 1st Prize (€1,500 and a trophy): Comparsa “Payás”
• 2nd Prize (€1,100 and a trophy): Comparsa “Aquí hay tomate”
• 3rd Prize (€800 and a trophy): Comparsa “Desafío”
• 4th Prize (€600 and a trophy): Comparsa “Osadía”
• 5th Prize (€400 and a trophy): Comparsa “Mar del Plata”
• 6th Prize (€200 and a trophy): Comparsa “Las Lily’s”

Creative Category

• 1st Prize (€3,000 and a trophy): Comparsa “Payás”
• 2nd Prize (€2,000 and a trophy): Comparsa “Blanca de Sal”
• 3rd Prize (€1,100 and a trophy): Comparsa “Multicolor”
• 4th Prize (€800 and a trophy): Comparsa “Desafío”

Fantasy category

•  1st Prize (€3,000 and a trophy): Comparsa “No ni Ná”

Costume category

•  1st Prize (€3,000 and a trophy): Comparsa “Soul Dance”
•  2nd Prize (€2,000 and a trophy): Comparsa “Aquí hay tomate”
• 3rd Prize (€1,100 and a trophy): Comparsa “Destellos”
• 4th Prize (€800 and a trophy): Comparsa “Daimana”

A tribute to talent and hard work

The judging panel for the 38th Fashion Show comprised professionals from the fields of design, fashion, make-up and dance, ensuring that the technical and artistic assessment was commensurate with the standard of the performances.

The awards ceremony, held in conjunction with the Town Hall, was the perfect finale to an edition that many are already hailing as one of the most outstanding in the recent history of the Carnival.

The growth in participation, artistic quality and funding confirms that the Torrevieja Carnival continues to establish itself as one of the major festivals on the national scene, bolstering its profile and its ambition to achieve the highest level of recognition in the tourism sector.