Carnival 2018

The 2018 Carnival at a glance

The 2018 Carnival belongs to the “Modern Carnival” period of the festival's history. Since 1976: the Carnival gets its name back and becomes a mass celebration. Its theme was “La Fantasía”. The official poster, “La guardia del cetro”, is the work of Nareme Melián. The Queen's Election Gala was held at Recinto ferial, directed by Enrique Camacho with stage design by Javier Caraballero.

The 2018 Carnival Queen was Laura Lourido Pérez with the costume “Renacida”, designed by Jorge González Santana, representing Fuentealta. Other crowns that year: Children's Queen: Ayelén Pierchurowicz Lutzardo and Senior Queen: Marta Morales Paz.

In Adult murgas, Los Mamelucos won first prize in Performance (its 8th title; its first win since 2016), ahead of Zeta Zetas and Afilarmónica Ni Pico-Ni Corto. In Children's murgas, Los Rebobinados won first prize in Performance (its first title), ahead of Los Guachipanduzy and Los Mamelones. In Comparsas, Los Joroperos won first prize in Performance (its 13th title; its first win since 2015), ahead of Tropicana and Los Cariocas. In Rondallas and lyrical groups, Unión Artística El Cabo won first prize in Performance (its 5th title, 2 in a row), ahead of Orfeón La Paz and Las Valkirias. In Musical groups, Salsabor won first prize in Performance (its 3rd title, 2 in a row), ahead of Cantares Luz de Luna and Sabor Isleño.

In total, the 2018 roll of honour records 54 awards in 8 categories. Did the jury get it right? Every verdict has its own debate: click “Was it fair?” and have your say.