Carnival 2019

The 2019 Carnival at a glance

The 2019 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 “Las profundidades del mar”. The Queen's Election Gala was held at Recinto ferial, directed by Enrique Camacho with stage design by Javier Caraballero.

The 2019 Carnival Queen was Priscila Medina Quintero with the costume “La Nuit”, designed by Sedomir Rodríguez de la Sierra, representing Autoinsular Citroën. Other crowns that year: Children's Queen: Ylenia Rodríguez Domínguez and Senior Queen: Antonia Garrido Francés.

In Adult murgas, Zeta Zetas won first prize in Performance (its 2nd title; its first win since 2017), ahead of Los Mamelucos and Los Bambones. In Children's murgas, Los Castorcitos won first prize in Performance (its 3rd title; its first win since 2017), ahead of Redoblones and Los Retorciditos. In Comparsas, Los Joroperos won first prize in Performance (its 14th title, 2 in a row), ahead of Los Cariocas and Tropicana. In Rondallas and lyrical groups, Unión Artística El Cabo won first prize in Performance (its 6th title, 3 in a row), ahead of Orfeón La Paz and Sociedad Mamel's. In Musical groups, Caña Dulce won first prize in Performance (its 14th title; its first win since 2014).

In total, the 2019 roll of honour records 42 awards in 8 categories. Did the jury get it right? Every verdict has its own debate: click “Was it fair?” and have your say.