Carnival 2022

The 2022 Carnival at a glance

The 2022 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 ciencia ficción”. The official poster, “¿Carnaval 2222?”, is the work of Borja Jiménez Mérida (Bejo). The Queen's Election Gala was held at Recinto Ferial, directed by Enrique Camacho with stage design by Javier Caraballero.

The 2022 Carnival Queen was Ruth González Martín with the costume “Mírame”, designed by Santi Castro, representing Centro Comercial Añaza Carrefour. Other crowns that year: Children's Queen: Vera García Lima and Senior Queen: María del Carmen Ramos Quintero.

In Adult murgas, Los Diablos Locos won first prize in Performance (its 8th title; its first win since 2015), ahead of Zeta Zetas and Los Bambones. In Children's murgas, Redoblones won first prize in Performance (its first title), ahead of Los Mamelones and Los Retorciditos. In Comparsas, Los Cariocas won first prize in Performance (its 15th title, 2 in a row), ahead of Los Rumberos and Danzarines Canarios. In Rondallas and lyrical groups, Unión Artística El Cabo won first prize in Performance (its 7th title; its first win since 2019), ahead of Sociedad Mamel's and Las Valkirias. In Musical groups, Caña Dulce won first prize in Performance (its 16th title, 3 in a row), ahead of Chaxiraxi and Siboney.

In total, the 2022 roll of honour records 51 awards in 8 categories. Did the jury get it right? Every verdict has its own debate: click “Was it fair?” and have your say.