A winter carnival of masks, brass and satire through the streets of the old town.
Kotor’s winter carnival fills the walled town with masked groups, brass bands and floats, closing with a parade along the waterfront and the ceremonial burning of a effigy blamed for the past year’s misfortunes. It descends from the Venetian carnival tradition of the eastern Adriatic and keeps its satirical edge — local politics is fair game.
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- Masked parade through the old town
- Brass bands and costumed groups
- Satirical floats
- Waterfront finale
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When is Kotor Carnival held?
In February, with the main parade usually on a weekend; exact dates are set by the town each year.
Is Kotor Carnival free to attend?
Yes — the parades and street events are open to the public, with no ticket needed to watch.
Is February a good time to visit Kotor?
It is cold and quiet outside the carnival, but that is part of the appeal: the old town belongs to residents rather than cruise crowds.