Carnaval 2027 admission tests and bidding updates

In Uruguay, the admission tests for Carnaval 2027 are scheduled to take place from November 10 to November 16 at the Teatro de Verano in Montevideo. Thirty-four groups, including murgas, parodists, and humorists, will perform to secure a place in the upcoming Official Contest. Admission to the performances requires a non-perishable food donation, which will be distributed by the Intendencia de Montevideo and Daecpu to various social institutions and schools.

In Argentina, the municipality of Concordia has reopened the bidding process for the 2027 Carnaval after the sole initial offer was declared inadmissible. Mayor Francisco Azcué signed a decree to initiate a second call following the rejection of a proposal by Luciano René Ancarola due to insufficient documentation. The original terms included six parade nights at the Corsódromo Atanasio Bonfiglio, a minimum of 480 million pesos in prizes, and various infrastructure and security responsibilities for the concessionaire.