Cádiz COAC 2027 registration opens for carnival groups

Registration has officially opened for the 2027 Concurso Oficial de Agrupaciones Carnavalescas (COAC) at the Gran Teatro Falla in Cádiz. The registration period remains open until October 1.

The Chirigota de Écija was the first group to register, participating under the name ‘PPPFFFFF. . . !!!’. The group features musical direction by Jorge Manuel Rodríguez González and lyrics by Juan Francisco Castro Fernández. Shortly after, the comparsa group ‘Mano de santo’ from Chiclana de la Frontera also formalized its application.

The 2027 edition is noted as the earliest in history, with the grand final scheduled for February 5. The competition schedule includes preliminary phases from January 8 to 21, quarterfinals from January 24 to 29, and semifinals held on February 1, 2, and 3.