Carnaval de Barranquilla

Palco (Grandstand) Tickets

Do you need tickets to the 2026 Barranquilla Carnival? We can help.

The 2026 Barranquilla Carnival will be taking place from February 14 to 17, 2026.  Read our travel guide to learn more about it.  We offer a range of palco (grandstand) tickets, from options that offer some of the best viewing locations to budget-friendly options. See our ticketing options below.  We offer both digital e-tickets and physical tickets.

In addition, Discover Barranquilla can assist you with organizing your transportation around Barranquilla and airport pick-up and drop-off.  We can also make reservations at the most popular restaurants and bars in Barranquilla.  Personalized tours of the city are also available. Please use our contact form and one of our representatives will be in touch with you shortly.  You may also contact us via Whatsapp.

When is the 2026 Barranquilla Carnival?

The 2026 Barranquilla Carnival will be held from February 14 to 17, 2026.  Pre-carnival events usually begin about four to six weeks before carnival weekend and include events such as the Lectura del Bando (the opening pre-carnival event) and La Guacherna which is a very popular nighttime parade the weekend before carnival weekend.  Dates will be updated in our Travel Guide for the 2026 Barranquilla Carnival as the year progresses.

How much are palco (grandstand) tickets?

You’ve probably seen the word “palco” numerous times by now and you’re wondering what that is. The palcos are grandstands or bleachers. When you buy your palco tickets bear in mind that there is no assigned seating. Each palco is assigned a name, such as Palco Rey Momo, with no specific seat allocation. We recommend you arrive early to secure a good spot.

IMPORTANT: Palco tickets are sold for all three (3) days, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.  Tickets are not sold for individual days. 

Although palco tickets are officially sold on Tuboleta, bear in mind that tickets on Tuboleta will often sell out within a few days or weeks of going on sale, as such, purchasing from third-party vendors will cause the tickets prices to rise.  To purchase your 2026 palco tickets please check the options we currently have available below.

What if I need more than 4 tickets?

If you need more than 4 tickets please contact us directly using our contact form or via Whatsapp.  In the message please specify who many tickets you need and for which palco.  With that information I can create a personalized payment link for the number of tickets you require.

Payment Methods: Credit Card or Bancolombia bank transfer

To pay via credit card, please use our shopping cart below powered by our payment processor, Bold.  To pay via Bancolombia bank transfer, please message us directly on Whatsapp or use our contact form to send an inquiry as to our bank account information.

I'm looking for other tickets or experiences...

Please choose from the options below and we may be able to assist you in acquiring tickets for another event, airport or hotel transfers, etc:

  • Accommodation at a hotel, hostel, or apartment based on your budget
  • Carnival grandstand (palco) tickets for Carnival weekend (February 14 to 17, 2026)
  • Purchase of Baila la Calle tickets
  • Carnival grandstand (palco) tickets for any pre-carnival event (Lectura del Bando, La Guacherna, Noche del Río, Coronation of the Carnival Queen).
  • Purchase of concert tickets (i.e., Metroconcierto, Afrodancehall, etc).
  • Purchase of airline tickets to/from Barranquilla
  • Purchase of bus tickets to/from Barranquilla
  • Assistance with purchasing carnival clothing and accessories
  • Reservations at the best restaurants during your stay
  • Transportation to/from the airport
  • Transportation around town during your stay
  • Personalized tour around the city

I tried buying my tickets on Tuboleta but it keeps saying I have to pick them up in-person. I want digital tickets. Can you help?

If you attempt to buy tickets for the Carnival, Baila La Calle, Rumbodromo, Metroconcierto, etc, and other events, and you try using your foreign credit card to do so, Tuboleta will require you to go to their ticket office to pick up the tickets in-person with your ID and credit card to verify you are the person who purchased them. If you are arriving late on Friday night or first thing Saturday before the parade, the Tuboleta ticket office will be closed at this time. Since we’re a local business, Discover Barranquilla can purchase the digital e-tickets on your behalf for a service fee of $40 USD + the $8000 COP fee that Tuboleta charges to transfer the digital tickets. Please get in touch with us using our contact form or via Whatsapp and we can assist you with purchasing your tickets directly.

DIGITAL E-TICKETS

Digital palco tickets for the Barranquilla Carnival will be delivered via Tuboleta Pass. You must download the Tuboleta Pass app to your cellular device and you must share the e-mail address used to create your account with Tuboleta Pass.

1 ticket

PALCO FANFARRIA

$699,000 COP

(~189 USD)

  • Digital e-Ticket
  • 3 days: Sat, Sun & Mon
  • Entrance: CALLE 77
  • Doors open: 9am

2 tickets

PALCO FANFARRIA

$1,398,000 COP

(~378 USD)

  • Digital e-Ticket
  • 3 days: Sat, Sun & Mon
  • Entrance: CALLE 77
  • Doors open: 9am

3 tickets

PALCO FANFARRIA

$2,097,000 COP

(~568 USD)

  • Digital e-Ticket
  • 3 days: Sat, Sun & Mon
  • Entrance: CALLE 77
  • Doors open: 9am

4 tickets

PALCO FANFARRIA

$2,796,000 COP

(~758 USD)

  • Digital e-Ticket
  • 3 days: Sat, Sun & Mon
  • Entrance: CALLE 77
  • Doors open: 9am

1 ticket

– SATURDAY ONLY

PALCO CONGO

$325,000 COP

(~89 USD)

  • Digital e-Ticket
  • SATURDAY ONLY, Feb 14
  • Entrance: CALLE 75
  • Doors open: 9am

3 tickets

– SUNDAY ONLY

PALCO PUYA LOCA

$250,000 COP per ticket

(~68 USD per ticket)

  • Digital e-Ticket
  • SUNDAY ONLY, Feb 15
  • Entrance: CALLE 71
  • Doors open: 9am

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2 tickets

– MONDAY ONLY

PALCO CONGO

$450,000 COP

(~118 USD)

  • Digital e-Ticket
  • MONDAY ONLY, Feb 16
  • Entrance: CALLE 75
  • Doors open: 9am

1 ticket

– MONDAY ONLY

PALCO ETERNO CARNAVAL

$225,000 COP

(~58 USD)

  • Digital e-Ticket
  • MONDAY ONLY, Feb 16
  • Entrance: CALLE 75
  • Doors open: 9am

PHYSICAL TICKETS

Physical tickets will be delivered via courier to the hotel, AirBnB, or address provided by you within Barranquilla or neighboring towns on your arrival date. We do not offer international shipping. Once payment has been made for your desired palco tickets, we will reserve and hold the tickets on your behalf until your arrival date. Tickets cannot be purchased for one day only. Palco tickets are sold for all three days.

1 ticket

PALCO CUMBIA

$799,000 COP

(~208 USD)

  • Physical Ticket
  • 3 days: Sat, Sun & Mon
  • Entrance: CALLE 79B
  • Doors open: 9am

2 tickets

PALCO CUMBIA

$1,598,000 COP

(~416 USD)

  • Physical Ticket
  • 3 days: Sat, Sun & Mon
  • Entrance: CALLE 79B
  • Doors open: 9am

3 tickets

PALCO CUMBIA

$2,397,000 COP

(~625 USD)

  • Physical Ticket
  • 3 days: Sat, Sun & Mon
  • Entrance: CALLE 79B
  • Doors open: 9am

4 tickets

PALCO CUMBIA

$3,196,000 COP

(~832 USD)

  • Physical Ticket
  • 3 days: Sat, Sun & Mon
  • Entrance: CALLE 79B
  • Doors open: 9am

1 ticket

Palco Pupi Rumbero

$595,000 COP

(~162 USD)

  • FOUR (4) FREE BEERS (SATURDAY ONLY)
  • Physical Ticket
  • 3 days: Sat, Sun & Mon
  • Entrance: CALLE 70
  • Doors open: 9am

2 tickets

Palco Pupi Rumbero

$1,190,000 COP

(~325 USD)

  • FOUR (4) FREE BEERS (SATURDAY ONLY)
  • Physical Ticket
  • 3 days: Sat, Sun & Mon
  • Entrance: CALLE 70
  • Doors open: 9am

3 tickets

Palco Pupi Rumbero

$1,785,000 COP

(~488 USD)

  • FOUR (4) FREE BEERS (SATURDAY ONLY)
  • Physical Ticket
  • 3 days: Sat, Sun & Mon
  • Entrance: CALLE 70
  • Doors open: 9am

4 tickets

Palco Pupi Rumbero

$2,380,000 COP

(~650 USD)

  • FOUR (4) FREE BEERS (SATURDAY ONLY)
  • Physical Ticket
  • 3 days: Sat, Sun & Mon
  • Entrance: CALLE 70
  • Doors open: 9am

1 ticket

Palco Tremendo Recochon

$375,000 COP

(~98 USD)

  • Physical Ticket
  • 3 days: Sat, Sun & Mon
  • Entrance: Carrera 67B
  • Doors open: 9am

2 tickets

Palco Tremendo Recochon

$750,000 COP

(~197 USD)

  • Physical Ticket
  • 3 days: Sat, Sun & Mon
  • Entrance: Carrera 67B
  • Doors open: 9am

3 tickets

Palco Tremendo Recochon

$1,125,000 COP

(~295 USD)

  • Physical Ticket
  • 3 days: Sat, Sun & Mon
  • Entrance: Carrera 67B
  • Doors open: 9am

4 tickets

Palco Tremendo Recochon

$1,500,000 COP

(~394 USD)

  • Physical Ticket
  • 3 days: Sat, Sun & Mon
  • Entrance: Carrera 67B
  • Doors open: 9am
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Additional Experiences and Expenses

Please note that expenses such as organizing tours, organizing airport and/or hotel transfers, etc, are not included in any of the prices above. Should you require tickets to other events such as the Coronation of the Carnival Queen, La Guacherna, Metroconcierto, etc, please message us separately for additional pricing information.  Our base handling and service fee is $40 USD.