# Montevideo Carnival: what to do between sessions in Montevideo

Source: https://eventweekends.com/culture/montevideo-carnival/
Last checked: 2026-11-02

## In short

- **When:** 28 January to 9 March 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
- **Where:** Teatro de Verano and tablados, Montevideo, Uruguay
- **Free time:** Gaps of two to four hours between screenings or shows, and whole days for companions.
- **Best base:** Pocitos: Beach neighbourhood.
- **Getting there:** Carrasco (MVD) is 30 minutes from the centre.
- **Weather:** In January and February and March, Montevideo averages highs of about 26°C and lows of 18°C, with roughly 118 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 13 h 57 min of daylight.
- **Top things to do:** Montevideo city tour; Punta del Este day trip; Wine tour in Canelones

## Weather and what to pack

In January and February and March, Montevideo averages highs of about 26°C and lows of 18°C, with roughly 118 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 13 h 57 min of daylight.
- A rain jacket or umbrella: it rains often in this month.
- Comfortable walking shoes and a small day bag.

## Airport to venue

Carrasco (MVD) is 30 minutes from the centre.

Taxis; shows run late into the night.

## Where to stay

- **budget:** Ciudad Vieja. Old town guesthouses.
- **mid:** Pocitos. Beach neighbourhood.
- **luxury:** Carrasco. Sofitel casino hotel.
- Hotels we would book: Hostel Ciudad Vieja (budget), Hyatt Centric Montevideo (mid), Sofitel Montevideo Casino Carrasco and Spa (luxury)

## Day plans for the free hours

### Between screenings or shows

A two- to four-hour gap: something close by.
- Half-day: Wine tour in Canelones. Tannat wineries.
- Eat: Mercado del Puerto, Grill house

### A free day

For companions without a pass, or attendees taking a day off.
- Full day: Colonia del Sacramento day trip. Colonial town.

### Evenings

After the last show of the day.
- After dark: Ciudad Vieja bars.
- Eat: Chivito sandwiches, National sandwich

### Rainy day

Indoor backups.
- Rain or heat backup: Museo Andes 1972.
- Free: La Rambla.

## Tours worth booking

- [Montevideo city tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Montevideo%20city%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-montevideo-carnival): Old town, Rambla and the Centenario.
- [Punta del Este day trip](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Punta%20del%20Este%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-montevideo-carnival): Beach resort.
- [Wine tour in Canelones](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Uruguay%20wine%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-montevideo-carnival): Tannat wineries.
- [Colonia del Sacramento day trip](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Colonia%20tour%20from%20Montevideo&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-montevideo-carnival): Colonial town.

## Where to eat

- Mercado del Puerto: Grill house
- Chivito sandwiches: National sandwich

## With kids

- Beaches in Pocitos.

## Rainy-day backups

- Museo Andes 1972.

## Getting around

- Buses and Uber.

## Questions people ask

### When is Montevideo Carnival 2027?

The next edition is 28 January to 9 March 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

### What is the weather like during Montevideo Carnival?

In January and February and March, Montevideo averages highs of about 26°C and lows of 18°C, with roughly 118 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 13 h 57 min of daylight.

### How do I get from the airport to Teatro de Verano and tablados?

Carrasco (MVD) is 30 minutes from the centre. Taxis; shows run late into the night.

### Where should I stay for Montevideo Carnival?

For most visitors the best base is Pocitos: Beach neighbourhood.

### What can we do between sessions at Montevideo Carnival?

Good short outings in Montevideo include Montevideo city tour, Wine tour in Canelones. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

### What is there for kids and families near Montevideo Carnival?

Family-friendly picks: Montevideo city tour, Punta del Este day trip. Beaches in Pocitos.

### How far is Teatro de Verano and tablados from Montevideo centre?

About 2 km in a straight line. Taxis; shows run late into the night.

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