Carcar City Fiesta 2026 and Kabkaban Festival: November 15 to 25, Carcar City, Cebu
Events and Shows
Carcar City celebrates its 427th fiesta from Sunday, November 15 to Wednesday, November 25, 2026, with the Kabkaban Festival on November 22 and the feast of St. Catherine of Alexandria on November 25.
Carcar City, about 40 km south of Cebu City, holds its 427th fiesta in honor of its patroness, St. Catherine of Alexandria. City events run from Sunday, November 15 to Wednesday, November 25, 2026, with most nightly shows at the Carcar City Oval. This listing covers the main dates; times can change, so check the City Government of Carcar's official page before you go.
City programme: main dates
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 15 | 3 PM | Fiesta opening parade, followed by the Queen of Carcar sashing ceremony |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 1 PM | Agro Fair opening at People's Park |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 8 AM | Veterinary services at City Hall grounds |
| Sun, Nov 22 | 3 PM | Kabkaban Festival street dancing competition, Carcar City Oval |
| Sun, Nov 22 | Evening | Kabkaban grand ritual showdown (7 PM on the city calendar; a later city post gives 8 PM) |
| Tue, Nov 24 | 8 PM | Kabkad Music Festival 2026 with TJ Monterde, Carcar City Oval |
| Wed, Nov 25 | 8 PM | People's Concert with 6cyclemind, Carcar City Oval |
Other nightly programmes (talent, dance and songwriting competitions and sectoral nights) are held at the Carcar City Oval between November 15 and 23.
Church schedule for the feast of St. Catherine
The Archdiocesan Shrine of St. Catherine of Alexandria lists novena Masses from Monday, November 16 to Monday, November 23, usually at 5:30 PM. On Tuesday, November 24, the Vesperas Mass is at 5:30 PM, followed by the solemn foot procession at 6:30 PM. The Misa Pontifical on the feast day, Wednesday, November 25, is at 10 AM. Additional Masses are listed that day, and a pilgrims' thanksgiving Mass follows on Thursday, November 26 at 3 PM.
Free vet services: how to join
The city's veterinary office is offering free spay and neuter services on Wednesday, November 18 for Filipino-breed (aspin and puspin) dogs and cats. Pre-register at the City Veterinary Office beforehand. Pets must be fully vaccinated against rabies, and slots are limited to two pets per owner.
The city's posts do not mention entrance fees or tickets for the fiesta shows. Please confirm with the City Government of Carcar.
Where
Most city events are at the Carcar City Oval, Carcar City, Cebu. The Agro Fair opens at People's Park, and church activities are at the Archdiocesan Shrine of St. Catherine of Alexandria.
Reference:
Fiesta schedule: CarcarCity.com, Carcar City fiesta 2026: full schedule of activities (published November 12, 2026; it cites the City Government of Carcar's calendar of activities and the shrine's church schedule).\n\nTJ Monterde concert: Sugbo.ph, TJ Monterde to Bring Free Concert to Carcar City This November (November 6, 2026).\n\nProvince of Cebu: cebu.gov.ph\n\nChecked November 14, 2026, evening, PHT. Schedules may change; the Kabkaban ritual showdown start time already differs between city posts.
