{"id":991542,"date":"2026-10-08T18:49:40","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T13:19:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/?p=991542"},"modified":"2026-10-12T11:39:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T06:09:29","slug":"manali-winter-carnival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/hi\/manali-winter-carnival\/","title":{"rendered":"Manali Winter Carnival: 2027 Dates Update, Venues &amp; Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"Festival\",\n  \"name\": \"Manali Winter Carnival 2027\",\n  \"description\": \"Manali Winter Carnival is an annual cultural and winter tourism festival held in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. Established in 1977, the carnival celebrates the rich heritage, traditional arts and winter culture of the Kullu Valley. 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The most recent edition ran for five days, from <strong>20 to 24 January 2026<\/strong>, in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. District Kullu confirmed event infrastructure for that edition at <strong>Mall Road<\/strong> and <strong>Manu Rangshala<\/strong>. Do not lock in a trip around any 2027 date quoted online until District Administration Kullu or the official carnival website announces it. Until then, keep your plans flexible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Answer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No official dates for the 2027 carnival had been announced yet, and the official website still showed the 2026 edition. The last carnival ran from 20 to 24 January 2026, later than the first-week-of-January timing many listings still repeat. Its programme infrastructure covered Mall Road and Manu Rangshala in central Manali. Snowfall during the carnival is never guaranteed. Wait for the official announcement before making non-refundable bookings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manali Winter Carnival 2027: Dates Not Yet Announced<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Evening-cultural-performances-and-festive-lights-at-Manali-Winter-Carnival-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Manali Winter Carnival 2027: Dates Not Yet Announced\" class=\"wp-image-991550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Evening-cultural-performances-and-festive-lights-at-Manali-Winter-Carnival-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Evening-cultural-performances-and-festive-lights-at-Manali-Winter-Carnival-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Evening-cultural-performances-and-festive-lights-at-Manali-Winter-Carnival-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Evening-cultural-performances-and-festive-lights-at-Manali-Winter-Carnival-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Evening-cultural-performances-and-festive-lights-at-Manali-Winter-Carnival-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Evening-cultural-performances-and-festive-lights-at-Manali-Winter-Carnival-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Evening-cultural-performances-and-festive-lights-at-Manali-Winter-Carnival-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest planning mistake is treating the old 2\u20136 January or &#8220;first week of January&#8221; timing as a fixed annual schedule. Travellers do this because Himachal Tourism has historically described the carnival as a first-week-of-January event, and older listings keep repeating those dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2026, the carnival opened on 20 January. A short trip built around early January could have ended before a single programme began. The better approach is to wait for the organisers&#8217; announcement for that specific edition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official event site still displayed the 2026 edition, and no official 2027 dates had been located. This status can change at any time, so check the official sources directly before you book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Question<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Current Status<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Official 2027 dates<\/td><td>Not announced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Most recent edition<\/td><td>14th National Level carnival, 20\u201324 January 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Length of the last edition<\/td><td>Five days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Organisers named<\/td><td>District Administration Kullu and Manali Tourism Development Council<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Where to confirm dates<\/td><td>Official carnival website and District Administration Kullu<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Do Before the Dates Are Announced<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want a winter trip to Manali anyway, plan it on its own merits and treat the carnival as a possible bonus. Avoid non-refundable bookings that only make sense if the carnival falls on your dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the organisers announce the next edition, build the trip around those confirmed dates. For seasons, sightseeing and stay areas in the meantime, the HimTrails <a href=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/destination\/manali\/\">Manali travel guide<\/a> is a useful starting point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Manali Carnival Dates Always in the First Week of January?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Festive-crowds-enjoying-music-and-dance-at-Manali-Winter-Carnival-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Are Manali Carnival Dates Always in the First Week of January?\" class=\"wp-image-991551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Festive-crowds-enjoying-music-and-dance-at-Manali-Winter-Carnival-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Festive-crowds-enjoying-music-and-dance-at-Manali-Winter-Carnival-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Festive-crowds-enjoying-music-and-dance-at-Manali-Winter-Carnival-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Festive-crowds-enjoying-music-and-dance-at-Manali-Winter-Carnival-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Festive-crowds-enjoying-music-and-dance-at-Manali-Winter-Carnival-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Festive-crowds-enjoying-music-and-dance-at-Manali-Winter-Carnival-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Festive-crowds-enjoying-music-and-dance-at-Manali-Winter-Carnival-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Official carnival material traces the tradition back to 1977, and Himachal Tourism has historically described it as a first-week-of-January event. The 2026 edition took place from 20 to 24 January instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most date listings miss this detail. The often-repeated first-week description did not match the final 2026 schedule, so the historical pattern cannot replace the official announcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is also an honest limitation here. You cannot safely work out the next carnival&#8217;s exact Manali Carnival dates from past patterns alone. Neither the old first-week timing nor the 2026 dates tell you when the 2027 edition will run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be cautious with any website, social post or itinerary that quotes fixed carnival dates without naming the organiser. Book event-dependent travel only after <strong>District Administration Kullu<\/strong> or the <strong>official carnival website<\/strong> announces that edition&#8217;s dates. Non-refundable bookings made around copied dates are hard to undo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happened at Manali Winter Carnival 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Manali-Winter-Carnival-celebrating-Himalayan-culture-and-heritage-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"What Happened at Manali Winter Carnival 2026?\" class=\"wp-image-991554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Manali-Winter-Carnival-celebrating-Himalayan-culture-and-heritage-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Manali-Winter-Carnival-celebrating-Himalayan-culture-and-heritage-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Manali-Winter-Carnival-celebrating-Himalayan-culture-and-heritage-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Manali-Winter-Carnival-celebrating-Himalayan-culture-and-heritage-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Manali-Winter-Carnival-celebrating-Himalayan-culture-and-heritage-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Manali-Winter-Carnival-celebrating-Himalayan-culture-and-heritage-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Manali-Winter-Carnival-celebrating-Himalayan-culture-and-heritage-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2026 edition is the best guide to what the carnival offers, even though future programmes can change. The official website described it as the <strong>14th National Level Manali Winter Carnival<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Officially listed highlights included cultural performances, folk dances, winter sports championships, traditional fashion shows, local cuisine, handicrafts, the Winter Queen and Voice of Carnival competitions, and a street carnival parade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cultural Performances and Folk Dance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cultural performances and folk dances sat at the centre of the 2026 highlights. Traditional fashion shows, local cuisine and handicrafts also appeared on the programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a first-time visitor, this concentration is the carnival&#8217;s real value. You see several forms of Himachali culture in one town over a few days, instead of chasing separate events across a longer trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winter Queen and Voice of Carnival<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The organisers listed Winter Queen and Voice of Carnival among the key competitions of the 2026 carnival. Winter Queen is a featured carnival competition. Voice of Carnival is a featured singing and talent competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to watch either one at a future edition, find its day and stage in the official programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Street Carnival and Cultural Tableaux<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Official event material describes cultural tableaux parading through Mall Road. The street carnival parade also appeared among the listed 2026 highlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the tableaux moved along Mall Road, a base in central Manali made the parade far easier to catch than a stay further out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winter Sports and Local Culture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winter sports championships were part of the official 2026 programme, alongside the cultural events. That listing is easy to misread. A championship on the carnival schedule is not the same as a guaranteed snow-activity package for visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If snow play is part of your plan, read about Solang Valley in winter and treat it as a separate decision from the carnival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Travellers curious about competitive snow sport can look at skiing in Himachal Pradesh for wider context. Conditions on your actual travel dates still decide what operates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where Was the Carnival Held in 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Manali-Winter-Carnival-celebrations-in-Himachal-Pradesh-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Where Was the Carnival Held in 2026?\" class=\"wp-image-991555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Manali-Winter-Carnival-celebrations-in-Himachal-Pradesh-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Manali-Winter-Carnival-celebrations-in-Himachal-Pradesh-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Manali-Winter-Carnival-celebrations-in-Himachal-Pradesh-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Manali-Winter-Carnival-celebrations-in-Himachal-Pradesh-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Manali-Winter-Carnival-celebrations-in-Himachal-Pradesh-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Manali-Winter-Carnival-celebrations-in-Himachal-Pradesh-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Manali-Winter-Carnival-celebrations-in-Himachal-Pradesh-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The clearest official venue evidence comes from District Kullu tender documents. For the 2026 carnival, they required light and sound systems at <strong>Manu Rangshala<\/strong> and on <strong>Mall Road<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This tells you the programme needed staging in two central locations. It does not prove that every performance or competition happened at both, or that a future edition will use the same setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For planning, think of the carnival as a town-centre event spread through central Manali, not one enclosed attraction with a single gate. Check the official daily programme for the edition you attend to see which event runs where.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Reach Manali for the Carnival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Manali-Winter-Carnival-showcasing-Himachali-culture-and-traditions-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"How to Reach Manali for the Carnival\" class=\"wp-image-991558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Manali-Winter-Carnival-showcasing-Himachali-culture-and-traditions-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Manali-Winter-Carnival-showcasing-Himachali-culture-and-traditions-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Manali-Winter-Carnival-showcasing-Himachali-culture-and-traditions-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Manali-Winter-Carnival-showcasing-Himachali-culture-and-traditions-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Manali-Winter-Carnival-showcasing-Himachali-culture-and-traditions-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Manali-Winter-Carnival-showcasing-Himachali-culture-and-traditions-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Manali-Winter-Carnival-showcasing-Himachali-culture-and-traditions-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">District Kullu states that HRTC buses run from Kullu and Manali to major cities. That gives you a public bus option for reaching Manali from the plains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bus timings and fares change, so do not rely on schedules copied months earlier. Check current HRTC services close to your travel date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For air travel, District Kullu lists Kullu-Manali Airport at Bhuntar, which it says is <strong>50 km from Manali<\/strong>. You will still need road transport from the airport to Manali.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your trip starts in the capital, you can compare Manali packages from Delhi against independent bus or flight plans once the carnival dates are official.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Stay for Easy Carnival Access<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Traditional-Himachali-cultural-procession-during-Manali-Winter-Carnival-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Where to Stay for Easy Carnival Access\" class=\"wp-image-991562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Traditional-Himachali-cultural-procession-during-Manali-Winter-Carnival-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Traditional-Himachali-cultural-procession-during-Manali-Winter-Carnival-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Traditional-Himachali-cultural-procession-during-Manali-Winter-Carnival-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Traditional-Himachali-cultural-procession-during-Manali-Winter-Carnival-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Traditional-Himachali-cultural-procession-during-Manali-Winter-Carnival-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Traditional-Himachali-cultural-procession-during-Manali-Winter-Carnival-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Traditional-Himachali-cultural-procession-during-Manali-Winter-Carnival-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The confirmed 2026 event infrastructure sat in central Manali, at Mall Road and Manu Rangshala. If the carnival is your main reason to visit, a stay in central Manali keeps you close to that event zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That matters because infrastructure was arranged at more than one location. A central base lets you move between programmes without arranging a separate transfer for each one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep your search at the area level first, then compare individual stays on your own priorities. The stay-area section of the <a href=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/destination\/manali\/\">Manali travel guide<\/a> mentioned earlier covers the wider choice of neighbourhoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What About Snow During the Carnival?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Traditional-Himachali-folk-dance-at-Manali-Winter-Carnival-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"What About Snow During the Carnival?\" class=\"wp-image-991563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Traditional-Himachali-folk-dance-at-Manali-Winter-Carnival-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Traditional-Himachali-folk-dance-at-Manali-Winter-Carnival-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Traditional-Himachali-folk-dance-at-Manali-Winter-Carnival-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Traditional-Himachali-folk-dance-at-Manali-Winter-Carnival-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Traditional-Himachali-folk-dance-at-Manali-Winter-Carnival-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Traditional-Himachali-folk-dance-at-Manali-Winter-Carnival-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Traditional-Himachali-folk-dance-at-Manali-Winter-Carnival-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The carnival date does not guarantee fresh snowfall. Winter sports appearing on the programme also does not prove that every snow activity will operate regardless of the weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treat carnival attendance and snow sightseeing as related but separate decisions. Fix the carnival around official dates. Check snow conditions separately, closer to travel, before paying for any snow activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Decision<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What actually decides it<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What to check<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Attending the carnival<\/td><td>The official dates for that edition<\/td><td>Official carnival website or District Administration Kullu announcement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Seeing fresh snow<\/td><td>Weather on your travel dates<\/td><td>Current conditions shortly before you travel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Joining a snow activity<\/td><td>Weather and operating conditions<\/td><td>Current conditions and the operator, before you pay<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If snow is your priority, the guide to snow activities in Himachal Pradesh explains the wider options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also read about Sethan Village as a possible winter excursion, then check current conditions before committing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save the Kullu district helpline numbers before any winter trip. The official helpline page lists <strong>108<\/strong> for ambulance and emergency services, <strong>100<\/strong> for police and <strong>1077<\/strong> for the District Emergency Operations Cell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical Mistakes to Avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Live-music-and-cultural-performances-at-Manali-Winter-Carnival-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Practical Mistakes to Avoid\" class=\"wp-image-991552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Live-music-and-cultural-performances-at-Manali-Winter-Carnival-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Live-music-and-cultural-performances-at-Manali-Winter-Carnival-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Live-music-and-cultural-performances-at-Manali-Winter-Carnival-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Live-music-and-cultural-performances-at-Manali-Winter-Carnival-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Live-music-and-cultural-performances-at-Manali-Winter-Carnival-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Live-music-and-cultural-performances-at-Manali-Winter-Carnival-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Live-music-and-cultural-performances-at-Manali-Winter-Carnival-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most carnival planning problems come from treating old or unofficial information as confirmed. These six mistakes are the ones to watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Mistake<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Why it causes trouble<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What to do instead<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Booking around an unannounced 2027 date<\/td><td>No official 2027 dates had been announced yet<\/td><td>Wait for the official announcement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Assuming the carnival runs 2\u20136 January<\/td><td>The 2026 edition ran 20\u201324 January<\/td><td>Check the dates for each edition<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Expecting guaranteed snowfall<\/td><td>Carnival dates do not control the weather<\/td><td>Check snow conditions separately before travel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quoting unofficial ticket prices<\/td><td>No official admission policy is confirmed here<\/td><td>Check the organisers&#8217; own information<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Relying on months-old bus timings<\/td><td>Schedules and fares change<\/td><td>Check current HRTC services near your travel date<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Assuming everything happens at one venue<\/td><td>2026 infrastructure covered Mall Road and Manu Rangshala<\/td><td>Read the official daily programme<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not guess an arrival time for any programme. Use the official daily programme once the organisers publish it, and plan each day around that schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is This Manali Winter Festival Worth Planning a Trip Around?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Traditional-folk-artists-participating-in-Manali-Winter-Carnival-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Is This Manali Winter Festival Worth Planning a Trip Around?\" class=\"wp-image-991561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Traditional-folk-artists-participating-in-Manali-Winter-Carnival-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Traditional-folk-artists-participating-in-Manali-Winter-Carnival-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Traditional-folk-artists-participating-in-Manali-Winter-Carnival-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Traditional-folk-artists-participating-in-Manali-Winter-Carnival-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Traditional-folk-artists-participating-in-Manali-Winter-Carnival-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Traditional-folk-artists-participating-in-Manali-Winter-Carnival-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Traditional-folk-artists-participating-in-Manali-Winter-Carnival-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, if you already want a winter trip to Manali and you value Himachali culture, performances and town-centre festivities. This Manali winter festival adds a concentrated cultural layer that a normal sightseeing trip would not give you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is less suitable right now if you need fixed festival dates months in advance. Until the organisers announce the next edition, nobody can tell you exactly when it will run. It also disappoints if your entire trip depends on guaranteed fresh snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sensible approach is to treat the carnival as a cultural reason to visit Manali. Wait for the official dates, book central Manali stays after that, and plan any snow outing as a separate, weather-dependent part of the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the official dates are out, you can compare <a href=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/manali-tour-packages\/\">Manali tour packages<\/a> that match the number of days you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!-- FAQ Accordion Styles -->\n<style>\n  .ht-faq-wrap {\n    font-family: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif;\n    max-width: 820px;\n    margin: 48px auto;\n    padding: 0 16px;\n    background: #ffffff;\n  }\n\n  .ht-faq-header {\n    text-align: center;\n    margin-bottom: 36px;\n  }\n\n  .ht-faq-header h2 {\n    font-size: clamp(22px, 4vw, 30px);\n    color: #1e2d1f;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    margin: 0 0 8px;\n    line-height: 1.25;\n    letter-spacing: -0.02em;\n  }\n\n  .ht-faq-item {\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #dce8dc;\n    background: #ffffff;\n    transition: background 0.2s;\n  }\n\n  .ht-faq-item:first-of-type {\n    border-top: 1px solid #dce8dc;\n  }\n\n  .ht-faq-item.ht-open {\n    background: #ffffff;\n  }\n\n  .ht-faq-btn {\n    width: 100%;\n    background: none;\n    border: none;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    padding: 20px 0;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: space-between;\n    gap: 16px;\n    text-align: left;\n  }\n\n  .ht-faq-btn:focus-visible {\n    outline: 2px solid #4a7c59;\n    outline-offset: 2px;\n    border-radius: 3px;\n  }\n\n  .ht-faq-q-inner {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: flex-start;\n    gap: 14px;\n    flex: 1;\n  }\n\n  .ht-faq-q-text {\n    font-size: 16px;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #1e2d1f;\n    line-height: 1.45;\n    font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\n    margin: 0;\n    padding: 0;\n  }\n\n  .ht-faq-item.ht-open .ht-faq-q-text {\n    color: #2e5e3a;\n  }\n\n  .ht-faq-icon {\n    width: 28px;\n    height: 28px;\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    border: 1.5px solid #b8d4b9;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n    transition: background 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;\n    color: #4a7c59;\n  }\n\n  .ht-faq-item.ht-open .ht-faq-icon {\n    background: #2e5e3a;\n    border-color: #2e5e3a;\n    color: #fff;\n  }\n\n  .ht-faq-icon svg {\n    width: 12px;\n    height: 12px;\n    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);\n  }\n\n  .ht-faq-item.ht-open .ht-faq-icon svg {\n    transform: rotate(45deg);\n  }\n\n  .ht-faq-panel {\n    overflow: hidden;\n    max-height: 0;\n    transition: max-height 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);\n  }\n\n  .ht-faq-item.ht-open .ht-faq-panel {\n    max-height: 1000px;\n  }\n\n  .ht-faq-answer {\n    padding: 0 0 24px 36px;\n    font-size: 15px;\n    line-height: 1.75;\n    color: #3d4f3e;\n    font-family: 'Georgia', serif;\n  }\n\n  .ht-faq-answer strong {\n    color: #2e5e3a;\n    font-weight: 600;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 600px) {\n    .ht-faq-q-text { font-size: 14px; }\n    .ht-faq-answer { padding-left: 0; font-size: 14px; }\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<!-- FAQ Accordion HTML -->\n<div class=\"ht-faq-wrap\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\n\n  <div class=\"ht-faq-header\">\n    <h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Q1 -->\n  <div class=\"ht-faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <button class=\"ht-faq-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-q-inner\">\n        <h3 class=\"ht-faq-q-text\" itemprop=\"name\">When is Manali Winter Carnival 2027?<\/h3>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\">\n          <line x1=\"6\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"11\"><\/line><line x1=\"1\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"6\"><\/line>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"ht-faq-panel\" role=\"region\">\n      <div class=\"ht-faq-answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n        <span itemprop=\"text\">No official dates for the 2027 carnival had been announced. Do not assume 2\u20136 January or 20\u201324 January. Check the official carnival website or District Administration Kullu for the announcement before booking.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Q2 -->\n  <div class=\"ht-faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <button class=\"ht-faq-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-q-inner\">\n        <h3 class=\"ht-faq-q-text\" itemprop=\"name\">When was Manali Winter Carnival 2026 held?<\/h3>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\">\n          <line x1=\"6\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"11\"><\/line><line x1=\"1\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"6\"><\/line>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"ht-faq-panel\" role=\"region\">\n      <div class=\"ht-faq-answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n        <span itemprop=\"text\">Manali Winter Carnival 2026 was held from 20 to 24 January 2026 in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. District Administration Kullu and the official carnival website both confirm these dates.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Q3 -->\n  <div class=\"ht-faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <button class=\"ht-faq-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-q-inner\">\n        <h3 class=\"ht-faq-q-text\" itemprop=\"name\">How long did the last Manali Winter Carnival run?<\/h3>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\">\n          <line x1=\"6\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"11\"><\/line><line x1=\"1\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"6\"><\/line>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"ht-faq-panel\" role=\"region\">\n      <div class=\"ht-faq-answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n        <span itemprop=\"text\">The 2026 carnival ran for five days, from 20 to 24 January inclusive. Do not assume the same duration or date range for the next edition. Check the official announcement when it is published.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Q4 -->\n  <div class=\"ht-faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <button class=\"ht-faq-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-q-inner\">\n        <h3 class=\"ht-faq-q-text\" itemprop=\"name\">Is Manali Winter Carnival always held from 2 to 6 January?<\/h3>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\">\n          <line x1=\"6\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"11\"><\/line><line x1=\"1\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"6\"><\/line>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"ht-faq-panel\" role=\"region\">\n      <div class=\"ht-faq-answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n        <span itemprop=\"text\">No. Himachal Tourism has historically described the carnival as a first-week-of-January event, but the 2026 edition ran from 20 to 24 January. Always confirm each year&#8217;s dates with the official organisers before booking.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Q5 -->\n  <div class=\"ht-faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <button class=\"ht-faq-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-q-inner\">\n        <h3 class=\"ht-faq-q-text\" itemprop=\"name\">Where was the carnival held in 2026?<\/h3>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\">\n          <line x1=\"6\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"11\"><\/line><line x1=\"1\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"6\"><\/line>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"ht-faq-panel\" role=\"region\">\n      <div class=\"ht-faq-answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n        <span itemprop=\"text\">District Kullu tender documents confirm that light and sound systems were required at Mall Road and Manu Rangshala in Manali for 2026. This does not prove every programme ran at both locations, so check the official programme for venue details.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Q6 -->\n  <div class=\"ht-faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <button class=\"ht-faq-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-q-inner\">\n        <h3 class=\"ht-faq-q-text\" itemprop=\"name\">What happens during Manali Winter Carnival?<\/h3>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\">\n          <line x1=\"6\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"11\"><\/line><line x1=\"1\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"6\"><\/line>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"ht-faq-panel\" role=\"region\">\n      <div class=\"ht-faq-answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n        <span itemprop=\"text\">The official 2026 highlights included cultural performances, folk dances, winter sports championships, traditional fashion shows, local cuisine, handicrafts, the Winter Queen and Voice of Carnival competitions, and a street carnival parade. Programmes can change between editions.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Q7 -->\n  <div class=\"ht-faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <button class=\"ht-faq-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-q-inner\">\n        <h3 class=\"ht-faq-q-text\" itemprop=\"name\">What are Winter Queen and Voice of Carnival?<\/h3>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\">\n          <line x1=\"6\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"11\"><\/line><line x1=\"1\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"6\"><\/line>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"ht-faq-panel\" role=\"region\">\n      <div class=\"ht-faq-answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n        <span itemprop=\"text\">Both are featured competitions that the organisers listed among the key events of the 2026 carnival. Winter Queen is a carnival competition, while Voice of Carnival is a singing and talent competition.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Q8 -->\n  <div class=\"ht-faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <button class=\"ht-faq-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-q-inner\">\n        <h3 class=\"ht-faq-q-text\" itemprop=\"name\">Is there a parade on Mall Road?<\/h3>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\">\n          <line x1=\"6\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"11\"><\/line><line x1=\"1\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"6\"><\/line>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"ht-faq-panel\" role=\"region\">\n      <div class=\"ht-faq-answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n        <span itemprop=\"text\">In 2026, official event material described cultural tableaux parading through Mall Road, and the street carnival parade was among the listed highlights. Check the official programme for parade details at future editions.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<!-- Q9 -->\n  <div class=\"ht-faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <button class=\"ht-faq-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-q-inner\">\n        <h3 class=\"ht-faq-q-text\" itemprop=\"name\">Is Manali Winter Carnival free to attend?<\/h3>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\">\n          <line x1=\"6\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"11\"><\/line><line x1=\"1\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"6\"><\/line>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"ht-faq-panel\" role=\"region\">\n      <div class=\"ht-faq-answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n        <span itemprop=\"text\">Spectator admission terms have not been confirmed in this guide. 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