Event Details
Pintaflores Festival 2026 takes place from November 3 to 5 in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, with the biggest events and festival showdown happening on November 5. The name combines pinta, referring to tattoos and body painting, with flores, meaning flowers, reflecting the festival’s distinctive visual style. The celebration also honors Saint Charles Borromeo, bringing together faith, local identity, and the artistic traditions of San Carlos City.
The highlight is the Street Dancing and Ritual Competition, where participating groups fill the streets with energetic tribal dances, elaborate costumes, body paint, and colorful floral designs. The performances build toward the main showdown on November 5, making it one of the liveliest parts of the celebration. The festival’s body painting is particularly eye catching, turning dancers into moving works of art as they perform stories inspired by the city’s culture and traditions.
San Carlos City also comes into the festival with a recent achievement to celebrate, having placed 1st runner up in the Best of Festival Dances during Panaad sa Negros 2026 in April. That recognition adds extra interest to this year’s performances and highlights the city’s strong festival dance culture. For visitors, Pintaflores is also a chance to explore San Carlos beyond the competition, from its local food and community celebrations to the coastal and agricultural landscapes surrounding the city.
