The carnival party that your colleague invited you to is coming up, or maybe the party at your friend's house?

Your favorite place is throwing a masquerade party and you want to go, or you just want to go out and dress up?

But you don't know which costume and accessories to choose this Carnival? We wrote this article for you! Discover 6+1 ideas, get inspired, and find the costume that will make you stand out.

 1. Dress up as something from your favorite series

It's not just little kids who have favorite characters! 

Squid Game

Wednesday & Morticia Addams

Wednesday for kids too!

KPop Demon Hunters!

Stranger Things for Young & Old

2. Dress up in something classic & beloved!

Classic choices never cease to be beloved. Pirates & clowns, witches & wizards, prisoners & police officers, it's time to celebrate carnival!

3. Add a little humor!

4. Dress up… without a costume

Looking for Halloween ideas without a costume? No problem!

Experiment with unique accessories, combine them with clothes you already have, and the best costume of 2026 is ready!

5. Dress Up as Something Together

Whether a couple or friends, take your favorite person and dress up as something together! Check out ideas for couple costumes: from Steam punk duo, Flinstones, to Asterix and Obelix!

6. Dress up as something from your favorite movie

If you prefer anti-heroes, then definitely check out the wide variety of Harley Quinn & Joker costumes.

Are you a fan of classic cinema? Then the Cleopatra or Gladiator costume is for you!

Cleopatra & Gladiator Costumes

+1 Dress up your four-legged friend too!

Choose one of these unique costumes for dogs! Of course, you should know one thing for sure: your dog will steal the show!

When is Carnival 2026?

The Triodion opens on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Tsiknopempti falls this year on February 12, 2026.

Clean Monday 2026 falls on February 23, 2026, which is also when Great Lent begins.

The last Carnival Sunday is on February 22, 2026.

Read also:

• More ideas for Carnival 2026!
• Baby Costumes: The Best Carnival Costumes for Babies!