Adria Carnival – Photographic exhibition and parade
The Adria Carnival between vintage photography, cinema, and masks through the streets of the centre
About Adria Carnival
A Carnival with Two Souls in Adria
In Adria, a city of art in Polesine, in the province of Rovigo, Carnival is not just a parade: it's also a story. The event combines a grand masked parade with a photographic exhibition dedicated to vintage posters and costumes, hosted at Sala Cordella on Corso Vittorio Emanuele II.
The Exhibition at Sala Cordella
The exhibition offers a journey through photography, cinema, and music, with archival materials, posters, and costumes that evoke the fantasy world of cinema and musical films. At the heart of the exhibition is the short film Amor Empio Tiranno, a refined encounter between opera, contemporary classical music, and cinema, inspired by the verses of the 17th-century poet Isabella Canali Andreini.
The Parade in the Historic Centre
The most anticipated moment is the masked parade that crosses the centre: a festive procession with masked groups also from the provinces of Padova and Venezia, accompanied by the Villadose brass band. Music, joy, and entertainment for children accompany the route to Piazza Garibaldi.
Organisers
The event is the result of a collaboration between the Municipality of Adria, the Associazione Polesine Terra Emersa APS, the L'immagine in Movimento Archive, and the Pro Loco of Adria, with the involvement of local associations and businesses.
Adria Carnival — edition 2026
In 2026, the Adria Carnival was divided between an exhibition and a street party. The photographic exhibition at Sala Cordella, open from March 5 to 20, featured vintage posters and costumes alongside materials from the short film Amor Empio Tiranno. The grand masked parade animated the centre on March 15.
Programme Adria Carnival 2026
Exhibition at Sala Cordella — March 5-20, 2026
- Vintage posters and costumes dedicated to Carnival
- Section on photography, cinema, and music
- March 19, 10:30 AM — presentation and screening of the short film Amor Empio Tiranno (soprano Dominika Zamara, composer Tiziano Bedetti, director Michele Rossi, piano Stefano Bigoni; costumes La Bottega dei Sogni)
Masked Parade — March 15, 2026
- 3:30 PM — departure of the procession from Piazzale Marino Marin
- Masked groups from Adria and the provinces of Padova and Venezia
- Accompanied by the Villadose brass band
- Arrival in Piazza Garibaldi with entertainment and activities for children
Highlights Adria Carnival 2026
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Practical information — Adria Carnival
Where
Exhibition: Sala Cordella, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 35, Adria (RO). Parade: from Piazzale Marino Marin towards Piazza Garibaldi, historic centre.
How to get there
Adria is reachable by car from the SS309 Romea and the SS443; train station on the Rovigo–Chioggia line.
Info
Municipality of Adria and Pro Loco of Adria (tel. 0426 21675).
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Where does it take place — Adria Carnival
Sala Cordella e centro storico
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 35, 45011 Adria