Agira Carnival
Floats, masquerade groups, and music in the heart of Agira
About Agira Carnival
The Agira Carnival
The Agira Carnival is one of the most anticipated winter events in Agira, a charming village perched in the heart of the Enna province, in Sicily. For a few days between February and March, the town transforms into a grand open-air stage: allegorical floats, masquerade groups, confetti, and music take over Piazza Garibaldi and the characteristic narrow streets of the historic center.
A Community Tradition
The Carnival is a tradition deeply rooted in the life of the Agira community. The masks and allegorical floats are the result of extensive craftsmanship: they are designed and built by hand by artists, tailors, and local youth groups who dedicate weeks to their preparation. The result is a parade of spectacular figures and meticulously detailed costumes that bring joy and color to the streets.
Parades and Masquerade Groups
The heart of the festival lies in the parades of allegorical floats and masquerade groups, which wind through the center to reach Piazza Garibaldi. Here, performances take place, and groups compete for awards for the best masks, most original floats, and the finest makeup and costumes, alongside social media-based prizes. There are also moments dedicated to children, with the Children's Carnival, and evenings enlivened by the Orkestreet Città di Agira band and DJ sets.
Organizers
The event is organized by the Municipality of Agira in collaboration with Legambiente Agira, with the involvement of group leaders, teachers, and many volunteers. It is a popular festival that, year after year, confirms the strong bond between Agira and its Carnival.
Agira Carnival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Agira Carnival kicked off on Saturday, February 14, with the Children's Carnival, a day dedicated to the little ones with individual mask parades, gadgets, entertainment, and evening DJ sets.
The grand parade planned for Sunday, February 15, starting from Via Vittorio Emanuele and parading through the square, was postponed due to bad weather and a yellow alert issued for the province of Enna. The decision was made jointly by group leaders, teachers, organizers, and the municipal administration to ensure the safety of participants and the public. The events were rescheduled for Tuesday, February 17, and Saturday, February 21.
The artistic direction was entrusted to Ivana Savarino and Mario Consoli, with hosting by Serena Buscemi and Danilo Alleruzzo and musical entertainment by the Orkestreet Città di Agira band. The festival is organized by the Municipality of Agira in collaboration with Legambiente Agira.
Programme Agira Carnival 2026
Saturday, February 14 — Children's Carnival
A day dedicated to children with individual mask parades, gadgets, and entertainment. Evening DJ set until 2:00 AM.
Sunday, February 15 — Grand Parade (postponed due to bad weather)
- 4:30 PM — Departure of the parade from Via Vittorio Emanuele, 11
- 5:30 PM — Parade in Piazza Garibaldi with schools, adult groups, and allegorical floats, followed by a show
The parade was postponed due to the weather alert and rescheduled.
Rescheduled dates — Tuesday, February 17 and Saturday, February 21
- 4:30 PM — Parade of allegorical floats and masquerade groups
- 9:30 PM — Awards ceremony and dancing in the square until 2:00 AM
Masquerade groups compete for prizes for the best mask, best float, makeup, costume, and social media awards.
Highlights Agira Carnival 2026
Prices Agira Carnival 2026
Practical information — Agira Carnival
Location
The parades and shows take place in Piazza Garibaldi and along the streets of the historic center of Agira (EN), in Sicily. Processions usually start from Via Vittorio Emanuele.
How to get there
Agira can be reached by car via the A19 Palermo-Catania motorway (Agira exit). The nearest airports are Catania-Fontanarossa and Palermo. The historic center is pedestrianized during the festival days.
Admission
Access to the parades in the square and through the town streets is free of charge.
Festival-goer photos
No photos yet. Share yours!
Share your photos
5 photos max, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)
Noticed an error or missing information?
Help us keep this listing up to date. Every proposal is verified by our team before publication.
Festival-goer reviews
No rating yet — be the first!
No comments yet. Be the first!
Were you there?
Share your experience with the community.
Where does it take place — Agira Carnival
Piazza Garibaldi
Piazza Garibaldi, 94011 Agira