Bacchus and Arianna Carnival
Masks and folk groups parade along the Garda lakefront
About Bardolino Carnival
Bardolino's masked festival
The Bacchus and Arianna Carnival is the traditional Carnival parade of Bardolino, in the province of Verona, on the Veronese side of Lake Garda. Dedicated to the two mythological figures linked to wine and the territory, it brings about 500 masks and folk groups from all over Italy to the historic center and the lakefront.
A Carnival for children
The real protagonists of the day are the children: entertainment areas are set up along the route, with free inflatables in Piazza Catullo and, in Piazza del Porto, balloons and face painting by the youth group of the Italian Red Cross. The parade crosses Piazzale Gramsci, Piazza Lenotti, and Piazza Guerrieri, concluding in Piazza del Porto.
Tradition and fun on the lake
Organized by the Bardolino Top Foundation, the Bacchus and Arianna Carnival is an eagerly awaited event of the Garda winter, capable of combining folklore, colors, and cheerfulness in one of the most evocative settings on the Garda.
Bardolino Carnival — edition 2026
The Bacchus and Arianna Carnival returns to Bardolino on Saturday, February 7, 2026, an event dedicated especially to the little ones. The parade, with about 500 masks and folk groups from all over Italy, will liven up the alleys of the historic center and the Garda lakefront.
Programme Bardolino Carnival 2026
Day's program
- 1:00 PM — Gathering in Piazza del Porto
- 2:30 PM — Parade start from Piazzale Gramsci
- Route: Piazzale Gramsci → Piazza Lenotti → Piazza Guerrieri → Piazza del Porto
Entertainment for children
- Free inflatables in Piazza Catullo
- Balloons and face painting in Piazza del Porto, by the youth group of the Italian Red Cross
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Practical information — Bardolino Carnival
Getting there
Bardolino, Veronese side of Garda. By car: A4 exit Peschiera del Garda or Affi. The parade takes place in the historic center and along the lakefront.
Times and admission
Gathering from 1:00 PM in Piazza del Porto; parade starts at 2:30 PM from Piazzale Gramsci. Free admission.
Contacts
Bardolino Top Foundation — tel. +39 045 6212586 — [email protected]
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Where does it take place — Bardolino Carnival
Centro storico e lungolago di Bardolino
Piazza del Porto, 37011 Bardolino