Beinasco Carnival
Edition 2026 Street arts Folk traditions Folklore

Beinasco Carnival

Floats, masks, and the flour battle at the gates of Turin

Beinasco — Torino (201) Since 1977
Dates 21 Feb — 22 Feb 2026
Location Beinasco (201)
Prices Free
Status Finished

About Beinasco Carnival

The Beinasco Carnival is one of the most beloved folk festivals in the southern suburbs of Turin. For an entire weekend, the districts of Borgaretto and the center of Beinasco come alive with allegorical floats, masks, confetti, and music. Featuring the investiture ceremony of the characters, colorful parades, the Carnival Circus, and the spectacular flour battle in Piazza Alfieri, this is a traditional and joyful event designed especially for families and children.

A popular festival in the heart of the Turin suburbs

The Beinasco Carnival is one of the most cherished events in the Municipality of Beinasco, located on the southern outskirts of Turin, in Piedmont. Organized by the Pro Loco of Beinasco in collaboration with the local council, it attracts thousands of residents and visitors from across the Turin area every year. It is an authentic village festival where carnival tradition blends with the community spirit of the entire town.

Two days, two hearts of the city

The event takes place over two distinct days in two symbolic locations. The first day is held in the Borgaretto district, with the investiture ceremony of the characters in Piazza Kennedy and the grand parade of allegorical floats through the streets. The second day moves to the center of Beinasco, in Piazza Alfieri, featuring shows, awards ceremonies, and the famous flour battle.

Allegorical floats and masks

The heart of the festival is the allegorical floats, carefully crafted by local groups and associations, as well as participants from other municipalities in Piedmont. They parade accompanied by costumed characters, masked groups, and music, in an explosion of color and confetti. There is also an awards ceremony for the most beautiful and original masks, which involves both adults and children.

Shows and entertainment for families

The Beinasco Carnival pays great attention to children and families. Among the most anticipated events are the Carnival Circus, the dance and circus show that enlivens Piazza Alfieri, the funfair for children in Borgaretto, and numerous entertainment moments along the parade routes. The festivities conclude with the flour battle, a playful and unmissable moment of local tradition.

Flavors and conviviality

During the festival, the Pro Loco of Beinasco sets up food stalls with typical carnival specialties, from sweet fritters to traditional Piedmontese dishes. It is a great opportunity to enjoy local flavors in good company, amidst a festive atmosphere that involves the entire Province of Turin.

Beinasco Carnival — edition 2026

The 49th edition of the Beinasco Carnival took place on Saturday, February 21, and Sunday, February 22, 2026, between the Borgaretto district and the center of Beinasco. Two days of allegorical floats, masks, shows, the Carnival Circus, and the traditional flour battle in Piazza Alfieri, with great family participation.

49th Beinasco Carnival

The 2026 edition, the forty-ninth, brought Beinasco to life for an entire weekend in February. On Saturday the 21st, the Carnival kicked off in Borgaretto, while on Sunday the 22nd, the festivities moved to Piazza Alfieri in the city center, featuring shows and the customary concluding flour battle.

Programme Beinasco Carnival 2026

Saturday, February 21 — Borgaretto

  • 14:00 — Investiture ceremony of the characters in Piazza Kennedy
  • 14:30 — Start of the allegorical float parade along the route: Piazzale del cimitero, Viale Giovanni XXIII, Via Einaudi, Piazza Pertini, Via Sangone, Via Gorizia and return to Viale Giovanni XXIII for the grand finale
  • Awarding of the winning floats
  • Funfair for children

Sunday, February 22 — Piazza Alfieri (Beinasco)

  • 14:00 — Dance performance with the Danzarmonia association and Carnival Circus with Alex and Katiuscia from Circo Medini
  • Awarding of the most beautiful and original mask
  • Food stalls organized by the Pro Loco of Beinasco
  • Flour battle — concluding event of the festivities

Highlights Beinasco Carnival 2026

The allegorical float parade in Borgaretto, the Carnival Circus by Circo Medini in Piazza Alfieri, and the spectacular flour battle that concludes the festivities.

Prices Beinasco Carnival 2026

Free admission to all events. Pro Loco food stalls and funfair are paid.

Practical information — Beinasco Carnival

How to get there

Beinasco is located in the southern suburbs of Turin and is easily accessible by car via the Turin ring road (Beinasco exit). By train, you can arrive at the Turin station and continue with GTT public transport towards Beinasco and the Borgaretto district.

Where it takes place

The first day is held in Borgaretto (Piazza Kennedy and surrounding streets), and the second in Piazza Alfieri in Beinasco.

Costs

Admission to all Beinasco Carnival events is free. Food stalls and funfair rides require payment.

Tips

The event is suitable for all ages and is particularly designed for families. Traffic changes are expected during the parade: it is best to reach the area on foot or park in the surrounding areas.

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Where does it take place — Beinasco Carnival

Piazza Alfieri e Piazza Kennedy (Borgaretto)

Piazza Alfieri, 10092 Beinasco

Contact Beinasco Carnival

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+39 011 39891

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