Bra Carnival
Three days of masks, music, and celebration in the heart of the Zizzola
About Bra Carnival
The Bra Carnival
Every year, in the heart of winter, the town of Bra, in the Province of Cuneo, Piedmont, dresses up for its Carnival. Nestled between the hills of the Roero and the Langhe, the town offers a widespread program that weaves together music, theatre, art, and popular entertainment, transforming squares, theatres, and museums into meeting places for citizens and visitors of all ages.
Three days of celebration
The 2026 edition spanned an entire weekend, from February 13th to 15th. It kicked off with the Carnival Party at the Giovanni Arpino multi-purpose centre, a masked musical event for adults organised by the Follemente association with Live.it. The festivities continued with a concert-show at the Teatro Politeama and concluded with the traditional afternoon party in Piazza Giolitti.
The show at the Teatro Politeama
The cultural heart of the event is the show hosted at the Teatro Politeama Boglione: "The Carnival of the Animals" by Camille Saint-Saëns, presented by the municipal administration with the Alba Philharmonic Orchestra and a theatrical performance by the Scirò collective. It is an opportunity to introduce adults and children to classical music in a playful way, with children encouraged to attend in costume.
Street party and children's events
The most anticipated moment for the little ones is the party in Piazza Giolitti, promoted by the Salesian Oratory: an afternoon of entertainment, music, board games, and the classic contest for the most beautiful mask. Completing the calendar, the Palazzo Traversa Museum opens its doors for a creative workshop dedicated to children, where masks take shape inspired by the great artists of the 20th century.
A local tradition
The Bra Carnival is an expression of the town's vibrant social and cultural life: parishes, oratories, associations, and the administration collaborate to offer an accessible and family-friendly festival. It is an event that reflects the identity of a city known throughout Italy for its gastronomic culture and focus on quality of life, which, during the Carnival period, knows how to be welcoming and festive.
Bra Carnival — edition 2026
The 2026 Bra Carnival offered a weekend full of events. Friday, February 13th, at 10 PM, the masked Carnival Party for adults took place at the Giovanni Arpino multi-purpose centre, organised by the Follemente association with Live.it.
Saturday, February 14th, at 5 PM, the Teatro Politeama Boglione hosted "The Carnival of the Animals" by Camille Saint-Saëns, a concert-show featuring the Alba Philharmonic Orchestra and the Scirò collective (ticket 5 euros).
Sunday, February 15th, from 2:30 PM, a party in Piazza Giolitti organised by the Salesian Oratory, with entertainment, music, games, and a contest for the most beautiful mask. Tuesday, February 17th, from 8:30 AM to 12 PM, the "Artist Masks" workshop at the Palazzo Traversa Museum for children aged 6 to 12.
Programme Bra Carnival 2026
Friday, February 13th
- 10:00 PM - Masked Carnival Party (for adults), Giovanni Arpino multi-purpose centre, Largo della Resistenza - organised by Follemente with Live.it
Saturday, February 14th
- 5:00 PM - "The Carnival of the Animals" by Camille Saint-Saëns, concert-show with the Alba Philharmonic Orchestra and the Scirò collective - Teatro Politeama Boglione, Piazza Carlo Alberto (ticket 5 euros)
Sunday, February 15th
- From 2:30 PM - Party in Piazza Giolitti: entertainment, music, board games, and contest for the most beautiful mask - organised by the Salesian Oratory (in case of bad weather, held at the Arpino centre Auditorium)
Tuesday, February 17th
- 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM - "Artist Masks" workshop inspired by Mirò, Mondrian, Van Gogh, and Baj, for children aged 6 to 12 - Palazzo Traversa Museum (5 euros, booking required)
Highlights Bra Carnival 2026
Prices Bra Carnival 2026
Practical information — Bra Carnival
How to get there
Bra can be reached by car from the A6 Turin-Savona motorway (Marene exit) or the A33 Asti-Cuneo motorway. The Bra railway station is served by regional trains from Turin, Cuneo, and Cavallermaggiore.
Where it takes place
Events are held in various locations in the town centre: Giovanni Arpino multi-purpose centre (Largo della Resistenza), Teatro Politeama Boglione (Piazza Carlo Alberto), Piazza Giolitti, and the Palazzo Traversa Museum.
Tickets
The street party is free. The show at the Teatro Politeama costs 5 euros; the museum workshop costs 5 euros per child and requires advance booking.
Information
Bra Municipal Tourism Office: [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Bra Carnival
Piazza Giolitti