Carignano Carnival
The districts' allegorical floats parade through the heart of the city
About Carignano Carnival
A Carnival tradition in the heart of Piedmont
The Carignano Carnival is a historic fixture on the festive calendar of the province of Turin, in Piedmont. Documented in its golden book since 1952, but with even deeper roots, it is the quintessential popular festival of the town of Carignano, engaging the entire citizenry every year in the creation of its famous allegorical floats.
The five competing districts
The heart of the event is the competition between the city districts, which design and build their own allegorical floats from scratch each year. Five historic districts vie for victory:
- Borgo Piazza
- Borgo Sole
- Borgo Fuori Mura
- Borgo Valdocco
- Borgo San Remigio, also known as "i Matti" (the Mad Ones)
The floats, built entirely by hand by volunteer groups, represent the pride of the festival: each district chooses a different theme and brings to life spectacular creations that animate the processions along the streets of the center.
The official masks
Leading the parades are the two official masks of the Carnival: the Castellana and the Gran Siniscalco, officially invested during a ceremony that opens the festival in the presence of masks from neighboring towns. They represent the spirit and history of the event.
Processions, night parades, and children's festivities
The program spans several days: in addition to the daytime Sunday parades, there is the evocative night parade on Saturday, with illuminated floats crossing the historic center in a magical atmosphere. There are also events dedicated to children, with the Kids' Carnival featuring games, entertainment, and snacks, the traditional serenade to the Castellana, and moments of solidarity for the community. The festival culminates on Shrove Tuesday with the final parade and the awarding of the winning district.
An event to experience
Between colorful floats, marching bands, mulled wine, and traditional pastries, the Carignano Carnival offers visitors an authentic immersion into the Piedmontese carnival tradition. It is a perfect opportunity to discover a town rich in history and to experience a festival that has united the community of this corner of the Turin area for generations.
Carignano Carnival — edition 2026
Il Carnevale di Carignano 2026 ha animato il centro storico dall'8 al 17 febbraio. La festa si è aperta il 31 gennaio con l'investitura delle maschere ufficiali, Marina Pecchio (la Castellana) e Mauro Sibona (il Gran Siniscalco), al Teatro Cantoregi.
I cinque borghi - Piazza, Sole, Fuori Mura, Valdocco e San Remigio ("i Matti") - si sono sfidati con i loro carri allegorici lungo le vie del centro. Tra gli eventi collaterali, l'incontro culturale "La dolce tavola di Bianca di Monferrato", la proiezione del cortometraggio "Frammenti: Fil rouge" al Teatro Cantoregi, il Carnevale dei bimbi e la tradizionale serenata alla Castellana.
Programme Carignano Carnival 2026
Programma 2026
- Sabato 31 gennaio, ore 17 - Investitura delle maschere ufficiali (Teatro Cantoregi)
- Venerdì 6 febbraio, ore 21 - Incontro culturale "La dolce tavola di Bianca di Monferrato" (ingresso libero)
- Domenica 8 febbraio, ore 14 - Gran Corso Mascherato, prima sfilata dei carri
- Giovedì 12 febbraio, ore 20:30 - Proiezione "Frammenti: Fil rouge" (Teatro Cantoregi)
- Sabato 14 febbraio - Carnevale dei bimbi (ore 14:30), serenata alla Castellana (ore 17:30), sfilata in notturna (ore 20-23)
- Domenica 15 febbraio, ore 14 - Terza sfilata con la Filarmonica Vinovese "G. Verdi"
- Lunedì 16 febbraio - Carnevale della solidarietà presso le strutture cittadine
- Martedì 17 febbraio, ore 14 - Sfilata finale e premiazione (ore 16:30, Piazza Carlo Alberto)
Highlights Carignano Carnival 2026
- Sfilata in notturna del 14 febbraio con i carri illuminati
- I cinque carri allegorici realizzati dai borghi cittadini
- Investitura della Castellana e del Gran Siniscalco
- Carnevale dei bimbi e momenti di solidarietà
Prices Carignano Carnival 2026
Practical information — Carignano Carnival
How to get there
Carignano is located about 30 km south of Turin. By car, it can be reached via the SS20 or the Turin ring road, taking the exit towards Carmagnola/Carignano. By train, the Carignano station is served by the Turin-Carmagnola/Saluzzo line.
Where it takes place
The parades cross the historic center: starting from Piazzale Quadronda, along Piazza Carlo Alberto, Via Salotto, Via Principe di Carignano, Via Valdocco, and Via Umberto I.
Admission
Participation in the parades is free and open to all. During the processions, mulled wine and pastries are available in Piazza San Giovanni Bosco.
Information
Culture and Tourism Office of the Municipality of Carignano - tel. +39 334 6900889 - [email protected]
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Where does it take place — Carignano Carnival
Centro storico di Carignano