Carnival in Cologno Monzese
Parade of Sardinian masks, inflatables, and street food in the heart of the city
About Carnival of Cologno Monzese
The Carnival that Looks to Sardinia
In Cologno Monzese, in the province of Milan, Carnival has its own unique identity. Alongside the inflatables, music, and street food you expect from a local festival, the most anticipated moment is the parade of typical Sardinian carnival masks, brought to Lombardy by the Sardinian Circle 'Sa Pintadera in Su Nuraghe'. It's a rare opportunity to see up close the archaic costumes of the island's carnival rites, accompanied by dances and performances by the Sardinian community of Cologno.
A Party for the Whole Family
The event takes place in the large M2 Cologno Centro parking lot, along Via Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa, very convenient to reach by metro. The afternoon opens with jugglers, acrobats, and street artists, continues with the Sardinian parade and a parade of cosplayers and cartoon characters, much loved by children, and concludes with the award for the most beautiful mask.
Taste and Fun
Between one parade and another, there are plenty of inflatables, itinerant shows, and street food stalls, to transform the afternoon into a true community celebration. Admission is free.
A Municipal Event
The event is organized by the Municipality of Cologno Monzese together with the Pro Loco, the city's pastoral community, and the Sardinian Circle, a sign of how Carnival has become a moment of meeting between the different souls of this city in the Milanese hinterland.
Carnival of Cologno Monzese — edition 2026
For Carnival 2026, Cologno Monzese gathers on Saturday, February 21, in the large M2 Cologno Centro parking area. The formula that has made this festival unique is confirmed: the parade of typical Sardinian carnival masks, with traditional dances and costumes curated by the Sardinian Circle 'Sa Pintadera in Su Nuraghe'. Alongside, inflatables for children, street artists, street food, and the award for the most beautiful mask. Admission is free.
Programme Carnival of Cologno Monzese 2026
The detailed program with timings will be published by the Municipality of Cologno Monzese in the weeks preceding the event. Based on recent editions, the afternoon will include:
- Opening with jugglers, acrobats, and street artists
- Parade of typical Sardinian carnival masks (Sa Pintadera Circle in Su Nuraghe)
- Parade of cosplayers and cartoon characters
- Award for the most beautiful mask
Throughout the event: inflatables, itinerant shows, and street food stalls.
Highlights Carnival of Cologno Monzese 2026
The parade of traditional Sardinian masks with dances by the 'Sa Pintadera in Su Nuraghe' Circle and the award for the most beautiful mask.
Prices Carnival of Cologno Monzese 2026
Practical information — Carnival of Cologno Monzese
How to Get There
The Carnival takes place at the M2 Cologno Centro parking lot, on Via Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa. The Cologno Centro stop on Metro Line 2 (green) is just a few steps away: it's the most convenient way to reach the event from Milan.
Admission and Hours
Free admission. The event takes place in the afternoon. For updated times and possible postponement in case of bad weather, consult the Municipal website.
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Where does it take place — Carnival of Cologno Monzese
Parcheggio M2 Cologno Centro
Via Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa, 20093 Cologno Monzese