Carnival Village of the Platano Marble

The Carnival that enlivens the Platano Marble

When February arrives, the small village of Baragiano, in the province of Potenza, doubles its energy. For over two weeks, from February 7 to 22, 2026, the hamlet of Baragiano Scalo hosts the Carnival Village of the Platano Marble, a large, widespread festival that combines one of the most extensive amusement parks in Basilicata, a large area dedicated to street food, and an evening schedule of shows and concerts designed for all ages.

A Review Dedicated to the Accordion

The cultural heart of the event is "Scarpìa – The Breath of Lucanian Folk Tradition", a first-edition review dedicated to the accordion and folk music of Lucania. It is a declared tribute to the "living beat of the community," told through dance, song, and tradition, in a territory – that of the Platano Marble – where folk music remains an identity language.

Program and Guests

The program alternates between food festivals, magic, comedy, and great accordion artists. Among the most anticipated guests is Giacomo Buccella, considered a world champion of the accordion, accompanied by comedian Thomas Mugnano. The inauguration with the Sausage Festival, the Baragiano Folk Group, and a series of Lucanian folk music evenings are also featured.

Atmosphere and Local Context

Promoted by Autiero Eventi and a large group of local operators – including the Flauret family, Enzo Grippa, and Pasquale Autiero, with the support of the municipal administration of Baragiano – the Carnival Village is also an opportunity for social interaction for the entire Platano Marble area and the neighboring municipalities of Melandro. Special attention is paid to inclusion, with free admission for people with disabilities.

The closing event on February 22 is entrusted to the Great Reunion of the Melandro Carnival, with allegorical floats and dance groups parading through the hamlet, before the dancing evening that bids farewell to Carnival.