Castel di Iudica Carnival
The Carnival of the village at the foot of Mount Iudica, featuring dancing, masks, and free tastings
Edition 2026 not confirmed to date
This edition has not been confirmed by the organiser to date. We recommend checking before going.
About Castellese Carnival
The Castel di Iudica Carnival
The Castel di Iudica Carnival is one of the most cherished winter events in this small town in the province of Catania, Sicily, set at the foot of the striking Mount Iudica in the heart of the Calatino region. For one day, the village streets and squares come alive with color, confetti, music, and masks in a popular, completely free festival that brings together people of all ages.
A village celebration of dance and tradition
The Castellese Carnival program focuses on community spirit: dancing and entertainment transform the main square into an open-air dance floor, with the day punctuated by music and performances. Among the most popular highlights of recent editions are the Brazilian-style dance performances, which bring a touch of Carioca joy to the streets of this Sicilian historic center.
Free tastings of local products
Alongside the festivities and dancing, the free tastings of local products take center stage: an opportunity to sample the specialties of the Calatino and Sicilian gastronomic tradition, offered to residents and visitors alike in a convivial atmosphere. It is this blend of celebration, music, and good food that makes the Castel di Iudica Carnival an event the community looks forward to every year.
Castel di Iudica and Mount Iudica
The town of Castel di Iudica is located in a hilly area of the province of Catania, dominated by Mount Iudica, and is a small agricultural center in the Calatino region not far from Caltagirone. The Carnival represents one of the times of the year when the town is most vibrant, along with other events that enliven the territory throughout the year. It is a festival that reflects the identity of a community that loves to gather in the square, celebrating popular traditions and the joy of being together.
Information on the 2026 edition
The dates and program for the 2026 edition of the Castel di Iudica Carnival have not yet been officially announced. To find out the day, times, and details of the next edition, we recommend following the official channels of the Municipality of Castel di Iudica.
Castellese Carnival — edition 2026
The dates and program for the 2026 edition of the Castel di Iudica Carnival have not yet been officially announced. Based on previous editions, the festival is expected to take place during the Carnival period in February, with dancing, entertainment, and free tastings of local products in the village streets and squares. To find out the definitive dates, times, and program, we recommend following the official channels of the Municipality of Castel di Iudica.
Practical information — Castellese Carnival
Location
The Carnival takes place in the historic center of Castel di Iudica (CT), in the main square and along the town's primary streets.
How to get there
Castel di Iudica can be reached by car via the SS417 Catania-Gela; the town is about an hour from Catania and is located near Caltagirone, in the Calatino area.
Costs
Admission and tastings are free. The dates for the 2026 edition have not yet been announced: it is recommended to check the official channels of the Municipality.
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Where does it take place — Castellese Carnival
Centro storico di Castel di Iudica