Como Carnival — Como… What Joy!
Parades in costume, street artists and shows in the historic center
About Como Carnival
The official Carnival of the city of Como
'Como… che allegria!' is the name with which the Municipality of Como celebrates its Carnival, animating the historic center of the Larian city. For two days, the most beautiful squares — Duomo, Cavour, Volta, and Perretta — become a large, widespread stage, with distributed events involving families, children, and the curious.
Masks, costumes, and itinerant shows
The Como Carnival focuses on creativity: artisanal costumes and Venetian masks parade through the streets of the center, accompanied by music and itinerant shows. There are also street artists, acrobatic performances, and the inevitable giant soap bubbles, which enchant young and old alike.
A celebration for all ages
The program alternates moments for the little ones — face painting, live music, and costume contests — with evening parades designed for the adult audience. Among the most anticipated presences are the famous Schignano masks, an expression of the great Carnival tradition of the Como valleys. The event, organized by the Municipality of Como, is free admission.
Como Carnival — edition 2026
The Como Carnival returns on February 14 and 15, 2026 with 'Como… che allegria!', taking place in the squares of the historic center. Two days of itinerant shows, parades in costume, children's entertainment, and evening parades, with the participation of Schignano masks and figures in Venetian costume. Free admission.
Programme Como Carnival 2026
Saturday, February 14
- 3:30 PM–4:30 PM — Steampunk-themed itinerant show 'Alice in Wonderland': a scenic float led by the Mad Hatter, acrobatic performances, live Balkan music, and giant soap bubbles in the main squares
- 7:00 PM–8:00 PM — Evening Swing Parade: live band and dancers through illuminated streets and squares
Sunday, February 15
- 2:00 PM–5:00 PM — Entertainment for children in Piazza Perretta: face painting, live music, costume contest, and performance by the Schignano masks
- 3:30 PM–5:30 PM — Parade of Venetian masks: fifteen artisanal costumes through the streets of the center, with music by Rondò Veneziano, starting from Palazzo Cernezzi
Highlights Como Carnival 2026
The Saturday steampunk itinerant show, the parade of fifteen artisanal Venetian costumes, and the performance of the Schignano masks.
Prices Como Carnival 2026
Practical information — Como Carnival
How to get there
The Carnival takes place in the historic center of Como, between Piazza Duomo, Cavour, Volta, and Perretta. The city is well connected by train (Como San Giovanni and Como Nord Lago stations) and by car from the A9 motorway.
Admission
All events are free and take place outdoors in the squares of the center.
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Where does it take place — Como Carnival
Centro storico (Piazza Duomo, Piazza Cavour, Piazza Volta, Piazza Perretta)
Centro storico, 22100 Como