Garbagnate Carnival
A week of masks, workshops, and the grand parade in town
About Garbagnate Carnival
The Carnival of Garbagnate Milanese
The Garbagnate Carnival is the event that brings color and joy to the streets of Garbagnate Milanese, a town in the northwest hinterland of Milan. For a week, the calendar is filled with creative workshops, shows, and entertainment dedicated to children, held in youth centers, the municipal library, and town squares.
The Grand Masked Parade
The heart of the celebration is the masked parade, which starts from Piazza del Mercato and ends in Piazza della Croce, accompanied by music. Here, a show of circus-theatre, cabaret, and DJ sets comes to life, followed by the awarding of prizes for the most beautiful masks.
- Mask-making workshops and entertainment for children
- Juggling, puppet, and clown shows
- Masked parade from Piazza del Mercato to Piazza della Croce
- Circus-theatre, cabaret, and DJ set show
A Community Celebration
Organized by the Municipality of Garbagnate Milanese with the support of the Pro Loco, local associations, and youth centers, the Garbagnate Carnival is a widespread and free event designed to involve the entire community. It's a way to gather in the squares and experience the carnival tradition together in the heart of the Milan metropolitan area.
Garbagnate Carnival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Garbagnate Carnival takes place from February 13 to 21. During the week, there will be mask-making workshops, shows for children, and entertainment in various city venues. The grand finale is on Saturday, February 21, with the masked parade (starting at 2:00 PM), from Piazza del Mercato to Piazza della Croce, followed by a circus-theatre, cabaret, and DJ set show, and the awarding of prizes for the most beautiful masks. Free admission.
Programme Garbagnate Carnival 2026
February 13-19, 2026
- Fri 13, 4:30 PM — Mask workshop at Centro Giovani Picchio Rosso
- Sat 14, 3:30 PM — "Carnevale alla Fametta": juggling show and cookie workshop
- Sun 15, 3:30 PM — Children's entertainment at Lo Scoiattolo
- Thu 19, 5:00 PM — "Varietà Prestige": puppet and clown show at the Municipal Library
Saturday, February 21, 2026
- 2:00 PM — Masked parade from Piazza del Mercato to Piazza della Croce
- 4:00 PM — "All'Incirco Varietà": circus-theatre, cabaret, and DJ set show in Piazza della Croce
- 5:00 PM — Award ceremony for the most beautiful masks
Highlights Garbagnate Carnival 2026
Prices Garbagnate Carnival 2026
Practical information — Garbagnate Carnival
Where
Streets and squares of Garbagnate Milanese (MI); parade from Piazza del Mercato to Piazza della Croce.
Admission
Free admission to all events.
How to get here
Garbagnate Milanese is served by suburban railway lines from Milan (S lines towards Saronno/Novara). By car, it is connected to the Varesine and the A9 motorway.
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Where does it take place — Garbagnate Carnival
Piazza del Mercato e Piazza della Croce
Piazza del Mercato, 20024 Garbagnate Milanese