Gran Carnevale al Porto Antico 2026

Genoa's Carnival by the Sea

The Gran Carnevale is the main Carnival event in Genoa, organized by the Municipality together with Porto Antico di Genova. The heart of the festival is the Carnival village set up on Calata Falcone Borsellino, in the Old Port, which for three days transforms into a fantastic world dedicated to children and families.

2026 Theme: Alice in Wonderland

The 2026 edition is inspired by "Alice in Wonderland": the village features a large 150-square-meter labyrinth, themed installations, six interactive game stations, and family entertainment, in a journey that recreates the fairytale atmosphere of Lewis Carroll's famous story. On Sunday, in Piazza Caricamento, the traditional breaking of the piñata takes place, the most anticipated moment for the little ones.

The Via Aurea Carnival among the Rolli Palaces

On Sunday, the festival extends to Via Garibaldi, the famous "Golden Street" of the Palazzi dei Rolli, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Among Palazzo Bianco, Tursi, Rosso, Lomellino, and Pallavicino, the Via Aurea Carnival celebrates the twentieth anniversary of the UNESCO recognition, with a final parade in the afternoon from Palazzo Tursi to the Old Port, symbolically connecting the two hearts of the festival.

A Festival for the Whole City

With installations, games, costumes, and parades, the Gran Carnevale is a festival that celebrates both the modern waterfront of the Old Port and the historic heritage of Genoa's city center. A joyous and popular event that brings together families and children from all over Liguria.