Montallegro Carnival
Four days of masks, allegorical floats, and music in the heart of Montallegro
About Montallegro Carnival
The Montallegro Carnival
In the heart of the Agrigento province, the Montallegro Carnival is one of the most cherished annual events for this small town overlooking the southern coast of Sicily. For four days, the town's streets and main squares transform into an open-air stage filled with confetti, flamboyant costumes, music, and dance. It is a deeply popular and participatory festival that involves the entire community, from children to adults, in an atmosphere of shared joy.
The allegorical float, the heart of the festival
The true star of the Montallegro Carnival is the allegorical float, built by hand over several months by local volunteers, associations, and residents. Each year, the float features a different theme and travels through the town center, carrying the enthusiasm of the crowd with it. Surrounding it are the costumed groups, troupes of performers who bring the parades to life with choreography, dances, and meticulously crafted disguises.
Parades, music, and the square
The program alternates between daytime and evening parades, with groups performing on the stage set up in Piazza Giovanni Paolo II, the hub of the town's festivities. The soundtrack of the event is provided by local DJs, who accompany the processions and turn the squares into open-air dance floors. The grand finale is dedicated to the performances of the costumed groups and the awards ceremony for the most original masks, the highlight that brings the celebrations to a close.
A local tradition
The Carnival is one of many traditions that mark the year in Montallegro, alongside the Feast of Saint Joseph, the Corpus Domini Flower Festival that covers Piazza Giovanni Paolo II in blooms, the feast of the patron saint Saint Leonard, and the living nativity scene at Christmas. Supported by the Municipality and brought to life by local clubs and associations, the Carnival represents a moment of strong cohesion for this small community in the Sicilian province of Agrigento.
Montallegro Carnival — edition 2026
The 2026 Montallegro Carnival brought the town to life from February 20 to 23 with a rich program of parades and shows.
Friday, February 20, at 7:00 PM, the first parade of the allegorical float kicked off, starting from the "Da Calogero" pizzeria and arriving at Piazzale Agip, accompanied by a DJ set from five local DJs.
Saturday, February 21, at 7:00 PM, the three costumed groups were presented on the stage in Piazza Giovanni Paolo II, followed by the resumption of the parade through the town streets.
Sunday, February 22, the float's route was reversed, starting from Piazzale Agip and arriving at the "Da Calogero" pizzeria.
Monday, February 23, featured the grand finale, with performances by the costumed groups and the awards ceremony for the most original masks.
Programme Montallegro Carnival 2026
2026 Program
- Friday, February 20, 7:00 PM — Departure of the allegorical float from the "Da Calogero" pizzeria towards Piazzale Agip, with a DJ set by five local DJs.
- Saturday, February 21, 7:00 PM — Presentation of the three costumed groups in Piazza Giovanni Paolo II and resumption of the parade through the town streets.
- Sunday, February 22 — Parade with a reversed route: departure from Piazzale Agip, arrival at the "Da Calogero" pizzeria.
- Monday, February 23 — Grand finale with performances by the costumed groups and awards ceremony for the most original masks.
Highlights Montallegro Carnival 2026
- "Magic in Montallegro" allegorical float, inspired by the world of Harry Potter, built over three months by local volunteers.
- Three costumed groups: "Charleston," "Harry Potter," and "Alegria do Brasil."
- DJ set with five local DJs on the opening night.
- Awards ceremony for the most original masks during the grand finale.
Prices Montallegro Carnival 2026
Practical information — Montallegro Carnival
How to get there
Montallegro is located along the southern coast of Sicily, in the province of Agrigento. By car, it can be reached via the SS115 Agrigento-Sciacca road. The nearest train station is in Montallegro, on the Agrigento-Trapani line; the reference airports are Palermo Falcone-Borsellino and Comiso.
When
The events take place during the Carnival period (February), spread over four days with afternoon and evening parades.
Admission
Access to the parades and events in the square is free.
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Where does it take place — Montallegro Carnival
Piazza Giovanni Paolo II