Morbegno Carnival
Floats, masks, and merriment in the heart of Bassa Valtellina
About Morbegno Carnival
The Carnival of Bassa Valtellina
The Morbegno Carnival (Province of Sondrio) is one of the most cherished winter events in Bassa Valtellina. For three days, the town's historic centre is filled with allegorical floats, masks, music, and shows, in a celebration that involves the entire community and attracts a large audience from all over the district.
From Schools to the Grand Parade
The programme unfolds over three days: Friday is dedicated to schools, Saturday features the CarnevalBimbi at the oratory, designed for the youngest, and Sunday hosts the Grand Masked Parade that winds through the historic centre. This is the highlight, with allegorical floats, masked groups, and all the merriment of colours, music, and tradition.
A Community Organisational Machine
The Morbegno Carnival involves over 1,200 people, including participants and organisers, with dozens of groups and floats. The event is coordinated by Pro Loco Morbegno, in collaboration with the municipal administration and a historic Florentine workshop of set designers responsible for the floats' construction. The result is a high-quality popular festival, capable of uniting carnival tradition with the identity of the Morbegno community.
Morbegno Carnival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition is spread over three days: Friday, February 13, involving schools; Saturday, February 14, with CarnevalBimbi at the oratory; and Sunday, February 15, with the Grand Masked Parade in the historic centre. There are over 1,200 participants and 26 groups, including allegorical floats and masked processions. Pro Loco coordinates the event with the municipal administration and the Fratelli Cinquini scenographers.
Programme Morbegno Carnival 2026
Friday, February 13
- Day dedicated to schools
Saturday, February 14
- CarnevalBimbi at the oratory, dedicated to the little ones
Sunday, February 15
- Grand Masked Parade in the historic centre with allegorical floats
- 26 groups including floats and masked processions, over 1,200 participants
A celebration of colours, music, floats, shows, tradition, and merriment. Lottery with a car as the first prize (tickets €2).
Highlights Morbegno Carnival 2026
Prices Morbegno Carnival 2026
Practical information — Morbegno Carnival
Where
Historic centre of Morbegno (Province of Sondrio) and the oratory for CarnevalBimbi.
How to get there
Morbegno is reachable by car via the SS38 dello Stelvio and by train on the Tirano-Lecco-Milan line. Parking is available near the centre.
Admission
Free access to the parades.
Contacts
Pro Loco Morbegno — [email protected]
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Where does it take place — Morbegno Carnival
Centro storico di Morbegno
Centro storico, 23017 Morbegno