Olgiate Comasco Carnival
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Olgiate Comasco Carnival

The carnival of Olgiate Comasco, in the Como area, at its 50th edition

Olgiate Comasco — Como (013) Since 1976
Dates 06 Feb — 08 Feb 2026
Location Olgiate Comasco (013)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Olgiate Comasco Carnival

In February, Olgiate Comasco, a municipality in the province of Como, celebrates its Olgiate Comasco Carnival, which will reach its 50th edition in 2026. Three days of festivities with the opening of the food stands, evening parties, the Children's Carnival, and the grand Sunday parade of groups and allegorical floats through the town center. Organized by the Pro Loco, it is one of the most cherished carnival events in the Olgiatese area, which for half a century has enlivened the town with music, masks, and colors.

Half a century of carnival

The Olgiate Comasco Carnival, in Olgiate Comasco in the province of Como, celebrates an important milestone in 2026: its 50th edition. Organized by the Pro Loco of Olgiate Comasco, it is one of the most deeply rooted events in the Como region, capable of involving the entire community in days of celebration every year.

Three days of festivities

The event unfolds over several days: from the opening of the food stands and evening parties on Friday, to the Children's Carnival on Saturday, culminating in the grand parade on Sunday. The Sunday procession is the highlight, with masked groups and allegorical floats crossing the town center from Via Repubblica to Piazza Italia, accompanied by Larian flag-wavers and musicians.

A community celebration

Amidst confetti, music, and masks, the Olgiate Comasco Carnival retains the authentic flavor of local festivals, where different generations come together. After fifty years of history, it remains an identity-defining event for Olgiate Comasco and the entire Olgiatese area, part of the rich carnival calendar of the province of Como.

Olgiate Comasco Carnival — edition 2026

The 50th Olgiate Comasco Carnival takes place from February 6 to 8, 2026, in Olgiate Comasco: Friday features the opening of the food stands and a Fluo Party, Saturday is the Children's Carnival, and Sunday hosts the grand parade of 16 groups and allegorical floats from Via Repubblica to Piazza Italia.

From February 6 to 8, 2026, Olgiate Comasco celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Olgiate Comasco Carnival, organized by the Pro Loco. Three days of festivities culminate in the grand Sunday parade of groups and allegorical floats.

It begins on Friday, February 6, with the opening of the food stands and an evening Fluo Party; Saturday, February 7, is dedicated to the Children's Carnival; on Sunday, February 8, at 2:30 PM, the parade of 16 groups and allegorical floats crosses the town center from Via Repubblica to Piazza Italia, also enlivened by Larian flag-wavers and musicians.

Programme Olgiate Comasco Carnival 2026

Friday, February 6

  • 7:00 PM — Opening of the food stands
  • 10:00 PM — Fluo Party

Saturday, February 7

  • 2:30 PM — Children's Carnival

Sunday, February 8

  • 2:30 PM — Grand parade of 16 groups and allegorical floats from Via Repubblica to Piazza Italia, with the participation of Larian flag-wavers and musicians

Highlights Olgiate Comasco Carnival 2026

The Sunday parade of 16 groups and allegorical floats for the 50th anniversary, featuring Larian flag-wavers.

Prices Olgiate Comasco Carnival 2026

Free admission; food and drinks for a fee at the stands.

Practical information — Olgiate Comasco Carnival

When

February, during carnival season (Friday-Sunday).

Where

Center of Olgiate Comasco (CO); parade from Via Repubblica to Piazza Italia.

How to get there

By car from the SS 342 Briantea; Olgiate Comasco-Lurate Caccivio train station on the Como-Saronno line.

Admission

Free admission; food and drinks for a fee.

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Where does it take place — Olgiate Comasco Carnival

Centro di Olgiate Comasco

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