Pisa Neighborhood Carnival
The decentralized carnival bringing masks, music, and sweets to the districts of Pisa
About Neighborhood Carnival
A carnival that leaves the center and comes to your doorstep
The Pisa Neighborhood Carnival was born from a clear vision: to bring the celebration not to a single monumental square, but directly into the city's neighborhoods where families live. Organized by the Municipality of Pisa in collaboration with Pisamo, the initiative transforms squares and open spaces in the suburbs into small, child-friendly stages, featuring afternoons of entertainment, music, and costumed fun.
Neighborhoods and atmosphere
The beauty of this event lies in its decentralized nature: each appointment takes place in a different neighborhood of the Tuscan capital, in the province of Pisa. It starts in the La Cella area, moving through Cep, San Giusto-San Marco, the coastal hamlet of Marina di Pisa, and the Riglione-Oratoio area, culminating in a special event in the heart of the historic center. It is a way to enliven neighborhood bonds and offer families a festive occasion just a few steps from home.
What to expect
- Face painting and mask-making workshops for the little ones
- Music and afternoon entertainment
- Traditional Carnival sweets
- A family-friendly atmosphere and completely free admission
A community celebration
The municipal administration has repeatedly emphasized how initiatives of this kind represent an opportunity to rediscover the spirit of community and strengthen social ties, following the success of Christmas initiatives. It is not a large, spectacular carnival with floats, but a network of neighborhood parties designed for children, families, and the daily life of Pisa's districts.
Neighborhood Carnival — edition 2026
For 2026, the Municipality of Pisa, in collaboration with Pisamo, proposed six afternoons of decentralized festivities in the city's neighborhoods, all running from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM with free admission. A format designed to bring the Carnival directly to the districts, with entertainment for children and families.
Programme Neighborhood Carnival 2026
All events took place from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, featuring entertainment, face painting, masks, music, and traditional sweets for children and families.
- Saturday, February 7 — Via Emilia, San Bernardino Oratory (La Cella area)
- Sunday, February 8 — Piazzale Donatello (Cep district)
- Saturday, February 14 — Piazza Ghezzi (San Giusto-San Marco)
- Sunday, February 15 — Piazza Viviani (Marina di Pisa)
- Tuesday, February 17 (Shrove Tuesday) — Via Monte Rotondo, Riglione-Oratoio area
- Friday, February 21 — Piazza delle Vettovaglie (historic center)
Highlights Neighborhood Carnival 2026
The grand finale on Shrove Tuesday in Riglione-Oratoio and the special event on February 21 in Piazza delle Vettovaglie, in the heart of the historic center, closed the festival, bringing the celebration into the city center as well.
Prices Neighborhood Carnival 2026
Practical information — Neighborhood Carnival
When
In the first half of February, with afternoon events from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, spread across multiple dates and different neighborhoods of the city.
Where
In the squares and public spaces of Pisa's neighborhoods (La Cella, Cep, San Giusto-San Marco, Marina di Pisa, Riglione-Oratoio) and in the historic center. Each date has a dedicated location.
Admission
All events are free and open to children and families.
How to get there
Pisa is well-connected by train (Pisa Centrale station) and by car (A11/A12 motorway, FI-PI-LI junction). Individual events can be easily reached by public transport or on foot within their respective neighborhoods.
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Quartieri di Pisa