Pisticci Carnival
Parade floats, masks, and joy through the white alleys of Pisticci
About Pisticci Carnival
Carnival in the white village of Lucania
Amidst the characteristic white alleys of the Dirupo district, Pisticci, in the Province of Matera, experiences the joy of the Pisticci Carnival every year. For a few days in February, the historic center fills with colors, music, and masks, with a parade of floats and masked groups animating Piazza Umberto I and the main streets of the town.
Floats, masks, and prizes
The event, organized by the cultural association Il Bacco di Caravaggio, involves associations, schools, and local groups in a competition of creativity. At the end of the parades, prizes are awarded for the most original mask, the most beautiful group, and the best float, as well as special recognition for the youngest and most elaborate masks.
A widespread celebration across the territory
The Carnival doesn't stop at the main town: in the hamlet of Marconia, "Carnevalando" takes place in parallel, with the patronage of the Municipality of Pisticci, confirming a tradition that unites the entire community. Shows, theater, music, and free events accompany the days, making the Pisticci Carnival a beloved event for all ages.
Pisticci Carnival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Pisticci Carnival took place in February, with a parade of floats and masked groups in Piazza Umberto I and through the streets of the center. The festival, organized by the association Il Bacco di Caravaggio, presided over by Teresa Santeramo, concluded with an awards ceremony on February 25, 2026.
Among the prizes awarded: most original mask to Daniel Quinto, most beautiful group to the Grest Tinchi animators, best float ex aequo to the "Nuovi Orizzonti" association (sailors theme) and the Maffei company (Peter Pan theme), as well as special awards for the youngest and most elaborate masks. In parallel, "Carnevalando" was held in Marconia.
Programme Pisticci Carnival 2026
2026 Program
- Parades — Floats and masked groups along the streets of the historic center and in Piazza Umberto I in Pisticci.
- Carnevalando — Parallel celebrations in the hamlet of Marconia, with the patronage of the Municipality of Pisticci.
- Treasure Hunt — "Lanterns on the Moon", with awards ceremony in early March.
- Awards Ceremony — February 25, 2026: most original mask, most beautiful group, best float, and special awards.
Highlights Pisticci Carnival 2026
Prices Pisticci Carnival 2026
Practical information — Pisticci Carnival
How to get there
Pisticci is reachable by car from the SS407 Basentana and the SS106 Jonica. The parades are concentrated in Piazza Umberto I and along the streets of the historic center.
Admission
Events and parades are free and take place in public spaces.
Information
Organization by the association Il Bacco di Caravaggio.
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Where does it take place — Pisticci Carnival
Piazza Umberto I