Ragusa Carnival

Ragusa Carnival

The Ragusa Carnival brings color, music, and joy to the historic center of the Iblean capital. Unlike the large-scale carnivals featuring allegorical floats found elsewhere in Sicily, the capital's Carnival has a modern, urban soul: street parties, DJ sets, masquerades, and social gatherings spread throughout the heart of the city, between Ragusa Superiore and the evocative district of Ibla.

Hit Parade in Maschera, the highlight event

The most anticipated moment is the "Hit Parade in Maschera" party (also known as the Hit Parade Showcase), held in Piazza San Giovanni, in front of the Cathedral, the beating heart of the city's nightlife. With the slogan "all the hits in costume," the evening takes the audience on a musical journey through the successes that defined the 2000-2020 period, spanning pop, dance, and revival. The square transforms into a true open-air disco, animated by the DJ sets of Saimongi and Marco Vitale, with costumes and festive vibes lasting until late at night.

The initiative, promoted in collaboration between the Municipality of Ragusa, the Libero Consorzio Comunale, and the "I Tre Ponti" Natural Shopping Center, stems from the commitment of local youth eager to promote leisure and community gatherings in the historic center.

Towards the Iblean Carnival

The capital's Carnival is part of a broader regional project: in 2026, the Libero Consorzio Comunale of Ragusa and the provincial municipalities signed a three-year agreement (2026-2028) to integrally promote carnival festivities across the Iblean district, with the goal of building a unified "Iblean Carnival" calendar and strengthening the area's tourism appeal.

Atmosphere and context

Experiencing Carnival in Ragusa means discovering a UNESCO World Heritage city for its Baroque architecture, strolling through the alleys and staircases that connect the upper city to Ibla, and getting swept up in the festivities in the squares. It is an opportunity to combine Sicilian carnival tradition with the charm of the Iblean Baroque, in the heart of the province of Ragusa, in Sicily.