Rovato Carnival
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Rovato Carnival

Masks, parades, and costume contest in Piazza Cavour

Rovato — Brescia (017)
Dates 15 Feb — 15 Feb 2026
Location Rovato (017)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Rovato Carnival

When Carnival arrives, Piazza Cavour in Rovato fills with colors, confetti, and masks. The Carnival celebration in the heart of Franciacorta is an event designed for all ages, featuring a parade, entertainment, and a handmade mask contest that rewards participants' creativity. Organized by Rovato Eventi with the patronage of the Municipality and the collaboration of the Pro Loco, the Rovato Carnival chooses a different theme each year to inspire costumes and decorations. An afternoon of celebration in the heart of Brescia's Franciacorta, where fun is at home and homemade masks are the true stars.

Carnival in the heart of Rovato

In the Municipality of Rovato, in the province of Brescia, Carnival is celebrated in grand style in Piazza Cavour, which for an afternoon becomes the stage for masks, parades, and entertainment. It's a celebration designed to involve everyone, from children to adults, in the cheerful and carefree atmosphere that characterizes this occasion.

The event is organized by Rovato Eventi, with the patronage of the Municipality and the collaboration of the Pro Loco. Each year, the Rovato Carnival chooses a different theme to inspire costumes, decorations, and atmosphere, renewing the fun edition after edition.

The handmade mask contest

One of the most characteristic elements of the Rovato Carnival is the handmade mask contest. To be judged by the jury, masks must be made by the participants themselves, not bought or rented: a rule that rewards creativity and effort, and makes the parade a true contest of imagination. Those wearing a non-handmade costume can still participate in the parade, but without competing for prizes.

Rovato and Franciacorta celebrate

Carnival is one of the times when the community of Rovato, the gateway to Lombardy's Franciacorta, gathers in the square to share a day of celebration. Amidst music, confetti, and awards, the event enlivens the historic center and offers adults and children an afternoon of pure joy.

Rovato Carnival — edition 2026

The Rovato Carnival 2026 takes place on February 15 in Piazza Cavour, from 2:00 PM, with a theme of winter Olympic sports in homage to the Milan-Cortina Games. Parade, entertainment, and handmade mask contest with cash prizes, organized by Rovato Eventi.

The Rovato Carnival 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, February 15, in Piazza Cavour, starting at 2:00 PM. The theme for this edition is dedicated to winter Olympic sports, in homage to the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The celebration, organized by Rovato Eventi with the patronage of the Municipality and the collaboration of the Pro Loco, includes a parade, entertainment, and the handmade mask contest, with cash prizes for the Adult and Youth categories.

Programme Rovato Carnival 2026

Program for Sunday, February 15

  • 2:00 PM — Registration and entertainment
  • 2:30 PM — Jury presentation
  • 2:45 PM — Mask parade
  • 4:30 PM — Awards ceremony (cash prizes for Adult and Youth categories)
  • 5:30 PM — Closing

2026 Theme: winter Olympic sports (Milan-Cortina 2026). To compete for prizes, masks must be made by the participants.

Highlights Rovato Carnival 2026

The theme of winter Olympic sports and the handmade mask contest with cash prizes.

Prices Rovato Carnival 2026

<p>Free admission. Cash prizes for the mask contest winners.</p>

Practical information — Rovato Carnival

When

During the Carnival period, for one afternoon.

Where

Piazza Cavour, in the center of Rovato (BS).

The mask contest

To compete for prizes, masks must be made by the participants. In case of bad weather, the event may be canceled.

Admission

Free admission.

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Where does it take place — Rovato Carnival

Piazza Cavour

Piazza Cavour, 25038 Rovato

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Rovato Carnival in brief

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