Spoleto Carnival
One of the oldest Carnival celebrations in Umbria
About Spoleto Carnival
The Spoleto Carnival
The Spoleto Carnival is one of the longest-running events in Umbria: its origins date back to the early 19th century, and over time it has become an event deeply rooted in the identity of the town in the province of Perugia.
Between Piazza del Duomo and the theatres
The heart of the celebration is the spectacular Piazza del Duomo, where the grand masked parties with music and bands take place, but the Spoleto Carnival also comes alive in historic theatres like the Teatro Caio Melisso, with shows and entertainment. An event that combines the popular dimension with the cultural one typical of the city.
A tradition that renews itself
Managed by local associations, particularly the Associazione Manifestazioni Spoletine and Spoleto nel Cuore, the Spoleto Carnival undergoes transformations while keeping alive its soul as a community celebration. It is an occasion for families, children, and visitors to experience the town in the colours and joy of the Carnival period.
Spoleto Carnival — edition 2026
The Spoleto Carnival 2026
The 2026 edition, the 197th, was held in a reduced format on February 8 and 15, without the traditional allegorical float parades. The organizers explained the choice by difficulties related to storage, sponsors, and resources, defining 2026 as a year of reorganization.
On February 8, at the Teatro Caio Melisso (5:30 PM), a free theatre performance titled "Quei giorni de Carnovale" with actor Eugenio Mastrandrea, with donations to support OAMI. On February 15, the grand masked party in Piazza del Duomo, from 2:30 PM, with music and the town band. As the organizers stated, "a year without parades to understand that things are not done alone but together".
Programme Spoleto Carnival 2026
Sunday, February 8
- 5:30 PM — Free theatre performance "Quei giorni de Carnovale" with Eugenio Mastrandrea, Teatro Caio Melisso (donations to support OAMI)
Sunday, February 15
- 2:30 PM — Grand masked party in Piazza del Duomo with music and town band
Edition without allegorical floats, a year of reorganization.
Highlights Spoleto Carnival 2026
Prices Spoleto Carnival 2026
Practical information — Spoleto Carnival
How to get there
Spoleto is on the Rome-Ancona railway line; from the station, the historic centre is reachable by escalators and moving walkways. By car: take the Spoleto exit from the SS3 Flaminia.
Costs
Events in the square are generally free to enter; some theatre shows may require a donation or a ticket.
Info
Programme available on the website of the Municipality of Spoleto and on the channels of the organizing associations.
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Where does it take place — Spoleto Carnival
Piazza del Duomo e Teatro Caio Melisso
Piazza del Duomo, 06049 Spoleto