Thiene Carnival
Night parade of floats, masks, and confetti in the heart of Thiene
About Thiene Carnival
The Carnival that lights up the night in Thiene
Every February, Thiene (province of Vicenza) celebrates its Thiene Carnival, an event distinguished by its captivating night parade of floats and masked groups. This has become a characteristic format, transforming the historic center into a spectacle of lights, music, and colors.
Three days of celebration
The program unfolds in several stages: the Friday night parade, with illuminated floats and masked groups starting from Piazza Scalcerle; the grand Sunday afternoon parade, with floats, masked groups, majorettes, and a band; and finally, the Children's Carnival on Fat Tuesday, in Piazza Chilesotti, with entertainment, a DJ set, illusionist shows, and face painting.
A community celebration
The Thiene Carnival is organized by Pro Loco Thiene in collaboration with the historic center's animation team and the city's commercial associations. More than just a parade, it's an event with strong popular participation, attracting visitors from all over the Alto Vicentino and the province of Vicenza to Thiene.
Thiene Carnival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Thiene Carnival is organized by Pro Loco Thiene in collaboration with the historic center's animation team and Ascom Thiene. Three main days: Friday, February 13 with the night parade, Sunday, February 15 with the grand afternoon parade, and Tuesday, February 17 with the Children's Carnival.
In case of bad weather, the Friday night parade is postponed to Friday, February 20.
Programme Thiene Carnival 2026
Friday, February 13, 2026
- 8:30 PM — Night parade of floats and masked groups, starting from Piazza Scalcerle and ending in Piazza Ferrarin (postponed to Friday, February 20 in case of bad weather)
Sunday, February 15, 2026
- 2:30 PM — Grand afternoon parade with floats, masked groups, majorettes, and a band
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- 2:30 PM — Children's Carnival in Piazza Chilesotti: entertainment, DJ set, illusionism, and face painting
Highlights Thiene Carnival 2026
Prices Thiene Carnival 2026
Practical information — Thiene Carnival
How to get there
Thiene is reachable by car from the A31 Valdastico (Thiene exit) and by train on the Vicenza–Schio line. The parades cross the historic center; traffic modifications are planned during the events.
When
In February, during Carnival season. Night parade on Friday, grand parade on Sunday, and Children's Carnival on Fat Tuesday.
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Where does it take place — Thiene Carnival
Centro storico di Thiene
Piazza Scalcerle, 36016 Thiene