Toro Carnival
The Devil's Masquerade and Popular Dramas
About Toro Carnival
A Carnival of Masks and Satire
The Toro Carnival is one of the most characteristic winter traditions of the Molise village in the province of Campobasso. The heart of the festival is the Mascherata del Diavolo (the "devil's mask"), a figure that sets the tone for a celebration where masks and popular theatricality merge.
Dramas by Local Authors
A distinctive element of the Toro Carnival are the sceneggiate (dramas) written by local authors: performances that, during the carnival period, ironically stage the community's events and characters, in the tradition of popular satire. It is a form of spontaneous theatre that makes the Toro Carnival a defining event.
From the 'Pasquetta' Song to Carnival
Toro's winter traditions begin as early as the night of January 5th, with the singing of the Pasquetta through the village streets, and continue until Carnival. A cycle of customs that testifies to the richness of the popular heritage of this village in the province of Campobasso.
Toro Carnival — edition 2026
The Toro Carnival 2026 renews the village's carnival tradition, with the characteristic Devil's Masquerade and the dramas by local authors animating the historic center during the Carnival period.
The festival, deeply rooted in the popular culture of Toro, in the province of Campobasso, involves the community through masks, satire, and theatricality. Specific dates and the detailed program will be announced by the Municipality and local associations.
Programme Toro Carnival 2026
The Toro Carnival features the Devil's Masquerade and dramas by local authors during the Carnival period. The detailed program with dates and times will be announced by the Municipality of Toro.
Highlights Toro Carnival 2026
The Devil's Masquerade and the dramas by local authors.
Prices Toro Carnival 2026
Practical information — Toro Carnival
How to get there
Toro can be reached by car from Campobasso, in the Molise hinterland. The events take place in the historic center of the village.
Tips
Admission is free, and the festival takes place during Carnival week. It is advisable to follow the official channels of the Municipality of Toro and local associations for dates and the program.
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Where does it take place — Toro Carnival
Centro storico di Toro
Centro storico, 86018 Toro