Tufano Carnival
Edition 2026 Street arts Gastronomy Heritage

Tufano Carnival

Floats, masquerades, and music between Tufano and the historic center of Anagni

Anagni — Frosinone (060) Since 2016
Dates 08 Feb — 17 Feb 2026
Location Anagni (060)
Prices Free
Status Finished

About Tufano Carnival

The Tufano Carnival is the most colorful and eagerly awaited festival in Anagni: three days of parades featuring allegorical floats, masquerades, music, and entertainment between the hamlet of Tufano and the historic center of the City of Popes, in the province of Frosinone. Organized by the Tufano Insieme Association, it combines craft and hobby markets, food stalls, and entertainment for all ages, culminating in a grand finale parade in Piazza Cavour, in the heart of Anagni.

The Tufano Carnival, the most joyful festival in Anagni

Every February, the hamlet of Tufano, just outside Anagni, transforms into a riot of color, confetti, and joy for its Carnival, one of the most popular events in the Frosinone province, in the heart of the Ciociaria region. Born from the enthusiasm of the local community, the festival attracts hundreds of visitors from across the territory every year, featuring allegorical floats, masked groups, music, and street performances.

A tradition signed by Tufano Insieme

The Carnival is organized by the Tufano Insieme Association, led by Ennio La Bella, which has spent years managing the construction of the floats and the entire event program with the involvement of local volunteers, families, and young people. The 2026 edition, marking the eleventh year, confirms an event now deeply rooted in Anagni's identity and appreciated throughout the neighboring towns of Ciociaria.

Three days between Tufano and Anagni

The program spans several days and two distinct settings: the playground and streets of Tufano, where the markets and neighborhood parades are concentrated, and the evocative historic center of Anagni, the famous "City of Popes," which hosts the grand finale with the float parade and festivities in Piazza Cavour. There is no shortage of craft and hobby markets, food stalls featuring local flavors, and entertainment for children.

Floats, shows, and entertainment

The heart of the festival lies in the allegorical floats, handcrafted and inspired by themes from pop culture, cinema, and fantasy. Recent editions have featured attractions such as The Greatest Bubble Show, Carnival Disco Music sets, and roaming artists and dance groups accompanying the processions along the streets.

An event for the whole family

The Tufano Carnival is designed primarily for families and children: masks, confetti, workshops, and entertainment make the event a shared celebration, in a genuine and popular atmosphere that is the hallmark of this Lazio event. It is an authentic way to experience Carnival far from the major tourist circuits, among the hills of Ciociaria and the ancient walls of Anagni.

Tufano Carnival — edition 2026

The eleventh edition of the Tufano Carnival took place on February 8, 15, and 17, 2026, between the hamlet of Tufano and the historic center of Anagni, featuring allegorical float parades, markets, food stalls, and shows organized by the Tufano Insieme Association.

The 2026 edition of the Tufano Carnival, the eleventh, was spread over three days. The grand finale, on Tuesday, February 17, brought the floats from the hamlet of Tufano to the historic center of Anagni, with a parade and celebration in Piazza Cavour.

Programme Tufano Carnival 2026

Sunday, February 8 — Tufano

  • 10:00 — Opening of craft and hobby markets (Tufano playground)
  • 12:00-20:00 — Food stalls
  • 12:30 — Float gathering on Via Tartaralta di Sopra
  • 14:30 — Allegorical float parade
  • 16:00 — Return of floats to the municipal parking lot
  • 16:30 — "The Greatest Bubble Show"

Saturday, February 15 — Tufano

  • Craft markets and food stalls
  • 13:00 — Float gathering at the municipal parking lot
  • 16:30 — "Carnival Disco Music Selection" with Raf DJ

Tuesday, February 17 — Anagni

  • 12:00 — Float gathering in Tufano
  • 13:00 — Departure for Anagni
  • 14:00 — Parade in the historic center with a stop in Piazza Cavour

Highlights Tufano Carnival 2026

  • Allegorical float parade between Tufano and the historic center of Anagni
  • "The Greatest Bubble Show" for children
  • Carnival Disco Music Selection with Raf DJ
  • Craft and hobby markets and food stalls

Prices Tufano Carnival 2026

Free admission to the parades and street events.

Practical information — Tufano Carnival

Location

The parades and markets take place in the hamlet of Tufano (playground, municipal parking lot, and neighborhood streets) and in the historic center of Anagni, ending in Piazza Cavour.

How to get there

Anagni is located in the province of Frosinone, in the Lazio region. By car, it can be reached via the A1 Rome-Naples motorway (Anagni-Fiuggi exit). By train, the Anagni-Fiuggi station is on the Rome-Cassino line, with bus connections to the center.

Admission

Participation in the parades and street events is free. Food stalls and markets operate on a voluntary contribution basis.

Information

Program and updates are available on the Tufano Insieme Association's social media channels.

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Tufano Carnival in brief

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