The Amalfi Coast's biggest and most colourful carnival is back! The Gran Carnevale Maiorese returns for its 52nd edition under the enchanting theme "Il Sogno" — The Dream. From February 8 through 22, the seaside town of Maiori transforms into a stage for spectacular float parades, fireworks, live music, 3D light shows, and much more.
Whether you're a local or visiting the coast, this is one event you don't want to miss. Here's the full lineup 👇
📅 Saturday, February 8 — Opening
🕙 10:00 AM · Lungomare Amendola
The carnival kicks off with the opening of a town-wide art exhibition called "Timeless Passion" — a perfect way to set the mood for the weeks ahead.
📅 Friday, February 14 — Valentine's Edition ❤️
🕕 6:00 PM · Corso Reginna
What better way to spend Valentine's Day than with a 3D video mapping show lighting up the heart of Maiori? The event, called "The Heartbeat of Carnival," features lights, masks, and a live sax performance by Daniele Vitale 🎷
📅 Saturday, February 15 — The Big Day
This is the main event — a full day packed with parades, pyrotechnics, and performances.
🕦 11:30 AM · Via Nuova Chiunzi — Allegorical float parade begins its route through town 🎪
🕞 3:30 PM · Via N. Chiunzi → Porto Turistico — Floats and parade groups continue along the waterfront
🕕 6:00 PM · Corso Reginna — 3D video mapping show returns for a second night of lights and mask.
🕕 6:00 PM · Viale a Mare — Fireworks 🎆
🕖 7:30 PM · Anfiteatro Porto Turistico — Live stage performances from the parade groups 🎤
📅 Sunday, February 16
🕟 4:30 PM · Teatro del Carnevale, Hotel Pietra di Luna
🎭 "Le Mascherine" — a free theatrical performance by the Dancing in the Moonlight association. Registration is free — call +39 339 707 4863 for info.
📅 Monday, February 17
🕞 3:30 PM · Lungomare Capone → Porto Turistico — Another round of floats and parade groups 🎪
🕖 7:30 PM · Anfiteatro Porto Turistico — Stage performances from the parade groups 🎤
📅 Friday, February 21 — Culture, Quizzes & '90s Vibes
A packed evening with something for everyone:
🕟 4:30 PM · Piazza Raffaele D'Amato — "Maiori Open Doors" 🥾 An urban trekking tour blending sightseeing, local culture, and folk music
🕠 5:30 PM · Palazzo Mezzacapo — "If You Know It, Answer!" 🎲 A fun quiz show on the theme "The dream is fantasy," run by the local Papersera association.
🕘 9:00 PM · Anfiteatro Porto Turistico — "I Want to Go Back to the '90s" 🕺 Italy's biggest live tribute show dedicated to the 1990s. And the best part? It's completely free!
📅 Saturday, February 22 — Grand Finale 🏆
The carnival goes out with a bang — literally.
🕦 11:30 AM · Via Nuova Chiunzi — Float parade and group procession 🎪
🕞 3:30 PM · Via N. Chiunzi → Porto Turistico — Floats and parade groups take their final lap
🕕 6:00 PM · Viale a Mare — Fireworks show 🎆
🕖 7:30 PM · Anfiteatro Porto Turistico — Final stage performances and the awards ceremony 🏆
Maiori is calling — come for the floats, stay for the fireworks, and dance your way through one of Southern Italy's most spectacular carnival celebrations. 🎉🇮🇹
