🎭 Gran Carnevale in Maiori 2026 The Program

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. 🎉🇮🇹