Program
2026 Carnival Program
Eventi del 31/01/2026
| 10:00 | Exposition of allegorical-grotesque floats and isolated masks - Along the Circuit |
| 10:00 | Masked School Parade - Along the Circuit |
| 12:00 | Opening of the exhibition of miniature floats - Teatro Maugeri |
| 15:00 | Dj-set - Piazza Duomo |
| 16:00 | Presentation of the Isolated Mask contest - Piazza Duomo |
| 16:30 | Opening float parade with dj-set - Piazza Duomo |
| 17:00 | Handover of the keys to King Jester, represented by the Carnival’s godmother, and opening ceremony of the most beautiful carnival in Sicily, with a masked group and the opening float – Piazza Duomo. |
| From 17:30 to 22:00 | Night-time parade of allegorical-grotesque floats featuring a DJ set, roaming entertainment, and a parade of isolated masks |
| 22:00 | Opening musical show of Carnival 2026 - Piazza Duomo |
Eventi del 01/02/2026
| 09:00 | Acireale Carnival Trophy – 30th Sicily Grand Prix Road Race – 10 km |
| 12:00 | Exposition of allegorical-grotesque floats and display of standalone masks |
| 12:00 | Entertainment for families and children – Piazza Garibaldi |
| 14:00 | Musical Show – Piazza Duomo |
| 15:30 | Static esposition of allegorical-grotesque floats and isolated masks |
| 18:00 | “Baroque Noises” the selections – Piazza Duomo |
| 22:30 | Musical Show – Piazza Duomo |
Eventi del 06/02/2026
| 21:00 | Break dance Party 2025 – Piazza Duomo |
Eventi del 07/02/2026
| 10:00 | Eposition of allegorical-grotesque floats and isolated masks |
| 10:00 | Masked School Parade - Along the Circuit |
| 15:00 | Dj-set – Piazza Duomo |
| From 17:00 to 24:00 | Night-time parade of allegorical-grotesque floats featuring a DJ set, roaming entertainment, and a parade of isolated masks |
Eventi del 08/02/2026
| Dalle: 10:00 | Static exibition of the allegorical-grotesque floats and isolated masks |
| 12:00 | Entertainment for families and children – Piazza Garibaldi |
| 14:00 | Musical Show – Piazza Duomo |
| Dalle 18:00 | “Baroque noises” selections |
| Musical Show - Piazza Duomo | |
| From 17:00 to 24:00 | Night-time parade of allegorical-grotesque floats featuring a DJ set, roaming entertainment, and a parade of isolated masks |
Eventi del 12/02/2026
| 10:00 | Masked school parade |
| 15:00 | Entertainment for families and children in Piazza Garibaldi and Corso Umberto |
| 15:00 | Stand Aci Comics – Piazza Duomo |
| 16:30 | Opening float with cosplay and isolated masks – Along the circuit |
| 21:00 | Aci Comics closing with awards ceremony and musical show – Piazza Duomo |
Eventi del 13/02/2026
| 16:00 | Children’s costume contest – Teatro Turi Ferro |
| 21:00 | “Back2back“ live dj-set – Piazza Duomo |
Eventi del 14/02/2026
| 10:00 | Exposition of allegorical-grotesque floats and isolated masks |
| 15:00 | Dj-set – Piazza Duomo |
| From 17:00 to 24:00 | Night-time parade of allegorical-grotesque floats featuring a DJ set, roaming entertainment, and a parade of isolated masks |
Eventi del 15/02/2026
| Dalle 10:00 | Static Exibition of the allegorical-grotesque floats and isolated masks |
| 12:00 | Entertainment for families and children – Piazza Garibaldi |
| 14:00 | Musical Show - Piazza Duomo |
| Dalle 18:00 | “Baroque noises” selections |
| 22:30 | Musical Show - Piazza Duomo |
Eventi del 16/02/2026
| 11:00 | “Pazza Duomo”, with the participation of high schools – Duomo Square |
| 16:00 | Awards ceremony and parade “CarnevAnimale” – Piazza Duomo |
| Dalle 18:00 | “Telethon Day” together for research |
Eventi del 17/02/2026
| 10:00 | Exposition of allegorical-grotesque floats and isolated masks |
| 13:00 | Musical Show – Piazza Duomo |
| 15:00 | Parade of allegorical-grotesque floats, masked groups, and isolated masks |
| 22:00 | Musical Show – Piazza Duomo |
| 23:30 | Awards ceremony for the various competitions |
| 24:00 | Bonfire of King Burlone and farewell to the “Flower Festival” – Piazza Duomo |
OTHER INITIATIVES
● XXX Miniature Floats Competition – h 10:00 / 22:00 | Teatro Maugeri
● Philatelic and Numismatic Exhibition – City Hall, Piazza Duomo
● Carnival Museum Palazzo del Turismo, Via Ruggero Settimo 5
● Zelantea Art Gallery – Via Marchese di Sangiuliano
● Masked shop windows – Along the route