Program
2026 Carnival Program
Eventi del 31/01/2026
| 09:00 | Grand Opening of the Carnival Circus – VILLA BELVEDERE |
| 10:00 | Exhibition of Allegorical-Grotesque Floats and Individual Masks |
| 10:00 | Masked School Parade - Along the Circuit |
| 12:00 | Opening of the exhibition of miniature floats - Teatro Maugeri |
| 12:00 | Dj-set - Piazza Duomo |
| 12:30 | Acireale Exhibition Opening: Carnival on Postcards |
| 14:00 | DJ Set curated by DJ Form – TEATRO MAUGERI |
| 16:00 | Presentation of the Isolated Mask contest - Piazza Duomo |
| 17:00 | Opening float parade with dj-set - Piazza Duomo |
| 17:30 | Handing over of the keys to King Burlone by the Carnival Godmother and Opening Ceremony of AciCarnevale 2026 with Masked Groups and the Opening Float. |
| From 18:00 to 24:00 | Night-time parade of allegorical-grotesque floats featuring a DJ set, roaming entertainment, and a parade of isolated masks |
| 22:00 | Mania ’90 Festival Show Special guests from Radio 105: Haiducii, Martin Klein, Emanuele Caponetto, Brothers 10 100 100 Special Opening Arturo Behind The Mixer |
Eventi del 01/02/2026
| 09:00 | Carnival Circus con Special Guest Stich - VILLA BELVEDERE |
| 09:00 | Acireale Carnival Trophy – 31st Sicily Grand Prix Road Race – 10 km |
| 09:00 | Exposition of allegorical-grotesque floats and display of standalone masks |
| 12:00 | DJ Set curated by DJ Form – TEATRO MAUGERI |
| 14:00 | Sikula Retrò Live – Musical Show PIAZZA DUOMO |
| 15:30 | Static esposition of allegorical-grotesque floats and isolated masks |
| 17:00 | “Baroque Noises” the selections – Piazza Duomo |
| 19:00 | The Luoghi Comuni – Musical Show PIAZZA GARIBALDI |
| 22:30 | La Vida Es Un Carnaval – Musical Show PIAZZA DUOMO |
Eventi del 06/02/2026
| 09:00 | Interdisciplinary School Sports Tournament We Are Also Giordana – Violence Has No Escape – PALAVOLCAN |
| 14:30 | Hip Hop Days – The Selections PIAZZA DUOMO |
| 21:00 | Hip Hop Days – The Selections PIAZZA DUOMO |
Eventi del 07/02/2026
| 09:00 | Carnival Circus con Special Guest PJ Masks - VILLA BELVEDERE |
| 10:00 | Eposition of allegorical-grotesque floats and isolated masks |
| 10:00 | Masked School Parade - Along the Circuit |
| 12:00 | DJ Set curated by DJ Form – TEATRO MAUGERI |
| 14:00 | Dj-set – Piazza Duomo |
| From 17:00 to 24:00 | Night Parade of Allegorical-Grotesque Floats with DJ Set and Traveling Entertainment, Parade of Individual Masks and Street Carnival Bands |
Eventi del 08/02/2026
| 09:00 | Start – 1st “Carnevale di Acireale” Tennis Open Tournament |
| 09:00 | Carnival Circus con Special Guest Bing - VILLA BELVEDERE |
| 10:00 | Static exibition of the allegorical-grotesque floats and isolated masks |
| 14:00 | Colpa d’Alfredo Live – Vasco Rossi Cover Band 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 |
| 17:00 | “Baroque noises” selections |
| 19:00 | Alice Blasi Live – Musical Show PIAZZA GARIBALDI |
| 22:30 | Che Hit Festival – Musical Show PIAZZA DUOMO |
Eventi del 12/02/2026
| 12:00 | I Maccaruni Allinghiunu a Panza – Show Cooking on the Culinary Traditions of the Acireale Carnival |
| 15:00 | Old-Time Games, Carnival Luna Park, and Candy Circus – PIAZZA GARIBALDI AND CORSO UMBERTO |
| 19:00 | Cuntimmilla with Salvo La Rosa |
| 21:00 | I Parsifal – Live Pooh Cover Band PIAZZA DUOMO |
Eventi del 13/02/2026
| 10:30 | “I Sapori dell’Etna – Trofeo Re Burlone” – SALA PINELLA MUSMECI, VILLA BELVEDERE |
| 16:00 | Children’s costume contest – Teatro Turi Ferro |
| 16:30 | Cooking Class: The Tradition of Acese Cuisine – PALAZZO DEL TURISMO |
| 18:00 | CarnevAnimale Contest – PIAZZA DUOMO |
| 21:00 | “Back2back“ live dj-set – Piazza Duomo |
Eventi del 14/02/2026
| 09:00 | Carnival Circus - VILLA BELVEDERE |
| 10:00 | Exposition of allegorical-grotesque floats and isolated masks |
| 12:00 | DJ Set curated by DJ Form – TEATRO MAUGERI |
| 14:00 | 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 |
| 20:00 | Love… for the Carnival – Flash Mob ALONG THE ROUTE |
Eventi del 15/02/2026
| 09:00 | Carnival Circus - VILLA BELVEDERE |
| 10:00 | Static Exibition of the allegorical-grotesque floats and isolated masks |
| 12:00 | DJ Set curated by DJ Form – TEATRO MAUGERI |
| 14:00 | Buon Sangue Live – Jovanotti Cover Band 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 |
| 17:00 | “Baroque noises” selections |
| 19:00 | The Black Types – Live DJ Set PIAZZA GARIBALDI |
| 22:30 | Disco Party – Carnival Beat Festival with Special Guests Vinny and A-Clark PIAZZA DUOMO |
Eventi del 16/02/2026
| 11:00 | Flavors of Etna – Creative Workshops for Children SALA PINELLA MUSMECI - VILLA BELVEDERE |
| 11:00 | Pazza Duomo Dance Party with the Participation of High Schools – PIAZZA DUOMO |
| 16:00 | Aci Comics Booth and Cosplay Parade |
| 21:00 | I Parimpampum – Musical Show |
Eventi del 17/02/2026
| 09:00 | Carnival Circus - VILLA BELVEDERE |
| 10:00 | Exposition of allegorical-grotesque floats and isolated masks |
| 13:00 | Luciano Fraita Show Band – Musical show PIAZZA DUOMO |
| 15:00 | Parade of Allegorical-Grotesque Floats, Masked Groups, Individual Masks, and Comic Bands |
| 22:00 | Dance2Dance – Musical Show |
| 23:30 | Awards ceremony for the various competitions |
| 24:00 | Bonfire of King Burlone and farewell to the “Flower Festival” – Piazza Duomo |
| Other Initiatives | Details |
|---|---|
| Miniature Carnival Floats Contest | 10:00 AM/10:00 PM | Cine Teatro Maugeri - Piazza Garibaldi |
| Philatelic and Numismatic Exhibition on Carnival "Acireale Carnival on Postcards" | January 31 to February 17 – 9:00 AM/1:00 PM, Palazzo di Città – Piazza Duomo |
| Museum of Historical Uniforms | Palazzo di Città – Piazza Duomo |
| Masked Shop Windows Along the Entire Route | Throughout the Circuit |
| 3rd Edition CarnevAnimale Contest for Four-Legged Friends | Friday, February 13 – 6:00 PM – Piazza Duomo |
| Dancing at Carnival with Acireale Dance Schools | Wednesday, February 11 – 7:00 PM – Teatro Turi Ferro |
| Children's Mask Contest | Friday, February 13 – 4:00 PM – Teatro Turi Ferro |
| Carnival Museum | Palazzo del Turismo – Via Ruggero Settimo, 5 |
| 1st Tennis Tournament – Open Acireale Carnival | Tennis Club Acireale |
| Team Chess Championship "Carnival Trophy 2026, City of Acireale" | Saturday, February 14 – 9:00 AM/1:00 PM, Palavolcan – organized by A.S.D. Galatea Chess Club |
| Inter-school Charity Sports Event "Violence Has No Escape – We Are Giordana" | Friday, February 6 – 9:00 AM/1:00 PM – PalaVolcan |
| 8th Edition "The Carnival" – Contest and Photo & Sketch Exhibition | 10:00 AM/10:00 PM | Cine Teatro Maugeri - Piazza Garibaldi |
| Commemorative Postal Cancellation | Saturday, February 14 – 3:00 PM/8:00 PM – Palazzo di Città, organized by the Acese Philatelic and Numismatic Association |
| Postcard Drawing Contest: Acireale Carnival "Acireale Carnival on Postcards" | January 31 to February 17 – 9:00 AM/1:00 PM, Palazzo di Città – Piazza Duomo |
| Acireale Unique Number – Satirical and Humorous Magazine | By the University Circle |
| Confetti Factory – How Paper Turns Into Monochrome Confetti | Tipografia Massimino – Via Cavour, 50 |