Events in Graubünden - Carnival Events 2025/26

Noisy hustle and bustle, colorfully disguised characters and exuberant atmosphere

Dertgira nauscha on the Disentis school square - satirical carnival court in Romansh with a gallows verdict, followed by a cozy finale with music and bar service.

Carnival parade with elementary school, kindergarten and playgroups from the region - Guggenmusik - residents and employees of Scalottas and guests.

In the morning, preschoolers and kindergarteners parade around the houses begging for sweets. In the afternoon, the "Mashgera" look for hidden students and single women, who are painted black.

To drive away the winter and woo the girls. Trer schibettas, an ancient custom in which glowing wooden discs are hurled into the valley. The Ustria Steila in Danis is open from 6.30 pm.

On the last day of February, the children parade through Val Fex with bells and drive away winter with singing, cracking whips and ringing bells.

Chalandamarz a Sent. The ringing of cowbells, the crack of whips & children in bright blue Chalandamarz shirts with scarves & red pointed caps - it's Chalandamarz! Info: 081 861 88 29.

The school children's procession starts at the Schulahus. Info: Tel. 081 861 88 00

Chalandamarz a Scuol. Parade of the schoolchildren & kindergarten around the village. Start: school building. After the procession, whip-cracking competition on the school square. Info: 081 861 88 00.

Chalandamarz in Guarda. Parade of boys and girls with bells from the Plazzetta around the village. From 20.00 "Bal da Chalandamarz" in the school building for young and old. Info: Tel. 081 861 88 27.

Traditional Chalandamarz procession through the village.

Der Chalandamarz gilt als grösstes traditionelles Fest des Engadins.

A big day for everyone!

On March 1st, children parade through the village with bells and colorfully decorated hats, driving away winter with singing, cracking whips and ringing bells.

On March 1, the children parade through the village with bells and chase away the winter with singing, whip cracking and bell ringing.

Chalandamarz ad Ardez. Meeting point for the procession: Hotel Schorta's Alvetern. Evening ball from 7pm in the Sala polivalenta. Info: Guest info Scuol, Tel. 081 861 88 00.

With loud bell ringing, the evil winter spirits are traditionally driven away with the beautiful Engadine custom Chalandamarz.

The ringing of cowbells, the crack of whips and children in bright blue Chalandamarz shirts with neckerchiefs and red pointed caps.

The ringing of cowbells, the crack of whips and children in bright blue Chalandamarz shirts with scarves and red pointed caps.

The ringing of cowbells, the crack of whips and children in bright blue Chalandamarz shirts with scarves and red pointed caps.

The ringing of cowbells, the crack of whips and children in bright blue Chalandamarz shirts with scarves and red pointed caps.

The ringing of cowbells, the crack of whips and children in bright blue Chalandamarz shirts with scarves and red pointed caps.

Chalandamarz in Guarda. Parade of boys and girls with bells from the Plazzetta around the village. From 20.00 "Bal da Chalandamarz" in the school building for young and old. Info: Tel. 081 861 88 27.

On March 1, the children parade through the village with bells and colorfully decorated hats, chasing away the winter with singing, whip cracking and bell ringing.

Chalandamarz goes back to the Roman calendar: «Chalanda» means «first day of the month» and «Marz» stands for the month of March.

The traditional Chalandamarz procession through Bever takes place on 1 March.

The ringing of cowbells, the crack of whips and children in bright blue Chalandamarz shirts with scarves and red pointed caps.