Events in Ticino - Carnival Events 2025/26

Let's party!

Carnival is coming! Ticino is getting ready to celebrate in bars, restaurants and city squares.

Are you ready for a new edition of Nebiopoli?

Carnival is a deeply felt tradition in Ticino, deeply rooted in the region, its cuisine, music, and entertainment.

The most fun time of the year is back: Carnival, a tradition particularly dear to Ticino.

Masks, music, confetti, and traditions renewed every year: Carnival is one of the region's most vibrant and authentic celebrations.

The Locarno Carnival returns to liven up the city's streets and squares! As per the new tradition: two evenings of celebration in the Old Town and a delicious risotto in Locarno's Piazza Grande!

Program <strong>Friday 6 February 2026</strong> - 6:00 pm: Aperitif - 7:30 pm: Dinner of chicken in a basket and chips - 9:00 pm: Live music with BILUX followed by DJ - 2:00 am: Closing

The Bellinzona Carnival, better known as Rabadan, has been one of the major events in Ticino for over 150 years.

The Sgüra Carnival in Balerna returns to enliven the town with a rich program of events celebrating tradition, music, and fun for all ages.

The carnival of Ascona is celebrated on Mardi Gras along the beautiful lake promenade on Piazza G. Motta. At 12 p.m. a tasting risotto with luganighe (local sausages) will be served for everyone.

Or Penagin is a carnival in the Ambrosian rite that takes place in Tesserete, in Canton Ticino.

From February 19 to 21, 2026, the beloved Chièscia Bòsc Carnival in Ludiano will return, weather permitting, serving traditional local dishes and cured meats.