Acireale Carnival 2026
FestivalAcireale, SicilyWhere
Feb weekends, 2026 (est.)When
Free–€10 grandstandCost
Illuminated night parades
💡 Pro tip: The Saturday night parade with illuminated floats is the highlight — arrive by 6pm for a good viewing spot along the Corso Umberto.
⚠️ Heads up: Acireale is 15 minutes north of Catania. Stay in Catania and take the bus for maximum flexibility.
Bottom line
Sicily's most spectacular carnival — the illuminated night parades with flower floats are unique in all of Italy.