Putignano Carnival 2026
FestivalPutignano, PugliaWhere
Jan 17 – Mar 1, 2026 (est.)When
Free–€10 grandstandCost
Oldest carnival in Europe
💡 Pro tip: The Thursday parades (giovedì) are themed — Monsignori, Preti, Monache, Vedove, Pazzi, and others. Each more bizarre than the last.
⚠️ Heads up: Putignano gets cold at night in February. Bring warm layers for evening parades.
Bottom line
Europe's oldest carnival (since 1394) with extraordinary floats. Combine with Alberobello (15 min away) for the perfect Puglia weekend.