2026 Carnival of Avola

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From February 12th to 17th, 2026, the city of Avola establishes itself as a hub of festivity with the new edition of its historic Carnevale.

The festival is renowned for the variety of its parades, featuring both majestic allegorical floats made of papier-mâché and exquisite flower floats, showcasing a craftsmanship unique to the Syracuse area. A distinctive element of the event is the dialect poetry competition, where local satire and irony find their voice, keeping the connection to popular tradition alive.

The 2026 Carnival of Avola offers an engaging program including music, masked groups, and local gastronomy, celebrating Sicilian creativity in a truly charming setting.

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LOCATION

START

12/02/2026 00:00

END

17/02/2026 00:00

WEBSITE

E-MAIL

assessorato.turismo@comune.avola.sr.it

CONTACTS

+ 39 0931 583121

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