{"id":4175,"date":"2026-02-14T09:34:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T08:34:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lumiacasevacanze.it\/en\/?p=4175"},"modified":"2026-02-18T10:16:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T09:16:14","slug":"sciacca-carnival-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lumiacasevacanze.it\/en\/sciacca-carnival-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Sciacca Carnival 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:66.666666666667%;width:calc(66.666666666667% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.66666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h4 data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2477\">Sciacca Carnival 2026: Full Programme, Special Events and 400 Years of History<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2735\">For first-time visitors, it is a breathtaking spectacle. For those who live in Sciacca, it is a collective ritual. In 2026, the Carnival celebrates 400 years of history and is officially recognized as a Historic Carnival by the Italian Ministry of Culture.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2850\">It is not just a festival: it is a cultural, theatrical and popular event that transforms the city for five days.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"2869\">Official Dates<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2933\">20 \u2013 21 \u2013 22 February 2026<br data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"2900\" \/>28 February 2026<br data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"2919\" \/>1 March 2026<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"3009\">Five intense days of parades, shows, music and entertainment for all ages.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3038\">The Grand Masked Parades<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3058\">Each day includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3172\">\n<li data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3102\">\n<p data-start=\"3062\" data-end=\"3102\">Afternoon parade of allegorical floats<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3103\" data-end=\"3172\">\n<p data-start=\"3105\" data-end=\"3172\">Evening stage performances with masked groups and theatrical acts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3367\">The floats are monumental papier-m\u00e2ch\u00e9 creations, equipped with complex mechanical movements, original music and satirical scripts. It is not just visual entertainment \u2014 it is open-air theatre.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"3369\" data-end=\"3388\">Opening Ceremony<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3503\">On Friday 20 February, the Carnival officially begins with the symbolic handover of the city keys to Peppe Nappa.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3505\" data-end=\"3574\">A highly anticipated moment that marks the start of the celebrations.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"3576\" data-end=\"3618\">The Most Anticipated Event for Children<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"3620\" data-end=\"3700\">On Sunday 22 February at 3:00 PM, Lu\u00ec and Sof\u00ec (Me Contro Te) will perform live.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3702\" data-end=\"3780\">One of the most awaited moments for families, included in the entrance ticket.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"3782\" data-end=\"3809\">Concerts and Music Shows<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"3841\">Featured performances include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3843\" data-end=\"4002\">\n<li data-start=\"3843\" data-end=\"3854\">\n<p data-start=\"3845\" data-end=\"3854\">Rovazzi<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3855\" data-end=\"3873\">\n<p data-start=\"3857\" data-end=\"3873\">Noche de Fuego<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3874\" data-end=\"3894\">\n<p data-start=\"3876\" data-end=\"3894\">Carnival Revival<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3895\" data-end=\"3938\">\n<p data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"3938\">Carnevale de Caribe (salsa and bachata)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3939\" data-end=\"3960\">\n<p data-start=\"3941\" data-end=\"3960\">Ballo da Capogiro<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3961\" data-end=\"3983\">\n<p data-start=\"3963\" data-end=\"3983\">Nan\u00e0 Carnival Show<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3984\" data-end=\"4002\">\n<p data-start=\"3986\" data-end=\"4002\">Daisy Dot Show<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4004\" data-end=\"4073\">Every evening, the Carnival area turns into a massive open-air party.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"4075\" data-end=\"4105\">Grand Finale \u2013 1 March 2026<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"4107\" data-end=\"4221\">\n<li data-start=\"4107\" data-end=\"4144\">\n<p data-start=\"4109\" data-end=\"4144\">Announcement of the winning float<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4145\" data-end=\"4221\">\n<p data-start=\"4147\" data-end=\"4221\">Burning of Peppe Nappa and symbolic return of the city keys to the Mayor<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4223\" data-end=\"4304\">An emotional closing ceremony that concludes the Carnival until the next edition.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"4306\" data-end=\"4342\">Enjoy the Carnival Without Stress<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"4344\" data-end=\"4409\">Attendance is very high during Carnival days. Booking in advance:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4411\" data-end=\"4480\">\n<li data-start=\"4411\" data-end=\"4428\">\n<p data-start=\"4413\" data-end=\"4428\">Daily tickets<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4429\" data-end=\"4451\">\n<p data-start=\"4431\" data-end=\"4451\">Full five-day pass<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4452\" data-end=\"4480\">\n<p data-start=\"4454\" data-end=\"4480\">Official lottery tickets<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4482\" data-end=\"4537\">allows you to enjoy the event without queues or delays.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-carousel 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