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Castlein Carnival

Giant float parades, competition masks, masquerades, masked groups, clowns, jugglers, balloon sculptors, face painting, street artists, inflatables. In the town centre.

February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2026

The Castelnovo di Sotto Carnival, the most important in the province of Reggio Emilia, is characterized by traditional parades with carnival floats and masked bands. It derives from the culture and civilization of the agricultural world, and its typical mask is the "Castlein".

The creation of paper-pulp carnival floats is a true art form, on which the local artisans work all year.

Timetable

Parades: 2.30 p.m.

Opening of the Carnival Mask Museum:
Saturday: 3.00 - 6.00 p.m.; Sunday: 10.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.

Price

Euros 8.00; free entrance for children under 13.

It is possible to purchase the ticket at the cash desk on ciaotickets, download and print the Euros 1.00 discount voucher to present at the cash desk of the Castlein Association website.

Contacts

Associazione di Promozione Sociale "Al Castlein"

Via Prati Landi, 3 42024 Castelnovo di Sotto (RE)

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