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2027 editionCarnevale di Maiori
The Gran Carnevale di Maiori is one of the most evocative and eagerly awaited events on the whole Amalfi Coast. When the enchantment of the sea meets the magic of papier-mâché floats, Maiori becomes an open-air stage, offering visitors and locals an unrivalled celebration of colour, music and tradition.
2027 dates
- Sunday 7 February 2027.ics · Google
- Tuesday 9 February 2027.ics · Google
- Sunday 14 February 2027.ics · Google
53rd edition – theme «Collodi Dreaming»
The Carnevale di Maiori
“The ephemeral art that lights up the Amalfi Coast”
Where it is and how to get there
Free entry
There is no paid ticket for the Carnival of Maiori: entry is free.
- Where: Maiori (SA), Amalfi Coast
- Parade times: in the afternoon (roughly from 3:00/3:30 pm) and in the evening, with events and entertainment until late
- Getting there:
- Plane: Naples Capodichino Airport (about 70 km from Maiori). From there you can continue by shuttle, bus or hire car.
- Car: A3 Naples–Salerno motorway, exit Vietri sul Mare, then follow the scenic SS163 to Maiori.
- Bus: Daily connections from Salerno, Amalfi, Sorrento and Naples (check times with local companies).
- Train: Salerno station, then bus or ferry (limited services in the low season).
- Ideal for: Families, young people, lovers of papier-mâché art, travellers curious to discover the folklore of the Amalfi Coast.
Official website
The programme, updates and official announcements are published by the organisers.
Gallery
Carnevali d’Italia’s photos from the Carnival of Maiori.
Video
History
The Gran Carnevale di Maiori began in the early 1970s, when a passion for papier-mâché and the wish to celebrate the end of winter led a few groups of townspeople to organise the first parades. Over the years the event has grown steadily, earning a prominent place among Italy’s historic carnivals.
Today the whole community of Maiori comes together to stage a real spectacle: the float sketches, the result of months of hard work and creativity, often draw on satire, fairy tales or topical themes. The papier-mâché structures, true works of ephemeral art, reach impressive sizes and parade along the Lungomare Amendola to music and captivating choreography.
What makes the Gran Carnevale di Maiori even more special is its setting: this pearl of the Amalfi Coast, with its breathtaking scenery, the scent of citrus and the flavours of Campanian cooking, offers a complete and unforgettable experience. That is why, in recent years, the event has won major recognition and draws a growing number of tourists, captivated by the blend of folklore and natural beauty.
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