February, the month of CARNIVAL!!
Are you ready for three Sundays of celebration, color, and fun with live music, colorful parades, costume contests, and plenty of activities for kids?
We’re waiting for you in Asciano, the heart of the Crete Senesi, to celebrate together!!

“Paradise, Purgatory, and Hell: three realms to forget the winter cold and dance non-stop.”
— in Meio’s words.

PROGRAM:

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2026

11:00 a.m. Ride on Meio’s Little Train;
3:00 p.m. The party begins! Parade from the historic center with music, shows, and entertainment.

Guests of the first Sunday:

• OverSoul Street Band, roaming funk & soul;
• Chocoparade, a roaming chocolate-themed show.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2026 – INFERNAL NIGHT

6:00 p.m. Kids’ Area with games and shows (free entry);
8:00 p.m. Dinner with tasting of a “spicy” menu & karaoke with Letizia Cosplay;
After party with DJ set.

Inferno-themed dress code recommended.
Dinner & Show: € 15,00 (reservation required). DJ set: free entry.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2026 – COSPLAY CARNIVAL

11:00 a.m. Ride on Meio’s Little Train;
3:00 p.m. The party begins! Parade from the historic center with music, shows, and entertainment.

Guest of the second Sunday: Street Band Smilf.
4:00 p.m. COSPLAY CONTEST curated by Letizia Cosplay.
Free participation for individuals and groups (all ages). Participation details and registration coming soon.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2026 – GRAND FINALE

11:00 a.m. Ride on Meio’s Little Train;
3:00 p.m. The party begins! Parade from the historic center with music, shows, and entertainment;
6:00 p.m. Awards ceremony;
6:30 p.m. Meio’s Will and burning of the effigy.

Guests of the third Sunday:

• Bandao, roaming music and energy;
• Devil’s Parade, a fire and devils show.

Every Sunday you’ll find:

• Carnival Godmother Tatiane Gomes de Almeida, aka Negreta Mia, with the energy of samba and Brazilian dance;
• The Hell’s Angels, the devilish women of the Asciano Carnival, bringing animation, energy, and provocation;
• Gekke & Alekke in Piazza Garibaldi, with plenty of live music and entertainment for all ages;
• The Children’s Carnival with Meio’s little train, inflatables, balloon twisting, face painting, music, and baby dance.

The first two Sundays feature the most anticipated costume contests: Meio Mask and Meio Masked Group.
Voting: from Monday, February 2 at 12:00 p.m.
Awards ceremony: Sunday, February 15 at 6:00 p.m.

For costume rentals, check out our new “Culo & Camicia” catalog with over 200 costumes to choose from and experience Carnival to the fullest.

Check the detailed program on the official website: https://www.prolocoasciano.it/carnevale-di-asciano/

Where: Historic center of Asciano (Siena)
Free admission.

Info & reservations:
+39 320 0787722 | info@prolocoasciano.it