The Stranociada

Program

The Stranociada is Locarno's traditional carnival, bringing the city to life for four days with a festive atmosphere.

From Thursday, January 21st to Sunday, January 24th, 2027, King Pardo II and Queen Carlotta I will once again reign over the streets of Locarno for its traditional carnival: the STRANOCIADA! We'll see you on Thursday, January 21st for a warm-up evening in the shed in Piazza Sant'Antonio (free admission), and on Friday, January 22nd and Saturday, January 23rd, in the streets of the Old Town, for two nights of revelry! On Sunday, January 24th, it's risotto time in Locarno's Piazza Grande.

Highlights

• Thursday – STRACENADA (6:00 PM – 12:00 AM): Warm-up evening in the shed in Piazza Sant'Antonio, with free admission.
• Friday – STRANOCIADA (8:00 PM – 4:00 AM): A night of celebration and fun in the streets of the Old City.
• Saturday – STRABOCIADA (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM) and STRANOCIADA (8:00 PM – 5:00 AM): Fun in the afternoon and a second night of celebration in the heart of the Old City.
• Sunday – STRARISOTADA (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM): A traditional grand finale with risotto in Piazza Grande.

The event is accompanied by the return of King Pardo II and Queen Carlotta I, who symbolically reign over this year's carnival.