The Historical Carnival of Ivrea is a unique event, a “vision” that occurs every year bringing tradition, entertainment, excitement and great ideals to the streets and squares of the town, a moment when a mixture of history and legend create a spectacular sequence that crosses and blends the centuries. Filling the city with colours and fragrance is the spectacular Battles of the Oranges, a highly engaging moment of strong emotions commemorating the people’s rebellion against tyranny.
Thursday afternoon: transfer of powers, children’s festival; evening: costume festival and parties of the Aranceri.
Saturday evening: presentation of the Vezzosa Mugnaia, historical parade, parties of the Aranceri. Sunday morning: bean feast, swearing in of the Podestà, Preda in Dora; afternoon: historical parade, Battle of the Oranges; evening: firework display.
Monday morning: planting of the Scarli; afternoon: historical parade on foot, Battle of the Oranges. Tuesday afternoon: historical parade, Battle of the Oranges; evening: burning of the Scarli, funeral of the Carnival.
ADMISSION TO THE CITY OF IVREA ON CARNIVAL SUNDAY 15TH FEBRUARY 2026.
If you intend to participate in Carnival Sunday on 15th February, entry to the city costs €15 + advance booking fees for online purchases, or you can pay at the ticket office on the day of the event. Admission is free for children under 12, residents of the City of Ivrea, disabled persons, Aranceri with a valid registration patch for the current year, and participants in the historical parade.
Tickets can be purchased online at ticketOne.
Groups: 1 free ticket for every 20 purchased. Info and purchases for groups: [email protected]