The Maschggrazeit in Salorno is one of the most traditional Carnival events in South Tyrol, combining history, satire and local folklore. During the Carnival season 2026, the village of Salorno comes alive with parades, floats, music and symbolic rituals that involve the entire community and the villages of the Lower Adige Valley.
A must-see event for anyone looking to experience an authentic Alpine Carnival in a truly historical atmosphere.
Maschggrazeit in Salorno 2026 – Programme
Start of the Carnival season
Wednesday, 7 January 2026
5:00 pm – Official opening of the Maschggrazeit
In front of the Town Hall, Salorno
The Carnival season officially begins with the traditional “se taca…”.
Carnival Thursday – Maschggra Donnerstag (dr Unsinnige)
Thursday, 12 February 2026
11:00 am – Key handover
In front of the Town Hall, Salorno
12:00 pm – Float festival with music
In front of the Town Hall
Followed by the traditional proclamation tour with horse-drawn carriages through the villages of the Lower Adige Valley:
Salorno, Cortina sulla Strada del Vino, Magrè, Cortaccia, Termeno, Ora, Montagna, Egna, Laives and back to Salorno.
Carnival Saturday – Maschggra Samstag
Saturday, 14 February 2026
1:00 pm – Perkeo Carnival Parade
Historic town centre of Salorno
One of the most anticipated moments of the Maschggrazeit, with the traditional masked procession through the historic streets.
Carnival Tuesday – Maschggra Dienstag (dr Leschte)
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
2:00 pm – Key return
In front of the Town Hall, Salorno
6:00 pm – Winter expulsion ritual – “Brusar la vecia”
A symbolic ritual marking the end of Carnival and the farewell to winter.
