Palma Campania Carnival 2025: Dates, Events and the Magic of Quadrilles

The Carnival of Palma Campania returns with a month of events and shows from 8 February at 4 March 2025. This historic festival, among the most spectacular in Campania, involves the entire city in a riot of colors, music and traditions. The beating heart of the event is represented by the quadrille, organized groups that give life to theatrical and musical performances with sumptuous costumes and engaging choreographies.

What are the main dates of the Palma Campania Carnival 2025?

Here are the events not to be missed:

• 8 February - Occasion Song: the Quadriglie present their theme with an original piece of music.
• 16 February - Pennant rat: the passing of the baton between the masters of Quadrilles.
• 22 and 23 February - Quadrille Parade: the most spectacular moment, with masked groups and overwhelming music.
• 1 2 and March - Staging: the Quadriglie perform on a large stage to tell their theme with elaborate choreographies.
• 3 March - Quadrille Step: a traveling party through the streets of the city.
• March 4 (Fat Tuesday) - Performance of the Songbooks: the last day of the Carnival ends with a great musical show.

What are Quadrilles and why are they so important?

Le quadrille are the soul of the Carnival of Palma Campania. Each Quadriglia is a group of hundreds of people who parade and perform with a specific theme, represented through costumes, music and choreography. The preparation is meticulous and begins months before the event, involving entire families and generations.

The most anticipated moments related to Quadrilles are:

• The Occasion Song, a real hymn that tells the chosen theme.
• The Parade, where groups cross the city streets in an explosion of colors.
• The Staging, in which each Quadrille performs on a stage with a spectacular performance.

What are the most anticipated events?

In addition to the Quadrille Parade, there are other unmissable moments:

The Rape of the Pennant: the tradition of passing the baton

One of the most heartfelt symbolic events is the Pennant rat, a rite that marks the passage of the role of master of the Quadrille. It takes place under the house of the outgoing master, who passes the baton to his successor in a ceremony that combines tradition and folklore.

The Quadriglie Pass: a travelling festival through the city streets

The Quadriglie move in groups, making their songs resonate in the squares and streets of the historic center. An engaging event that allows everyone to participate and experience the unique atmosphere of the Carnival.

Shrove Tuesday with the Songbooks

The grand finale of the Palma Campania Carnival takes place the 4 March, with the performance of the Song BooksThe Quadrilles perform in a circle, putting on the best of their repertoire in one last, rousing celebration.

For updates and details on the official program of Facebook Carnival of Palma Campania.