Carnevale di Satriano di Lucania

Il Rumita e la Foresta che cammina

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UniqueSatriano di Lucania
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forUnusual spectacle, playful rulesThis carnival's distinction lies in its
Language["it"]Currency: EUR
CategoryUniqueFestival type
The story

Carnevale di Satriano di Lucania in Satriano di Lucania

Carnevale di Satriano di Lucania is one of Italy's last intact arboreal ritual carnivals, held each February in the Basilicata town of Satriano di Lucania and officially recognized as a historic carnival by Italy's Ministry of Culture for five consecutive years. Central to the celebration are traditional masks including the Rumita, a silent wandering vegetation figure appearing the last Sunday before Shrove Tuesday, alongside the Orso, Quaresima, and Zita; the 2026 edition runs February 14-15, organized for the fourteenth consecutive year by Associazione Al Parco.

Each February, in the hillside Basilicata town of Satriano di Lucania, a tradition older and stranger than most Italian carnivals returns to the streets.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

This carnival's distinction lies in its arboreal ritual character, a rarer and older form of Italian carnival tradition in which human figures are covered in living vegetation, placing Satriano di Lucania among the last towns in Italy where this practice survives intact

02

The mystery stays covered

The Rumita, a silent mask fashioned from tree branches and greenery who wanders the town on the last Sunday before Shrove Tuesday, anchors the celebration in a ritual lineage that predates modern parade-style carnivals

03

The city starts moving

Official recognition as a historic carnival by Italy's Ministry of Culture for five consecutive years affirms its cultural significance at a national level, while the consistent organizational effort of Associazione Al Parco across fourteen consecutive years has helped preserve and formalize the tradition's staging

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The carnival preserves an arboreal ritual tradition in which figures like the Rumita are covered in living vegetation and appear as silent wandering masks

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a practice recognized by Italy's Ministry of Culture as a historic carnival and understood to represent one of the last intact examples of this ritual form in Italy

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Warm, practical clothing suited to a mid-February hill-town climate is recommended, along with sturdy footwear for navigating Satriano di Lucania's streets; costumes are for performers, not...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["it"] · EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map40.54 N, 15.64 EOpen in Google Maps

Satriano di Lucania, Italy

TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Carnevale di Satriano di Lucania?

Carnevale di Satriano di Lucania is listed for Past edition: 14–15 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Carnevale di Satriano di Lucania take place?

The festival is listed in Satriano di Lucania, Italy. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

2 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Satriano di Lucania, Italy

Is it family friendly?

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
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