Carnival in Labin

- Taking over the keys of Labin and children's costume parade, masquerade ball & burning of the carnival mascot - 

Traditionally, on Antonja, i.e. St. Anton’s Day, begins the craziest season - the carnival season. The fifth season, as it is called, is a tradition of Istrian, Kvarner and Primorje regions.

The tradition of carnival (called poklade or mesopust in the local dialects) in Labin is preserved by the carnival association Labinjonska kompanija - domoća folšarija that will take over Labin town keys and introduce its government.

Along with the main carnival parade in Labin for adults and children, as well as numerous village carnival fests across the Labin area, the carnival rule lasts until February 17, when the doll Pust is traditionally burned, found guilty for all the bad things in the past period and announcing the arrival of spring.

Carnival program 2026:

15.01.
The carnival masks symbolically take over the keys to the city, marking the official start of the carnival season and its celebrations

17.01.
In the centre of Labin, the traditional raising of the Effigy takes place, officially launching the main phase of the carnival

07.02.
A special focus is placed on preserving local traditions through a tour of the villages, as carnival masks visit the villages around Labin, spreading the carnival spirit throughout the local community

14.02.
Masked Labin is the central city event, bringing together participants of all ages

17.02. Labin Miners’ Square - Burning of the Effigy
The carnival season concludes with the symbolic trial and burning of the Effigy, who is blamed for all the misfortunes of the past year!

Join the carnival celebrations across the Labin area and help keep this cherished tradition alive!