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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
By Jose Maestro · Editor · MadridFact-checked by Suites & Sunsets editorial desk
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Historic festival · Florence
Scoppio del Carro
Easter Sunday, 5 April 2026
2026
Easter Sunday, 5 April 2026
2027
Easter Sunday, 28 March 2027
Where
Florence
What it is
Scoppio del Carro explained
A dove-shaped rocket flies from the cathedral altar along a wire and detonates a cart of fireworks outside — a 900-year-old ritual said to predict the harvest.
Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Florence tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.
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Asked by first-time visitors
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Scoppio del Carro, explained
What is Scoppio del Carro?
A dove-shaped rocket flies from the cathedral altar along a wire and detonates a cart of fireworks outside — a 900-year-old ritual said to predict the harvest. It's a historic event held in Florence.
When is Scoppio del Carro in 2026?
Scoppio del Carro runs Easter Sunday, 5 April 2026 in Florence. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.
When is Scoppio del Carro in 2027?
The provisional 2027 dates are Easter Sunday, 28 March 2027, in Florence.
Is Scoppio del Carro free to attend?
Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Scoppio del Carro is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.
Where should I stay for Scoppio del Carro?
Book a room in Florence itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Florence also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.
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- I'm visiting Scoppio del Carro for the first time. List the 5 things I must see and 3 I can skip, and say why.
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- What in Scoppio del Carro must be booked weeks ahead, and what can I buy on the day?
- Where do locals eat near the main sights of Scoppio del Carro? Avoid tourist-trap restaurants.
- What are the common tourist scams in Scoppio del Carro and how do I avoid each one?
- Give me a mid-range daily budget for Scoppio del Carro broken down by food, transport and attractions.
- Act as a Scoppio del Carro local: what's your favourite corner that isn't in the guidebooks?
- I have half a day in Scoppio del Carro. What is the most representative thing to do?
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