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Battle of the Oranges

February 6 to 9, 2027Dates confirmedDates checked August 17, 2026February 6 to 9, 2027
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Battle of the Oranges

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Carnival, 3 daysWhen
Feb 6–9Full dates
Ivrea, ItalyWhere it happens

The best time to attend Battle of the Oranges in 2027 is February 6 to 9, 2027. Timing status: Dates confirmed.

For four days of Carnival the Piedmontese town of Ivrea splits into teams that hurl crates of oranges at each other, re-enacting a medieval revolt until the squares run with pulp.

Battle of the Oranges, photographed in 2023
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Battle of the Oranges, photographed in 2017
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Battle of the Oranges

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Baldo Simone
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Battle of the Oranges: Legs of passengers and a horse during the Ivrea Carnival's Battle of the Oranges
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Battle of the Oranges

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When is Battle of the Oranges 2027?

Battle of the Oranges 2027: February 6 to 9, 2027.

Battle of the Oranges, photographed in 2023
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Battle of the Oranges

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