The Venice Carnival is a unique journey through tradition, spectacle, and culture. Every year, the city transforms into a vibrant display of colors and a festive atmosphere, enchanting visitors from all over the world.
The 2025 edition promises an array of unmissable events: from celebrations in St. Mark’s Square to theatrical performances, from open-air concerts to roaming shows that bring life to the city’s calli and campi. The Venice Carnival Street Show will fill the streets with artists of all kinds, delivering live performances that will immerse the audience in the electrifying energy of this season.
Each day will feature unique events, with breathtaking scenery and an engaging atmosphere. Whether you wish to attend theatrical performances, explore the traditions of the Carnival, or simply get swept away by the magic of Venice in celebration, there will always be something special to experience.
The events
The magic of the Carnival awaits you—don’t miss the chance to experience Venice like never before.
February 14, 2025
11.00 – 19.00 – St. Mark’s Square
18.30 – 23.00 – St. Mark’s Square
10.00 – 18.30 – Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista
18:00 – Ateneo Veneto
18:30 – 23:00 – St. Mark’s Square
19:00 – Gran Teatro La Fenice Sale Apollinee
February 15, 2025
11:00 – 20:30 – St. Mark’s Square
12:00 – 12:30 – St. Mark’s Square
13:00 – 16:30 – Piazzetta San Marco
10:00 – 18:30 – Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista
February 16, 2025
11:00 – 12:30 – Grand Canal
12:00 – 12:30 – St. Mark’s Square
13:00 – 16:30 – Piazzetta San Marco
10:00 – 18:30 – Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista
15:30 – 16:30 – Caffè Florian by invitation
15:30 – Gran Teatro la Fenice Sale Apollinee
February 17, 2025
11:00 – 19:00 – St. Mark’s Square
10:00 – 18:30 – Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista
February 18, 2025
10:00 – 18:30 – Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista
February 19, 2025
10:00 – 18:30 – Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista
19:00 – Gran Teatro la Fenice Sale Apollinee
February 20, 2025
10:00 – 18:30 – Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista
14:30 – 18:00 – San Polo 2368
18:30 – 20:00 – Calle Bernardo, Dorsoduro
19:00 – Gran Teatro la Fenice Sale Apollinee
February 21, 2025
18:45 – 21:00 – Arsenal Darsena Grande
10:00 – 18:30 – Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista
14:30 – 18:00 – San Polo 2368
19:00 – Gran Teatro la Fenice Sale Apollinee
23:00 – Theses of the Arsenale
February 22, 2025
12:00 – 12:30 – St. Mark’s Square
10:00 – 18:30 – Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista
15:30 – 17:00 – Grand Canal and final in St. Mark’s Square
14:30 – 18:00 – San Polo 2368
18:45 – 21:00 – Arsenal Darsena Grande
19:00 – Gran Teatro la Fenice Sale Apollinee
23:00 – Theses of the Arsenale
21:00 – 2:00 – Ca’ Vendramin Calergi
February 23, 2025
11:00 – 19:00 – St. Mark’s Square
12:00 – 12:30 – St. Mark’s Square
11:00 – 19:00 – Piazzetta San Marco, Campo Santa Margherita, Campo San Gerremia, Campo San Giacomo da l’Orio, Campo San Cassiano, Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Campo Santo Stefano, Esedra Castello
10:00 – 18:30 – Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista
14:30 – 18:00 – San Polo 2368
15:30 – Gran Teatro la Fenice Sale Apollinee
18:30 – 20:00 – Theater in l’Avogaria
18:45 – 21:00 – Arsenal Darsena Grande
23:00 – Tese dell’Arsenale
21:00 – 2:00 – Ca’ Vendramin Calergi
February 24, 2025
10:00 – 18:30 – Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista
February 25, 2025
10:00 – 18:30 – Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista
19:00 – Gran Teatro la Fenice Sale Apollinee
February 26, 2025
10:00 – 18:30 – Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista
19:00 – 20:00 – Teatro Goldoni
19:00 – Gran Teatro la Fenice Sale Apollinee
February 27, 2025
11:00 – 20:30 – St. Mark’s Square
12:00 – 12:30 – St. Mark’s Square
10:00 – 18:30 – Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista
14:00 – 19:00 – Piazzetta San Marco, Campo Santa Margherita, Campo San Gerremia, Campo San Giacomo da l’Orio, Campo San Cassiano, Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Campo Santo Stefano, Esedra Castello
17:30 – 19:00 – Albrizzi Palace, Cannaregio 4118
18:00 – 18:30 – St. Mark’s Square
18:00 – 19:30 – Trevisan degli Ulivi Palace, Campo S. Agnese 810
18:45 – 21:00 – Darsena Grande Arsenal
20:30 – 22:00 – Trevisan degli Ulivi Palace, Campo S. Agnese 810
19:00 – Gran Teatro la Fenice Sale Apollinee
21:00 – 2:00 – Ca’ Vendramin Calergi
February 28, 2025
11:00 – 19:00 – St. Mark’s Square
14:00 – 19:00 – Piazzetta San Marco, Campo Santa Margherita, Campo San Gerremia, Campo San Giacomo da l’Orio, Campo San Cassiano, Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Campo Santo Stefano, Esedra Castello
10:00 – 18:30 – Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista
18:45 – 21:00 – Darsena Grande Arsenal
19:00 – Gran Teatro la Fenice Sale Apollinee
20:00 – 21:30 – Theater in l’Avogaria
20:30 – 22:00 – Goldoni Theatre
21:00 – 2:00 – Ca’ Vendramin Calergi
23:00 – Theses of the Arsenale
March 1, 2025
11:00 – 20:30 – St. Mark’s Square
11:00 – 19:00 – Piazzetta San Marco, Campo Santa Margherita, Campo San Gerremia, Campo San Giacomo da l’Orio, Campo San Cassiano, Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Campo Santo Stefano, Esedra Castello
10:00 – 18:30 – Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista
17:00 – Gran Teatro la Fenice Sale Apollinee
18:00-19:30 – Teatrino Groggia
18:45 – 21:00 – Darsena Grande Arsenal
20:30 – 22:00 – Goldoni Theatre
21:00 – 22:30 – Theater in l’Avogaria
21:00 – 2:00 – Ca’ Vendramin Calergi
23:00 – Theses of the Arsenale
March 2, 2025
11:00 – 19:00 – St. Mark’s Square
11:00 – 19:00 – Piazzetta San Marco, Campo Santa Margherita, Campo San Gerremia, Campo San Giacomo da l’Orio, Campo San Cassiano, Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Campo Santo Stefano, Esedra Castello
11:00 – 13:30 – Campo San Giacomo da l’Orio
10:00 – 18:30 – Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista
16:00 – 17:30 – Goldoni Theatre
17:00 – Gran Teatro la Fenice Sale Apollinee
18:00-19:30 – Teatrino Groggia
18:45 – 21:00 – Darsena Grande Arsenal
21:00 – 2:00 – Ca’ Vendramin Calergi
23:00 – Theses of the Arsenale
March 3, 2025
11:00 – 19:00 – St. Mark’s Square
11:00 – 19:00 – Piazzetta San Marco, Campo Santa Margherita, Campo San Gerremia, Campo San Giacomo da l’Orio, Campo San Cassiano, Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Campo Santo Stefano, Esedra Castello
15:30 – 17:30 – St. Mark’s Square
10:00 – 18:30 – Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista
18:00-19:30 – Teatrino Groggia
18:45 – 21:00 – Darsena Grande Arsenal
20:00 – 23:00 – Gran Teatro la Fenice Sale Apollinee
20:30 – 22:00 – Theater in l’Avogaria
20:30 – 22:00 – Goldoni Theatre
21:00 – 2:00 – Ca’ Vendramin Calergi
March 4, 2025
11:00 – 20:30 – St. Mark’s Square
11:00 – 19:00 – Piazzetta San Marco, Campo Santa Margherita, Campo San Gerremia, Campo San Giacomo da l’Orio, Campo San Cassiano, Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Campo Santo Stefano, Esedra Castello
10:00 – 18:30 – Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista
15:00 – 16:00 – Campo San Giacomo da l’Orio
15:00 -17:00 – St. Mark’s Square
18:45 – 21:00 – Darsena Grande Arsenal
19:00 – Gran Teatro la Fenice Sale Apollinee
20:30 – 22:00 – Theater in l’Avogaria
20:30 – 22:00 – Goldoni Theatre
21:00 – 2:00 – Ca’ Vendramin Calergi
23:00 – Theses of the Arsenale
