Carnival

Close-up of an elegant Venetian carnival mask adorned with golden details and blue glitter, displayed in a shop window with a blurred background of a narrow Venetian street.

The Venice Carnival 2025 program: list of events

14 Feb 2025

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. Discover all the events!
Carnival Treasure Hunt

The Prisons Palace: A place of history, mysteries, and Carnival

12 Feb 2025

In the heart of Venice, overlooking the San Marco Basin and connected to the Doge’s Palace by the legendary Bridge of Sighs, stands the majestic Prisons Palace, a place steeped in history and mystery.
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Maleficia: Inquisition, Torture, and Witchcraft Between the 15th and 18th Century

9 Feb 2025

In a season when Venice comes alive with colors, let yourself be carried away by the echoes of the past and uncover the city's darkest side. Immerse yourself in an experience that reveals the most mysterious face of the Serenissima.
Two people dressed in elaborate white Venetian carnival costumes with fur hats and masks, standing by the water with Venice in the background.

The Easy Guide app: the key to enjoying Carnival to the fullest!

5 Feb 2025

Imagine walking through the streets of Venice during Carnival, wrapped in its magical atmosphere. But how much do you really know its secrets? The Easy Guide app will be your gateway to a unique journey.
A peaceful stone walkway lined with brick walls and mooring posts leads to a small bridge over a canal in Venice, with a distant view of a domed church under a cloudy sky.

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Venice Carnival: our walking theatre show

28 Jan 2025

Are you planning a trip to Venice during the Carnival period and want to do an unusual and fun activity? Let yourself be transported on a walking theatre show in the beating heart of the Serenissima.
Traditional Venetian Carnival fritters served on a plate, golden brown and dusted with powdered sugar, ready to be enjoyed with a hot beverage.

The iconic dessert of the venetian Carnival: frittelle

20 Jan 2025

The Venice Carnival is a triumph of colours, masks and traditions, but no party would be complete without its sweet symbol: the frittelle. Ready to discover the story of this famous dessert?
Refined details and feathers dancing through history and mystery in the heart of Venice Carnival.

The costumes of the Venetian Carnival

16 Jan 2025

The Venice Carnival is an explosion of art, culture and history, in which the city is transformed into a living theater of elegance and mystery. But the true heart of this celebration lies in its iconic costumes and masks: ready to dicover more?
The charm of Venice Carnival blends with the warm hues of twilight and the stillness of the gondolas.

Explore the Venice Carnival 2025: a tribute to Casanova

18 Dec 2024

If you love culture and adventure, prepare to immerse yourself in the timeless charm of Venice during Carnival 2025. This special edition celebrates Giacomo Casanova, one of the most iconic figures in Venetian history.
A vibrant array of traditional Venetian masks adorned with feathers, sequins and gold detailing.

Experience the Venice Carnival with your family: a magical experience

18 Dec 2024

When the streets and canals of Venice are filled with colours, music and masks, it is a sign that Carnival has arrived! This is the moment when the city transforms into an enchanted world, perfect for family trips.
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Carnival walking tour in Venice

16 Dec 2024

Unveil Venice's hidden gems beyond the typical tourist paths. Join our guided walking tour to explore ancient 'calli,' iconic landmarks like the Scala Contarini del Bovolo, and fascinating stories of Venetian history. Immerse yourself in a unique adventure led by a local expert
Handcrafted Venetian mask adorned with black feathers and golden details

Decorate typical Carnival masks in St. Mark’s Square

16 Dec 2024

Have you ever dreamed of immersing yourself in the authentic art of Venice? Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience in St. Mark's Square: a Venetian mask decoration workshop.
Elegant black Venetian mask resting on a piano, surrounded by small golden fairy lights

What to Do for Fun at the Venice Carnival?

26 Nov 2024

Explore the magic of the Venice Carnival: an unforgettable journey through masks, hidden itineraries, and local delicacies.