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30 January - 17 February: Carnival --------- 25 April: Feast of San Marco --------- 9 May - 22 November, Gardens and Arsenale: 61st Biennale Arte --------- 17 May: Festa della Sensa --------- 24 May: Vogalonga --------- 27 - 31 May: Boat Show --------- 7 - 21 June: 54th Biennale Teatro --------- 3rd Sunday of July: Feast of the Redeemer --------- 17 July - 1 August: 20th Biennale Danza --------- 2 - 12 September: 83rd Film Festival --------- 6 September: Historical Regatta --------- 11 - 24 October: 70th Biennale Musica --------- October 25th: 40th Venice Marathon --------- November 21st: Salute Festival

Tours and experiences during the Venice Carnival: from January 31 to February 17, 2026

Experiences, tours and parties at Palazzo for Venice Carnival. Masked balls in the Palaces, dance lessons from the 18th century. Book the experience you want for your carnival in Venice.

Buy all tickets of public transports Actv of Venice in advance

Boat Tickets. Coming to Venice? Book in advance and skip the line!

Same price of ticket counter. 1 ticket: 75 minutes € 9,50; 24 hours € 25; 48 hours € 35; 72 hours € 45; 7 days € 65.

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Traveling theater show - Carnival Venice

Traveling theater show Codega - Guide visit with actors - Venice

Event from February 7 to 17, 2026

From the mid-15th century, nobles were preceded by a servant, called a "codega", equipped with a lantern to light their way in the dark of night, entertaining them with anecdotes and stories. As then, your personal tour guide will guide you through the maze of mysteries that surround the lagoon.

Visit of Venetian pubs with mask and carnival costume - Traveling guided tour with actors - Venice

Event from February 21 to March 4, 2026

The Venetian style carnival pub crawl is done with a friendly Venetian guide visiting 3 bacari (Venetian bars). In each bacaro you will have an ombra or a glass of local wine and in the last bar you will try the classic Venetian spritz.

Venetian carnival mask workshop - Piazza San Marco, 596 - Venice

Event every day of the year

You will appreciate the magic of artisanal creation and the charm of cutting and shaping paper according to old stone moulds. A craftsman will guide you to transform pieces of paper into a mask. You will use fabric, colors, Swarovski crystals, gold leaf, feathers to create your unique mask which you will take home at the end of the workshop.

Ball of Dreams - Palazzo Zen - Venice

Ongoing event on February 7, 2026

The Venice Carnival Dream Ball in period costume will take place at Palazzo Zen. Here, patrons can enjoy a four-course dinner in a festive atmosphere and dance in the company of musicians and jugglers.

Ballo Tiepolo Carnival - Venice

Event on 14 Febraury 2026

The Ballo Tiepolo®, an unmissable international rendezvous of the Carnival of Venice since 1998, will take place, as usual, at Palazzo Pisani Moretta, overlooking the Grand Canal. Everyone in costume dines and dances late into the night.

Minuetto Ball with gala dinner and evening at Ridotto - Hotel Monaco&Gran Canal - Venice

Ongoing event on February 8 and 16 2026

A gala dinner and an authentic masked ball at the Ridotto of the Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal overlooking the Grand Canal. With the presence of a dance master who will invite you to epoque dances.

Ballo Carnival Extravaganzia Venice Carnival

Ballo Carnival Extravaganza - Hotel Monaco&Gran Canal - Venice

Event in progress on February 13, 2026

Ballo Minuetto 1800 Carnevale - Hotel Monaco&Gran Canal - Venice

Ongoing event on February 12 and 15, 2026

Sweet Valentine's Day - Hotel Monaco&Gran Canal - Venice

Ongoing event on February 14, 2026

On Valentine's Day, enjoy an afternoon to experience period costume balls (if selected) in preparation for the festivities at the Palazzo. Dance to the music of the orchestra under the direction of the dance master. Taste hot chocolate and carnival sweets.

Carnival Mask Balls - Venice

The Balls at Palazzo del Carnevale in Venice are one of the most exclusive moments in the city; in historic buildings, the atmospheres of historic festivals are recreated. Everyone in costume dines and dances late into the night.

Tickets available: Ball Tiepolo® at Palazzo Pisani Moretta, Bal Minuetto with gala dinner at Ridotto, Masked Ball Carnival Extravaganza, Ball of Dreams at Palazzo Zen.

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Choose from more than 100 experiences: gondola tours, museums, Murano, Burano and local food tours.

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Concert of Carnival - Palazzo delle Prigioni, Calle Seconda de la Fava, 4209, Riva degli Schiavoni (à côté de l'hôtel Danieli) - Venice

Event on different dates of the year

Take part in the Carnival Concert at the Palazzo delle Prigioni in San Marco.
The Baroque atmosphere of yesteryear will be reborn thanks to the Collegium Ducal Orchestra, which will play Vivaldi's Four Seasons and Mozart's Divertimento of Strings and Winds.

Treasure Hunt from Saint Mark's Square - Venice

Events from February 14 to March 4, 2026

With a map you will start the treasure hunt and after downloading the app on your phone it will be your compass and your personal narrator who will tell you the secrets of the city. On the map, you will see 4 hidden places to take a photo from. You will need to show a photo for at least 3 of the locations to the mask maker and you will win two carnival masks.

Treasure hunt from Piazzale Roma - Venice

Event from February 22 to March 4, 2026

With a map you will start the treasure hunt and after downloading the app on your phone it will be your compass and your personal narrator who will tell you the secrets of the city. On the map, you will see 4 hidden places to take a photo from. You will need to show a photo for at least 3 of the locations to the mask maker and you will win two carnival masks.

Visit to Venetian workshops among carnival masks, glass and velvet - Bocca di Piazza San Marco, Calle de l'Ascension, 1257 - Venice

Event every day

A visit to an exclusive Venetian workshop to discover how the most famous traditional products are created: glass and the Venetian mask. In addition, products of the best craft tradition: velvet, brocades, marbled paper, leather books and bindings, carnival masks, gold and silver jewelry, pearls.

Carnival of Venice - Venice

Events from February 14 to March 4 2026

The Carnival of Venice is one of the most sincere and most celebrated celebrations by the ancients. It is also popular with the numerous visitors who arrive in the city every year from all over the world. It lasts 18 days which end with the classic Shrovetide days, the culmination of the Venice Carnival.

Cruise Party - Naval Museum, Riva de San Biasio, 2148, Venice

Ongoing event on February 10th, 11th, 12th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th 2023

A cruise with a private Venice Carnival party will have guests touching the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello, dancing together to the beat of live music and sipping wine and prosecco. There will be a buffet of Venetian specialties prepared by the chef with local products.

Tours and experiences during the Venice Carnival: from January 31 to February 17, 2026

Experiences, tours and parties at Palazzo for Venice Carnival. Masked balls in the Palaces, dance lessons from the 18th century. Book the experience you want for your carnival in Venice.

Boat Tickets. Coming to Venice? Book in advance and skip the line!

Traveling theater show Codega - Guide visit with actors - Venice

Visit of Venetian pubs with mask and carnival costume - Traveling guided tour with actors - Venice Event from February 21 to March 4, 2026

Venetian carnival mask workshop - Piazza San Marco, 596 - Venice

Ball of Dreams - Palazzo Zen - Venice

Ballo Tiepolo Carnival - Venice

Minuetto Ball with gala dinner and evening at Ridotto - Hotel Monaco&Gran Canal - Venice Ongoing event on February 8 and 16 2026

Ballo Carnival Extravaganza - Hotel Monaco&Gran Canal - Venice Event in progress on February 13, 2026

Ballo Minuetto 1800 Carnevale - Hotel Monaco&Gran Canal - Venice Ongoing event on February 12 and 15, 2026

Sweet Valentine's Day - Hotel Monaco&Gran Canal - Venice Ongoing event on February 14, 2026

Coming to Venice? - Book your tour and skip the line! Choose from more than 100 experiences: gondola tours, museums, Murano, Burano and local food tours.

Concert of Carnival - Palazzo delle Prigioni, Calle Seconda de la Fava, 4209, Riva degli Schiavoni (à côté de l'hôtel Danieli) - Venice Event on different dates of the year

Treasure Hunt from Saint Mark's Square - Venice Events from February 14 to March 4, 2026

Treasure hunt from Piazzale Roma - Venice Event from February 22 to March 4, 2026

Visit to Venetian workshops among carnival masks, glass and velvet - Bocca di Piazza San Marco, Calle de l'Ascension, 1257 - Venice Event every day

Cruise Party - Naval Museum, Riva de San Biasio, 2148, Venice Ongoing event on February 10th, 11th, 12th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th 2023