2027 edition

Carnevale di Venezia

The Carnival of Venice is a triumph of beauty and imagination: refined masks, sumptuous costumes and an atmosphere suspended in time fill the calli and campielli, offering unforgettable moments among enchanting canals and ancient palazzi.

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2027 dates

23 January to 9 February 2027.ics · Google

The Carnevale di Venezia

"Timeless elegance"

Where it is and how to get there

Programme

Immerse yourself in the magic of the Carnival of Venice: every weekend is a chance to admire the masked parades, the shows in Piazza San Marco and the evocative private events in historic palazzi.

Elegance, mystery and tradition come together in the calli of Venice during Carnival. The masks, with precious velvet and lace details, hide the identity of those who wear them, creating an air of freedom and fantasy. From the famous “Volo dell’Angelo” (Flight of the Angel) to the shows in historic palazzi, every moment tells of centuries of history and timeless charm.

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Official website

The programme, updates and official announcements are published by the organisers.

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Gallery

Carnevali d’Italia’s photos from the Carnival of Venice.

Carnevale di Venezia · foto 1 · Carnevali d’Italia — VenicePhoto 1 · Carnevali d’Italia

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Carnevale di Venezia · foto 4 · Carnevali d’Italia — VenicePhoto 4 · Carnevali d’Italia

History

The Carnival of Venice has very ancient origins, which some documents trace back as far as the 12th century. Ever since, the lagoon city has stood out for its passion for blending popular traditions, aristocratic elegance and a spirit of transgression. In the days of the Serenissima, Carnival was not just a time for fun and leisure but a true collective ritual that allowed social hierarchies to be suspended, if only for a while: thanks to masks, nobles and commoners could mingle in the calli, moving in an atmosphere of intriguing freedom and mystery. The main celebrations were held in Piazza San Marco and in the sumptuous palazzi overlooking the Grand Canal, where music, dancing and banquets often went on until dawn.

Over the centuries the costumes became ever more elaborate and refined, with silk, velvet and lace details, often paired with masks finely decorated with gold and feathers. The fame of the Carnival of Venice spread beyond the borders of the Republic: writers, artists and adventurers from all over Europe came to the city to experience the magic of an event like no other. After a period of decline, when the festival was even banned by some authorities for reasons of public order, the tradition was reborn in the 1970s, gradually regaining its former splendour and enjoying ever-growing international success. Today the timeless atmosphere of the Carnival of Venice continues to enchant travellers from all over the world, offering total immersion in the history and culture of the Serenissima: a unique experience in which past and present merge in a dance of elegance and imagination.