Come and discover the most beautiful private parties of the Venice Carnival 2026! Gala dinners, masked balls, live shows and much more await you! Discover the most beautiful and awaited Carnival parties, the most exclusive locations, how to participate and where to go.
Discover below the programme with all the dates of the Carnival 2026 parties in Venice!
The Venice Carnival will take place from Saturday 31st January to Tuesday 17 February 2026. To see all the events in real time you can consult the site of the official Carnival 2026 programme.
You can enjoy the various days amidst the thousands of colours and beautiful masks, and then dive into the night and participate in the private parties of your choice. We are waiting for you!
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Carnival 2026 private parties: dates and information
Venice Carnival private parties are some of the most elegant, fun and spectacular there are and will allow you to experience Carnival as a true protagonist.
There are really many types of masked parties in Venice from which you can choose.
Many start with an aperitif and buffet at the entrance, and then proceed to an elegant gala dinner on the main floor of the palace. All of this always in mask and costume!
These dinners are always accompanied by live performances, artists and music, which then continue for the rest of the evening.
Special mention must be made of the Carnival parties that include a masked and costumed ball. A truly unique thrill to be experienced at least once!
As you can see there really are parties for every taste, you'll be spoilt for choice!
Venice Carnival Masked Ball
Saturday 31st JANUARY 2026
A dancing evening in the halls of the Ridotto of the Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal wearing a handmade historical costume. Let yourself be guided by the Ball Masters and the orchestra to rediscover the dances and dances that animated the festivities of the courts of past eras.
Dress Code: period costume compulsory.
From € 620 per person
Carnival Extravaganza
Saturday 7th and Friday 13th FEBRUARY 2026
In the halls of the Ridotto of the Hotel Monaco, the beating heart of 18th-century Carnival festivities, the fascinating Carnival Extravaganza dedicated to Giacomo Casanova returns.
Dress code: period costume compulsory.
Starting from: € 590 per person
Ball of Dreams
Saturday 7th FEBRUARY 2026
A truly incredible proposal: the "Ball of Dreams"! Discover the magnificent Palazzo Zen and immerse yourself in the explosion of colors and lights of the Venice Carnival. In a magical atmosphere, the Ball of Dreams will enchant you. Suit up and become whoever you want to be! That's what dreams are for.
Location: Palazzo Zen
Dress Code: period costume or elegant evening dress depending on the hall booked
From € 690 per person
Don Giovanni
Saturday 7th FEBRUARY 2026
Art, spectacle, mystery and seduction.... let yourself be carried away by the passion of the great seducer!
Join the party and get ready for an unforgettable evening! During the dinner, in fact, music and costume shows will invite you to discover a world of fascination and seduction: our artists will entertain you by reviving the atmosphere of Don Giovanni!
Dress code: participation in carnival costume or fancy dress with mask compulsory.
From: € 380 per person
Carnival parties at Hotel Principe
Saturday 7th and Saturday 14th (SOLD OUT) FEBRUARY 2026
Two evenings to experience the magic of a carnival party in Venice. At the Hotel Principe, overlooking the Grand Canal, lots of fun, music, and the artists of the Rialto Ensemble await you.
Dress Code: participation in carnival costume or fancy dress with mask compulsory.
From € 250 per person
Ball Minuetto
Sunday 8th (SOLD OUT), Thursday 12th (SOLD OUT), Sunday 15th (SOLD OUT) and Monday 16th FEBRUARY 2026
Two parties and four dates to choose from: Minuet Ball and Minuet Ball 1800.
A dinner and dance party on the dance steps of the European courts of the 18th and 19th centuries. In the charming Saloni del Ridotto of the Hotel Monaco, you will relive the atmosphere of yesteryear under the guidance of dance masters.
Dress code: period costume compulsory.
From: € 750 per person
Bal Masqué Tiepolo Venice
Sunday 8th FEBRUARY 2026
An afternoon of historic dances and entertainment in the magnificent frescoed halls of the Scuola Grande dei Carmini.
Wearing a splendid period costume, you will experience an authentic Venetian Carnival Bal Masqué, with waltzes, quadrilles and musical games inspired by 18th-century tradition.
Dress code: period costume compulsory.
From: € 220 per person
The Doge’s courtesans
Friday 13th FEBRUARY 2026
The evening will get into full swing with a gala dinner in costume with, between courses, performances by singers and artists who will take you into the world of the Doge's courtesans!
Jugglers, dancers and singers will be ready to fascinate and involve you in a sensational experience. Come and experience the magic of this Venice Carnival dinner and treat yourself to an unforgettable evening!
Dress code: participation in carnival costume or fancy dress with mask compulsory.
From: € 380 per person
Carnival in Love Grand Ball
Saturday 14th FEBRUARY 2026
Celebrate the 12th anniversary of this exclusive carnival ball in the magnificent Ca` Zen Palace. Experience a Venetian fantasy fairy tale. With the same undiminished passion the magic and dream of Carnival every year will be enacted!
The doors of the palace will open at 8 p.m. with a welcome cocktail, delicious dinner, performances by international artists, open bar with disco and many incredible surprises.
Dress Code: period costume or elegant evening dress depending on the hall booked
From: € 790 per person
The Doge's Ball
Saturday 14th FEBRUARY 2026
The Doge's Ball is the most incredible and refined masked party in the city! Famous all over the world, it celebrates its 32nd edition in a whirlwind of excitement, beauty and fun.
Be part of the most exclusive Carnival party in Venice!
Dress code: period costume compulsory.
From: € 2,500 per person
After-dinner entrance: in period costume from € 800 per person
The Legend of Casanova
Saturday 14th FEBRUARY 2026
Join the party of the mysterious seducer Casanova! Get ready for an extraordinary gala dinner and amazing artistic performances.
In performances of the sparkling, charming, and engaging opera like never before, the artists will perform singing and dancing among the tables and guests.
Dress code: participation in carnival costume or fancy dress with mask compulsory.
From: € 380 per person
Ball Tiepolo
Saturday 14th FEBRUARY 2026
The splendid halls of the Ridotto of the Palace Dandolo open their doors to host a period costume party that brings back the magic of Venice's past atmospheres. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere and dances of yesteryear.
Dress code: period costume compulsory.
From: € 850 per person
Dalle Rose Ball
Saturday 14th FEBRUARY 2026
One of Venice's Carnival Balls held in a historic palace that hosted parties in the past.
On Saturday 1 March 2025, enter the Palazzo Dalle Rose and evoke the atmosphere of the festivities at the palace of the Serenissima. Gala dinner, historical dances and artistic performances.
Dress code: period costume compulsory.
From: € 890 per person
Gabrielli Opera Gala Dinner
Sunday 15th FEBRUARY 2026
In the beautifully restored Sala delle Feste of Hotel Gabrielli, overlooking the Venetian lagoon, an unforgettable Carnival evening awaits you, combining live opera, a gala dinner and dancing in period costume.
Be enchanted by famous opera arias performed by professional singers in a refined and theatrical atmosphere.
Dress code: period costume compulsory.
From: € 380 per person
Venice Carnival Party Cruise
2026: various dates
A Carnival party on board an iconic Galeone while sailing in the Venice Lagoon. The party is available on varios dates during the Carnival period. On board a Grand Buffet with Venetian specialities, live music and lots of fun.
Dress Code: carnival mask.
From € 130 per person
Official Dinner Show 2026
Saturday 7th, Sunday 8th, Thursday 12th, Friday 13th, Saturday 14th, Sunday 15th, Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th FEBRUARY 2026
Take part in the official celebration of the Venice Carnival 2026! Placè dinner, artistic performances, dancing and music in the splendid rooms of the Ca’ Vendramin Calergi palace, now home to the Casino di Venezia. Relive the seductive atmosphere of 18th century Venice. There are many dates you can choose from. Discover more!
Dress Code: period costume compulsory.
From € 600 per person
How does a Carnival party take place in Venice?
Let yourself be swept away by the evening programme: come in and raise your glass for a toast and aperitif! The shows and dances will begin and you will immediately immerse yourself in the 19th century ambience! Afterwards, there will be a gala dinner with a sophisticated menu on the piano nobile.
Inside splendid aristocratic palaces, in seductive and elegant settings, you will spend an evening of pure entertainment, with spectacular music and artistic performances.
Some parties also include the possibility of participating directly in the after-dinner party, which takes place after dinner and includes open bar formulas, with dancing, music and fun until late with the best live DJ sets in the lagoon.