Carnival Extravaganza Venice Carnival 2025

CARNIVAL EXTRAVAGANZA

The Grand Ball at the Ridotto with special guest Giacomo Casanova

The extravagance of the carnival in just one party because carnival in Venice means immersing yourself in another era, watching unexpected shows and becoming skilled dancers for a night.
To celebrate the 300th anniversary of his birth, we will pay homage to GIACOMO CASANOVA who returns to one of his favourite places: the Ridotto Hall, the beating heart of the sumptuous Venetian carnivals of 18th century, a very popular spot among nobles, players and adventurers of the time.

After the welcome cocktail, the DINNER - prepared by the chefs of the Hotel Monaco - will take place in a magical atmosphere full of appearances that only artists, such as opera singers, dancers, and performers in fantastic Venetian costumes, can recreate.
The vegetarian or meat menu options can be selected at the time of booking.

After dinner, it will take place the GRAND BALL with a classical orchestra, led by the Masters of Dance: a unique experience that combines fun, elegance and involvement.

It is compulsory to wear a PERIOD COSTUME, which can be rented at the ATELIER TIEPOLO

RIDOTTO BALLROOM

The palace of the noble Dandolo was the first place to accomodate the "Ridotto", public gaming rooms from 1638 till 1774. It used to be open during Carnival, which lasted several month. Now the halls belongs to the hotel Monaco & Grand Canal.

DRESS CODE: PERIOD COSTUME, available for rental at the ATELIER TIEPOLO

Program and cast