Carnival Extravaganza Venice Carnival 2026

CARNIVAL EXTRAVAGANZA

Dates: Saturday, 7 February and Friday, 13 February

Hours: 8 p.m. – 12.30 p.m.

Location: Ridotto Hall, hotel Monaco & Grand Canal

Address: San Marco 1332, Calle Vallaresso

Dress code: period costume

A MASQUERADE WITH A CARNIVAL SHOW
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.
The guests will be welcomed by a sumptuous aperitif, followed by the four-course seated dinner, paired with regional wines. The main courses are based on fish, but in case of preference for a vegetarian or meat menu the attendees can inform us at the time of booking. It will not be possible to change the type of menu during the event and any food allergy must be reported to the booking office.
The event will begin with a musical-theatre show where the artists, wearing the extravagant costumes of the Atelier Tiepolo, will be accompanied by the orchestra and will make the guests enter into the magic of carnival.
The whole evening will be accompanied by the live music of the orchestra who will be strictly in period costumes and will set the rhythm of the party with singing interludes, ballets and evocative fantasies. The peak of the evening fun will be reached with the period dances which will turn the guests into the main characters of the Carnival Extravaganza. Under the expert guidance of the Dance Masters, each participant will be able to learn the basic steps of the dances of the European courts of the 1700s and 1800s.
The entrance to the halls is set at 8 p.m. and it is mandatory to wear the period costume, which can be rented at the Atelier Tiepolo. A cloakroom service will be available and, in case of mobility difficulties, there is an elevator.

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