Minuetto 1800 Venice Carnival 2025
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MINUETTO 1800
Gala Dinner and Ball with music from 1800s
A masquerade made of elegance and fun in the magnificent RIDOTTO HALL, A JOURNEY BACK IN TIME listening to the great music of the 19th century, its famous arias, and learning the historical GROUP DANCES, under the guide of the dance teachers. A masked ball characterized by the atmosphere of the Romantic era, which has achieved a huge success in the past editions.
The event includes a welcome aperitif and a four-course SEATED DINNER paired with regional wines. The vegetarian or meat menu options can be selected at the time of booking.
It is compulsory to wear a PERIOD COSTUME, which can be rented at the ATELIER TIEPOLO.
DANDOLO PALACE, RIDOTTO MAIN HALL
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
Hotel Monaco
Dandolo Palace, Ridotto Main Hall
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 months, and during that time Giacomo Casanova considered the Ridotto as the stage setting and backdrop for his conquests.