{"id":22818,"date":"2022-12-31T11:14:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-31T10:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/destinations-europe.com\/?p=22818"},"modified":"2026-01-16T11:38:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T10:38:11","slug":"venice-things-to-know-carnival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/destinations-europe.com\/en\/venice-things-to-know-carnival\/","title":{"rendered":"Venice: 5 things you need to know about Carnival 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.carnevale.venezia.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-penci-link=\"external\">Venice Carnival<\/a><\/strong> starts in mid-February and is a must-see in Europe, although this legendary city on the water has plenty to offer all year round. Venice had already built its international reputation by the 18th century, when visitors were attracted by the gambling houses, the carnival, and the wild parties. Let&#8217;s have a look at what is going to happen at the 2026 edition of the Venice Carnival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When does this Carnival 2025 start?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">February7th, even if there is a pre-carnival which begins on February 1st.\u00a0Strictly speaking, the festivities begin with the Feast of the Marys (<em>La Festa delle Marie<\/em>) when a procession should start from the Campo de San Pietro du Castello at 3:30 p.m. and arrive at the Piazza San Marco two hours later.\u00a0It is the oldest festival in Venice, instituted to remember the victory of Venice at the end of the 10th century when pirates came to kidnap twelve young girls during the traditional Feast of Weddings in the church of San Pietro of the Castello.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not miss the parade on the water and the Flight of the Angel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the F\u00eate des Maries, two other events have become unmissable over the decades.&nbsp;First, the parade on the water, which takes place on the pre-Carnival Sunday &#8211; February 16th this year. A parade of brightly-decorated boats sail down the Rio di Cannaregio from 10:30 a.m. and then numerous food stalls open on the canal-side promenade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another festivity not to be missed is the Flight of the Angel.&nbsp;This dramatic re-enactment, takes place on the first Sunday of Carnival and sees a costumed angel hanging from a rope &#8220;fly&#8221; across St. Mark&#8217;s Square to greet the Doge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#d2eeff\"><strong>\ud83d\udece\ufe0f\u00a0The best hotels.\u00a0<\/strong>Do you want to have a truly unforgettable experience in Italy?\u00a0Have a look at our selection of hotels with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/destinations-europe.com\/en\/venice-romantic-hotels-view-grand-canal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-penci-link=\"internal\"><strong>a view of the Grand Canal<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or with a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/destinations-europe.com\/en\/best-hotels-private-jacuzzi-venice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-penci-link=\"internal\"><strong>private jacuzzi<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0You will not regret it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch out for high tides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Venice is first and foremost an idyllic setting, conducive to taking the most beautiful photos.&nbsp;But watch out for the rising waters!&nbsp;Venice&#8217;s high tides can trap you in your hotel for hours when the streets flood.&nbsp;In February, the risks are highest at the beginning and end of the month, right during the Carnival.&nbsp;This is called the Acqua Alta and although the phenomenon happen less often due to the placement&nbsp;of an artificial dike, it is still a risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How should you dress for Carnival?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make a little effort!\u00a0The Venetians sport elaborate costumes and masks, and there is something to marvel at around every corner.\u00a0For the best Carnival experience, you should at least wear a mask, if not a costume.\u00a0They are not hard to find on the stalls of street merchants or in stores.\u00a0Costume rentals are also commonplace.\u00a0Ask your hotel, they will likely know a good address or could even organize it for you.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" data-attachment-id=\"22813\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/destinations-europe.com\/en\/venise-carnaval-2-1-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/destinations-europe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Venise-carnaval-2-1.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dance at the biggest balls in Venice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In terms of romance, Venice has nothing to envy Paris for, especially when the city is dotted with balls as it is during Carnival.&nbsp;These often include dinner and the entertainment that goes with it.&nbsp;The prices varies: you can have fun for 30 euros or for 800!&nbsp;At the higher end of the scale, costume rental is included, and you will get to dance in one of the most beautiful palaces in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.e-venise.com\/carnaval-venise-bals-soirees-privees.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-penci-link=\"external\"><strong>a small selection of the balls<\/strong><\/a> (in French) that will take place during Carnival 2026, and their prices.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>There you have it, our short list of the five things you need to know about the 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