Venice Carnival 2027
Masks, palazzo balls, and processions: Venice's oldest party takes over the lagoon.
Dates
Jan 23 – Feb 9, 2027
Venue
St Mark's Square & venues across Venice
Location
Venice, Italy
Category
Culture
About Venice Carnival 2027
The Venice Carnival returns from 23 January to 9 February 2027, ending as always on Shrove Tuesday. For two and a half weeks the city fills with masks and costumes: processions and shows around St Mark's Square, festivities on the water, and masked balls in the palazzi.
The opening weekend traditionally starts on the water, with illuminated boat parades along the canals, and the program builds through the weekends to the final week. Street events are free; the grand costume balls and some shows are ticketed and sell out well ahead.
Staying in San Marco or near the Rialto puts you at the centre of the action - and the crowds. Cannaregio and Dorsoduro stay calmer a short walk away, while Mestre on the mainland offers better value with a quick train across the lagoon. The final week to Shrove Tuesday is the peak, and hotels across the city fill for its weekends.
Venice Carnival 2027 itinerary
Opening weekend · 23-24 Jan
The carnival traditionally opens with festivities and illuminated parades on the water.
Carnival weekends · to 7 Feb
Costume contests, shows, and masked balls build through each weekend.
Final days · 8-9 Feb
The climax of the carnival, ending on Shrove Tuesday - Martedi Grasso.
Getting tickets for Venice Carnival 2027
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Where to stay for Venice Carnival 2027
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FAQs about Venice Carnival 2027
Common questions about Venice Carnival 2027.
The street program - processions, shows in the squares - is free. The famous masked balls and some performances are ticketed through the official program and sell out well in advance.
San Marco and Rialto put you at the heart of it but book out first. Cannaregio and Dorsoduro are quieter and a short walk away; Mestre on the mainland is the value option with quick trains in.
Weekends are the liveliest and most crowded, especially the final week ending Shrove Tuesday, 9 February. Weekdays early in the carnival are calmer and cheaper.
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