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A once in a lifetime experience

Carnival in Venice

Carnival Balls in Venice

The Magic of a Carnival Ball in Venice

The Grand Ball
The Ball of Dreams
Casanova Cocktail Party
Imagine walking through the streets of Venice, beautifully dressed  in your historical costume. Your gondola is waiting for you. The gondolier silently manoeuvres the boat through the water. You admire the beautiful old palaces along the Grand Canal.  The boat slides into one of the side canals, and an elegant masked man courtly helps you to step out. Further ahead you see a palace in a faint red glow. That must be it!  A magician invites you  through the large door.  An evening of music, romance and enchantment  is waiting for you....
Dates Carnevale di Venezia: 17 Feb - 2 March 2019
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What happens during a Venetian Masquerade Ball

Historical Carnival Costumes Venice
Examples of historical costumes
Visiting a ''ballo in maschera" during the 'Carnevale di Venezia' in one of the palaces in Venice is a once in a lifetime experience. ​ It should definitely be on your bucket list.
​There are three kinds of balls:
  • formal balls, with a dinner, performances and a strict dress code. Guests are usually seated at tables of 6 to 10 people.
  • after dinner parties belonging to formal ball, with drinks and dancing, dress code black tie/long evening dress with masks
  • cocktail or chocolate events, usually in the (late) afternoon.

​The formal balls usually start around 20:00 h. with drinks (often prosecco or Bellini cocktails, the famous mix of peach and prosecco of Harry's Bar).  Around 21.30 the seated dinner starts, usually containing 4 or 5 courses. During dinner there are several performances within the theme of the ball. Around 23:00 h.  guests with an after dinner ticket arrive and  dancing to modern music starts.
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I have been to Venice several times, but this year's experience topped it. The Carnival in Love Grand ball hosted by Giulia Russolo and her staff was an amazing experience with every detail from the decor, service, entertainment, food wine, and costumes.
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How to get an invitation for a Grand Ball

 One of the families that organize a formal carnival ball is the Russolo family.  Their balls take place in one of the beautiful historical palazzo's in Venice. The Russolo's organize: 
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  • The Grand Ball Carnival in Love on Saturday 2 March 2019
  • The Ball of Dreams on Saturday 23 February 2019
  • The Casanova Cocktail Party on Thursday 28 February 2019

​Though their balls attract a lot of guests, they still manage to give you the feeling that you are part of a large family.  The theme off their balls is romance, magic and love. Giulia Russolo designs many beautiful historical dresses for the occasion, which are handmade. They can be bought or rented for the evening.  Mrs Russolo also can provide you with accessories and masks. 

If you fill out the invitation form, we will forward it to Mrs Russolo.  Please do not wait until the last moment. Not only because the invitation list fills up quickly, but also because there should be historical costumes available. You can also bring your own costumes and masks. Mrs Russolo will inform you on the details of the dress code.

The alternative for going in a period costume is to attend the Casanova Cocktail Party or visit the Grand Ball or The Ball of Dreams after 23:00 h.  Then you are welcome in evening dress with mask  (long dress/black tie).
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On your way to a masquerade ball in Venice
On your way to a Venetian Ball

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The Grand Balls are usually in one of the beautiful historical palazzo's

Events during Carnival in Venice


​Carnival in Venice takes more than two weeks. It usually starts late January or early February. Everywhere around town you will see people in historical or masked costumes.  There are several events, like water shows on the Grand Canal, the Feste delle Marie, the Flight of The Angel from the bell tower and the Svolo del Leon.  You will find all events on Venezia's event list.
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There are also many musical events, like special performances at La Fenice, the Venetian Opera house. Visiting one of the Grand Balls in this period is a romantic and  magical experience.

In this period hotel prices are high and you have to book as early as possible. You can find some recommendations on our page with romantic hotels. 
Tips for Romantic Hotels

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