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Venice Carnival

Venice Carnival 2026: Olympus – The origins of play

Close-up of two figures in ornate costumes and Venetian masks against a pale blue sky.

From  31 st January to 17 February 2026

This year's Venice Carnival is dedicated to the theme “Olympus – The origins of play”, a tribute to the harmony between body and mind dear to ancient mythology and the Venetian tradition of great popular competitions. As in times past, when the city was transformed into a stage for tournaments, acrobatics and regattas, the Carnival returns to celebrate the energy of movement and spectacle, also drawing inspiration from the spirit of the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics.

This year's edition will offer a rich calendar of events: opening ceremonies and grand shows, acrobatic performances and choreography inspired by the heroes of Olympus, parades on the water and historic regattas, tournaments in the squares and skill tests, masked parades, family events and workshops
dedicated to children, evening shows and themed dinners.


The Venice Carnival – Olympus – thus becomes a journey between past and present, between myth and celebration, celebrating the city as a place where challenge is transformed into emotion and movement into shared magic.

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  • Image text alternatives: Some images do not have meaningful text alternatives for users.
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  • Focus contrast: In some cases, when elements receive focus, there may be insufficient contrast between text color and background.
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  • Animated content: Some pages contain animated content that cannot be paused or hidden.
  • Focus visibility: In some pages, the element with active focus is not visually identifiable.
  • Language accessibility: Some elements display text or accessible names only in certain languages.
  • Assistive technology: Assistive technologies may not always correctly announce messages.

Last Updated

This page on accessibility was last updated on June 25, 2025.