16 February to 3 March 2020

Venice during carnevale sees citizens and visitors take to the streets dressed in elaborate, fantastically masked costumes.

The Venice Carnival always takes place during the ten days leading up to Shrove Tuesday. Carnival, being a pre-Lent festival, means 'farewell to meat' and is celebrated throughout Italy.

It was first held in Venice in the 11th century and consisted of over two months of revelry, until declining during the 18th century.

It was revived in 1979 with great success and nowadays it is a great excuse to don a mask and costume, parade around the city and enjoy the live music in the main squares of the city.

Useful links

www.venice-carnival-italy.com