Welcome

The International Association for Venice Carnival is a non profit-making association.

Members come from all over the world, but membership is bound to a maximum number that cannot be increased for planning reasons: space in Venetian palaces is rather scarce and does not let us, with many regrets, extend us to an excessive number of members.

Therefore, whoever would like to join, should apply to the executive committee, which will follow all steps for the admission of the new member.

Proceeding is very easy: applicant will be included in a waiting list and will be kept informed, through the programme that the Association forwards, of all events organized.

Of course applicant will be allowed to participate, taking advantage of favourable opportunities, awaiting, as soon as place is vacant, to join by right the Association as a permanent member.

For a first contact send an e-mail to Giovanna Barbiero Bonaventura and we will be pleased to answer as soon as possible!

VENICE CARNIVAL 2025

VENICE CARNIVAL PROGRAM 2025 

Friday 28^th February 2025

Benedetto Marcello Conservatory

 “La’ ci darem la mano…”

Casanova versus Don Giovanni

For the 300th anniversary of his birth, we pay tribute to Giacomo Casanova in the temple and forge of Venetian music by telling his musical personality as a violinist and co-author of the libretto of the “Don Giovanni” by Mozart.

 Saturday 1^st March 2025

Ca’ Sagredo Hotel

Parade of the Nations in honor of the Consular Corps of Venice

Recital by soprano Violeta Botezatu

From theater to television, a Moldovan talent recognized worldwide and

proudly trained at the prestigious "Benedetto Marcello" Conservatory.

Sunday 2^nd March 2025

Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista

"The Great Ball of the Leopard"

To live again and interpret together the most sumptuous and iconic scene

from Luchino Visconti's film

we have been granted the opportunity to dance the waltzes in the wonderful hall of one of the most beautiful palaces of of Venice, accompanied by Caffe Concerto Strauss orchestra.

In the enchanting and evocative Portego of the Scuola Grande di S. Giovanni Evangelista, a buffet dinner will be served with themed musical entertainment.

Tuesday 4^th March 2025

Pisani Moretta Palace

"Once upon a time... A Fairy Tale Carnival"

The magic of the most beautiful palace on the Grand Canal to fulfill the dream of being for one night the character you liked most while reading the yesteryear fairy tales....

“And they all lived happily ever after.”