Venice Carnival Official Dinner Show 2027

The Official Dinner Show 2027 is one of the principal ticketed evening experiences of the Venice Carnival 2027. The event takes place inside Ca’ Vendramin Calergi, a Renaissance palace overlooking the Grand Canal, combining a formal dinner with live entertainment in one of Venice‘s most historically important private residences.

The event is organized as an immersive Carnival evening rather than a conventional restaurant dinner. Guests enter the decorated rooms of the palace in period costumes and masks, becoming part of an environment created around Venetian Carnival traditions, theatrical entertainment, music, performance, and dining.

For the 2027 edition, the program combines a menu prepared by the chefs of the Wagner Restaurant with live music, dancers, acrobats, magic, fakir performances, and tarot readings. The entertainment continues later in the evening with a DJ set, extending the event beyond the dinner itself.

Ca’ Vendramin Calergi adds an important historical dimension to the experience. Built at the transition between the 15th and 16th centuries, the palace later became associated with several Venetian families, the composer Richard Wagner, and the Casinò di Venezia. Today, its Grand Canal rooms provide the setting for the official Carnival dinner.

Unlike many public Carnival activities in Venice, attendance is subject to strict conditions. The minimum age is 18, tickets are personal, and an appropriate historical costume is compulsory. Standard evening dresses and tuxedos do not satisfy the event’s dress code, making costume preparation an essential part of attending.
 

When Will the Official Dinner Show 2027 Take Place?

The Venice Carnival Official Dinner Show 2027 is scheduled for eight public evenings between January 30 and February 9, during the central and final part of the Venice Carnival. Every scheduled dinner begins at 9:00 PM at Ca’ Vendramin Calergi in the Cannaregio district.

The first two events are scheduled for Saturday, January 30, and Sunday, January 31, 2027. These evenings fall during the opening phase of the Carnival, which officially begins one week earlier, on January 23.

After three nights reserved for other arrangements, the public program resumes on Thursday, February 4, corresponding to Giovedì Grasso, or Fat Thursday. The Dinner Show then takes place every evening on February 5, 6, 7, and 8 before concluding on Tuesday, February 9.

The final event therefore coincides with Martedì Grasso, or Shrove Tuesday, the traditional last day of Carnival before Ash Wednesday. February 9 is also the official closing date of the Venice Carnival 2027, placing the final Dinner Show on one of the most important nights of the festival.

The complete public schedule is January 30 and 31 and February 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, 2027, with dinner beginning at 9:00 PM each night. February 1, 2, and 3 are listed separately as Corporate Exclusive Nights, when the venue can be reserved for brands or corporate clients.

What to Expect at the Official Dinner Show 2027

Dinner and Live Entertainment

The Official Dinner Show 2027 combines dining and performance inside the historic rooms of Ca’ Vendramin Calergi. Instead of separating dinner from the entertainment, the evening is conceived as a single immersive Carnival experience, with performers and artistic elements integrated into the atmosphere of the palace.

The culinary component is entrusted to the chefs of the Wagner Restaurant, the restaurant located inside Ca’ Vendramin Calergi. The organizers describe the offering as a rich and original menu specifically prepared for the occasion, making food an integral element of the event rather than a secondary accompaniment to the performances.

Entertainment includes a cast of international-level performers working across several disciplines. Live music forms part of the program together with dancers and acrobats, creating a combination of musical, theatrical, and physical performance appropriate to the elaborate setting of the palace.

The program also confirms magic, fakirism, and tarot readings among the forms of entertainment planned for the evening. These elements distinguish the Dinner Show from a conventional masquerade dinner and contribute to the more theatrical and interactive character of the event.

The entertainment does not finish with the meal. A DJ set concludes the program, giving guests an opportunity to continue the evening with music and dancing after the principal dining and live-performance portion of the event has ended.

Dress Code and Admission

Costume is not optional at this event. The official dress code requires guests to attend in period costume and masked, making historical or Carnival clothing part of the admission requirements rather than simply a recommendation for visitors wanting to participate more fully in the atmosphere.

Traditional modern formalwear does not replace the required costume. In particular, evening gowns and tuxedos are not permitted as substitutes for historical dress. Anyone planning to attend should therefore arrange an appropriate costume before the event instead of arriving in conventional black-tie clothing.

Several Venetian costume ateliers cooperate with the event and offer dedicated conditions to ticket holders. These include established specialists in historical and Carnival clothing such as Atelier La Bauta, Atelier Antonia Sautter, Atelier Le Boudoir, and Atelier Nicolao. The booking voucher number is required when using the associated discounted rates.

Admission to the event is restricted to adults aged 18 or older. This requirement applies even though many other Venice Carnival activities are accessible to families and younger visitors. The Dinner Show should consequently be considered an adult evening event rather than part of the Carnival’s general family program.

Tickets are strictly personal and cannot be transferred to another person. They are also non-refundable and cannot be modified after purchase. Visitors should therefore verify the selected date and participant information carefully before completing the reservation, particularly when coordinating costumes, accommodation, and transportation.

Published prices for the 2027 edition start from €650. Premium tables can also be booked for guests seeking a more advantageous view of the entertainment. Exact availability depends on the selected evening and the remaining seating when the reservation is made.

Tickets can be purchased online and through designated Venezia Unica sales points, including locations in central Venice and at major arrival points. Because capacity is limited and the final Carnival dates are particularly busy, advance booking is important for visitors travelling specifically for the event.

Venue – Ca’ Vendramin Calergi

Ca’ Vendramin Calergi stands at Cannaregio 2040, directly on the Grand Canal. The building is one of the major Renaissance palaces of Venice and is immediately recognizable from the water by its carefully proportioned façade and rows of large arched windows framed by classical architectural elements.

Construction began for the Loredan family in 1481. The design is associated with the Venetian architect Mauro Codussi, and the palace was completed in 1509, after Codussi’s death, with the work continued by the Lombardo workshop.

Its façade represents the transition from the Gothic architecture characteristic of earlier Venetian palaces toward a more classically ordered Renaissance language. Columns, rounded arches, symmetrical divisions, and carefully controlled proportions give the Grand Canal elevation a markedly different appearance from Venice’s more ornate Gothic residences.

The palace passed through several important families before eventually becoming municipal property. Its best-known cultural association is with Richard Wagner, who spent periods at Ca’ Vendramin Calergi and lived there during the final months of his life. The German composer died in the palace on February 13, 1883.

Rooms connected with Wagner later became the Richard Wagner Museum, preserving documents, correspondence, musical material, artworks, recordings, and memorabilia associated with the composer. From 2027, the museum is expected to become part of the network managed by the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia.

Ca’ Vendramin Calergi is also the historic Venice location of Casinò di Venezia. The Venetian gaming institution traces its origins to 1638 and is regarded as the world’s oldest gaming establishment. The casino moved its operations to the palace during the 1950s and continues to use the building today.

The Wagner Restaurant occupies rooms on the first floor of the palace. Its dining spaces include the Sala Palma, Sala Gialla, and Sala Rossa, decorated with historic paintings and frescoes, including works associated with Palma il Giovane and the Venetian painter Giambattista Crosato.

The combination of Renaissance architecture, historic interiors, a Grand Canal location, the Wagner connection, and the casino makes Ca’ Vendramin Calergi particularly suited to the Official Dinner Show 2027.
 

How to Get to Ca’ Vendramin Calergi

On foot: Visitors arriving by train can walk from Venezia Santa Lucia to Ca’ Vendramin Calergi in approximately 10 minutes. The palace is located in Cannaregio, so reaching it from the railway station does not require crossing the entire historic centre toward St Mark’s Square.

Visitors arriving by bus, tram, taxi, or car at Piazzale Roma can reach the palace on foot in approximately 15 minutes. Since motor vehicles cannot continue through Venice’s historic centre, the remaining journey must be completed on foot or by water transport.

By waterbus: The nearest ACTV waterbus stop is San Marcuola. From the railway station area, passengers can use Vaporetto Line 1 from Ferrovia. From Piazzale Roma, the casino’s transport information also indicates Lines 1 and 2 for services toward San Marcuola.

By shuttle: A free water shuttle operates between Piazzale Roma and Ca’ Vendramin Calergi, providing another option for reaching the venue. The service is particularly appropriate for guests wearing elaborate costumes for whom walking through Venice for 10 or 15 minutes may be inconvenient.

Venice Carnival 2027

The Venice Carnival 2027 will officially take place from January 23 to February 9, 2027. The dates follow the movable Carnival calendar and culminate on Shrove Tuesday, February 9, immediately before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent.

Venetian Carnival traditions have deep historical roots. Written evidence connected with Carnival celebrations in Venice dates back to 1094, while the festival subsequently became an important part of the social and ceremonial life of the Venetian Republic. Masks enabled participants to temporarily conceal ordinary markers of status and identity.

The historic Carnival declined after the fall of the Venetian Republic in 1797 and remained absent in its traditional large-scale form for much of the following period. The modern revival began in 1979, restoring masks, costume culture, performances, public festivities, and traditional craftsmanship to a central place in Venice’s annual calendar.

During the contemporary Carnival, the historic centre becomes the principal setting for masked participants, performances, ceremonies, cultural activities, and ticketed events. Piazza San Marco remains a major focal point, while squares, canals, bridges, palaces, and other parts of Venice allow the celebration to extend across the city rather than remain confined to one venue.
 

Frequently Asked Questions about the Official Dinner Show 2027

When is the Official Dinner Show 2027?

The public Dinner Shows take place on January 30 and 31 and February 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, 2027. Each evening begins at 9:00 PM.

Where does the Official Dinner Show 2027 take place?

The Official Dinner Show 2027 is held at Ca’ Vendramin Calergi, a Renaissance palace on the Grand Canal in the Cannaregio district of Venice, at Cannaregio 2040.

What time does the Official Dinner Show 2027 begin?

All eight public editions begin at 9:00 PM. Visitors should allow additional time for travelling through Venice and completing any admission procedures before the event begins.

Is a costume mandatory?

Yes. Guests must wear a period costume and mask. Ordinary evening gowns and tuxedos do not meet the dress-code requirements and cannot be used as substitutes for historical costume.

How much are tickets for the Official Dinner Show 2027?

Published rates start from €650. Premium tables are also available for guests who want a preferred position and better view of the performances.

What entertainment is included?

The confirmed program includes live music, dancers, acrobats, magic, fakir performances, tarot readings, and a DJ set, together with the dinner prepared by the Wagner Restaurant chefs.

What is the nearest vaporetto stop?

The closest ACTV stop is San Marcuola. Line 1 serves the stop from the Ferrovia area, while services from Piazzale Roma include Lines 1 and 2.