Author: Danielle Strayer

How To Attend The 2026 Venice Carnival

Every year, for a few weeks in late winter, Venice transforms into a world of masked extravagance. Streets overflow with lavishly costumed visitors, decorated gondolas glide through canals, and centuries-old traditions come out to play. Toss in a few million visitors, some confetti rockets, and lots of parades, and you’ve got one of the most insane celebrations in the world. Want in? Here’s everything you need to know about attending the 2026 Venice Carnival.