Venetian revelers in elaborate masks parade along Piazza San Marco during Venice Carnival 2026. With the historic canals shimmering under winter lights, Venice Carnival 2026 is set to launch on January 31, transforming the floating city into a whirlwind of color, creativity, and cultural homage. Running through February 17, this year's edition embraces the theme Olympus – At the Origins of the Game , a nod to Italy's hosting of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Blending an
