Venice Carnival 2026 Opens with "Olympus – The Origins of the Game" Theme
Source:Holiday Party /
Time:2026-08-30
The 2026 Venice Carnival officially opened on January 31 and will run through February 17, 2026, with this year's edition dedicated to the theme "Olympus – The Origins of the Game" . The theme was chosen to celebrate the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, weaving together myth, history, art, and sport . The carnival is recognized as one of the world's oldest and largest, famous for its mask culture and elaborate costumes
