Grand Carnival Ball with Bridgerton Kicks Off Festivities
Source:Holiday Party /
Time:2026-08-30
The first major event of the 2026 Carnival was the Gran Ballo di Carnevale con Bridgerton, held on Saturday, January 31, in St. Mark's Square . Produced in collaboration with Netflix to promote the launch of the series' fourth season, the square was transformed into an elegant open-air salon . Professional dancers in period costumes led the audience in collective dances, while a vertical dance performance with artists suspended on heliospheres left the crowd breathless . Mayor Luigi Brugnaro stated that the Carnival embodies a message of unity and collective growth in the spirit of Olympia .
