A Masked Ball

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UN BALLO IN MASCHERA (A MASKED BALL) – Gala dinner and period dances in costume to open the Venice Carnival

Date: 23 January

Hours: 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Location: Ridotto Hall, hotel Monaco & Grand Canal

Adress: San Marco 1332, Calle Vallaresso

Dress code: period costume

UN BALLO IN MASCHERA
Opening Ball of the Venice Carnival 2027

Welcome to the first Carnival Ball and our Venice Carnival in costume® program. The name is inspired by Giuseppe Verdi's opera of the same name, "Un Ballo in Maschera" ("A Masked Ball"), to recreate the atmosphere of the great masked balls: a dance evening dedicated to elegance, a journey through time amidst baroque music and opera arias, learning the basic steps of period dances under the guidance of Dance Masters in the magnificent Ridotto halls.
The event includes a welcome aperitif and a four-course seated fish dinner, with paired regional wines. A vegetarian or meat menu option can be selected at the time of booking.

It is mandatory to wear a PERIOD COSTUME, which can be rented at ATELIER TIEPOLO with a discount provided for those participating in our balls.
Places are limited and entry is guaranteed only after purchasing the ticket.

RIDOTTO HALLS

The Palace of the noble Dandolo family was the first place in Venice and the world to host a public gambling house (the Ridotto) from 1638 to 1774, and it was open only during the Venetian Carnival, becoming the beating heart of its long nights. Casanova himself, an avid gambler, frequented it, considering it a perfect place for his conquests.

Program and cast

COSTUME RENTAL
Carnival 2027

Atelier Tiepolo will be available by appointment from Saturday, 23 Jan. to Saturday, 13 Feb.

After purchasing a silver or gold ticket for the Venice Carnival in Costume (the red ticket is available exclusively for the Valentine’s Day event), Atelier Tiepolo will contact you to schedule an appointment for costume selection and fitting, which will take place on the same day as your booked event or on a previous day, to be arranged together. You will receive directions to reach us in Venice and all the details about costume hire. For any other enquiries or further information, please fill in the contact form.

FEMALE COSTUME
includes all essential accessories (underskirts, panniers or cages) and any other accessories that are part of the costume itself (small bags, chokers, brooches, etc.).

MALE COSTUME
includes all essential accessories (shirt, jabot, tights, shoe buckles).

ALL OTHER ACCESSORIES
such as hats, masks, capes, shoes, wigs, etc. are extras and not compulsory, with costs varying depending on the model.

SERVICES

TAILORING: any alterations are included in the rental price.
DELIVERY: delivery and/or collection at your hotel is available upon request at an additional charge, but the costume fitting must always be carried out at the atelier.
Costumes must be returned to the Atelier by 11:00 am on the following day in the same condition in which they were hired.

CATEGORIES

♦ STANDARD: period costumes inspired by European fashion of the 1700s and 1800s, made with quality fabrics and trimmings. Unique models, not mass-produced, designed and handcrafted in Venice.

♦ SUPERIOR: more elaborate and sumptuous period costumes inspired by the fashion of the European courts of the 1700s and 1800s, featuring fine fabrics, embroidery, Venetian pearls and high-quality details. Exclusive models, not mass-produced, designed and handcrafted in Venice.

♦ The RED ticket includes both categories.