Halloween 2026
Halloween in Venice
Costume parties, club nights and the family side of the weekend, in one place.
14 days to go24 Oct – 1 Nov · 13 ideas
- 3 nights out
- 2 costume parties
- 5 for families
Don't miss
Venice Halloween Party on Catamaran
Halloween Party on the Grand Canal
Votive Bridge to San Michele Island
Friday 30 October
Concert by Elena Pierini: Carmina Burana
Concert featuring Carl Orff's Carmina Burana, conducted by Elena Pierini, with soloists, chorus, two pianos, and percussion. An introductory talk by musicologist Roberto Mori precedes the concert from 19:20 to 19:40.
Saturday 31 October
A S'passo tra le Streghe di Venezia (Witches Walking Tour)
A themed walking tour exploring the mysteries and legends of witches in Venice. The tour runs until 18:00.
Family
Venice Halloween Party on Catamaran
Celebrate Halloween with a two-hour catamaran cruise, including a buffet dinner, live saxophone, and DJ. Your first drink is free. Costumes are encouraged. The event also marks the end-of-season celebration.
Night outCostume
Candlelight: Halloween Special
Experience a special Candlelight concert dedicated to Halloween classics in the historic Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista.
Ghost tour: I Fantasmi della Venezia Misteriosa
A guided ghost tour for adults and families, exploring legends and ghost stories in various locations across Venice.
Family
Halloween Party on the Grand Canal
An elegant Halloween party at Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal, featuring a buffet dinner, two glasses of wine or one Spritz Veneziano, and a DJ set. Costumes are required.
Night outCostume
Halloween at The Human Safety Net
An afternoon of Halloween activities for children and young people, organized in collaboration with Baba Jaga and Kid Pass.
Family
Treasure hunt escape: Alla ricerca del Palazzo Maledetto
An escape-style treasure hunt designed for adults, uncovering mysteries of a cursed palace.
Night out
Treasure hunt: Gli aiutanti del Codega
A Halloween-themed treasure hunt for families with children aged 10 and older, delving into Venetian legends.
Family
Treasure hunt: I Segreti della Notte
An animated guided tour and treasure hunt for children aged 4-9, uncovering the secrets of Venice.
Family
Sunday 1 November
All Saints' Day (Ognissanti) - Public Holiday
All Saints' Day is a public holiday in Italy. Most shops, offices, and some services will be closed. Many families visit cemeteries to honor their deceased loved ones.
All season
Votive Bridge to San Michele Island
A temporary floating votive bridge connects Fondamente Nove to the monumental cemetery of San Michele Island, allowing pedestrian access for the Commemoration of the Dead. The bridge is over 400 meters long and 15 meters wide.
Extended Cemetery Hours for Commemoration of the Dead
The municipal cemeteries in Venice will observe extended opening hours from 07:30 to 17:00 in preparation for and during the Commemoration of the Dead. Private work in cemeteries is suspended from October 28 to November 3, and street vending near cemetery entrances is prohibited.
Times and prices change, so check with the organiser before you go. Updated 16 Oct