The Ball of Dreams
PALAZZO ZEN
The doors of one of the most fascinating Venetian palaces will open wide at 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2025 to offer you a journey into Dream. An evening wrapped in lights, music and magic, which is renewed every year for a special night: The Ball of Dreams!
Soft atmospheres await you, from which dancers, musicians and performers, expertly coordinated by the ubiquitous Casanova, will appear as dreamlike visions, bringing extraordinary performances to life. After a welcome cocktail reception and a fine dinner, the evening will continue with disco, open bar and a succession of surprises late into the night. An exclusive and unforgettable experience.
The event will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Palazzo Zen, an enchanting location that will make you relive the magnificence of the 18th century, in the time of Casanova.
- DURATION: 7 Hours
- Gala Carnival Room Ticket – side hall: € 690 per person
- Dream Package – central hall: € 1,200 per person
- Luxury Dream Package – center hall facing the stage: € 1,490 per person
EVENINGS PROGRAM
A Dress Code consisting of evening gown or period costume and Venetian mask is required to attend the official Carnival dinner, with admission scheduled at 8 p.m.
The Dream Package and Luxury Dream Package tickets already include costume rental. With the Gala Carnival Room Ticket, however, an elegant dress or suit with mask (not included in the ticket) is required.
- Entrance to the Zen Palace at 8 p.m.
- Welcome cocktail reception with appetizers and entertainment
- Seated dinner from 9 p.m. on the Piano Nobile
- Performances with International artists and commedia dell’arte – main shows take place in the Central Hall
- Disco with open bar from 11.30 pm
GALA CARNIVAL ROOM TICKET
Includes full access to the event with main shows in the Central Hall.
Dinner is served in the Side Room on the Main Floor.
Dress code required: elegant evening dress/suit and mask (not included in ticket).
Price: €690 per person.
DREAM PACKAGE.
Includes admission to the full event, with dinner served in the Central Hall.
Dress code required: period dress (included in ticket) and mask (not included).
Price: €1,200 per person.
LUXURY DREAM PACKAGE
Access to the full event with dinner served in the Central Hall, facing the stage.
Dress code required: period dress (included in ticket, Luxury collection) and mask (not included).
Price: €1,490 per person.
DRESS CODE E INFO
- HISTORICAL COSTUME is mandatory.
- The reservation voucher is sufficient for entry to the party.
- Dinner seating is in shared tables of 8 to 10 people.
- Directions for the dances are in Italian and English.
- Events are also suitable for families with children
COSTUME RENTAL
- If you have selected the Dream Package or the Luxury Dream Package, which include costume rental, you will receive an email from our atelier after your purchase to request your measurements so that we can offer you the available models. Booking in advance will give you a wider choice, but with over 100 models to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect one for you!
- You will also be able to make an appointment right away at the atelier to try on your costume a few days before the event.
During the costume fitting you will also receive your nominal invitation. Even if you only have to arrive the day before the event, we organize try-on sessions until 11 p.m., so that each person has enough time for this special moment…which is already part of the unique Carnival experience!
Period costume rental includes:
- Woman: full dress, petticoat or panier (depending on the era of the dress), handbag, gloves and collar.
- Men: full dress, shirt, lace, shoes, socks and tricorn (if provided by the dress).
Wigs and masks are not included and must be purchased, as they are not rented for hygienic reasons.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
entrance to the palace at 8 p.m. and welcome cocktail reception with appetizers and entertainment;
seated dinner on the Piano Nobile from 9 p.m. at Sala Lateral or Salone depending on the ticket chosen;
performances with international artists and commedia dell’arte at Central Hall;
disco and open bar from 11:30 pm;
period costume rental (for Dream Package and Luxury Dream Package tickets).
What is excluded :
- mask and wig;
TERMS OF SALE
Once the booking is confirmed, there are no refunds. Due to the high number of requests for the event in question, we are forced to establish very strict cancellation policies, which do not provide for any refund in the event of cancellation. Any reason for cancellation (including preventing travel to the country/area of origin) cannot be recognized. We therefore recommend issuing private insurance to be paid by the customer.
In the event of our cancellation of the event (due to COVID reasons), your booking will automatically be renewed for the same event next year.
In compliance with privacy legislation, we inform you that video and photo recordings will be taken during the Event. Please inform the organizer if you do not wish to appear in material used for promotional purposes created with them. Photos can be sent to participants upon request. A beautiful memory!
