Meolo Carnival
Edition 2026 Music Street arts Magic

Meolo Carnival

The Carnival festival of Meolo, in Piazza Martiri della Libertà, part of the Metropolitan Carnival of Venice

Meolo — Venezia (227)
Dates 31 Jan — 31 Jan 2026
Location Meolo (227)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Meolo Carnival

The Meolo Carnival is the town's masked festival, in the province of Venice, included in the program of the Metropolitan Carnival of Venice. In 2026, the event will take place on Saturday, January 31st, in Piazza Martiri della Libertà, with entertainment, magic shows, face painting, balloons, live music, and lots of fun for families and children. A day that brings the colors and joy of the famous lagoon Carnival to the mainland of eastern Venice.

Carnival Arrives in Meolo

In Meolo, a municipality in the province of Venice in eastern Venice, Carnival is celebrated in the square with a day designed especially for families and children. The event is part of the Metropolitan Carnival of Venice, the widespread program that brings the colors of the lagoon festival beyond the historic center, to the islands, and the mainland.

A Festival for Children

Piazza Martiri della Libertà fills with masks, entertainment, and fun: magic shows, face painting, distribution of balloons, live music, and entertainment for all ages. It's an opportunity to experience Carnival in a simple and joyful way, outdoors and family-friendly.

Part of the Venice Carnival

Included in the calendar of the Venice Carnival, one of the most famous events in the world, the Meolo event demonstrates the inclusive spirit of the festival, which in 2026 extends its initiatives to Mestre, Marghera, and the municipalities of the Metropolitan City. Organized by the Municipality of Meolo, it's a way to experience the Venetian Carnival tradition close to home.

Meolo Carnival — edition 2026

The 2026 Meolo Carnival takes place on Saturday, January 31st, in Piazza Martiri della Libertà, as part of the Metropolitan Carnival of Venice, with entertainment, magic shows, face painting, balloons, and live music for families and children.

The 2026 edition of the Meolo Carnival is scheduled for Saturday, January 31st, in Piazza Martiri della Libertà, within the calendar of the Metropolitan Carnival of Venice. The square comes alive with masks, magic shows, face painting, balloons, and live music, in a celebration designed primarily for families and children.

Programme Meolo Carnival 2026

2026 Program (Piazza Martiri della Libertà)

Saturday, January 31, 2026, masked festival as part of the Metropolitan Carnival of Venice:

  • Animations and entertainment in the square
  • Magic shows
  • Face painting and balloon distribution
  • Live music

Details on timings and specific activities will be published by the Municipality of Meolo and on the official Venice Carnival portal (carnevale.venezia.it) closer to the date.

Highlights Meolo Carnival 2026

Masked festival for families with entertainment, magic shows, face painting, and live music, as part of the Metropolitan Carnival of Venice.

Prices Meolo Carnival 2026

Free event and open to all.

Practical information — Meolo Carnival

Where

Piazza Martiri della Libertà, Meolo (VE).

When

Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Admission

Free event and open to all.

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Where does it take place — Meolo Carnival

Piazza Martiri della Libertà, Meolo

Piazza Martiri della Libertà, 30020 Meolo

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Meolo Carnival in brief

Music Street arts Magic Folk traditions Folklore Young audience Family Children Outdoor Free Venezia

History of Meolo Carnival