Venice Carnival 2027 · 23 January – 9 February

Empress Reverie

An immersive dinner show at the court of an Empress, at Aman Venice on Giovedì Grasso, by application.

Checked on 5 November 2026 against the organiser's page: Empress Reverie 2027 is on Thu 4 Feb at 18:30, Aman Venice, Palazzo Papadopoli, Grand Canal; admission by application.

The eveningAbout the event

Not a traditional ball but an immersive gala dinner, where the theatre unfolds around your table, at the court of an Empress. The setting is Aman Venice, one of the most iconic and luxurious addresses in the city: Palazzo Papadopoli, a sixteenth-century palace on the Grand Canal, with its frescoed alcove attributed to Tiepolo. Those who come by water taxi step in through the water door; upstairs, among the mirrors of the piano nobile, the first glass is poured and the characters of the court are already among the guests. In the great hall the Jester entertains and the Empress makes her entrance. At 20:00 you sit down to the menu signed by Matteo Panfilio, Executive Chef of Aman Venice, with song, illusion and dance between the courses, performed mainly by the artists of Nu'Art, until the grand finale at 22:00. Tables are deliberately few and every guest is expected by name: Giulia Luzzi, who created the evening, evaluates each application personally.

From the organiserThe evening in pictures

Images from the organiser's own site.

The Empress in a pale embroidered gown and a feathered headdress, masked, in a gilded hall of Palazzo Papadopoli under Murano chandeliers
The Empress
The white façade of Palazzo Papadopoli on the Grand Canal at dusk, its windows lit, with two obelisks on the roof and boats at the water door
Palazzo Papadopoli
A hall on the piano nobile with gilded stucco, large painted panels, Murano chandeliers and sofas
The piano nobile
The Empress, masked and crowned with pale feathers, on a balcony over the Grand Canal at sunset
Above the Grand Canal
A group of performers in red velvet and crystal-embroidered costumes pose together, one with a double bass
The artists
Tables with dark cloths, red flowers and gilded chairs under Murano chandeliers, seen through a doorway, the ceiling lit blue
The imperial table
A gown with bodice and full skirt embroidered with red crystals
The Empress Reverie gown
A woman in a feathered headdress and gold mask, seen from below against frescoed ceilings and a chandelier
Beneath the frescoes

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Before you bookQuestions about Empress Reverie

How much does Empress Reverie cost?

The organiser does not publish a price: applying is free; approved guests receive the ticket price and the link to buy.

Do I need a costume for Empress Reverie?

Yes. Period costume compulsory, of any era; evening dress and black tie are not admitted. A mask is recommended, not compulsory. What to wear, and the ateliers that rent costumes.

Is Empress Reverie sold out?

It is not on open sale: admission is by application and places are limited (checked on 5 November 2026). Ticket status of every event listed.

Can I cancel Empress Reverie and get a refund?

Tickets are personal and non-transferable, and they cannot be refunded or changed; the organiser refunds them in full if the event is cancelled, or if it is postponed for force majeure and you cannot attend the new date, on request within 15 days (organiser's terms, updated 28 August 2026). Under-18s are not admitted.

Where do I buy tickets for Empress Reverie?

There is no open sale. You apply through the organiser's page, my.weezevent.com (Giulia Luzzi); the organiser evaluates each application and replies by email, and only approved guests can then buy a ticket. Request admission (opens in a new tab).

Where and when is Empress Reverie?

Aman Venice, Palazzo Papadopoli, Grand Canal (Calle Tiepolo 1364, San Polo, 30125 Venice). Thu 4 Feb from 18:30 to 23:30.

The same nightAlso on Thursday 4 February

Other ticketed events on the same day.

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Date, prices and availability were last checked against the organiser's page on 5 November 2026. They can change: check again before you pay. Sources: empressreverie.com (opens in a new tab), my.weezevent.com (opens in a new tab), empressreverie.com/termini-e-condizioni-it (opens in a new tab). Something wrong? Write to info@venicegala.com.