The Glass Cathedral Presents: The Santa Chiara Glass Slippers Masquerade Ball “A Carnival Fairy Tale”.
On February 25th 2022 this sophisticated ball will transport you straight into a Fairy Tale. You can expect an enchanting evening filled with magic, romance and desire!
The Santa Chiara Glass Slippers Masquerade Ball at Venice Carnival is as decadent as they come. Journey through time and experience carnival how the Venetian noblemen or women did. Indulging in unrestrained fun behind the anonymity of your mask where you can re-experience the excess, excitement, emotion, passion and forbidden pleasures of carnivals of the past.
The ball is a visual seduction with fantastic costumes, elegant guests, beautiful music, opera, art, world class entertainment and dancing the night away until the early morning in a 12th century medieval Glass Cathedral. The glamour of it all will make you wish you lived in a different time period. Accompanying all this is a seduction of the palate with an evening of fine dining.
The Santa Chiara Glass Slippers Masquerade Ball takes place in The Glass Cathedral – Santa Chiara, a beautiful magical place that dates back to 1236 and elevates your experience to another level. It is worth attending the ball just for the beauty of this building. This church is charged with history and is glowing with magnificent pieces of art, adding to the grandeur of the occasion.
The decadence and extravagance of this masked ball is legendary. If you are looking for something extraordinary then attending The Santa Chiara Glass Slippers Masquerade will be, without doubt, one of the most exciting evenings of your life!
Why you must attend this event!
- Take part in the biggest and the most beautiful ball in town!
- Your night takes place in a historic Venetian medieval church that is one of the most gorgeous, elegant and magnificent buildings in Venice!
- Access to the Noble Floor “Ca’ Rezzonico” for the Royal Dinner.
- Feel firsthand what it was like to be a rich aristocrat in the Serenissima Republic and experience what it was like to celebrate carnival during a period when Venice was the capital of fun and living the good life!
- Be seduced by the magic of carnival and indulge in a little unrestrained fun while you are disguised behind the anonymity of your costume.
- Enjoy Fine dining with world class entertainment, beautiful music, live music, fantastic costumes and a spectacular glass blowing performance.
- It is the ultimate heightened and fantasy escape from everyday life.
The Santa Chiara Glass Slippers Masquerade Ball Programme
- Welcome drink starting at 7:30 p.m.
- Glass Blowing Show “Love in Glass” with 2 international glass masters create a unique Artistical Glass Sculpture right in front of you.
- Fantasia of appetizers.
- Access to the Noble Floor “Ca’ Rezzonico” for the Royal Dinner. Be entertained by various artistic performances.
- Open Bar with free Prosecco, beer and soft drinks (super-alcoholic drinks are € 10 each) and accompanied with Frittole and Galani.
- Grand Masquerade Ball with International DJ set until 03.00am.
The Glass Slipper’s Ball will be an unforgettable evening and offers something for everyone, whether you attend our Royal Dinner served on our amazing Ca’ Rezzonico noble floor or if you decide to join us for the After-Dinner Party.
Tickets Include
The Glass Slipper’s Ball will be an unforgettable evening and offers something for everyone, whether you attend the Royal Dinner served on our amazing Ca’ Rezzonico noble floor or if you decide to join the ball for the After Dinner Party.
Royal Dinner Tickets € 310 from 8pm
- Boat departing from Fondamente Nuove stops “A” at 19.10.
- 7.30pm (19.30) entrance with welcome drink
- Fantasia of appetizers.
- Glass Blowing Show “Love in Glass” with 2 international glass masters who will create a unique Artistic Glass Sculpture in front of you!
- 8:00pm The Royal Dinner will be served on the stunning Ca’Rezzonico Floor in The Glass Cathedral-Santa Chiara.
- Be entertained with world class performers and artists during dinner.
- Party the night away with an International DJ set until 03.00am.
- Open bar which includes free prosecco, beer and soft drinks. (Hard-alcohol can be purchased for €10 a drink).
- Delicious carnival desserts Frittelle & Galani will be served.
- All women receive a souvenir of the evening to prove that it was not just a dream.
- 2:30 am Free Water Taxi Return to Fondamente Nuove, Tre Archi or San Giuliano Park.
- All alcoholic drinks will be charged €. 10,00 each(In the event of any allergies or dietary restrictions, please advise us in advance).
After Dinner Party Tickets €110 from 10.30pm
- Artistic performances.
- Party the night away with an International DJ set until 03.00am.
- Open bar which includes free prosecco, beer and soft drinks. (Hard-alcohol can be purchased for €10 a drink).
- Frittole & Galani.
- All women attending the Ball will receive a Souvenir of the Evening to prove that it was not just a Dream.
- 2:30 am Free Water Taxi Return to Fondamente Nuove, Tre Archi or San Giuliano Park
- All alcoholic drinks will be charged €. 10,00 each.
Where
Venue: Ex Chiesa di Santa Chiara, Fondamenta Daniele Manin 1, Murano, Venezia 30141
The Ball takes place in The Ex Chiesa di Santa Chiara Murano, one of the oldest structures on the island of Murano. This magical medieval church dates back to 1236 and is one of the most picturesque and magnificent settings in Venice. The beauty and magic of this ancient place will easily transport you back in time to another world!
How to Reach the Meeting Point
- Free Transfer
- Departure from Fondamente Nove at 7:10 pm (Dock A – stop to Burano).
- Return at 02:30 am to Fondamente Nove, Tre Archi or San Giuliano Park.
- Public Boat ACTV:
For people wishing to make their own way to the venue from Fondamente Nove you can catch the vaporetto public boat No. 4.1 – 4.2 in the direction of “Murano” and get off of the water bus at “Colonna”, the first stop on the island of Murano.
From the boat platform, follow the street that runs slightly to the right and turns inside of the island along the canal, this is Fondamenta dei Vetrai.
Cross the first bridge on the right, turn right at the foot of the bridge, go forward until you pass through the large metal gates and take the first street on the left. The Ex Chiesa di Santa Chiara will be on your left.
Dress Code
Masked historical venetian costume or elegant formal attire with a mask is required. Getting in costume is more fun and you can easily buy or rent venetian carnival costumes and masks. You can choose whichever style appeals to you, Venetians have been designing and wearing masks for hundreds of years, so you are spoilt for choice!
Additional Information
At the time of booking, please specify if you have any allergies or intolerances. The price for the Royal Dinner Ticket includes a private return taxi to/from Fondamente Nuove and Murano, which you must request at the time of booking.
The open bar only includes Prosecco and beer. Other alcoholic drinks can be purchased for €10. To take part in the event, you must present either a paper or an electronic voucher.
Cancellation Policy
There will be no refund in case of NO-SHOW (non-attendance). Contact the organiser prior to the event to request a refund.
