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Venice NYE Guide 2025. Welcome to your Venice New Year’s Eve (Capodanno) travel guide — an itinerary full of restaurants, activities, ticket links, and practical tips so you can plan an unforgettable 31 December in Venice, Italy. Below you’ll find restaurant reservations, party tickets, cultural experiences, and recommended ways to celebrate the start of 2026 in this magical city over the canals. 🎉

🎇 Introduction — Venice NYE Guide 2025

Venice is a uniquely romantic place to spend New Year’s Eve. From fireworks over the Bacino di San Marco to elegant dinner parties and cultural concerts, the city offers a variety of ways to celebrate. This Venice NYE Guide 2025 helps you book the best experiences — from gala dinners and historic palaces to boat cruises and opera concerts. (Venezia Unica)

🎆 Official New Year’s Eve in Venice

🎇 Fireworks over the Bacino di San Marco

At midnight on 31 December, Venice hosts a fireworks display over the water of the Bacino di San Marco — a spectacular way to begin the new year. The best public viewing points include Riva degli Schiavoni, Riva Ca’ di Dio, Riva San Biagio, and Riva dei Sette Martiri. (Venezia Unica)

🔗 Official Venice City Council Capodanno info: https://www.veneziaunica.it/it/content/capodanno (official guide) (Venezia Unica)

💡 Tip: Arrive at your chosen waterfront spot early (~10:30 PM) as people gather well before midnight.

Before fireworks and celebrations, enjoy a special New Year’s Eve dinner (cenone di San Silvestro) — a Venetian tradition featuring seafood, pasta, and Italian wine. (https://www.visititaly.eu)

⭐ Traditional Venetian Restaurant

🍽️ Elegant Dinners & Party Experiences

🥂 Exclusive NYE Party & Event Tickets

🎉 RIVOIRE 1872 NYE Party

Celebrate with dinner, DJ set, and a midnight toast near Rialto.
🔗 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.it/e/biglietti-nye-2026-in-venice-rivoire-1872-1974476766159 (Eventbrite) (Eventbrite)

🥳 Anda Venice Hostel NYE

A fun party at Anda Venice (Mestre) with drinks and music (more casual).
🔗 Tickets: https://capodanno2026venezia.eventbrite.it/ (Eventbrite for Anda Venice) (cheventi.it)

🛥️ Special Venice Experiences & Activities

🚤 New Year’s Eve Boat Dinner & Cruise

Experience a romantic dinner cruise through the canals and lagoon — perfect for couples or scenic celebrations.
🔗 Book: https://www.vivovenetia.com/venice-new-years-eve/ (boat dinner reservations) (Vivovenetia)

🍽️ Typically includes seafood menu, wine, and midnight views of the fireworks over the lagoon.

🎭 Cultural & Musical Options

🎼 Concert at Teatro La Fenice

For a cultural start to NYE celebrations, attend a concert at the historic Teatro La Fenice (often part of seasonal programming from Dec 29 to Jan 1).
🔗 Tickets available on the official Teatro La Fenice site or via GetYourGuide experiences. (https://www.visititaly.eu)

👉 A great option if you prefer a refined and memorable night of music before the evening festivities.

📅 Suggested Venice NYE Guide 2025 Itineraries

Choose the experience that fits your style:

⭐ Option 1 — Classic Venetian NYE (Dinner + Fireworks)

  1. 🍽️ Early Special Dinner at Ai Barbacani or a historic palace event.
  2. 🍷 Walk to Riva degli Schiavoni or San Marco waterfront for fireworks.
  3. 🥂 Toast with prosecco as the lights reflect on the water. (Venezia Unica)

Perfect for: couples, first-time visitors, and food lovers.

🥂 Option 2 — Elegant Gala Night

  1. 🍾 Book the Hotel Carlton Grand Canal Gala or a cabaret dinner show.
  2. 🎩 Enjoy fine cuisine and live entertainment before midnight.
  3. 🎆 End the night at the waterfront with fireworks and music. (cheventi.it)

Perfect for: cultural experiences and refined celebrations.

🚤 Option 3 — Romantic Cruise NYE

  1. 🚤 Begin with a boat dinner cruise on the lagoon.
  2. 🥂 Sip wine as you glide past Venice’s illuminated canals.
  3. 🎆 Watch the fireworks from the water for a dreamy midnight moment. (Vivovenetia)

Perfect for: couples and scenic lovers.

🍝 More Venice Dining Options (Local Favorites)

While many restaurants require reservations, here are excellent Venice favorites worth booking early (via TheFork or their official sites):

  • Osteria alle Testiere — refined Venetian seafood
  • Ristorante da Ivo — classic Venetian plates
  • Antiche Carampane — beloved local spot

Tips: search these on TheFork or their official pages for NYE menus. (GetYourGuide)

🔗 Restaurant reservations (TheFork): https://www.thefork.com/

🧠 Practical Tips for Tourists

  • 📅 Reserve in advance: Venice NYE dinners and events sell out quickly.
  • 🎆 Best firework views are along the waterfront near the Arsenale and Riva San Biagio. (Venezia Unica)
  • 🥂 Many locals and visitors walk the canals after midnight with drinks and snacks. (TipInTravel)
  • 🚤 Gondolas usually don’t operate at midnight for NYE — consider organized boat experiences instead. (Reddit)
  1. 🔗 Official Venice Capodanno Page (City Council) — https://www.veneziaunica.it/it/content/capodanno (government guide) (Venezia Unica)
  2. 🔗 Ai Barbacani NYE Dinner — https://www.barbacani.com/en/new-year-eve-dinner-in-venice-barbacani-restaurant.html (restaurant booking) (barbacani.com)
  3. 🔗 Venice NYE Dinner Show — https://www.ceetiz.com/venice/new-year-dinner-show-avanspettacolo-cabaret-venice (event + dinner) (Ceetiz)
  4. 🔗 Boat Dinner Venice NYE — https://www.vivovenetia.com/venice-new-years-eve/ (reservation) (Vivovenetia)
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