{"id":12940,"date":"2026-02-05T13:16:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T11:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ambsofia.esteri.it\/?p=12940"},"modified":"2026-02-05T13:17:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T11:17:53","slug":"ii-carnival-of-venice-in-sofia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ambsofia.esteri.it\/en\/news\/dall_ambasciata\/2026\/02\/ii-carnival-of-venice-in-sofia\/","title":{"rendered":"II Carnival of Venice in Sofia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0<em>Italian Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria<\/em>, in collaboration with the\u00a0<em>Embassy of Italy in Sofia\u00a0<\/em>andthe<em>Italian Cultural Institute in Sofia,<\/em>\u00a0is pleased to present an extraordinary celebration of Italian culture: the\u00a0<strong>Second Venice Carnival in Sofia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>On\u00a0<strong>Friday, 20 February 2026<\/strong>, the prestigious\u00a0<strong>Military Club of Sofia<\/strong>\u00a0will be transformed into an enchanting corner of Venice, offering guests an immersive experience of elegance, art, and tradition. The venue will be enhanced with Venetian masks, golden drapes, and soft lighting evoking the grandeur of 18th-century Venetian palaces.<\/p>\n<p><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Tickets and Pricing<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Early Bird<\/strong>\u00a0(<em>available\u00a0<u>until 8 February 2026<\/u><\/em>)<br \/>\n<strong>170 EUR<\/strong>\u00a0(332,35 BGN)<\/li>\n<li><strong>VIP Loges:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>SOLD OUT<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Ticket includes<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An\u00a0<strong>authentic handmade Venetian mask,<\/strong>\u00a0delivered upon arrival<\/li>\n<li><strong>Live performances<\/strong>\u00a0by Venetian artists, including music, theatre, and dance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buffet dinner\u00a0<\/strong>with a selection of fine Italian wines<\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>special gift reserved for ladies<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Dress Code:<\/strong>\u00a0Black Tie \u2013\u00a0<em>traditional Venetian costumes are warmly welcome<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Important Information\u00a0<\/mark>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tickets are\u00a0<strong>nominal\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Purchase must be made\u00a0<strong>exclusively via bank transfer<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nBank Details:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>UNICREDIT BULBANK\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>IBAN (BGN): BG08UNCR70001525398937<br \/>\nSWIFT\/BIC: UNCRBGSF<br \/>\nBeneficiary: Italian Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Payment Reference:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>It is mandatory to indicate in the bank transfer reference the full names of all persons for whom the payment is made.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Please send proof of payment to:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:carnivalofvenice@camcomit.bg\"><em>carnivalofvenice@camcomit.bg<\/em><\/a><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Tickets will be sent\u00a0<strong>within 4 working days<\/strong>\u00a0from receipt of payment<\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>valid email address<\/strong>\u00a0must be used to send proof of payment, receive tickets, and receive all communications regarding the event<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Important:<\/mark><\/strong><br \/>\nFor\u00a0<strong>group purchases,<\/strong>\u00a0it is mandatory to provide the full name of each participant. For example, for a purchase of 20 tickets, the names of all 20 participants must be provided.<\/p>\n<p><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Sponsorship Opportunities<\/mark><\/strong><br \/>\nWe invite companies and partners to join us in making this event a memorable success. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at the addresses provided.<\/p>\n<p>Immerse yourself in the magic of the Venice Carnival: a celebration that blends tradition and modernity, leaving every guest with an unforgettable memory and a deep connection to Italian culture.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sBYhWTXGR9M\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sBYhWTXGR9M<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The\u00a0Italian Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria, in collaboration with the\u00a0Embassy of Italy in Sofia\u00a0andtheItalian Cultural Institute in Sofia,\u00a0is pleased to present an extraordinary celebration of Italian culture: the\u00a0Second Venice Carnival in Sofia. 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