Selection of 12 Marie of Venice Carnival 2026
The selection of the 12 Marie will take place on Saturday January 31th, at 3:00 PM at the Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista.
If you are a girl aged between 18 and 28, residing in Venice within the Metropolitan City area, or you were born in Venice even if residing elsewhere in Italy, purchase Il Gazzettino (Venice-Mestre edition), where you will soon find the registration coupon. Don’t miss the chance to become one of the 12 Marie of the Venice Carnival 2026.
Requirements for registration:
– A completed Il Gazzettino coupon (available starting from January 10th)
– Age between 18 and 28 years
– Residence in the Metropolitan City of Venice or being born in Venice, even if residing elsewhere in Italy. Foreign nationals must also provide a residence permit.
Send an email to [email protected] with:
- Two photos (one close-up and one full-length)
- A photocopy of your ID
- Your phone number
On Saturday, February 7th, the dressing ceremony will take place, organized by the Atelier Pietro Longhi. During this moment, the newly elected 12 Marie will wear for the first time the costumes they will use to live the 2025 Venice Carnival as protagonists. Hair and makeup will be provided by Crisam MakeUp Academy.
This will mark the beginning of the magical adventure of the Festa delle Marie.
Last year, the title of “Maria of the Year 2025” was awarded to Elena Sofia Cesca, 20 years old from Venice, who studies Medicine and Surgery in Padua.
The competition is in collaboration with
