Arsenale Water Show 2026 – Echoes of Olympia
The Darsena Grande of the Venice Arsenal once again becomes an open-air stage to host “The Call of Olympia,” a new Venice Carnival show inspired by the epic story of the Olympic Games, recounting a journey of challenge, dream, and magnificent conquest.
At the center of the story is Alvise the Fisherman, a mortal man who from the sea of Venice dreams of the immortality of the Gods. To achieve it, he faces five trials, traversing the elements through victories, eternal contests, and play.
Guiding him on this heroic journey is the voice of Olympia, the muse of strength and determination.
A legendary, intense tale with magical undertones that weaves the plot of the game, enchanting the audience with visual arts and spectacular performances.
A Total Theater on the water that narrates the challenge as a quest and, in universal peace, the true victory.
Double show with Arsenale Water Show. The performances will take place from Friday, February 6 to Sunday, February 8, 2026, and then from Thursday, February 12 to Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 6:45 PM and 9:00 PM.
We kindly inform our audience that the performance will take place as scheduled, even in the event of light rain, fog or wind.
In more difficult weather, the performance may be delayed or modified to guarantee everyone’s safety. If weather conditions become extreme, the event may be cancelled. Please check our official channels for any updates or further announcements.
An original production by Vela Spa for Venice Carnival 2026
Art Direction of Venice Carnival Massimo Checchetto
Show concept and direction by Enrica Crivellaro
Script by Rocco Anelli
Water Show by Viorica
Video Design by Antica Proietteria
Lighting Design by Moonlight Light Show
Laser Design by Luca Ferro
Scenografie by Moonlight Show
Sound Engineering by Alberto Di Carlo
Sound Design by Gigi Funcis Dalle Carbonare
Costume Design by Alberto Tenderini
Make Up by Blend Luxury
On the scene:
Simone Canova and Nazareno Marcantoni Alvise (funambolo)
Albrerto Zanetti Alvise (actor)
Federica Basile, Olympia (voice)
Denise Bellettini, Elisa Novelli, Tommaso Daigoro De Bernardi, Elias Moroncelli, choreography by Silvia Proietti, Gli Olimpici (performer)
Liberi Di Physical Theater, Sacerdotesse della Laguna (acrobats)
Pyronix, Gli Efesti (fireplay)
Flite Boart, Guardiani degli Elementi (electric foil)
Carlotta Infussi e Mattia Lancia, Nike e Zeus (flyboard)
Luciano Roman, Zeus (narrator)
Cavana Tintoretto di Gloria Rogliani, rower
Production
Chicca Fortunati, Chiara Gallana, Filippo Scalzotto, Luca Dal Pra, Simona Pancaro.
