EMPRESS REVERIE
an immersive dinner show, at the court of the Empress
4 February 2027 ยท Aman Venice, Palazzo Papadopoli ยท Limited seatsโA journey from baroque glamour to the contemporary, within the Venice Carnival. A night of pure wonder awaits you.โ
Empress Reverie ยท MMXXVIITHE ARRIVAL
The taxi draws alongside, the water door opens. Among the mirrors of the piano nobile a glass awaits you โ and the characters of the court are already moving among the guests.
THE COURT GATHERS
The Jester enchants and entertains, the Empress enters. The court comes alive and something is about to happen. But on a night like this, not everything is announced.
THE DINNER SHOW
Song, illusion and dance: international artists alternate with the courses, and every dish opens a new act.
THE MAGIC THAT REMAINS
When it seems that everything has been said, the hall holds its breath one last time. Then the Lady Venice accompany you beyond the doors of the salon: the night ends, the Reverie remains.
Not a traditional ball: an immersive gala dinner, where the theatre unfolds around your table.
Dinner show ยท Fine dining ยท Live artThe experience
What you will truly experience
Empress Reverie bears the name of the great Venetian balls, but it is a new experience: an exclusive gala in which theatrical storytelling runs through the evening, course after course, with live artistic performances a few steps from the guests.
The experience
Before words, wonder
โThere are places that speak even in silence. Within these walls, time is suspended.โ
The silence of the hallsWhy Empress Reverie
Not an event. A world, for one night.
HISTORIC PALACE
The second piano nobile of Palazzo Papadopoli, a sixteenth-century residence on the Grand Canal with the frescoed alcove attributed to Tiepolo.
LUXURY DINNER SHOW
Dinner as a performance in acts, with the menu signed by Matteo Panfilio, Executive Chef of Aman Venice.
INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS
Song, illusion and theatre: performances by internationally renowned artists between the courses.
PRIVATE GUEST LIST
A reception at court, not a mass event: every guest is awaited by name.
LIMITED SEATS
The tables in the hall are deliberately few: discretion is part of the privilege.
TRADITION REIMAGINED
The Venetian eighteenth century reinterpreted with a contemporary eye: from baroque glamour to the modern.
Every table is a private stage. Every guest, part of the court.
Palazzo Papadopoli ยท piano nobileFrescoes, mirrors and candlelight: the palace is the first artist on stage.
Aman Venice ยท the historic halls
About the Founder
The dream has a name
Empress Reverie was born from a simple and ambitious idea: to give the Venice Carnival back its dimension as a court โ not a spectacle to watch, but a night to inhabit.
Every detail is chosen the way a bespoke gown is composed: the right palace, artists who converse with the guests, a chef's table, a deliberately small number of places. For me luxury is not display: it is being able to step truly, for one night, inside a dream. That is what I wish to give every guest โ the same emotion I feel myself, each time the doors of the palace open.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know
What is the dress code?
Period costume is required. No specific historical era is prescribed: Venetian eighteenth century, nineteenth century, Belle รpoque โ every suggestion is welcome, provided it is an authentic period costume. Black tie and evening dress are not admitted: the costume is part of the experience.
The mask is not compulsory, but we warmly recommend it: it is what keeps the magic of the evening alive and completes the enchantment of the court.
Where can I hire my period costume?
Venice is home to some of the most important costume ateliers in the world. The city's principal names are Atelier La Bauta, Atelier Stefano Nicolao e Atelier Antonia Sautter.
For those wishing to explore other hire options, further good alternatives are Ca' del Sol, Venice in Costume, Sogno Veneziano Atelier e Le Boudoir.
During Carnival availability runs out quickly: we recommend reserving your costume well in advance.
How do I reach the palace?
Aman Venice is at Calle Tiepolo 1364, in the San Polo sestiere, overlooking the Grand Canal near Rialto. It is a short walk from the San Silvestro vaporetto stop (line 1) and has a water door for those arriving by water taxi โ the most scenic arrival of all.
Where can I stay?
The natural choice is Aman Venice itself, to live the palace beyond the evening as well; alternatively, the San Polo and San Marco sestieri offer high-end hotels a few minutes away on foot. During Carnival we recommend booking well in advance.
In which language does the evening take place?
Empress Reverie is an international event: the court welcomes guests in Italian and in English, and the performance is conceived to be enjoyed in any language.
Can I report allergies or dietary requirements?
Certainly. At the time of purchase you may indicate intolerances, allergies and preferences: the kitchen will prepare a dedicated menu with the same care as the main one.
What is the refund policy?
The purchase conditions and any refund are set out in the Terms and Conditions and at checkout on the official Weezevent ticketing.
Is it possible to reserve a private table?
Yes: private tables in the noble halls are available for groups, special occasions and guests who wish for the utmost discretion. Write to giulia.luzzi2207@outlook.it for a bespoke arrangement.
Will there be photographs during the evening?
An official photographer will accompany the night with discretion, to give guests the memory of the evening. Those who prefer not to be photographed may say so on arrival: the privacy of our guests always comes before the image.
Credentials
The names behind the evening
Palazzo Papadopoli, a sixteenth-century residence on the Grand Canal: frescoed halls, Murano chandeliers and the alcove attributed to Tiepolo. One of the most exclusive residences in the world.
Executive Chef of Aman Venice, he signs the menu of the evening: the lagoon and the Venetian tradition reinterpreted through the eye of fine dining.
The artists of the evening are principally those of Nu'Art: live song, theatre and illusion, a few steps from the guests, led by the Empress and her irreverent court jester.
โYou are not buying a ticket. You are stepping, for one night, into a world that exists only once.โ
Admission to court ยท Limited seats
EMPRESS REVERIE
Confirmation includes a welcome cocktail, gala dinner with paired wines, dinner show and grand finale. Private tables in the noble halls on request: giulia.luzzi2207@outlook.it
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