Also this year, do not miss the appointment with the Venetian carnival, historical tradition and famous for its vibrant colors and forms that crowd the streets of Venice. The program is rich of concerts, live performances, performances by international artists and above all parades of masks from the first days of February. Also, along the streets of the city, you can meet skilled makeup artists that will transform every face detected in a real work of art. The theme of the 2012 Venice Carnival is the theater, artists like Antonio Vivaldi, Antonio Guardi and Canaletto are the protagonists of the main events of this year. The Venetian Carnival will be held February 11 to 21.