Discover Venice through its events: a vibrant calendar full of occasions that tell the story of the city in every season. From historic traditions such as the Carnival, to art exhibitions and the most contemporary cultural happenings, this section will guide you through the experiences that make Venetian life unique all year round.
2025–2026 Events Calendar
OCTOBER 2025
- 2–5 October – Italian High Craftsmanship Fair (Arsenale) – saloneartigianato.venezia.it
- 11–19 October – Venice Design Week – venicedesignweek.com
- 11–25 October – Biennale Musica – labiennale.org La Biennale di Venezia
- 18 October – Venice Hospitality Challenge – events.veneziaunica.it
- 22–26 October – Venice Cocktail Week – venicecocktailweek.it
- 22–30 October – Venice Fashion Week – venicefashionweek.com
- 26 October – Venice Marathon – venicemarathon.it
NOVEMBER 2025
- 21 November – Feast of Our Lady of Health (Madonna della Salute)
- 22 November – Tribute Concert to Ennio Morricone (Teatro Malibran) – teatrolafenice.it
- 29 November – 7 December – VeneziainDanza (Teatro Malibran) – teatrolafenice.it
DECEMBER 2025
- 1 December – 6 January 2026 – Christmas in Venice (markets, concerts, nativity scenes, ice skating) – veneziaunica.it
- December (variable date) – Santa Claus Run – Running Club Venezia ASD
- December (weekend before Christmas) – Santa Claus Regatta
- 31 December – New Year’s Eve in Venice (fireworks in St. Mark’s Basin) – veneziaunica.it
JANUARY 2026
- 6 January – Feast of the Befana Regatta (Epiphany) – veneziaunica.it
FEBRUARY 2026
- 31 January – 17 February – Venice Carnival – carnevale.venezia.it
APRIL 2026
- 15–18 April – International Literature Festival “Crossroads of Civilizations” – unive.it
- 25 April – Feast of St. Mark (Patron, tradition of the “bocolo”) – events.veneziaunica.it
MAY 2026
- 6 May – 19 October – Marina Abramović Exhibition “Transforming Energy” (Gallerie dell’Accademia) – gallerieaccademia.it
- 9 May – 22 November – Biennale Art 2026 – labiennale.org
- 17 May – Feast of the Sensa – events.veneziaunica.it
- 24 May – Vogalonga (non-competitive rowing regatta) – events.veneziaunica.it
- 27–31 May – Venice Boat Show (Arsenale) – salonenautico.venezia.it
JULY 2026
- 18–19 July – Feast of the Redeemer – redentore.veneziaunica.it
AUGUST 2026
- 26 August – 5 September – 83rd Venice International Film Festival – labiennale.org