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The largely untouristy Feast of Good Health is a must for anyone wishing to witness a truly original Venetian celebration. Thousands of locals make a boat pilgrimage to the Chiesa della Salute…
The Festival of La Salute is one of Venice's most important religious festivals. Like the Feast of the Redeemer in July, it commemorates the end of a plague - this one in 1630. Out of…
Held since 1895, the International Art Exhibition at the Venice Biennale attracts thousands to the romantic city. With works chosen by rigorous selection, it always features some of the best…
Bruce Nauman - Topological Gardens
A collateral event of the Venice Biennale, Topological Gardens is a multifaceted and multi-site exhibition examining the extraordinary career of leading American artist Bruce Nauman. On…
The Market of Miracles is Venice's only example of an antiques and second-hand market entirely organised by non-professionals. Held at Campo Santa Maria Nova, it offers books, comics, prints…
A recent entry in the Venetian cultural calendar, the Venice Comic Art Festival is held at the Lido's Ex Palazzo del Casinò and offers three days of exhibitions, talks and awards, refreshing…
Capodanno Love is Venice's huge celebration in Piazza San Marco boasting a stunning outdoor scenography. Its slogan "Come and kiss in Venice" attracts more than 70,000 people here on the night…
New Year's Greetings on Lido Beach
Start the new year in style: swim in the freezing-cold waters of Venice's Lido Beach along with a handful of brave regulars.
Hundreds of people gather at Lido di Venezia to celebrate the New Year. Following a Viennese waltz, the hardy ibernisti swimmers take a dip in the sea before feasting on a typical combination…
Venice's Peggy Guggenheim Collection presents Prendergast in Italy, showcasing more than 60 paintings by American Modernist Maurice Prendergast (1858-1924). Watercolours, oils and monotypes…
Natale di Vetro is a Christmas event stretching from Venice's campo Santo Stefano to Murano Island. It celebrates the traditional art of glassmaking and includes an exhibition of handmade…
This extraordinary race involves over 50 men rowing while dressed up as Epiphany witches (befana). Paddling up Venice's Grand Canal from San Toma, participants compete to reach the giant…
Venezia Terminal Passeggeri is the location for Habitat, Venice's consumer show all about the home. Divided into three sections - living, furnishing and service - the event promises new…
Venezia Terminal Passeggeri is the location for Habitat, Venice's consumer show all about the home. Divided into three sections - living, furnishing and service - the event promises new…
The Venice Carnival is the highlight of the city's year. A two-week series of processions, masquerades, traditional ceremonies, music and all-round festivities fills the canals, squares and…
Carnival in the Beccarie Square
This special weekend festival offers music and dance on Saturday and carnival sweets, hot chocolate and games for children on Sunday. It's held in and around the Beccarie Square, right next to…
International Theatre Festival
Venice's International Theatre Festival, directed by Maurizio Scaparro, presents the theme "The Mediterranean". The festival concentrates on shows, installations and performances, held at the…
The Market of Miracles is Venice's only example of an antiques and second-hand market entirely organised by non-professionals. Held at Campo Santa Maria Nova, it offers books, comics, prints…
Situated on St Mark's Square, 18th-century Caffè Florian is a Venice icon. Grab a tiny table in a frescoed booth for views over the square, or sit outside in summer. Mirrors and antiques…
Venice International Boat Show
Hundreds of boats and exhibitors, exciting sporting displays, meetings and conventions welcome visitors to the Venice International Boat Show at the Arsenale. It aims to restore the city to…
