Regata Storica
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📍 Grand Canal
A historic boat race through the Grand Canal with over 100 gondolas and rowing teams. Free to watch, but reserved seats cost 35 EUR.
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April 2026 🟢 HAPPENING NOW
January 2026
Carnevale di Venezia
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📍 Piazza San Marco, Teatro La Fenice
The Venice Carnival kicks off with masquerade balls and street performances. Expect elaborate costumes and daily parades in Piazza San Marco.
Sagra del Pesce
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📍 Mercato di Rialto
A seafood festival at the Rialto Market featuring fresh oysters, grilled branzino, and squid ink risotto. Entry is free, but seafood tasting costs 12 EUR.
February 2026
Venice Biennale – Architecture
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📍 Giardini and Arsenale
The world’s most prestigious architecture exhibition opens, with pavilions from 75 countries. Early entry tickets are 20 EUR, with free admission on weekends.
March 2026
Venice Film Festival
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📍 Lido di Venezia, Palazzo del Cinema
The 80th edition of the Venice Film Festival begins, with premieres, Q&A sessions, and red carpet events. General admission passes start at 70 EUR.
May 2026
Festa della Sensa
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📍 Piazza San Marco, St. Mark's Basin
A maritime festival where the Doge historically "tied" the sea to Venice. Today it features a symbolic ceremony and fireworks over the Lagoon.
June 2026
Mostra Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica (Venice Film Festival)
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📍 Palazzo del Cinema
The 81st Venice Film Festival opens, featuring international film premieres and industry networking. General tickets start at 75 EUR.
July 2026
Venice Art Biennale – Contemporary Art
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📍 Giardini and Arsenale
The world-renowned Venice Biennale opens with cutting-edge contemporary art from 60+ national pavilions. Entry is 25 EUR, with free entry every first Sunday.
August 2026
Festa del Redentore
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📍 Redentore Church, Grand Canal
A fireworks and boat parade event to honor the Redentore Church. Over 200 fireworks light up the sky above the Grand Canal.
September 2026
Venice Jazz Festival
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📍 Ca’ Pesaro, Teatro La Fenice
The Jazz Festival brings world-renowned musicians to historic venues like Ca’ Pesaro. Day passes are 30 EUR, with individual concerts from 15–40 EUR.
October 2026
Venice Design Week
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📍 Fondazione Cini, Palazzo Grassi
A week of design exhibitions, pop-ups, and installations across Venice. Tickets cost 10–25 EUR depending on the venue.
November 2026
Festa di San Martino
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📍 Wine cellars across the Veneto region
A wine-tasting festival where locals open their cellars to share Amarone and Valpolicella. Wine tastings start at 15 EUR.
December 2026
Christmas in Venice
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📍 Piazza San Marco, Campo Santa Margherita
The city is transformed with Christmas markets, nativity scenes, and gondola processions. The main tree is in Piazza San Marco.
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