For those in search of a true Venetian experience, Where®Venice has round-up the most famous annual events held in the beating heart of the city
NEW YEAR'S EVE CONCERT
31 December
Arias and operatic selections at La Fenice Opera House.
Tickets available on www.teatrolafenice.it
Starting hour 4pm
Phone: +39 041 786511
GPS: 45.43363, 12.33375
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Address: Teatro la Fenice
Campo San Fantin, 1965
Water boat: Vaporetto line 1 (Rialto stop)
CARNIVAL OF VENICE
27 January - 1 February 2018
Shows, masked parades and music in 'calli', squares and palaces.
Free access
Phone: +39 041 2722660 (Venice Tourist Office)
GPS: 45.43391, 12.33723
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Address: Piazza San Marco
Water boat: Vaporetto line 1 (San Marco-Vallaresso stop).
FESTA DI SAN MARCO - FEAST OF ST. MARK
25 April 2018
In addition to being a national holiday, on 25 April, Venetians also celebrate Saint Mark’s day.
Free access
Starting hour 4pm
Phone: +39 041 2722660 (Venice Tourist Office)
GPS: 45.43416, 12.33847
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Address: Saint Mark’s Square
Water boat: Vaporetto line 2, 10 (San Marco Giardinetti stop)
VENICE NIGHT TRAIL
The official date for the 2018 edition still has to be announced
Urban trail run 16km through the historical centre of Venice.
Subscriptions will be available on the official website
Starting hour 9pm
Phone: +39 39 041 5321871
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Address: starting from Venezia – San Basilio
Water boat: lines 2, 6, N (san Basilio stop)
FESTA DELLA SENSA
12-13 May 2018
A masked parade in St. Mark's Square to celebrate the Serenissima and the 'Sposalizio del Mare' (Marriage of the Sea) ceremony
Free access
Starting hour 4pm
Phone: +39 041 2722660 (Venice Tourist Office)
GPS: 45.43391, 12.33723
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Address: Piazza San Marco
Water boat: Vaporetto line 1 (San Marco-Vallaresso stop).
VOGALONGA
June 2018 (the official date still has to be announced)
A 30 km rowing marathon through S. Erasmo, S. Francesco del Deserto, Burano, Mezzorbo, Murano and the Grand Canal. the competition is open to the public.
Free access
Phone: +39 0415210544 (Vogalonga Committee)
GPS: 45.43082, 12.33631
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BIENNALE OF ART
13 May - 26 November 2017
An international exhibition of Contemporary Art.
For information and tickets visit www.labiennale.org
Phone: +39 041 5218 828
GPS: 45.43346, 12.35049
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BIENNALE OF DANCE
Late June - early July 2019
An international dance festival
For information and tickets visit www.labiennale.org
Phone: +39 041 5218828
GPS: 45.43346, 12.35049
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FEAST OF SAN PERO DE CASTEO
Late June - Early July 2018
An end-of-June festivity to celebrate the arrival of summer: the focal point of the event is the Island of San Pietro di Castello.
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Address: Island of San Pietro di Castello
Water boat: Vaporetto line 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2 (san Pietro stop).
FESTA DEL REDENTORE - FEAST OF THE REDEEMER
16 July 2017
One of Venice's best loved festivals, the event features a parade of boats in the Giudecca and fireworks.
Free access
Starting hour 7pm.
Phone: +39 041 2722660 (Venice Tourist Office)
GPS: 45.42905, 12.32734
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Address: Zattere
Water boat: Vaporetto lines 2, 5.2, 6, 8 (Zattere stop)
BIENNALE OF THEATRE
25 July - 12 August 2017
International exhibition of theatre
For information and tickets visit www.labiennale.org
Phone: +39 041 5218828
GPS: 45.43346, 12.35049
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INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF CINEMATOGRAPHIC ART
30 August - 9 September 2017
Now in its 74th consecutive year, the exhibition is organized by the Biennale of Venice.
For information and tickets visit www.labiennale.org
Phone: +39 041 5218 711
GPS: 45.43346, 12.35049
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BIENNALE OF MUSIC
29 September - 8 October 2017
An International exhibition of music, held at the Giardini della Biennale and Arsenale venues.
For information and tickets visit www.labiennale.org
Phone: +39 041 2728360
GPS: 45.43346, 12.35049
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REGATA STORICA - HISTORICAL REGATTA
3 September 2017
One of Venice’s foremost rowing competitions, it is preceded by a spectacular parade of historic 16th century craft
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Free access
Phone: +39 041 2424 (Venice Tourist Office)
GPS: 45.43677, 12.32641
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FESTA DELLA SALUTE
Every 21 November
The 'Festa della Madonna della Salute' is a popular religious feast day. Each year, to mark the occasion, a temporary bridge, resting on
barges, is set up over the Grand Canal
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CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT ST. MARK'S BASILICA
17 - 18 December
Traditional Christmas concert at the famous St.Mark's Basilica held by the orchestra of Teatro La Fenice
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Access for the 17 December upon invitation only, for the 18 December tickets available on www.teatrolafenice.it
Phone: +39 0412424 (Venice Tourist Office)
GPS: 45.43452, 12.33972
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Address: St. Mark’s Basilica
Water boat: Vaporetto lines 1,2 (san Marco Vallaresso stop).
