The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice

Organised by the Biennale of Venice, the festival features daily events with the most important protagonists of the contemporary theatrical scene. The 49th edition will be directed by Stefano Ricci and Gianni Forte.

Organised by the Biennale of Venice and the oldest film festival in the world, the festival promotes international cinema in all its forms in a spirit of freedom and dialogue.

A spectacular procession of decorated historic craft along the Grand Canal followed by competitive regattas, a trial of strength and skill for the city’s gondoliers and other expert rowers.

The 65th International Festival of Contemporary Music will showcase several daily events. Composer Ivan Fedele will direct the Music department.

The Venice Design Week celebrates the relationship between design, arts and crafts. Designers from all over the world are invited to take part in exhibitions, special events and competitions around the city.

The exhibition of Giancarlo Ligabue Foundation at Palazzo Cavalli Franchetti, curated by Professor Steven Hooper and co-promoted with the Museé du quai Branly in Paris, will bring together, for the first time in Italy and Europe, over 150 scepters of power made between the 18th and the 19th century.

Officially recognized as the Grand Prix of Venice, this unique and annual event combines the nautical and sporting tradition of the Serenissima with the glamour of Venice. Ten maxi yachts compete in St. Mark’s Basin for the Challenge Trophy.

One of the most important marathons in the world with a spectacular three kilometer finish in the unique surroundings of the lagoon city.

A religious feast day instituted in 1630 celebrating the city’s miraculous delivery from the plague. A pontoon bridge is strung across the Grand Canal to the Madonna della Salute Basilica so Venetians may make the pilgrimage to pay homage to the Madonna and to light a candle asking her to keep them in good health.

During Yuletide, Venice fills with an alluring atmosphere of lights and reflections on water wedded with the joyful liveliness of markets, shopping, and preparations for the season’s festivities.

The ancient celebration of St. Mark, the patron saint of Venice. It is also known as the rosebud festival, because men traditionally offer a rosebud to the women they love.

A rowing parade of traditional boats followed by evocative and religious ceremonies commemorating the heritage wedding celebration between Venice and the Sea. The historical reenactment is followed by rowing competitions.

Venice’s largest marine luxury, leisure and lifestyle event held in the Arsenale, the city’s historical shipyards and armory.