The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice

The most iconic event of Venice and the world’s oldest and most elegant Carnival appreciated for the opulence of its costumes. Three weeks of celebrations, traditions, exclusive masked balls that take place throughout the city.

EASTER: 12^th April 2020

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.

Curated by the architect and scholar Hashim Sarkis, the 17th International Architecture Exhibition, entitled “How we will live together?” will be hosted in the prestigious spaces of Giardini and Arsenale.

A centuries-old symbolic ceremony celebrating Venice’s tight marriage to the Sea.

A popular regatta for all rowing lovers, venetians and visitors. This non-competitive event follows a 30km course through the lagoon and Grand Canal.

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

An evening of free art and culture taking place in the city museums and around the city.

The most popular event in the Venetian calendar. Instituted in 1576 this characteristic annual festival celebrates the end of a terrible plague. Fireworks illuminate St. Mark’s basin on the Saturday night amongst feasting and revelry.

Organized 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.

The most important sporting event in Venice. 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.

An international festival dedicated to the art of glass, involving major institutions and celebrated artists with the aim of sustaining one of the city’s most important artistic activities.

An inspiring showcase of the finest craftsmanship with live demonstrations by master artisans and designers from all over Europe.

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.

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. More than ten maxi yachts compete in St. Mark’s Basin for the Challenge Trophy, handmade by master artisan glassmakers from Murano.

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.

Welcome the New Year with music, entertainment and midnight fireworks over St. Mark’s Basin.