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Venice – Calendar of Events 2025.
With its plethora of festivals, exhibitions and public holidays, the historic city never ceases to amaze. Many are based on centuries old traditions, that still live on today; but there are many cutting-edge exhibitions that blend history with modernity.
Venice – Calendar of Events 2024
With its plethora of festivals, exhibitions and public holidays, the historic city never ceases to amaze. Many are based on centuries old traditions, that still live on today.
The Venice Theatre Biennale
Founded in 1934, aka the “International Theatre Festival”, takes place annually in July. It is part of the Venice Biennale family of major exhibitions and festivals of Art, Architecture, Dance, Music, Children’s Carnival and Film.
The Venice Film Festival
The Venice Film Festival. Founded in 1932, it is the world’s oldest international film festival, alongside Cannes and Berlin.
The Venice Music Biennale
Also called the “International Festival of Contemporary Music”, was founded in 1930 and runs annually in September/October. For 2025, the 69th International Festival of Contemporary Music, will take place in Venice from October 11th to October 25th.
The Venice Dance Biennale
Founded in 1999, aka the “International Festival of Contemporary Dance”; it is one of Venice’s main cultural events. For 2025, the 19th International Festival of Contemporary Dance, is scheduled to take place between 17th July to 2nd August.
The Venice Architecture Biennale
The Venice Architecture Biennale founded in 1980, the exhibition takes place every two years, and nowruns from May until November. Also known as the International Architecture Exhibition, it is a relatively new event; first organised in 1980.
The Venice Art Biennale
Also known as the International Art Exhibition and founded in 1895; it takes place every two years and normally runs from April until November.
The Festa del Redentore
A traditional and visually stunning festival in Venice; celebrating deliverance from a 16th C plague and the construction of Palladio’s Church. For 2025, the event will take place on Saturday, July 19th, and Sunday, July 20th.