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Events from January to July

61st Art Biennale

9 May–22 November 2026 (Ongoing until the end of November) The world’s most famous contemporary art exhibition. The national pavilions in the Giardini, the spaces at the Arsenale and various historic venues throughout the city are hosting works by international artists. https://www.labiennale.org/it/arte

Feast of the Madonna della Salute


21 November 2026 One of the traditional festivals most cherished by the Venetians, commemorating the end of the plague of 1630. A wooden votive bridge is erected across the Grand Canal to allow the pilgrimage to the Basilica della Salute.

Christmas and New Year in Venice

1 December 2026 – 06.01.2027 The Christmas season is characterised by a unique atmosphere: lights reflecting off the canals, Christmas markets in Campo San Polo and in the squares of Mestre, and New Year’s Eve celebrations with fireworks displays over St Mark’s Basin.
In 2026, Venice will offer an extraordinary programme of celebrations, festivals and centuries-old traditions: a blend of art, music, historic regattas and ancient rituals that transform the city into a stage unlike any other in the world. A year brimming with excitement, to be savoured with the sense of wonder and at a leisurely pace that only Venice can inspire.
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