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A Venetian Calendar – 2026

Events/things to be remembered before visiting Venice!

Carnival – 30th January – 17th February – Shrove Tuesday – Martedì Grasso

March 1st – New Year according to the Venetian Calendar (m.v. = more veneto)

March 25th – Venice Birthday – AD 421

Easter – April 5th

Easter Monday – April 6th

April 12th – Su e Zo per i ponti (Up and Down the bridges) – a little marathon across Venice.

April 25th – St Mark – Patron Saint of Venice – Festa del Bocolo (rosebud) – According to Venetian tradition men buy a rosebud for their loved ones. In Italy Liberation Day (Festa della Liberazione)

May 1st – Labor Day

May 9th – November 22th – The 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia – In Minor Keys by Koyo Kouoh – (preview May 6th, 7th, 8th) at the Giardini and the Arsenale venues, and in various locations around Venice.

May 17th – Festa della Sensa (Ascension Day) – Venice marriage to the sea.

May 24th – Vogalonga – A rowing regatta in the City of Venice against the wave action created by motor boats – round trip from Venice to Burano!

July 18th – La notte famosissima (Festa del Redentore) – The very famous night (Feast of the Redeemer) – a mobile pontoon connects the Giudecca Island (Redentore Church) with the opposite bank in Dorsoduro, celebrating the end of the plague in Venice (1576). A traditional popular festival with the unmissable midnight fireworks in the Venetian lagoon.

September 2nd – 12th – Venice Film Festival.

September 6th – Regata storica – Historical Regatta.

October 26th – Venice Marathon – running from Stra (riviera del Brenta) to Venice (via Garibaldi).

November 21st – Madonna della Salute (Our Virgin Mary of Health) – celebrating the end of the plague in Venice in 1631.

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A Venetian Calendar – 2025

a grayscale photo of table and chairs on the street

14 February – 4 March

Carnival of Venice, this year dedicated to the celebration of Casanova’s 300th birth anniversary, promises to be a grand and exhilarating event, filled with vibrant masks and elaborate costumes that reflect the rich history of the city. As visitors flock to the enchanting canals and historic piazzas, they will immerse themselves in a world of intrigue and romance, inspired by the legendary figure known for his escapades and charm. The festivities will include a series of events, such as theatrical performances, masked balls, and art exhibitions, all paying homage to Casanova’s intriguing life, which combined allure with mystery. With the air filled with music and the streets alive with excitement, this year’s Carnival is set to not only celebrate a milestone but also to captivate the hearts of all who attend.

1 March – Venice New Year – Venetian New Year – M.V. (More Veneto – According to Venetian Custom)

25 March – Venice Birthday – founded on March 25th 421 A.D.

21 April – Easter Monday

25 April – St Mark’s

Liberation Day in the rest of Italy

10 May – 23 November

Biennale of Architecture, Intelligens, curated by Carlo Ratti

1 June – Festa della Sensa – Feast of the Ascension

8 June

Voga Longa – Rowing Regatta

19 July

Redentore – Feast of the Redeemer

27 August – 6 September

Mostra del Cinema

25 October

Venice Marathon

21 November

Festa della Salute

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A Venetian Calendar – 2023

1 Marzo	Venetian New Year (in the days of the Serenissima Republic, m.v. more veneto)
25 Marzo	Venice Birthday – 421 AD
9 Aprile	Easter
10 Aprile	Easter Monday
16 Aprile	Su e Zo per i ponti – walking amateur competition within the city of Venice
25 Aprile	St Mark’s – Venice Patron Saint (Liberation Day in Italy)
20 Maggio – 26 Novembre	Biennale of Architecture – The laboratory of the Future
21 Maggio	Festa della Sensa – mobile festival after Easter – Ascension Day – Marriage of the Sea
28 Maggio	Voga Longa – a rowing competition from Venice to Burano
11 Giugno	Corpus Day
15 e 16 Luglio	Redentore – Usually celebrated the third Sunday of July to commemorate the end of the plague in Venice in 1576. A mobile pontoon connects the Church of the Redeemer on the Giudecca Island with the opposite embankment for the procession. Fireworks at midnight.
30 Agosto – 9 Settembre	Venice Film Festival
3 Settembre	Regata Storica – usually the first Sunday of September
22 Ottobre	Venice Marathon from Stra (Riviera del Brenta) to Venice.
21 Novembre	Festa della Salute – religious festival to celebrate the end of the plague in Venice in 1632. A mobile pontoon connects the two embankments facing the Grand Canal.
8 Dicembre	Immacolata Concezione (Immaculate Conception)
24 Dicembre	Vigilia di Natale
25 Dicembre	Natale – Christmas
26 Dicembre	Santo Stefano
31 Dicembre	San Silvestro
27 Gennaio – 13 Febbraio	Venice Carnival

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Vittore Carpaccio at Palazzo Ducale | Venice

https://palazzoducale.visitmuve.it/category/en/mostre-en/mostre-in-corso-en/

Next exhibition to be seen in Venice at Palazzo Ducale (please see link above) will be dedicated to Vittore Carpaccio (1465-1526) from March 18th until June 18th.

La prossima mostra da vedere a Venezia a Palazzo Ducale (si veda link sopra) sarà dedicata a Vittore Carpaccio (1465-1526) dal 18 Marzo al 18 Giugno, 2023.

Curated by the great art historian Peter Humfrey, Carpaccio’s new exhibition will be held in Washington (USA) and in Venice, with a selection of the artist’s best works.

Curata dal grande storico dell’arte Peter Humfrey, la nuova mostra su Carpaccio, si terrà sia a Washington che a Venezia con una selezione dei migliori lavori dell’artista.

Considerato una sorta di Ulisse della Venezia del XV secolo, l’artista venne riscoperto nell’Ottocento da John Ruskin che gli dedicò pagine raffinatissime.

Considered a sort of Ulysses of the XVth Venice, the artist was re-discovered in the 19th century by John Ruskin who wrote sublime lines on his art.

STAY TUNED For more info…

Exhibition

San Giorgio e il Drago

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Happy Holidays

Dear All,

Thank you for your visits and bookings! Wishing you all Happy Holidays, hoping to see you soon in VENICE.

Here few dates to remember if you are planning to come to Venice in the next six months:

January 6th Epiphany

February 4th – February 21st – CARNIVAL

April 25th – Liberation Day and in Venice St Mark’s Day

May 20th – November 26th – Biennale ARCHITECTURE curated by Lesley Lokko, The Laboratory of the Future

Festa del Redentore, July 15th – 16th

Wishing you all the Best, if you need further info, please do not hesitate to contact me via email and do not forget to subscribe to my Venetian blog!

Care Tutte/i

Grazie per le visite e le prenotazioni! Auguro a tutte/i Buone Feste, sperando di vedervi presto a Venezia.

Qui alcune date da ricordare se deciderete di venire a Venezia nei prossimi sei mesi:

6 Gennaio Epifania / Befana

Carnevale dal 4 al 21 Febbraio

San Marco e Festa della Liberazione 25 Aprile

Dal 20 Maggio al 26 Novembre Biennale di Architettura curata da Lesley Lokko, Il Laboratorio del Futuro

Festa del Redentore dal 15 al 16 Luglio

Vi auguro tutto il meglio e se avete bisogno di ulteriori informazioni non esitate a contattarmi via mail e ricordatevi di iscrivervi al mio blog veneziano!

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