Venice
Venice Events
Venice's calendar is marked by a small number of long-running traditions rather than a continuous stream of festivals -- most trace back centuries and recur on roughly the same date or season every year. They range from water-based traditions tied to the city's maritime history, to major international arts events, to religious and civic observances that are older than the events themselves.
The events listed below are the city's most established recurring dates, each with its own typical timing, admission situation, and, where enough visitors have weighed in, a traveler rating. A few of them, Carnevale and Festa del Redentore especially, draw large crowds and are worth planning travel dates around, whether to join in or to deliberately visit at a quieter time of year instead.
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Biennale MusicaAbout two weeks, typically in late September or October
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Carnevale di VeneziaAbout ten days, ending on Shrove Tuesday (Martedì Grasso) -- typically in February, with exact dates set by the date of Easter
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Venice BiennaleOpens in spring (typically April or May) and runs into autumn; alternates between an Art exhibition (odd-numbered years) and an Architecture exhibition (even-numbered years)
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Biennale TeatroAbout two weeks, typically in June
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Biennale DanzaAbout two weeks, typically in June
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Venice International Film FestivalLate August into early September, on the Venice Lido