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World Europe Italy Veneto Venice Events Regata Storica

Regata Storica

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Quick Facts

  • Typical timing: First Sunday of September
  • Typical duration: One afternoon
  • Admission: Free
    Watching from the public banks and bridges is free; paid grandstand seating is available in a few locations.

Price last verified August 2026.

Overview

The Regata Storica is held on the Grand Canal on the first Sunday of September. It opens with a water pageant of historic vessels crewed by rowers in 16th-century costume, followed by several competitive races in traditional Venetian boats, including two-person gondolinos.

The races can be watched for free from the public banks (fondamente) and bridges along the canal, though these fill up early. Paid grandstand seating is available in a few locations for those who want a guaranteed view.

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