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• Architecture Biennale 2014

  [ 7 June 2014 to 23 November 2014. ] The 14th International Architecture Exhibition, directed by Rem Koolhaas, will be held from Saturday 7th June to Sunday 23rd November 2014 at the Giardini and Arsenale venues. “Fundamentals will be a Biennale about architecture, not architects. It will focus on histories and on the evolution of national architectures in the last 100 years”.More info: […]

• Spike Lee winner of the Jaeger-LeCoultre 2012 award

  American filmmaker Spike Lee is the winner of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Glory to the Filmmaker 2012 award of the Venice International Film Festival

• 67th Venice International Film Festival

  [ 1 September 2010 to 11 September 2010. ] The aim of the Festival is to raise awareness and promote all the various aspects of international cinema in all its forms: as art, entertainment and as an industry, in a spirit of freedom and tolerance. The Festival includes retrospectives and homages to major figures as a contribution towards raising awareness of the history of cinema.

• 69th Venice Film Festival

  [ 29 August 2012 14:00 to 8 September 2012 23:00. ]

• 70th Venice International Film Festival

  [ 28 August 2013 10:00 to 7 September 2013 23:00. ] Speech by the Director of the 70th Venice International Film Festival Alberto BarberaSome people say that “history runs, cinema walks, and festivals mark time.” This cruel synthesis summarizes a certain widespread impatience with contemporary cinema and with what, until a short while ago, had been considered invaluable opportunities for promoting new movies and meeting new […]

• 71st Venice International Film Festival

  [ 27 August 2014 to 6 September 2014. ] The 71st Venice International Film Festival, organized by La Biennale di Venezia, will run on Venice Lido from 27th August to 6th September 2014, directed by Alberto Barbera.

• 73rd Venice International Film Festival

  [ 31 August 2016 to 10 September 2016. ] 31 August > 10 September 2016

  The 73rd Venice International Film Festival, organized by La Biennale di Venezia, will be held on the Lido of Venice from August 31st to September 10th, 2016, directed by Alberto Barbera.

  The aim of the Festival is to raise awareness and promote the various aspects of international cinema in all its […]

• 79th Venice International Film Festival

  [ 31 August 2022 to 10 September 2022. ] The 79th Venice International Film Festival is organised by La Biennale di Venezia and directed by Alberto Barbera. It will take place at Venice Lido from 31 August to 10 September 2022. The Festival is officially recognised by the FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Association).

  The aim of the Festival is to raise awareness and […]

• A tribute to Vittorio Gassman on the 10th anniversary of his death

  Vittorio racconta Gassman, una vita da Mattatore – September 1, Sala Perla.

• Angel Flight

  [ 19 February 2017; 12:00 to 13:00. ] The “Flight of the Angel” is a traditional event that goes back to the Serenissima period where an unknown guest of Venice, flying along a rope from San Marco bell tower to the middle of the square, will offer an homage to the Doge, and will be greeted by the crowded parterre of the period […]

• Angel Flight

  [ 4 February 2018; 11:00 to 12:00. ]

  The “Flight of the Angel” is a traditional event that goes back to the Serenissima period where an unknown guest of Venice, flying along a rope from San Marco bell tower to the middle of the square, will offer an homage to the Doge, and will be greeted by the crowded parterre of the period […]

• Angel flight 2019

  [ 24 February 2019; 11:00 to 12:30. ] The “Flight of the Angel” is a traditional event that goes back to the Serenissima period where an unknown guest of Venice, flying along a rope from San Marco bell tower to the middle of the square, will offer an homage to the Doge, and will be greeted by the crowded parterre of the period […]

• At Venice two “Midnight screenings” under the sign of Zebraman

  The superhero Zebraman will be the protagonist of two Midnight films at the 67th Venice International Film Festival: Zebraman (2004) and the highly anticipated sequel Zebraman: Zebra City no gyakushu (Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra City) (2010) from visionary Japanese director Miike Takashi.

• Award Cerimony: Maria 2019

  [ 3 March 2019; 16:00 to 16:30. ] The award ceremony for the 2019 winning “Maria” will be staged in San Marco Square, where the 12 Marie will arrive by boat, leaving from Campo San Giacomo dell’Orio.

  At 4.00 pm, there will be the crowining ceremony of this Carnival’s winning Maria.

  Doge parade organized by Cers – Consortium of European Re-enactment Societies

  Info: www.festadellemarie.it

  In partnership with:

  Il Gazzettino

  Acconciature Hairstylist “Monika e […]

• Ballad of the Masks with the “Beheading of the Bull”

  [ 8 February 2018; 14:00 to 17:30. ] “Giovedì Grasso” Celebration

  The cultural association “L’Arte dei Mascareri” organizes and promotes the fourth edition of the Ballad of the Masks.

  This will be an interpretation of the legend of “Giovedì Grasso” of the year 1162, the day of the celebration of the victory upon the Patriarch Ulrico of Aquileia and his twelve rebel lords. To remember the […]

• Bernardo Bertolucci to award Marco Bellocchio the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement 2011 in an exclusive Venetian event

  The award ceremony will take place on Friday 9 September in the Sala Grande at 5 p.m. The ceremony will open with the screening of Marco Bellocchio, Venezia 2011 by Pietro Marcello (12′). The screening of the new version of Nel nome del padre, the 1971 film re-edited in 2011 for this special occasion, will follow.

• Best Mask contest

  [ 18 February 2017; 12:00 to 13:30. 19 February 2017; 15:00 to 16:00. 23 February 2017; 12:00 to 13:00. 24 February 2017; 12:30 to 13:30. 14:30 to 17:00. 25 February 2017; 12:30 to 13:30. ] The competitors parade on stage, defying each other by fantasy strokes and costumes, masks and wigs, feathers and caps in a double daily appointment.

  And for the winners of the shows scheduled between Thursday and Saturday (February 23th-25th) the final on Sunday, 26th February is ensured.

  Great news for Monday, February 27th with two parades dedicated to the […]

• Best Mask Contest

  [ 3 February 2018; 12:30 to 13:30. 5 February 2018; 12:30 to 13:30. 6 February 2018; 12:30 to 13:30. 7 February 2018; 12:30 to 13:30. 9 February 2018; 12:30 to 13:30. 10 February 2018; 12:30 to 13:30. 12 February 2018; 12:30 to 13:30. ] BE PROTAGONIST OF THE SHOW! Do you want to parade on St. Mark’s Square with your mask?

  The competitors parade on stage, defying each other by fantasy strokes and costumes, masks and wigs, feathers and caps in a double daily appointment. And for the winners of the shows scheduled between Thursday and Saturday (February 8th-10th) the […]

• Best mask parade contest 2019

  [ 24 February 2019; 11:00 to 13:00. 15:00 to 17:00. 25 February 2019; 11:00 to 13:00. 15:00 to 17:00. 26 February 2019; 11:00 to 13:00. 15:00 to 17:00. 27 February 2019; 11:00 to 13:00. 15:00 to 17:00. 28 February 2019; 11:00 to 13:00. 15:00 to 17:00. 1 March 2019; 11:00 to 13:00. 15:00 to 17:00. 2 March 2019; 11:00 to 13:00. 15:00 to 17:00. 3 March 2019; 14:30 to 17:30. 4 March 2019; 11:00 to 13:00. 5 March 2019; 11:00 to 13:00. 15:00 to 16:00. ] BE PROTAGONIST OF THE SHOW! Do you want to parade on St. Mark’s Square with your mask?

  The competitors parade on stage, defying each other by fantasy strokes and costumes, masks and wigs, feathers and caps in a double daily appointment. And for the winners of the shows scheduled between Thursday and Saturday (February 28th-March 2nd) the […]

• Best masked costume contest – Final

  [ 2 March 2014; 14:30 to 17:30. ] Piazza San MarcoThe Gran Finale of the Best Masked Costume Contest is one of the most attended show of the Carnival. The qualifiers will parade with their costumes, colors, creativity, to win prestigious prizes. The qualifiers will be selected by a jury of experts, who will decide the two winners of the Best Masked Costume […]

• Biennale Architettura 2021

  [ 22 May 2021 12:00 to 21 November 2021 12:00. ]
  The 17th International Architecture Exhibition will run 22 May to 21 November 2021, curated by architect and scholar Hashim Sarkis. “The world is putting new challenges in front of architecture – stated Sarkis. I look forward to working with participating architects from around the world to imagine together how we are going to rise to […]

• Carnival Grand Ball

  [ 18 February 2012; 19:00 to 23:00. ] Piazza San Marco. A great show dedicated to traditional music, to have people dancing as in the sumptuous Venetian palaces. Piazza San Marco will transform into a grat dancing hall. 

• Carnival Great Concert

  [ 19 February 2012; 19:00 to 23:00. ] Piazza San Marco. A night dedicated to classical live music, with a contemporary star of classical music, in the wonderful night scenery of Piazza San Marco and its Gran Teatro.

• Controcampo italiano session. Scialla! by Francesco Bruni is the opening feature film

  Il maestro by Maria Grazia Cucinotta is the opening short film / The Jury is chaired by Roberta Torre with Aureliano Amadei and Cristiana Capotondi as members.

• Coppa di scherma città di Venezia

  [ 16 March 2013; 17 March 2013; ] More info: www.coppacittadivenezia.it

• Cut by Amir Naderi will be the opening film in the Orizzonti section

  The 2006 Golden Lion-winner Jia Zhang-Ke is the President of the Orizzonti Jury, with Stuart Comer, Odile Decq, Marianne Khoury, Jacopo Quadri.

• Damsels in Distress by Whit Stillman to close (Out of Competition) the 68th Venice International Film Festival

  Damsels in Distress, the comedy that marks the return of American director Whit Stillman (Metropolitan, Barcelona, The Last Days of Disco) and a new phase in his highly personal journey into the world of American youth, is to be the Closing night film (Out of Competition) at the 68th Venice International Film Festival (31 August – 10 September 2011), directed by Marco Mueller and organized by la Biennale di Venezia, chaired by Paolo Baratta.

• Dance Biennale 2014

  [ 19 June 2014 to 29 June 2014. ] The 9th International Festival of Contemporary Dance will run 19 to 29 June 2014, directed by Virgilio Sieni. The program devised by Virgilio Sieni continues: Living in the World – transmission and practices will present its new chapters in 2014 and in 2015.More info: http://www.labiennale.org/en/dance/

• Debut film – 67th Venice International Film Festival

  Fatih Akin (President), Stanley Kwan, Samuel Maoz, Jasmine Trinca and Nina Lath Gupta form the Jury for the “Luigi De Laurentiis” Venice Award for a Debut Film.

• Essential Killing by Jerzy Skolimowski

  The return of a great Eastern European director in Competition at the 67th Venice International Film Festival.

• Eva Riccobono set to host the opening and closing nights of the 70th Venice Film Festival

  Actress Eva Riccobono will host the inauguration ceremony of the 70th Venice International Film Festival on the evening of Wednesday 28 August, on the stage of the Sala Grande (Palazzo del Cinema on the Lido).

• Fat Thursday Party

  [ 23 February 2017; 14:30 to 18:00. ] The cultural association “L’Arte dei Mascareri” organizes and promotes the third edition of the Ballad of the Masks, this year with 2 parades.

  This will be an interpretation of the legend of “Giovedì Grasso” of the year 1162, the day of the celebration of the victory upon the Patriarch Ulrico of Aquileia and his twelve rebel lords. […]

• Feast of the Ascension

  [ 28 May 2017; 09:00 to 13:00. ] SENSA WATER PARADE
  9.00am – Boats gather in the Basin of San Marco
  9.30am – Departure of the water parade towards S. Nicolò del Lido
  10.30am – Ceremony of the “Wedding with the Sea” in front of the Church of S. Nicolò del Lido
  11.00am – Concert by Coro Serenissima in front of the curch San Nicolò del Lido
  11.30am […]

• Festa dea Sensa 2019

  [ 2 June 2019; 09:00 to 12:00. ] Each year Venice beckons millions of tourists attracted by world-famous events. The most prominent among these is the Festa della Sensa (Feast of the Ascension). Tourists relive the age-old history of the Serenissima Republic and its intimate relationship with the Sea, and the customs and traditions of Venetian Rowing.
   
  SATURDAY JUNE 1ST
  at 5.00pm
  Venezia, Palazzo Ducale – […]

• Festa del Redentore

  [ 16 July 2016 19:00 to 17 July 2016 01:00. ]

  The Redentore Feast is a deeply felt celebration in Venice as it combines religion with entertainment, thanks to the Saturday night phantasmagorical fireworks’ display attracting thousands of visitors: a kaleidoscope of shades, from a game of light and colours on the inimitable setting in St. Mark’s Basin, lights up the spires, domes and bell towers […]

• Festa del Redentore 2013

  [ 20 July 2013; 21 July 2013; ] The Festa del Redentore is a festival that is particularly popular with Venetians as it combines a religious theme with a spectacular celebration that attracts thousands of visitors. On Saturday night, the inimitable setting of St. Mark’s Basin hosts a phantasmagorical firework display that lights up the spires, domes and bell towers of the city […]

• Festa del Redentore 2014

  [ 19 July 2014; ] On Saturday, the eve of the festival, fireworks are let off. Preparations begin early in the morning when people begin to decorate their boats, or the small wooden terraces on rooftops from where they can admire the fireworks. At sunset, Saint Mark’s basin begins to fill with up with boats of all kinds, festooned with […]

• Festa della Sensa

  [ 8 May 2016; ]

  Each year Venice beckons millions of tourists attracted by world-famous events. The most prominent among these is the Festa della Sensa (Feast of the Ascension). Tourists relive the age-old history of the Serenissima Republic and its intimate relationship with the Sea, and the customs and traditions of Venetian Rowing.

  The Festa della Sensa or Ascension of […]

• Festa della Sensa 2013

  [ 11 May 2013; 12 May 2013; ] Every year Venice attracts millions of visitors to events that are famous the world over. The Festa della Sensa, is one of the city’s best known festivals that bring to life its thousand year history and its close ties to the sea and the art of “Voga alla Veneta” rowing.

  The Sensa (Ascension Day) Festival was […]

• Festa della Sensa 2014

  [ 1 June 2014; ] The Festa della Sensa was a feast of the Republic of Venice held on the occasion of the feast of the Ascension (in the Venetian dialect of Italian Sensa) and still celebrated as a recreation today.

• Festa della Sensa 2015

  [ 17 May 2015; ] Each year Venice beckons millions of tourists attracted by world-famous events. The most prominent among these is the Festa della Sensa (Feast of the Ascension). Tourists relive the age-old history of the Serenissima Republic and its intimate relationship with the Sea, and the customs and traditions of Venetian Rowing.The Festa della Sensa or Ascension of […]

• Festa delle Marie (Marie Parade)

  [ 26 February 2011; 14:00 to 16:00. 8 March 2011; 15:30; ] Saturday February 26th, from 2pm (from San Pietro di Castello), arrival in Piazza San Marco for the Prize Giving, 4pm ca.Tuesday March 8th, from 3.30pm (departure of the water parade from S. Giacomo dell’Orio, arrival in Piazza San Marco at 5pm for the Prize Giving).The traditional “Festa delle Marie” evokes the homage that the Venetian […]

• Festa delle Marie (Marie Parade)

  [ 2 February 2013; 14:00 to 16:00. ] From San Pietro di Castello to Piazza San MarcoThe traditional “Festa delle Marie” evokes the homage that the Venetian Doge offered every year to twelve beautiful but humble venetian girls, offering them magnificent jewels as a bridal dowry. The “Festa delle Marie” is articulated in different days and it is the occasion to admire the […]

• Festa veneziana

  [ 20 February 2011; 10:00 to 13:00. ] Svolo della Pantegana – foto di Matteo Secchi (Venessia.com)This is the typical feast for venetians and for all the guests interested in local traditions.The water parade organized by the “Coordinamento Associazioni Remiere” of Venice, will leave San Marco and sail along the Canal Grande to the folkloristic district of Cannaregio where it will be acclaimed […]

• Festa Veneziana

  [ 5 February 2012; 12:00 to 16:00. ] Canal Grande e Sestiere di Cannaregio. This is the typical feast for venetians and for all the guests interested in local traditions. The water parade will sail along the Canal Grande to the folkloristic district of Cannaregio. The eno-gastronomic stalls, with the traditional carnival delicacies, will offer venetian food specialities. In partnership with A.E.P.E. – Associazione […]

• Festa Veneziana

  [ 26 January 2013; 17:00 to 19:00. 27 January 2013; 11:00 to 13:00. ] Canal Grande e Sestiere di CannaregioThis is the typical feast for venetians and for all the guests interested in local traditions. The feast redoubles: On Saturday 26/1 a big night show and a mask parade will announce to the city the arrival of the Carnival. On Sunday 27/1 the water parade will sail along the Canal […]

• Festa Veneziana on the water

  [ 9 February 2020; 10:30 to 13:00. ] On Sunday 9th February at 11.00 am the water parade by Coordinamento Associazioni Remiere di Voga alla Veneta will sail along the Canal Grande to the folkloristic district of Cannaregio, where the audience will watch these unique boats and where the eno-gastronomic stalls by A.E.P.E., with the traditional carnival delicacies, will offer venetian food specialities.

• Festa Veneziana on the water – first part

  [ 27 January 2018; 18:00 to 20:00. ] Saturday, January 27  the Rio di Cannaregio turns into a real water stage with a show that  delights  thousands of visitors each year, where floating structures  transfer on water the theme of  Carnevale.

  Free Show in two replicas, at 6:00 and at 8:00pm  

  The Festa Veneziana will continue on Sunday January 28 with the water parade Rowing […]

• Festa Veneziana on the water – second part

  [ 12 February 2017; 11:00 to 13:00. ] on Sunday 12th February the water parade by Coordinamento Associazioni Remiere di Voga alla Veneta will sail along the Canal Grande to the folkloristic district of Cannaregio, where the audience will watch these unique boats and where the eno-gastronomic stalls by A.E.P.E., with the traditional carnival delicacies, will offer venetian food specialities.

  Music and rhythm will accompaign […]

• Festa Veneziana on the water – second part

  [ 28 January 2018; 11:00 to 13:00. ] This is the typical feast for venetians and for all the guests interested in local traditions.

  After the opening on Saturday 27th of January, on Sunday 28th Januarythe water parade by Coordinamento Associazioni Remiere di Voga alla Veneta will sail along the Canal Grande to the folkloristic district of Cannaregio, where the audience will watch these […]

• Flight of the Angel

  [ 23 February 2014; 12:00 to 12:30. ] Piazza San Marco The “Flight of the Angel” is a traditional event that goes back to the Serenissima period where an unknown guest of Venice, flying along a rope from San Marco bell tower to the middle of the square, will offer an homage to the Doge, and will be greeted by the crowded parterre of […]

• Flight of the eagle 2019

  [ 3 March 2019; 11:00 to 13:00. ] The “Flight of the eagle” will again be repeated for the 2019 edition of the Carnival with another spectacular flight from St. Mark’s bell tower to the Carnival stage.

  So who’s going to play the role of the Eagle in this year’s Carnival?

  The protagonist of the Flight of the Eagle, chosen by Marco Maccapani in 2018, was […]

• Francesco Rosi Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement

  Italian director and screenwriter Francesco Rosi has been awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement of the 69th Venice International Film Festival of the Biennale di Venezia (29 August – 8 September 2012).

• GRAN BALLO “MASCHERANDA”

  [ 10 February 2013 20:00 to 11 February 2013 03:00. ] In the magical night of the Carnival in Venice 2013 ,  candlelight in the most  charming Palace of Venice, facing the Grand Canal, among  precious scenes and the 18th  frescos, you’ll be the welcome guests at the Mask Ball “Mascheranda” Serenissima Venezia . At the arrival in the Main Saloon richly decorated a mysterious aperitif […]

• GRAN BALLO “MASCHERANDA”

  [ 2 March 2014 20:00 to 3 March 2014 03:00. ] In the magical night of the Carnival in Venice 2014 ,  candlelight in the most  charming Palace of Venice, facing the Grand Canal, among  precious scenes and the 18th  frescos, you’ll be the welcome guests at the Mask Ball “Mascheranda” Serenissima Venezia .
  At the arrival in the Main Saloon richly decorated a mysterious welcoming aperitif […]

• Grand toast at the wine fountain

  [ 4 February 2012; 18:00; ] Piazzetta San Marco. The carnival starts off with a grand toast at the wine fountain, with masks, costumes and traditional dances. To crown the event, the spectacular allegory of the Carnival will be revealed.

  In partnership with the “Associazione degli amici del Carnevale” and “Associazione Internazionale del Carnevale di Venezia” ed “Enoteca Veneta”

• Grand toast in Venice

  [ 19 February 2011; 19:00 to 20:00. ] “Grand toast in Venice” will be the opening event, an elegant and joyful “cheers” for tourists and local people to officially welcome the Carnival. The main attraction will be a big fountain pouring wine while inaugurating the Carnival in a stimulating atmosphere for all.
  From now on, the dances begin in Piazzetta San Marco on notes […]

• Gravity, directed by Alfonso Cuarón, starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney, is the opening film of the 70th Venice Festival

  Gravity, the new, much-awaited film directed by Alfonso Cuarón (Y tu mamá también, Children of Men), starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney, is the opening film (Out of Competition) of the 70th Venice International Film Festival (August 28 – September 7, 2013). The Festival is directed by Alberto Barbera and organized by the Biennale di Venezia, chaired by Paolo Baratta.

• Historical re-enactments and costumes parade

  [ 12 February 2012; 11:00 to 13:00. ] Piazza San Marco. Waiting for the Volo dell’Angelo, costumes parade and historical shows will take place in Piazza San Marco.Featured by C.E.R.S. 

• Ice Skating in Campo San Polo

  [ 15 February 2014 00:00 to 4 March 2014 00:00. ] Campo San PoloAn oval ice skating track in the centre of Campo San polo.  Open every day, with skate rental and dj-sets. Info: www.invernoveneziano.it

• Ice skating village

  An oval ice skating track in the centre of Campo San polo. Afternoon is children’s ice-skating time, while music and figure skating will entertain your night. All around, a Christkindlmarkt-like village, offering local food, wine, and crafts.

• Ice Skating Village

  [ 26 January 2013 06:00 to 12 February 2013 23:00. ] An oval ice skating track in the centre of Campo San polo. All around, a Christkindlmarkt-like village, offering local food, wine, and crafts.

• Indian director Mani Ratnam to receive the Jaeger-LeCoultre – Glory to the Filmmaker Award 2010

  This year the Jaeger-LeCoultre – Glory to the Filmmaker Award 2010, founded by la Biennale di Venezia (Venice International Film Festival), and organized in collaboration with Jaeger-LeCoultre is to honour the work of the great Indian director Mani Ratnam.
  In recent years, the award has honoured other major world filmmakers: Takeshi Kitano, Abbas Kiarostami, Agnès Varda, […]

• International Jury of Venezia 67

  Guillermo Arriaga, Arnaud Desplechin, Danny Elfman, Luca Guadagnino , and Gabriele Salvatores, to form the International Jury of Venezia 67 chaired by Quentin Tarantino.

• Italian actress Isabella Ragonese to be the godmother of the 67th Venice International Film Festival

  One of the new and surprising talents of Italian cinema, actress Isabella Ragonese, recently acclaimed in Venice for the film-revelation of Controcampo Italiano 2009 Ten Winters (Dieci Inverni) by Valerio Mieli, winner of the Nastro d’Argento 2010 for her performance in La nostra vita by Daniele Luchetti and One Life, Maybe Two (Due Vite per caso) by Alessandro Aronadio, will be the godmother for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 67th Venice International Film Festival.

• Italian Comedy – The State of Things (1937-1988)

  During the 67th Venice International Film Festival, a retrospective entitled Italian Comedy – The State of Things (1937-1988) will be devoted to Italian comedy films, and in particular to its stars (especially the great forgotten ones).
  The 67th Venice International Film Festival will take place on the Lido from September 1 to 11, 2010, directed by […]

• Jingwu fengyun – Chen Zen (Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen)

  By Andrew Lau is the second opening night film in Venice, presented (Out of Competition) for the 70th anniversary of the birth of Bruce Lee.

• John Woo to receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement

  Friday Sept. 3rd: the world premiere of Woo’s Jianyu (Reign of Assassins). The restored version of his masterpiece The Killer (1989) and the remake of A Better Tomorrow (2010) by Korean director Hae-sung Song.

• L’arrivo di Wang by the Manetti Bros. is the seventh feature film in Controcampo italiano, and in competition for the Controcampo Award (for narrative feature-length films)

  L’arrivo di Wang, a psychological-science fiction story written, directed and produced by the Manetti Bros., with Ennio Fantastichini and Francesca Cuttica, is the seventh feature film announced for Controcampo italiano, and in competition for the Controcampo Award (for narrative feature-length films).

• La Commedia by Amos Poe (Out of Competition)

  The father of the American Indie film is back at the 67th Venice International Film Festival.

• Life is Theatre

  [ 20 February 2012; 19:00 to 23:00. ] Piazza San Marco. Big kermesse made of street theatre, Commedia dell’Arte and othe shows dedicated to the history of theatre in Venice, to go back the theatrical history of the city and to its tight connection to the Carnival. 

• Life Without Principle (Dyut Ming Gam) by Johnnie To is the new film in Competition at Venezia 68

  Life Without Principle (Dyut Ming Gam), the new film by the contemporary maestro of Hong Kongese action cinema Johnnie To, will be presented in its world premiere in Competition at the upcoming 68th Venice International Film Festival (August 31st to September 10th) directed by Marco Mueller and organized by la Biennale di Venezia, chaired by Paolo Baratta.

• Lion Flight

  [ 13 February 2018; 17:00 to 18:00. ] Celebrating the highest tribute to the Leone di San Marco, symbol of our city, as a lion painted on a large canvas will fly up to the bell tower over the audience in the square.
  To welcome him, on stage of San Marco, twelve young ladies from Venezia, the “Marie” will greet the flag.
  The event is a ritual […]

• Lovers Party

  [ 14 February 2012; 19:00 to 23:00. ] Piazza San  Marco. A romantic night to be spent in Piazza San Marco with love music. The possibility to dedicate the own love messages, that will be project on a big screen in Piazza San Marco and to step on the stage to dedicate, on request, to the partner, the song that made you fall […]

• Machete is the Opening night Midnight film of the 67th Venice International Film Festival

  Robert Rodriguez’s Machete is the Opening night Midnight film of the 67th Venice International Film Festival, in its world premiere screening.

• Marco Bellocchio to be Awarded Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement 2011

  Foto ASAC La Biennale di Venezia

  Marco Bellocchio, one of the greatest andmost influential Italian filmmakers of recent decades, will be awarded the GoldenLion for Lifetime Achievement at the 68th Venice International FilmFestival (31 August – 10 September 2011).
  The decision wasmade by the Board of Directors of the Biennale di Venezia chaired by PaoloBaratta, on […]

• Mardi Gras

  [ 21 February 2012; 19:00 to 23:00. ] Piazza San Marco. The grand final of the Carnival Festival: a night of entertainment with live music, art performances, marching bands and costumes parades, to celebrate the end of the Carnival following its main feature: madness! 

• Marie Parade

  [ 18 February 2017; 14:30 to 16:30. ] The traditional “Festa delle Marie” will start at San Pietro di Castello at 2.30 pm, will parade all along via Garibaldi and Riva degli Schiavoni and it will reach San Marco stage at 4.00 pm, where the twelve “Marias” will be introduced to the crowd waiting for them.

  It evokes the homage that the Venetian Doge […]

• Marie Parade

  [ 3 February 2018; 14:30 to 16:00. ] The traditional “Festa delle Marie” will start at San Pietro di Castello at 2.30 pm, will parade all along via Garibaldi and Riva degli Schiavoni and it will reach San Marco stage at 4.00 pm, where the twelve “Marias” will be introduced to the crowd waiting for them.

  It evokes the homage that the Venetian Doge offered every […]

• Marie Parade

  [ 15 February 2020; 14:30 to 18:00. ] The traditional “Festa delle Marie” will start at San Pietro di Castello at 2.30 pm, will parade all along via Garibaldi and Riva degli Schiavoni and it will reach San Marco stage at 4.00 pm, where the twelve “Marias” will be introduced to the crowd waiting for them.

  It evokes the homage that the Venetian Doge offered every […]

• Marie Parade 2014

  [ 22 February 2014; 14:30 to 17:30. ] From San Pietro di Castello to Piazza San MarcoThe traditional “Festa delle Marie” evokes the homage that the Venetian Doge offered every year to twelve beautiful but humble venetian girls, offering them magnificent jewels as a bridal dowry. The “Festa delle Marie” is articulated in different days and it is the occasion to admire the […]

• Marie Parade 2019

  [ 23 February 2019; 14:30 to 16:00. ] The traditional “Festa delle Marie” will start at San Pietro di Castello at 2.30 pm, will parade all along via Garibaldi and Riva degli Schiavoni and it will reach San Marco stage at 4.00 pm, where the twelve “Marias” will be introduced to the crowd waiting for them.

  It evokes the homage that the Venetian Doge offered every […]

• Marie Parade and event in St. Mark Square

  [ 11 February 2012; 14:00 to 17:00. ] From San Pietro di Castello to St. Mark Square. The traditional “Festa delle Marie” evokes the homage that the Venetian Doge offered every year to twelve beautiful but humble venetian girls, offering them magnificent jewels as a bridal dowry. The “Festa delle Marie” is articulated in different days and it is the occasion to admire […]

• Michael Cimino to receive the Persol 2012

  American filmmaker Michael Cimino to receive the Persol 2012 award of the Venice International Film Festival

• Music Biennale 2014

  [ 3 October 2014 to 12 October 2014. ] The 58th International Festival of Contemporary Music will run 3 to 12 October 2014, directed by Ivan Fedele.
  In recent editions, the Sala delle Colonne at Ca’ Giustinian established itself as a greatly appreciated venue for chamber concerts, due to the extensive renovation carried out on the acoustics of the hall.

• Non-lovers party

  [ 13 February 2012; 19:00 to 23:00. ] Piazza San Marco. Anticipating the Valentine’s Day, in San Marco we will celebrate everyone that in this moment is not in love or is searching for love, or that just broke up and needs to forget. The entertainers and the conductors will interview people in the square about their love stories. Meanwhile on stage, live […]

• Opening and closing films of the Orizzonti section

  La Belle endormie by Catherine Breillat and Oki’s Movie by Hong Sang-soo to be the opening and closing films of the renewed Orizzonti section.

• Opening film of the 67th Venice International Film Festival

  Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky Starring Natalie Portman, Vincent Cassel and Mila Kunis the opening film of the 67th Venice International Film Festival.

• Opening of the Carnival Festival

  [ 11 February 2012; 19:00 to 23:00. ] Piazza San Marco. Dj set with Happy Hour in the  Lounge area. Music, entertainment with masked dancers, music contests for the public with prizes and gadgets.And from 9.00pm live music, with a big concert to open the Carnival Festival. 

• Orizzonti Jury – 67th Venice International Film Festival

  Shirin Neshat (President) with Raja Amari, Lav Diaz, Alexander Horwath, and Pietro Marcello to form the Orizzonti Jury.

• Parade for the Best Masked Costume Contest of the Carnival 2012

  [ 11 February 2012; 12 February 2012; 13 February 2012; 14 February 2012; 15 February 2012; 20 February 2012; 21 February 2012; ] Piazza San Marco. The most “Carnival” Contest is back at San Marco Gran Teatro . The competitors parade on stage, in an emotional contest full of costumes, masks and wigs.  Two daily shows, at 11.00 am and 4.00 pm.Even this year, from 11th to 15th and from 20th to 21st February , every day the […]

• Premiazione della Maria del Carnevale 2017

  [ 28 February 2017; 16:00 to 18:00. ] La premiazione con l’incoronazione della “Maria” vincitrice giunge in Piazza al termine del corteo acqueo in partenza da San Giacomo dell’Orio.
  Alle 16.30, l’incoronazione da parte del Doge della damigella più dolce e aggraziata.

  Maestro di Cerimonia e presentatore: Maurice Agosti
  Da un’idea di Bruno Tosi.

  Corteo dogale a cura del CERS-Consorzio Europeo delle Rievocazioni Storiche.
  Per maggiori informazioni: www.festadellemarie.it

• Redentore 2019

  [ 20 July 2019 19:00 to 21 July 2019 20:00. ] The Redentore (Redeemer) Feast is a deeply felt celebration in Venice as it combines religion with entertainment, thanks to the Saturday night phantasmagorical fireworks’ display attracting thousands of visitors: a kaleidoscope of shades, from a game of light and colours on the inimitable setting in St. Mark’s Basin, lights up the spires, domes and bell […]

• Redentore Feast 2018

  [ 14 July 2018 19:00 to 15 July 2018 20:00. ]

  Manifestazioni, Tradizioni Veneziane

  The Redentore (Redeemer) Feast is a deeply felt celebration in Venice as it combines religion with entertainment, thanks to the Saturday night phantasmagorical fireworks’ display attracting thousands of visitors: a kaleidoscope of shades, from a game of light and colours on the inimitable setting in St. Mark’s Basin, lights up the spires, domes and […]

• Regata Storica 2013

  [ 1 September 2013; 16:00 to 19:00. ] The Regata Storica is the main event in the annual “Voga alla Veneta” rowing calendar. This unique sport has been practised in the Venetian lagoon for thousands of years and today it is particularly well-known for the spectacular historical water pageant that precedes the race. Scores of typically 16th century-style boats with gondoliers in period […]

• Regata Storica 2014

  [ 7 September 2014; ] The Regata Storica is the main event in the annual “Voga alla Veneta” rowing calendar. This unique sport has been practised in the Venetian lagoon for thousands of years and today it is particularly well-known for the spectacular historical water pageant that precedes the race

• Retrospective: Orizzonti 1961-1978

  Carmelo Bene, Mario Schifano, Alberto Grifi, Paolo Brunatto, Augusto Tretti. When Italy produced expanded cinema…

• San Mark

  [ 25 April 2015; ] April 25th is the feast of St. Marcus, the city’s patron saint. In ancient times on this day a famous procession took place in the Piazza; religious and civil authorities as well as a deputy of artists took part in it. Also nowadays St. Marcus Day is celebrated with a procession in the Basilica.There is a […]

• St. Mark’s Day

  [ 25 April 2014; ] St. Mark’s Day (Italian: Festa di San Marco), also known as the rosebud festival (Venetian: festa del bocolo), is a festival in Venice held on 25 April celebrating Venice’s patron saint, St. Mark. On this day, men traditionally give a single rosebud to the women they love.

• Stefano Incerti appointed as the new President of the Jury for Controcampo Italiano

  Italian director Stefano Incerti will be the new President of the Jury for Controcampo Italiano, after director Roberta Torre’s resignation – due to unexpected personal reasons.

• Svolo del Leon 2019

  [ 5 March 2019; 17:00 to 18:00. ] Celebrating the highest tribute to the Leone di San Marco, symbol of our city, as a lion painted on a large canvas will fly up to the bell tower over the audience in the square.
  To welcome him, on stage of San Marco, twelve young ladies from Venezia, the “Marie” will greet the flag.
  The event is a ritual […]

• The “Marie” Parade

  [ 30 January 2016; 14:30 to 17:00. ] Ideated by Bruno Tosi. Historical groups and parade by C.E.R.S. – Consorzio Europeo Rievocazioni Storiche

  The traditional “Festa delle Marie” will start at San Piero di Castello at 2.30 pm, will parade all along via Garibaldi and Riva degli Schiavoni and it will reach San Marco stage at 16.00 pm, where the twelve “Marias” will be […]

• The “Svolo del Leon” (The Lion Flight)

  [ 12 February 2013; 17:00 to 18:00. ] Piazza San MarcoLet’s celebrate the highest tribute to the Lion of San Marco, painted on a large  canvas, symbol of our city that, exceptionally, will fly up to the bell tower over the audience in the square. To welcome him, on stage at the Gran Teatro of San Marco,  a traditional venetian choir will sing the […]

• The Angel Flight

  [ 31 January 2016; 12:00 to 13:00. ] The “Flight of the Angel” is a traditional event that goes back to the Serenissima period where an unknown guest of Venice, flying along a rope from San Marco bell tower to the middle of the square, will offer an homage to the Doge, and will be greeted by the crowded parterre of the period […]

• The Armenians of Goldoni

  [ 20 February 2012; 21:00 to 23:00. ] Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana- Sala MonumentaleMusic recital for the Carnival, conceived by Vartan Karapatjan, in the occasion of the exhibition “Armenia. Impronte di una civiltà”A recital of texts by Carlo Goldoni in which the figure of the Armenian is present, through the performance of a Commedia dell’Arte Venetian actor, with the accompaniment of Armenian music.20th February […]

• The Best Carnival of Venice Mask contest

  [ 7 February 2016; 15:00 to 17:00. ] A jury composed by experts in the field will proclaim the 2 winners of the two categories: Best Masked Costume and Best Masked Costume according to the theme of this edition of the Carnival.

• The Best Masked Costume Contest

  [ 2 February 2013; 11:00 to 13:00. 15:00 to 16:00. 3 February 2013; 16:00 to 18:00. 4 February 2013; 11:00 to 13:00. 16:00 to 18:00. 5 February 2013; 11:00 to 13:00. 16:00 to 18:00. 6 February 2013; 11:00 to 13:00. 16:00 to 18:00. 7 February 2013; 11:00 to 13:00. 16:00 to 18:00. 8 February 2013; 11:00 to 13:00. 16:00 to 18:00. 9 February 2013; 11:00 to 13:00. 16:00 to 18:00. 10 February 2013; 11:00 to 13:00. 14:30 to 17:30. 11 February 2013; 11:00 to 13:00. 16:00 to 18:00. 12 February 2013; 11:00 to 13:00. ] Piazza San MarcoThe most “carnival” contest is back, at the Gran Teatro of Piazza San Marco. The competitors parade on stage, defying each other by fantasy break and costumes, masks and wigs, feathers and caps. Two daily contests, at 11.00am and 4.00pm. During the parades, street artists, masked groups and traditional dancers will perform on […]

• The Best Masked Costume Contest

  [ 22 February 2014; 11:00 to 13:00. 23 February 2014; 15:00 to 18:00. 24 February 2014; 15:00 to 18:00. 25 February 2014; 15:00 to 18:00. 26 February 2014; 11:00 to 13:00. 15:00 to 18:00. 27 February 2014; 11:00 to 13:00. 15:00 to 18:00. 28 February 2014; 11:00 to 13:00. 15:00 to 18:00. 1 March 2014; 11:00 to 13:00. 2 March 2014; 11:00 to 13:00. 3 March 2014; 11:00 to 13:00. 4 March 2014; 11:00 to 13:00. ] Piazza San MarcoThe most “carnival” contest is back, at the Gran Teatro of Piazza San Marco. The competitors parade on stage, defying each other by fantasy break and costumes, masks and wigs, feathers and caps. Two daily contests, at 11.00am and 3.00pm. During the parades, street artists, masked groups and traditional dancers will perform on […]

• The Best Masked Costume Contest – Award Ceremony

  [ 11 February 2018; 15:00 to 17:00. ] A jury composed by experts of masked costumes will proclaim the 2 winners of the two categories: Best Masked Costume and Best Masked Costume according to the theme of this Carnival edition .

  On the final selection we will find all the masks that have won the parades of 8th, 9th and 10th February.

• The best masked costumes contest

  [ 3 March 2011; 4 March 2011; 5 March 2011; 6 March 2011; 15:00 to 17:00. ] Casting:Thursday, March 3rd, 12pm-2pm and 4pm-5pmFriday, March 4th, 12pm-2pm and 4pm-5pmSaturday, March 5th, 12pm-2pm and 4pm-5pmConclusion:Sunday, March 6th, from 3pmOne of the most desired events of the Carnival tradition! On Sunday, March 6th, on the stage set in Piazza San Marco, famous guests and artists will host the selection of the best masks of the […]

• The closing films of Orizzonti

  Siglo ng pagluluwal (Century of Birthing) by Lav Diaz joins the programme of the Orizzonti section (Sept. 10). Marian Ilmestys (The Annunciation) by Elija-Liisa Ahtila and Monkey Sandwich by Wim Vandekeybus will be the two closing films of Orizzonti (Sept. 10).

• The Director of the Cinema Sector, Marco Mueller receives the Orden Druzhby, A State honour granted by the Russian Federation

  The Director of the Cinema Sector of the Biennale di Venezia, Marco Mueller, has received the prestigious Orden Druzhby (Order of Friendship), an honour from the Russian Federation State, given by decree by President Dmitry Medvedev. This is the highest award that can be assigned to a foreign national, and was established in 1974 for […]

• The eagle flight

  [ 2 March 2014; 12:00 to 12:30. ] Piazza San MarcoEven in the 2014 edition of the Carnival, the great show of the “flight” or, better, the “svolo”, multiplies with a new spectacular flight from the bell tower to the  stage, giving new emotions to the people standing at the Gran Teatro.

• The Eagle Flight

  [ 7 February 2016; 12:00 to 13:00. ] Also for the 2016 Carnival edition the great show of flight or, rather, the “svolo,” multiplies with a new spectacular flight from the bell tower to the stage, giving new emotions to the people standing at the Gran Teatro, offering new emotions to the public Carnival.

• The Eagle Flight

  [ 26 February 2017; 12:00 to 13:00. ] Even for  2017 Carnival edition, the show of the flight of the Eagle, “Volo dell’Aquila” will return with another spectacular flight from the bell tower to the stage in San Marco Square.
  Only a few days before the event, Marco Maccapani will reveal the name of the character who will play the Eagle.

  The protagonist chosen for […]

• The Eagle Flight

  [ 11 February 2018; 12:00 to 13:00. ] Even for 2018 Carnival edition, the show of the flight of the Eagle, “Volo dell’Aquila” will return with another spectacular flight from the bell tower to the stage in San Marco Square.
  Who will play the 2018 Eagle? The protagonist chosen for the 2017 flight was Melissa Satta. He has enriched this project with new contents, affirming the choice […]

• The Eagle Flight 2020

  [ 23 February 2020; 11:00 to 12:00. ] The “Flight of the eagle” will again be repeated for the 2020 edition of the Carnival with another spectacular and  flight from St. Mark’s bell tower to the Carnival stage.

  In 2019 was Arianna Fontana, champion of Short Track with eight Olympic medals. She attracted everyone’s eyes on the Olympic colors. With her honest and pretty […]

• The Festa delle Marie 2013 – Award Ceremony

  [ 12 February 2013; 16:30 to 17:00. ] Piazza San Marco
  The award ceremony for the 2013 winning “Maria” will stage in San Marco Square, where the 12 Marie will arrive by boats, leaving from Campo San Giacomo dell’Orio.
  At 4.30 pm, there will be the “crowining ceremony” of the Maria of this Carnival.

  Doge parade organized by Cers – Consortium of European Re-enactment Societies

• The Festa delle Marie 2018 – Award Ceremony

  [ 13 February 2018; 16:00 to 16:30. ] The award ceremony for the 2018 winning “Maria” will be staged in San Marco Square, where the 12 Marie will arrive by boat, leaving from Campo San Giacomo dell’Orio.

  At 4.00 pm, there will be the crowining ceremony of this Carnival’s winning Maria.

  Doge parade organized by Cers – Consortium of European Re-enactment Societies

  Info: www.festadellemarie.it

• The Festival of Fortune

  [ 17 February 2012; 19:00 to 23:00. ] Piazza San Marco. A party for anyone who wishes to chase away bad luck, crisis and everyday negativity. A chance to donate to the visitirs of the Carnival a free city, ready to have fun.  

• The flight of the Angel

  [ 27 February 2011; 12:00 to 12:30. ] The “Flight of the Angel” is a traditional event that goes back to the Serenissima period where an unknown guest of Venice, flying along a rope from San Marco bell tower to the middle of the square, will offer an homage to the Doge, and will be greeted by the crowded parterre of the period […]

• The Flight of the Angel

  [ 12 February 2012; 12:00 to 12:30. ] Piazza San Marco. The “Flight of the Angel” is a traditional event that goes back to the Serenissima period where an unknown guest of Venice, flying along a rope from San Marco bell tower to the middle of the square, will offer an homage to the Doge, and will be greeted by the crowded parterre […]

• The Flight of the Angel

  [ 3 February 2013; 12:00 to 13:00. ] St. Mark SquareThe “Flight of the Angel” is a traditional event that goes back to the Serenissima period where an unknown guest of Venice, flying along a rope from San Marco bell tower to the middle of the square, will offer an homage to the Doge, and will be greeted by the crowded parterre of […]

• The flight of the Angel 2020

  [ 16 February 2020; 11:00 to 12:00. ] The “Flight of the Angel” is a traditional event that goes back to the Serenissima period where an unknown guest of Venice, flying along a rope from San Marco bell tower to the middle of the square, will offer an homage to the Doge, and will be greeted by the crowded parterre of the period […]

• The flight of the donkey

  [ 6 March 2011; 12:00 to 13:00. ] This is the parody of the “Flight of the Angel” and it takes place the last Sunday of Carnival in Mestre. Piazza Ferretto will host locals and tourists for the happening dedicated to families and the ingenuous tricks. Protagonist of the flight will be a self ironic musician that, after his descent from the Tower […]

• The Flight of the Eagle

  [ 10 February 2013; 12:00 to 13:00. ] St. Mark SquareEven in the 2013 edition of the Carnival, the great show of the “flight” or, better, the “svolo”, multiplies with the “Volo dell’Aquila” (Flight of the Eagle), giving new emotions to the people standing at the Gran Teatro. Let’s celebrate the ancient tradition of the scenic renaissance machines of the “Serenissima” when  turks, scenic […]

• The flight of the Lion

  [ 21 February 2012; 18:00 to 19:00. ] St. Mark Square. Let’s celebrate the highest tribute to the Lion of San Marco, painted on a large canvas, symbol of our city that, exceptionally, will fly from the bell tower over the audience in the square.To welcome him, on stage at the Gran Teatro of San Marco, a traditional venetian choir will sing the […]

• The historical re-enactments

  [ 26 February 2011; 14:00 to 17:00. 27 February 2011; 12:00 to 14:00. 6 March 2011; 14:00 to 17:00. ] The historical re-enactments, promoted by C.E.R.S. (Consorzio Europeo Rievocazioni Storiche) are a good chance for everybody to enjoy the carnival atmosphere through the recreation of historical venetian situations and traditional feasts, where the living history and the period costumes parades will mingle together: squads, welcoming committees, guards of honor, flag wavers, old style street theater […]

• The huge bull, Allegory of Venice Carnival 2012

  [ 4 February 2012; 12:00 to 13:00. ] Place: Punta della DoganaA huge bull, Carnival 2012 Allegory, arrives at Venice. The Allegory is inspired by ancient rites of the venetian lagoon, linked to the antique celebration of the bulls. The Bull will be our carnival main symbol, that will symbolize the kermesse until the last day, Tuesday the 21st, when the Bull will […]

• The Ides of March will open the 68th Venice International Film Festival

  The Ides of March written & directed by George Clooney starring Ryan Gosling, George Clooney, Philip Seymour Hoffman Paul Giamatti, Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood will open the 68th Venice International Film Festival.

• The Jury for the “Luigi De Laurentiis” Venice Award

  Aleksei Fedorchenko, Fred Roos, Charles Tesson, and Serra Yilmaz to form the Jury for the “Luigi De Laurentiis” Venice Award for a Debut Film, chaired by Carlo Mazzacurati

• The Lion Flight

  [ 9 February 2016; 17:00 to 18:00. ] Let’s celebrate the highest tribute to the Lion of San Marco, painted on a large canvas, symbol of our city that, exceptionally, will fly up to the bell tower over the audience in the square.

  To welcome him, on stage at the Gran Teatro of San Marco, twelve young ladies from Venezia, the “Marie” will salute […]

• The Lion Flight

  [ 28 February 2017; 17:00 to 18:00. ] Celebrating the highest tribute to the Leone di San Marco, symbol of our city, as a lion painted on a large canvas will fly up to the bell tower over the audience in the square.

  To welcome him, on stage of San Marco, twelve young ladies from Venezia, the “Marie” will greet  the flag.

  The event is a […]

• The Lion Flight 2020

  [ 25 February 2020; 17:00 to 18:00. ] Celebrating the highest tribute to the Leone di San Marco, symbol of our city, as a lion painted on a large canvas will fly up to the bell tower over the audience in the square.
  To welcome him, on stage of San Marco, twelve young ladies from Venezia, the “Marie” will greet the flag.
  The event is a ritual […]

• The lion’s flight

  [ 4 March 2014; 17:00 to 18:00. ] Piazza San MarcoLet’s celebrate the highest tribute to the Lion of San Marco, painted on a large  canvas, symbol of our city that, exceptionally, will fly up to the bell tower over the audience in the square. To welcome him, on stage at the Gran Teatro of San Marco, twelve young ladies from Venezia, the “Marie” […]

• The Marie Fest 2014 – Award Ceremony

  [ 4 March 2014; 16:30 to 18:00. ] Piazza San MarcoThe award ceremony for the 2014 winning “Maria” will stage in San Marco Square, where the 12 Marie will arrive by boats, leaving from Campo San Giacomo dell’Orio. At 4.30 pm, there will be the “crowining ceremony” of the Maria of this Carnival.  Ideated by Bruno Tosi. Doge parade organized by Cers – Consortium of European […]

• The new official poster of the 70th Venice Film Festival pays tribute to Angelopoulos and Fellini

  The cinema of Theo Angelopoulos and of Federico Fellini is celebrated in the image chosen for the new official poster of the 70th Venice International Film Festival, directed by Alberto Barbera and organized by the Biennale di Venezia, chaired by Paolo Baratta, which will be held at the Lido from August 28 to September 7, 2013.

• The new “Club Orizzonti”

  The “Club Orizzonti” will be created to accompany the Venice International Film Festival’s most innovative section, a veritable documentary array of contemporary cinema in all it’s forms of expression.

• The night of the Angel

  [ 12 February 2012; 19:00 to 23:00. ] Piazza San Marco. Big party in Piazza San Marco to celebrate the most important event of the Carnival, the Flight of the Angel. The patronesses of the last editions will be present on stage and will attend the event. Music challenge during the Happy Hour and live music by a big band that will make […]

• The night of the Land of Plenty

  [ 16 February 2012; 19:00 to 23:00. ] Piazza San Marco. A night of emotions, following one of the oldest traditions of the carnivals. Where is today the Land of Plenty? Which are the people desires for a world of abundance? A big party to get the “settimana grassa” started, like in an imaginary Land of Plenty. 

• The Persol 3-D Award 2011 to Zapruder Filmmakersgroup

  The Persol 3-D Award of the 68th Venice International Film Festival 2011 will be awarded to Zapruder Filmmakersgroup (David Zamagni, Nadia Ranocchi, Monaldo Moretti), which has been exploring the possibilities of stereoscopic film for many years, for the production of films and installations that borrow the techniques of 3-D cinema and crossbreed them with visual, performing and film arts.

• The Pre-Inauguration (30 August) in Campo San Polo of the 68th Venice International Film Festival will be dedicated to Venice (and to Cinema)

  Tribute to Francesco Pasinetti on the 100th anniversary of his birth with the short film I piccioni di Venezia (1942) / Preview screening of Impardonnables, the film by André Téchiné filmed in Venice.

• The programme for Controcampo italiano has been revamped and expanded

  7 feature-length films, 7 short films, 7 documentaries,two new Prizes for short films and documentaries.

• The silent regatta

  [ 8 March 2011 23:59 to 9 March 2011 01:00. ] The “Silent Regatta” will be the Grand Final Show and will draw the curtain over the Carnival “Ottocento”. A long parade of gondolas and row boats will proceed along the Canal Grande, from Rialto to the basin of San Marco on notes of a trumpet placed on the top of the first boat of the […]

• The silent water parade

  [ 21 February 2012; 23:59; ] Fom Rialto to San Marco A water parade of traditional boats and gondolas floats along the Canal Grande, lit only with candels. It’s a magic moment, that closes the 2012 Carnival. 

• The silent water parade

  [ 12 February 2013; 23:30 to 23:59. ] Fom Rialto to San MarcoThe most spectacular way to say goodbye to the Carnival 2103: a water parade of traditional boats and gondolas floats along the Canal Grande, lit only with candels. Venice was once more mysterious and dark than today. Starting from the concept of a dark and silent city, the event of […]

• The triumph of Food and Love

  [ 15 February 2012; 19:00 to 23:00. ] A nigth of emotions dedicated to food and love: songs and traditional parodies about food and love, gluttony and eros, will be performed. Accompanied by musics that make everybody dance and sing, the partecipants at the party will became hosts of a big banquet in which the triumph of Love will be celebrated.

• The Venezia 69 International Jury chaired by Michael Mann

  Marina Abramovic, Laetitia Casta, Peter Ho-Sun Chan, Ari Folman, Matteo Garrone, Ursula Meier, Samantha Morton, Pablo Trapero to form the Venezia 69 International Jury chaired by Michael Mann

• The Venice Film Festival online

  The Venice Film Festival online. 10 feature-length and 13 short films from the Orizzonti section available in streaming around the world concurrently with the Lido.

• Theatre Biennale 2014

  [ 26 July 2014 to 9 August 2014. ] The new edition of the Biennale College – Theatre directed by Àlex Rigola will take place from 26th July to 9th August 2014. The project will seek again to adopt the spirit of a science lab: a place of postulation and debate, and a space open permanently to encounter and experimentation.

• Venetian Fest – Part 1

  [ 23 January 2016; 18:00 to 20:00. ] Grand Opening of the 2016 Venice Carnival

  The huge “Festa veneziana” that opens, as usual, the Carnival, doubles, offering a special appointment to the guests of Venice.

  The Festa Veneziana continues Sunday, February 1st a water parade of various rowing associations and wine and food itineraries complete with Venetian specialities.

• Venetian Fest – Part 2

  [ 24 January 2016; 11:00 to 13:00. ] This is the typical feast for venetians and for all the guests interested in local traditions.

  After the opening on Saturday, 23th of January, on Sunday 24th January the water parade by Coordinamento Associazioni Remiere di Voga alla Veneta will sail along the Canal Grande to the folkloristic district of Cannaregio, where the audience will watch […]

• Venetian fest 2019

  [ 17 February 2019; 10:30 to 13:00. ]
  This is the typical feast for venetians and for all the guests interested in local traditions.
  On Sunday 17th February at 11.00 am the water parade by Coordinamento Associazioni Remiere di Voga alla Veneta will sail along the Canal Grande to the folkloristic district of Cannaregio, where the audience will watch these unique boats and where […]

• Venetian Water Fest – Second part

  [ 16 February 2014; 10:30 to 13:00. ] Canal Grande e Sestiere di CannaregioThis is the typical feast for venetians and for all the guests interested in local traditions.  After the opening on Saturday, 15th of February, on Sunday 16th the water parade by Coordinamento Associazioni Remiere di Voga alla Veneta will sail along the Canal Grande to the folkloristic district of Cannaregio, […]

• Venetian Water Festival – First Part

  [ 15 February 2014; 18:00 to 20:00. ] Canal Grande e Sestiere di CannaregioThe huge “Festa veneziana” that opens, as usual, the Carnival, doubles, offering a double appointment to the guests of Venice. Saturday 15th of February, starting from 6 pm, an outstanding evening show  made of  music, fun and “fantastic creatures” will take place on the banks of Cannaregio.   

• Venezia 68 International Jury

  Eija-Liisa Ahtila, David Byrne, Todd Haynes, Mario Martone, Alba Rohrwacher and André Téchiné to form the Venezia 68 International Jury chaired by Darren Aronofsky

• Venice Carnival 2017 – Venetian grand opening

  [ 11 February 2017; 18:00 to 22:00. ] The huge “Festa veneziana” will open, as usual, the Carnival, offering a double appointment to the guests of Venice.

  Saturday February 11th, from 6 pm, with a reply at 8 pm, will go on stage the show that combines wonders and emotions.

  An outstanding evening show will bring music, rhythm, joy along Cannaregio shores, opening in the best way […]

• Venice Carnival 2021 start!

  [ 30 January 2021; 11:00 to 13:00. ]

• Venice Carnival 2022 – update

  [ 12 February 2022 to 1 March 2022. ] On the occasion of Carnival 2022, the City of Venice proposes a series of initiatives that will take place throughout the municipal area, according to the pandemic situation and the relative legislation of reference, in compliance with national and local guidelines related to the activities of a diffused schedule that involves the ancient city, the […]

• Venice Carnival 2023 – programme

  [ 4 February 2023 to 21 February 2023. ] Venice becomes an open-air theatre for this year’s Carnival celebrations, dedicated to free expression and creativity! From 4 to 21 February 2023, the Venice Carnival returns, spread across the city’s campi, squares, calli and streets. The Arsenale will once again be the protagonist of a spectacular show on the water, to which will be added […]

• Venice Carnival 2024

  [ 27 January 2024 00:00 to 13 February 2024 23:59. ]

• Venice Events Academy Awards, Honorary President Grace Jones arrives

  Venice Events Awards 2012 – Bruno Tosi and Baby Marcelo

• Vittoria Puccini to host the 68th Venice International Film Festival

  A leading member of the new generation of Italian actresses, as well as one of the country’s undisputed television stars, Vittoria Puccini, winner of the L’Oréal Paris per il Cinema prize at the 67th Venice International Film Festival in 2010, will be the host of the 68th Venice International Film Festival’s Opening and Closing nights.

• Vivan las Antipodas! by Victor Kossakovsky is the second film on Opening Night (Out of Competition)

  The new film by the great Russian documentary filmmaker Victor Kossakovsky, Vivan las Antipodas! will be the second film on Opening Night (Out of Competition) at the 68th Venice International Film Festival (31 August – 10 September 2011), directed by Marco Mueller and organized by la Biennale di Venezia chaired by Paolo Baratta.

• Vogalonga

  [ 8 June 2014; ] Vogalonga is a rowing regatta in the Italian city of Venice.On November 11, 1974 a group of Venetians, both amateur and professional rowers, had a race in the island of Burano. They came up with an idea of non-competitive “race” in which any kind of rowing boat could participate, in the spirit of historical festivities. […]

• White Venice 2013 – Masquerade New Year’s Eve

  [ 31 December 2012 22:30 to 1 January 2013 02:30. ] Venezia, Piazza San Marco, Monday 31st December 2012, from 10.30pmMestre, Piazza Ferretto, Monday 31st December 2012 from 10.30pm and Tuesday 1st January 2013 from 11.00amWinter wears a mask, and Carnival is dressed up in white: in the occasion of the magic night that welcomes the year 2013, traditions reverse their roles. The high spirit of […]

• Your Carnival on carnivalofvenice.com

  With the new release of our Web site you will have the possibility to publish your photo gallerie directly inside carnivalofvenice.com (the most viewed unofficial Venice Carnival Web site, that keep the carnival history since 1998).
  Since the first day of carnival, there will be special folders available for the single carnival days where you could […]

• “The Tempest” to close the 67th Venice International Film Festival

  Taymor’s adaptation of the mystical Shakespeare play brings together a stellar cast including Helen Mirren, Russell Brand, Alfred Molina, Djimon Hounsou, David Strathairn, Chris Cooper, Alan Cumming, Ben Whishaw, Reeve Carney and Felicity Jones.