The Marghera Venice Apartments Journal

1–4 OCTOBER 2026

Art & culture

Salone dell’Alto Artigianato Italiano 2026: Italian craftsmanship at the Arsenal

Plan the Salone dell’Alto Artigianato Italiano 2026 in Venice, 1–4 October: opening hours, tickets, Arsenale Nord access and ACTV SA transport.

2–7 OCTOBER 2026

Events

Amerigo Vespucci in Venice 2026

How to visit Amerigo Vespucci in Venice: dates, Riva di San Biasio, onboard visits, times and booking updates.

9 MAY – 22 NOVEMBER 2026

Art & Culture

Venice Biennale

Giardini, Arsenale and exhibitions across the city bring art, architecture and creativity to Venice.

9–18 OCTOBER 2026

Art & culture

Venice Design Week 2026: the theme “100” spreads across the city

Venice Design Week 2026 runs 9–18 October: a visitor-focused guide to the programme, exhibitions, English guided tours, reservations and selected workshops.

10–18 OCTOBER 2026

Events

Veleziana 2026: a full sailing week in the heart of Venice

Veleziana Sailing Week 2026 in Venice runs 10–18 October: updated programme, Veleziana Dinghy, traditional vela al terzo and the St Mark’s Basin finale.

10–24 OCTOBER 2026

Art & culture

Biennale Musica 2026: A Child of Sound

Biennale Musica 2026 runs in Venice from 10 to 24 October with 130 artists, 40+ events and new works across the Arsenale and other venues.

17 OCTOBER 2026

Events

Venice Hospitality Challenge 2026: Maxi Yachts in St Mark’s Basin

On 17 October 2026 the Gran Premio Città di Venezia returns, bringing Maxi Yachts and Venetian luxury hospitality together.

19–24 OCTOBER 2026

Art & culture

Venice Fashion Week 2026: fashion, craftsmanship and design

From 19 to 24 October 2026 Venice Fashion Week explores Made in Italy through sustainability, ateliers, designers and contemporary craft.

21–25 OCTOBER 2026

Food & traditions

Venice Cocktail Week 2026: five days of citywide mixology

From 21 to 25 October 2026 the fifth Venice Cocktail Week connects 31 Selected Bars across Venice.

25 OCTOBER 2026

Events

Venicemarathon 2026: the 40th edition runs all the way to Venice

Plan the Venice Marathon on 25 October 2026: 42K, 21K and 10K routes, Expo, race transport and where to stay in Marghera with free private parking.

NOVEMBER 2026

Practical Venice

Venice in November: weather, acqua alta, events and things to do

Venice in November: weather, acqua alta, events, the Art Biennale and Jenny Saville at Ca’ Pesaro until 22 November, plus practical planning tips.

6–29 NOVEMBER 2026

Art & Culture

Arte Laguna Prize 2026 in Venice

Arte Laguna Prize 2026 in Venice: finalists exhibition from 6 to 29 November at Arsenale Nord, Tese 89-90-91, with 120 finalists from the 21st edition and practical visitor information.

11 NOVEMBER

Venetian traditions

San Martino in Venice: the sweet, the children and the 11 November tradition

On 11 November Venice celebrates San Martino with children, pots, songs and the traditional decorated shortcrust pastry shaped like the saint on horseback.

12–15 NOVEMBER 2026

Art & culture

Venice Noir 2026: programme, authors and events in Venice

Venice Noir 2026 runs from 12 to 15 November. See the published international programme, authors, venues and practical planning notes.

21 NOVEMBER

Events & traditions

Madonna della Salute in Venice: 21 November, votive bridge and traditions

Venice celebrates the Festa della Madonna della Salute every 21 November: the 1630 vow, votive bridge, Basilica, candles, Mesopanditissa icon and castradina.

23 JANUARY – 9 FEBRUARY 2027

Events

Venice Carnival

Masks, parades, performances and a city that changes character for a few extraordinary weeks.

18 APRIL 2027

Events

Su e Zo per i Ponti Venice 2027

Su e Zo per i Ponti Venice 2027: official date 18 April, a solidarity walk for families and groups, with route and registration details still to come.

8 MAY – 21 NOVEMBER 2027

Art & Culture

Venice Architecture Biennale 2027: complete guide

Venice Architecture Biennale 2027: 8 May–21 November, curators Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu, theme, Giardini, Arsenale, opening hours, tickets and practical planning.

26–30 MAY 2027

Events

Venice Boat Show 2027

Venice Boat Show 2027 runs 26–30 May at the Arsenale: visitor guide to boats, design and innovation, with programme and ticket updates as they are published.

3–8 JUNE 2027

Events

Venice Climate Week 2027

Venice Climate Week 2027 runs 3–8 June in Venice. Aqua Age, the Road to VCW27 and a practical guide to official programme, venues and registration updates.

25 JUNE – 10 JULY 2027

Music

Concerts in Piazza San Marco 2027

Piazza San Marco concerts 2027: Simply Red on 25 June, Claudio Baglioni on 28 and 29 June, and La Fenice on 10 July. Dates, times and ticket links.

17 JULY 2027

Events

Festa del Redentore

One of the nights Venetians care about most: tradition, boats and fireworks over the lagoon.

1–11 SEPTEMBER 2027

Art & Culture

Venice Film Festival 2027

The dates of the 84th Festival have been announced. Follow our evolving guide to the programme, tickets, red carpet and Lido.

5 SEPTEMBER 2027

Events

Venice Regata Storica 2027

Venice Regata Storica 2027: Sunday 5 September, historic parade, Grand Canal races, where to watch and programme updates.

24 OCTOBER 2027

Events

Venicemarathon 2027

Venice Marathon 2027: AIMS lists 24 October 2027. Track the official course, race distances, registrations, transport and accommodation updates.

VOTIVE BRIDGE · WHEN CONFIRMED

Hidden Venice & traditions

San Michele Cemetery in Venice: the votive bridge, history and famous graves

Discover San Michele Cemetery in Venice, the temporary votive bridge from Fondamente Nove, the All Souls tradition, island history and famous graves.

MAY 2027

Events

Vogalonga in Venice: the great lagoon rowing celebration

A 30-kilometre non-competitive route through the lagoon, islands and Grand Canal, celebrating rowing and Venice.

Events

Christmas & New Year in Venice

Winter lights, quieter calli and New Year celebrations in the heart of the lagoon.

Families

Venice with children

Squares, museums, vaporetto rides, green spaces and well-timed breaks can make Venice wonderful for children.

Pet Friendly

Venice with your dog

Exploring calli and campi with your dog is possible with a little practical planning.

Practical Venice

Acqua alta in Venice: what to know

What acqua alta really is, how long it lasts, why some areas flood first and how MOSE works.

Transport

Where to park when visiting Venice

Apartment parking, Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto: understand the main options when arriving by car.

Food & Traditions

The Venetian Spritz

For much of the world it is a cocktail. For Venetians, it is simply aperitivo.

Food & Traditions

Venetian cicchetti

Baccalà, sarde in saor, meatballs and crostini: small bites that belong to Venice’s bacaro culture.

Living Venice

How to enjoy Venice respectfully

Simple local etiquette for enjoying the city while remembering that Venice is also someone’s home.

Practical Venice

Venice Access Fee 2026/2027: Do You Have to Pay?

Venice’s 2026 Access Fee ended on 26 July. No payment or exemption is required from 27 July; here is the latest official status for 2027.

1–30 SEPTEMBER 2026

Art & Culture

Homo Faber 2026: An Island of Light

From 1 to 30 September, San Giorgio Maggiore celebrates contemporary craftsmanship from around the world.

12–20 SEPTEMBER 2026

Art & Culture

The Venice Glass Week 2026

The tenth edition celebrates glassmaking with more than 200 events across Venice, Mestre and Murano.

6 SEPTEMBER 2026

Events

Venice Historical Regatta 2026

Sunday 6 September: historical water parade, Voga alla Veneta and rowing races on the Grand Canal.