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The Venice Biennale alternates between Art and Architecture exhibitions in even and odd years. The Art Biennale typically runs from May to November, while the Architecture Biennale follows a similar seasonal schedule. This guide clarifies the alternating cycle, current exhibition details, and how to verify official dates.
The Venice Biennale is one of the world's largest art exhibitions, spread across the Giardini, the Arsenale, and dozens of city venues. This guide explains the difference between national pavilions and collateral events, where to find them, and how to plan your visit. For the current edition, use the official map and verify hours, which change between summer and autumn. Ticket prices and opening hours are subject to change, so always check the official sources.
The Venice Biennale has a single public opening: no separate public vernissage precedes it. Discover the dates, hours, tickets, and press accreditation rules for the 61st International Art Exhibition.
Venice still marries the sea every Ascension Sunday, throwing a ring into the lagoon off San Nicolò. The rule behind the date, and what happens on the day.
Venice Carnival always ends on Shrove Tuesday, 47 days before Easter. The rule, a computed table through 2036, and why the start date is never derivable.
Vogalonga Venice explained: what the 30km non-competitive row is, next-edition timing, registration costs, the route, and top spots to watch.
Learn how carnival masks in Venice evolved, tell Bauta and Volto styles apart, spot authentic cartapesta artisans, and book a mask-making workshop.
Planning a Venice Carnival trip? Find current ticket prices for masquerade balls, the Arsenale water show, and dinner galas, plus what's free.
Plan Venice's Festa del Redentore: fireworks timing, the votive bridge from Zattere to Giudecca, Venezia Unica booking phases, boat options, and what to eat.
Plan your visit to the regata storica, Venice's historic Grand Canal rowing event held the first Sunday of September, with vantage points, schedule and logistics.
Plan a Venice Film Festival trip to the Lido, from ticket types and vaporetto routes to neighborhood trade-offs and which festival section fits your visit.
Plan around the best festivals in Venice, Italy: Carnevale, Redentore, Regata Storica, and quieter local sagre. Get next-edition dates, costs, and transport tips.
