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The Venice Glass week

The Venice Glass Week 2026 - one of Venice’s most celebrated cultural events dedicated to the art of glassmaking:

 

 What is The Venice Glass Week?

  • The Venice Glass Week is an international festival that celebrates, supports, and promotes the art and craft of glassmaking — a tradition for which Venice and especially Murano are world-renowned. It includes exhibitions, installations, demonstrations, talks, workshops, guided tours, and performances spread across the city, Murano, and Mestre.

 Dates for 2026

  • The 10th edition of The Venice Glass Week will take place from 12 to 20 September 2026.

 Where it happens

  • Events are hosted throughout Venice, Murano, and Mestre, with many venues including museums, galleries, studios, and public spaces.

 What to expect

  • A rich programme of artistic glass exhibitions, live demonstrations at furnaces, installations, talks and conferences, guided tours, and interactive events celebrating both traditional techniques and contemporary glass art.
  • Many events are free, while others may have specific ticketing or reservation details depending on the venue.

 Festival highlights

  • Central collective exhibitions such as The Venice Glass Week HUB and the HUB Under35 (showcasing both established artists and emerging talent).  
  • Awards and prizes recognizing innovation and artistic excellence in glass.

 Culture and tradition

  • The festival not only highlights historical Venetian glassmaking techniques but also fosters innovation and dialogue between artists, designers, and the public.

Art Biennale 2026

Venice Art Biennale 2026 (61st International Art Exhibition)

 

 Dates and schedule

  • Open to the public: from 9 May to 22 November 2026
  • Previews: pre-opening on 6, 7, and 8 May 2026
  • Venues: the main Biennale sites are the Giardini della Biennale, the Arsenale, and collateral venues located throughout the city of Venice.

 Theme and curator

  • The 61st Exhibition, curated by Koyo Kouoh (one of the most important international curators of contemporary art), is titled “In Minor Keys".
  • Kouoh, who sadly passed away in 2025, had already defined the concept and organization of the exhibition; the project will continue according to her vision, with the support of the team she selected.

 Meaning of the theme

  • The title “In Minor Keys” evokes an exploration of art through subtler, more reflective, and non-dominant registers, akin to minor keys in music — offering a sensitive and alternative perspective on global artistic narratives.

 Participations and programme

  • As usual, the exhibition includes National Participations with official pavilions at the Giardini and the Arsenale, as well as Collateral Events promoted by international institutions across the city of Venice

 Tickets and opening hours

  • Typical summer opening hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (with variations and extended hours in some cases).
  • Information on prices and ticket types (single entry, day passes, multi-day tickets) is available on the official website.

Carnival 2026

The Venice Carnival 2026 will be, as every year, one of the most anticipated and fascinating events in the world!

 

Here’s what you can expect:

 

 Key dates

The Venice Carnival 2026 will take place from January 31st to February 17, 2026, culminating on the famous Shrove Tuesday.

 

 Atmosphere and tradition

The Venetian Carnival is famous for:

 

  • Traditional masks such as the Bauta, Colombina, and Plague doctor mask (Il Medico della Peste)
  • Lavish and highly detailed 18th-century Venetian costumes
  • Streets (calli) and canals transformed into an open-air theater
  • Spectacular events like the Flight of the Angel in St. Mark’s Square

 Must-see events

  • Water Festival  (the spectacular opening of the Carnival
  • Mask and costume parades in St. Mark’s Square
  • Exclusive masked balls in historic palaces
  • Theatrical and musical performances throughout the city
  • Traditional food like Venetian fritters (frittelle) and galani

 

 Tip

Book well in advance — Venice during Carnival fills up with tourists from all over the world!