by InTrieste
Venice is preparing for a packed late-summer calendar, anchored by the Venice International Film Festival, running August 27 to September 6 on the Lido. The event will feature world premieres, international stars, and public screenings across venues including the Palazzo del Cinema, Sala Darsena, and PalaBiennale. Tickets and the “Venice Immersive” passes are available through the festival’s official website.
While the Lido takes center stage during the festival—with its Liberty-style architecture, beaches, and the historic Nicelli Airport—visitors can also explore its cycling routes past the Murazzi seawall, the fishing village of Malamocco, and the dunes at Alberoni. Beyond the island, the lagoon’s less-traveled destinations include Lio Piccolo, known for its birdlife and traditional bacaréti.
The city itself offers a wealth of cultural landmarks. Highlights include San Giorgio Maggiore with the Giorgio Cini Foundation, the Basilica dei Frari, the Salute, and palaces along the Grand Canal such as Ca’ Pesaro, Ca’ d’Oro, and Palazzo Grassi.
Running through November 22, the Venice Architecture Biennale—curated by Carlo Ratti under the theme “Intelligens. Naturale. Artificiale. Collettiva.”—brings together more than 300 works from architects, scientists, artists, and designers. Major exhibitions include a Robert Mapplethorpe retrospective on San Giorgio, an El Greco showcase at the Doge’s Palace, and glass art from the Fratelli Toso firm at the Glass Museum.
Two long-standing traditions will close the season: the Historic Regatta on September 7 and the Campiello Prize for literature, awarded at La Fenice on September 13.
With its mix of global events, local traditions, and enduring landmarks, Venice’s final stretch of 2025 offers both spectacle and substance—without the summer crowds.
