Venice Events 2010

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Events 2010

Historical Regatta

Regattas have traditionally been held on the waterways of Venice since the 13th century, and are still held throughout the year today, the most important of which is the Historical Regatta, held on the first Sunday in September. This is a regatta of... see full details

La Sensa, Marriage to the Sea

This annual ceremony reaffirms the 'marriage' of Venice and the Adriatic sea. The mayor arrives at the Lido by boat and drops a gold ring into the water. He then proceeds to the San Nicolo church to attend a service. Anybody who dives... see full details

Festa del Redentore (Feast Day of the Redeemer)

One of Venice's most important religious festivals, the Feast Day of The Redeemer (Il Redentore) is also one of the most traditional dating back to 1576 in commemoration of the end of the plague that wiped out a third of the city's population.... see full details

Carnival of Venice

Originating in the 12th century, the Carnival of Venice is one of the world's most famous festivals and fills the whole city with musicians, acrobats, clowns, magicians, puppeteers, beautiful masks, elaborate costumes, and parades. People come from around the world to participate in masked... see full details

Suezo Peri Ponti

As the name suggests, Suezo Peri Ponti is a marathon race around the streets of Venice, with the contestants running up and down the bridges. This is a great event not to be missed; prepare for the thrill of watching runners try to... see full details

La Vecia

Held in mid-lent on Lake Garda, where Gardone and Gargnano host festivals and an image of a woman being burnt on a bonfire, this event commemorates the 'Hag Trials' that were held in medieval times. There will be many traditional meals, souvenirs and... see full details

Venice Film Festival

The Venice Film Festival (Mostra Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica di Venezia) is the oldest film festival in the world and takes place during the August each year. Take a water bus to the Lido to enjoy the presentation and mingle with the stars! ... see full details

International Festival of Contemporary Music

This long-associated music festival showcases some of the newest and most interesting commissioned works and premieres brought to the Venice Biennale. ... see full details

Barcolana

Barcolana is one of the largest sailing races in the world and draws thousands of fans to watch 2,000 boats (traditional and state-of-the-art) battle it out on the Mediterranean shores of beautiful Trieste. ... see full details

Biennale

The Biennale takes place in odd-numbered years and is a modern-art exposition featuring painters, sculptors, and performance artists from around the world. Most of the events are held in the Giardini Pubblici, or nearby at the Corderie dell'Arsenale. ... see full details