Venice Events - Venice Carnival - Venice Biennale

Venice Carnival - Carnevale di Venezia

from 26 January to 05 February 2008

Venice Carnival is steeped in history, charm and tradition: its inhabitants and tourists alike have taken a keen interest in it, thanks to its mix of transgression, art, history and culture in one of the most unique cities in the world.

During the ten days of Carnival leading up to Mardi Gras, Venice is a hive of activity and entertainment, from improvised street entertainment to performances put on by the organisers.

Saint Mark’s Square remains the heart of Carnival, with its huge stage, although other events take place throughout the city, helping to avoid an excessive build-up of people in pedestrianised Venice.

52. Esposizione Internazionale d'Arte - Biennale di Venezia

dal 10 giugno al 21 novembre 2007

La biennale di Venezia è una delle istituzioni culturali più importanti d’Italia e del mondo. Le origini della Biennale di Venezia si possono attribuire al famoso sindaco di Venezia Riccardo Selvatico, che nel 1895 decise di istituire una manifestazione-esposizione d’arte ogni due anni.

La Biennale d’arte si pone da subito come modello di organizzazione delle manifestazioni delle arti contemporanee per tutte le discipline. La Mostra del Cinema o meglio la Mostra Internazionale d’arte cinematografica è una delle più importanti kermesse al mondo, insieme alla Esposizione Internazionale d’Arte, del Teatro, della Musica e dell’Architettura.

Le manifestazioni della Biennale di Venezia si svolgono in tutta la città ma principalmente presso i padiglioni dei Giardini di Castello per quello che riguarda Arte e Architettura, il Palazzo del Cinema e il palazzo del Casinò del Lido per la mostra d’arte cinematografica. Da qualche vengono ospitate anche all’Arsenale di Venezia, grazie al recupero delle sue famose Corderie, una parte delle mostre della Biennale mentre al Teatro delle Tese e al Teatro del Piccolo Arsenale vengono accolte le rappresentazioni di danza, musica e teatro.

63° Venice International Film Festival

from August 30 to September 9, 2006

The 63rd edition of the Venice Film Festival will take place from August 30 to September 9, 2006. It will be articulated according to the estabilished outline: the Venezia 63 section will present the films competing for the Golden Lion, some of the most important works of the year will be shown Out of Competition, while Orizzonti will provide a picture of new trends in cinema.

The international short film competition Corto Cortissimo is also confirmed. David Lynch will be awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 63rd Venice Film Festival.

The award will be presented to the director on Sept. 6 on the occasion of the screening of INLAND EMPIRE.

Regata Storica

2 settembre 2007

Even now the Regata Storica is one of the most spectacular, picturesque and moving events of Venetian life, capable of both charming the tourists and exciting the locals. As the multi-coloured boats speed past thousands of spectators, crowded along the banks, or in the floating stands, or even better in one of the boats moored along the Canal, an incessant babble acts as the soundtrack to the competition. Many different competitions take place within the Regata Storica: the champions regatta in "gondolini", the regatta in "caorline", the women's regatta in "mascarete", the young rowers' regatta in "pupparini".

Redentore

14 July 2007

The Redentore is one of the Venetians’ most treasured festivities, and is a tourist attraction thanks to the spectacular firework display in the evening. It falls on the third Sunday in July, when Holy Mass is held in the presence of the Patriarch, followed by a religious procession.

But the special moment of the festivity takes place on Saturday night: with the unbeatable backdrop of Saint Mark’s Basin, a play of lights and reflections produce a kaleidoscope of colours with the silhouetted spires, domes and bell towers of the city behind.

The Vogalonga

May 2007

This event originated 29 years ago with the aim of making Venetians aware of the problem of swell created by engine-powered boats, thanks to the initiative of a group of Venetians who were lovers of rowing and of the traditions of the "Serenissima". Since then the number of participants, especially from abroad, has continued to grow, with entries totalling up to 1500 boats.

In the morning a large number of boats of every type and shape gather in St. Mark's Basin opposite the Doge's Palace to await the start; they then set off on a roughly 30 kilometre long course that winds its way among the lagoon islands before returning to Venice along the Rio di Cannaregio to finish at the Punta della Dogana.

Venice Marathon

22 October 2006

The Venicemarathon, now in its 18th year, has earned a place among the most important events of the city. It is a sports event of international standing, attracting over 6,000 runners from all over the world every year. The marathon is held over the official Olympic distance of 42,195 kilometers (26,224 miles). The course is flat and basically downhill. It starts from Stra and runs along the River Brenta, passing in front of the magnificent Palladian Villas of the area. The runners arrive in Venice via the Liberty Bridge, which links the mainland to the city. After crossing a floating bridge 400 feet long over the Grand Canal which leads to St. Mark's Square, runners reach the Riva dei Sette Martiri in the picturesque waterfront of Venice where the finish line is located.

10th International Architecture Exhibition

from 10 September to 19 November 2006

Over half of the world's population lives in cities. A century ago it was less than 10%. The 21st Century is the first truly urban age with over 75% of the world's population living in urban areas, many in mega-cities with over 10 million people in the rapidly developing countries of Asia, Africa and South America. Meanwhile, many cities of the global north are shrinking, or have reinvented themselves to adapt to a post-industrial age. The 10th Venice Architecture Biennale will, for the first time in its own history, focus on the design of cities, their urban infrastructure and social dynamics, providing a unique international perspective on the relationship between architecture, society and sustainability. Visited by over 100,000 people, with attendance of 3,000 accredited journalists and media from around the world, the 2006 Architecture Biennale will overlap with the high profile Venice Film Festival in the second week of September 2006, exposing the cultural initiative to even larger media and public attention.

The exhibition will tackle the key issues facing cities today: from migration and growth, to mobility and sustainable development. It will examine the role of architects and architecture in constructing democratic and sustainable urban environments, and their links to policymaking, governance and social cohesion. The exhibition will feature cities with a global reach, the majority with populations above five million people. It will paint a narrative of urban experiences from four continents across the globe, including Shanghai, Mumbai and Tokyo in Asia; Mexico City, São Paulo and New York in the Americas; Lagos and Johannesburg in Africa; Beirut and Istanbul in the Mediterranean arc; and European cities including London, Berlin and Moscow along with the urban regions of Catalonia, and Northern Italy (Milan, Turin, Genoa). In addition to this international panorama, the 2006 Venice Architecture Biennale will propose a manifesto for Cities of the 21st Century – focussing on the potential of cities to contribute to a more sustainable, democratic and equitable world.