Venice International Film Festival

Lasts 10 days between the last week of August and the first of September


The 79th Venice International Film Festival, organized by La Biennale di Venezia and directed by Alberto Barbera will celebrate 90 years in 2022.
The  program of the Festival is usually  announced during the official press conference  that take place on the end of July's month.

The Next Edition in 2022: Program

The Top prize at the Venice International Film Festival, the Golden Lion, is given by a jury that is appointed every year and it is considered one of the most prestigious film awards like the Golden Palm at Cannes and the Bear award Golden Gate of Berlin.
During the Festival there are many events and parties  held in Venice, every night there are interviews and meetings with filmmakers and actors, and venues remain open all night and parties  in beautiful  Palaces and Gardens Of the Casino.
Venice during the Cinema Show is the ideal destination for those who love cinema and nightlife.

Venice International Film Festival - How to get there

From Station Santa Lucia and Piazzale Roma: to Lido Santa Maria Elisabella  by Vaporetto line 1/2/6 or Line 5.1/5.2 
From Airport  Marco Polo:  by Alilaguna or Private Water Taxi to Santa Maria elisabetta Lido/Casino'
By Car: Ferry from Tronchetto to Lido Venice

Venues and Locations for Venice International Film Festival

Palazzo del Cinema, Palazzo del Casinò, Sala Darsena, Sala Giardino, PalaBiennale, Hotel Excelsior, Area Giardino, Piazzale del Cinema, Terrazza Biennale, Bar Al Leone D’Oro, Piccole Procuratie
 


IF YOU LIKE TO EXPLORE MORE OF VENICE

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GOLDEN BASILICA TOUR

FROM € 32.00

1:00 Hour Escorted Visit with English Speaking Guide

 

GREAT COMBO TOUR

FROM € 85.00

Morning walking tour +30 minutes gondola ride

 

DOGE'S PALACE TOUR

FROM € 55.00

1:15 Hour Tour with English-Speaking Guide