Venice will never disappoint a visitor whatever time of year they come, but for an extra special experience in this romantic Italian city, you can plan your trip around one of the exciting annual events held here. Here is a little information on some of the most popular annual events to help you plan your stay in Venice.
Carnival (February – March) is a special event in many countries over the world, but Venice has to be in the top three destinations during carnival. Come here to enjoy the frenzy of colour and fancy dress, party day and night both in the open air and inside the exuberant Venetian palaces. You can really let your hair down and take part or just stand and gawp at the locals going wild. And don’t forget to buy a hand made mask to take home with you as a souvenir!
Next in line is the Venice Film Festival which is held in August / September every year at the city’s Lido. This is an international film festival that attracts thousands of visitors to the city from all over the world to enjoy films and discuss cinema. Come during This festival to see Venice at its most glamorous or to take part in debates and screenings. Check out the Venice Film Festival web site for more details.
The third and equally popular event in this list is the Venice Regata Storica which is held on the first Sunday of September every year. This wonderful display of historical boats complete with crew dressed in period costumes is a joy to watch and is followed by a competition on the Grand Canal. You don’t have to be a nautical fan to enjoy this event; the sheer beauty of such old vessels sailing along the canal with Venice as a backdrop is awe-inspiring for anyone, not to mention an unbeatable photo opportunity!
It goes without saying that if you wish to attend any of these events you will need to book your hotel in Venice at least 2 months in advance and the sooner you buy your low cost flight to the city, the better!
