10 Events and exhibitions not to be missed in Venice in November 2025

November is the perfect month to discover Venice with new eyes: fewer crowds, an intimate atmosphere, and a city that comes alive with culture. “10 exhibitions and events not to be missed in Venice in November 2025” brings together unmissable experiences ranging from music to visual arts, perfumes to gastronomy. It is the ideal time to let yourself be surprised by an authentic Venice, full of emotions and encounters.

Art, music, taste, and tradition: Venice in November offers a rich and fascinating calendar of events. This article, 10 exhibitions and events not to be missed in Venice in November 2025, will take you on a journey through unforgettable concerts, evocative exhibitions, and food and wine events that make this month unique. From the magic of Vivaldi's notes by candlelight to the eternal charm of Casanova and the tribute to Morricone, you will find ideas for experiencing the city in an authentic way. Get ready to discover the complete guide to the 10 events not to be missed.

Imagine entering a historic hall, surrounded by thousands of flickering flames, while the notes of Vivaldi's “Four Seasons” fill the air with grace and energy. This is the heart of the Candlelight experience: a multisensory journey into classical music, made unique by the warm and enveloping atmosphere of candlelight. Musicians, selected for their talent and passion, reinterpret timeless masterpieces in a setting that seems straight out of a dream. An unmissable opportunity to listen to great music in an intimate and evocative setting. Don't miss this unforgettable concert: we look forward to seeing you on November 23 at the Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista in Venice. Select your date and experience this emotion!

In a silent dialogue between the ancient and the contemporary, Giovanni Pinosio's exhibition “Levitas” transforms the Concordiese National Museum into a place of suspension and poetry. His works, made of wire, seem to float in space like whispered thoughts, combining lightness and tension, presence and absence. Pinosio manages to make the sculptural gesture something alive and fragile, a breath that inhabits history without ever extinguishing it. The ancient stones of the museum become silent accomplices of these ethereal figures, in a story that intertwines man and time. Come and lose yourself in this exciting journey: we look forward to seeing you at the Museo Nazionale Concordiese in Portogruaro (Venice) throughout November 2025.

Close your eyes and let yourself be enveloped by the warm, vibrant sounds that have made music history: saxophones, trumpets, and double basses conversing with each other in a tapestry of timeless melodies. “Venezia Jazz Festival” is not just a concert, but an experience that catapults you into the cradle of this revolutionary genre, combining iconic songs and surprising improvisations. In an intimate and evocative atmosphere, the music becomes pure emotion, capable of transporting you elsewhere. Don't miss this unforgettable evening: We look forward to seeing you at Laguna Libre in Venice until November 23, 2025! 

A man of letters, a tireless traveller, an adventurer of thought: Giacomo Casanova continues to exert his charm three centuries after his birth. The Giorgio Cini Foundation celebrates the tercentenary with an exhibition that illuminates his multifaceted figure, from memoirist to philosopher, from alchemist to diplomat. Through paintings, engravings, books and precious objects, you will relive the refined and contradictory 18th-century Venice, a perfect mirror of Casanova himself. A unique cultural journey that links Venice to Europe. Don't miss the opportunity to discover it for throughout November 2025 at Palazzo Cini and on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice!

Twenty-five years ago, Canzoni a Manovella marked an era, blending ancient and modern sounds in an unparalleled musical mosaic. Today, Vinicio Capossela brings it back to the stage with all its evocative and imaginative power. From lullabies to mariachi, from marches to rebetiko, each song is a piece of a journey that continues to surprise. At the Teatro Malibran, the artist will be accompanied by an ensemble capable of recreating the original arrangements, offering the audience a unique experience. Don't miss this opportunity to rediscover an album that made history: Sunday 9 November 2025, 8 p.m., at the Teatro Malibran in Venice! 

Via Piave in Festa is when the streets come alive with colour, music and joy. A whole day for young and old alike, with food and wine stands, traditional games, street artists, travelling shows and lots of live music. The shops stay open and the streets are transformed into a lively open-air stage, filled with aromas, smiles and surprises. Whether you want to sample local flavours, dance with friends or take the children out for some fun, you'll find your own corner of the party here. Don't miss it on Sunday 9 November 2025 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Via Piave, Mestre – Venice! 

Authenticity, passion and conviviality: ‘Back to the Wine’ is an event that celebrates winemakers and artisans of taste. One hundred exhibitors from Italy and abroad await you with natural wines, artisan foods and unique products. Terminal 103 becomes a lively and dynamic fair, where you can taste, purchase and meet those who work the land with love every day. With a dining area overlooking the lagoon and a section dedicated to books on biodynamic culture, it will be a special opportunity to learn, taste and share. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday 9 November 2025 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Monday 10 November 2025 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Terminal 103, Venice! 

The soundtracks that have moved the world will resound in a concert dedicated to Maestro Ennio Morricone. The Italian Rhythmic Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Diego Basso, will perform the pieces that have marked the history of international cinema, bringing back to life the atmospheres of unforgettable films. Each note will be a dive into memories, a tribute to a genius capable of transforming music into visual poetry. An event to be experienced with intensity, perfect for those who love the big screen and live emotions. Don't miss this special event: Saturday 22 November 2025, at 7 p.m., at the Malibran Theatre in Venice!

Perfume is much more than just a fragrance: it is memory, art and culture. The exhibition “Journey through the History of Perfume. The Storp Collection” at the Palazzo Mocenigo Museum reveals centuries of creativity through precious bottles, rare essences and fascinating stories. From Mediterranean routes to ocean routes, from artisan workshops to the most refined laboratories, each piece tells a chapter of this olfactory adventure. An elegant and evocative exhibition that enhances the museum's permanent section, the result of a prestigious international collaboration. Don't miss this sensory immersion: until 30 November 2025 at the Palazzo Mocenigo Museum, Venice! 

Imagine entering a place where art, science and science fiction intertwine to create an extraordinary experience: this is The Quantum Effect, the major exhibition at the new SMAC – San Marco Art Centre. Curated by Daniel Birnbaum and Jacqui Davies, the exhibition takes you on a journey through parallel universes, teleportation, dark matter and cinematic suggestions, with works by iconic artists such as Koons, Duchamp/Man Ray, Genzken, Saraceno and Leckey. An immersive journey that plays with mirrors, installations and visual narratives, inviting you to explore multiple realities and question the very concept of time and space. Don't miss the opportunity to experience this fascinating journey in the heart of Venice: The Quantum Effect awaits you at the SMAC San Marco Art Centre, in Piazza San Marco 105, until 23 November 2025!