10 events and exhibitions not to be missed in Venice in September 2025

Let's start from an assumption: Venice is an open-air stage all year round and its canals are always crowded with tourists looking for the ideal shot to share. High and low season now have a very blurred boundary.

Why September then? For at least 10 reasons, 10 events not to be missed if you're planning a stay in Venice in september 2025.

Let's discover them together and remember: in September the temperature is still mild, but with less humidity and no rain that brings high water.

When the September breeze caresses the Rialto Bridge and the light takes on that golden tone of early evening, the Serenissima transforms into an open-air theater and begins to turn your dream into reality.

It's the month when Hollywood stars walk the red carpets of the Lido and it's the same month when gondoliers in renaissance costumes prepare their boats for a regatta that has its roots in the 13th century.

September is the month when Venice reveals its most authentic and spectacular soul together. Murano glass is celebrated and promoted in a week entirely dedicated to the artisan art of master glassmakers, while from the most exclusive terraces of the lagoon you can toast the sunset with a spritz in hand and your gaze on the domes of San Marco that turn pink.

It won't be easy, but you have to choose among these 10 events, the alternative is to stay in Venice the whole month of september!

On the first Sunday of September, the Canal Grande transforms into a floating theater for the historic gondola regatta, one of Venice's most spectacular events. The historic procession opens the festivities with richly decorated boats that evoke past glories, followed by exciting Venetian rowing competitions.

You can watch for free from Rialto, from Riva del Vin or from Ponte dell'Accademia, but for an even more authentic experience, you can book a spot on the floating stands set up along the route. The event celebrates Venetian maritime history with period costumes and traditions that have been handed down for centuries.

September 7 - Regatta route: Bacino di San Marco, Canal Grande, Rialto, Ferrovia and return

Cà Pesaro hosts "Orama", a word that derives from ancient Greek meaning "vision" or "dream", an exhibition that explores the contemporary artistic visions of Eleonora Rinaldi.

The artist presents works that dialogue with the historic spaces of the palace, creating a fascinating contrast between ancient and modern.

The rooms on the second floor of the palace transform into an immersive journey where painting and installations merge into a sensory experience. The location itself, with its baroque decorations, becomes an integral part of the artistic work.

May 27 to September 27 - Cà Pesaro, International Gallery of Modern Art

Palazzo Mocenigo invites you on an olfactory journey through the centuries with an exhibition dedicated to the history of perfume. The rooms of the 18th-century palace house a unique collection of essences, perfumery tools and period clothing.

You can admire over five hundred bottles, kept like treasures under glass bells, which trace more than six thousand years of olfactory culture. The common thread that connects the entire exhibition is a specific message: "perfume may fade, but the bottle preserves its memory".

The fragrance certainly evaporates over time, but the bottle preserves its memory.

"An excellent parallel with Venice, where every building, every corner and every stone keeps a story and a past to tell" (Ferdinand Storp, Collector).

May 21 to November 30, 2025 - Palazzo Mocenigo Museum

The International Exhibition of Cinematographic Art of Venice transforms the Lido into a world cinema center. Here you can breathe the exclusive atmosphere of premieres, admire international stars on the red carpet and discover films that will make cinema history.

Screenings are held mainly at the Palazzo del Cinema and PalaBiennale, but the entire island of Lido vibrates with cinematographic energy. Even if you don't have a press pass, you can experience the emotion by walking along the red carpet in the afternoon hours or dining in restaurants frequented by stars.

August 27 - September 6, 2025 - Venice

The Photo Gallery presents "IKONA", a retrospective dedicated to the brilliant William Klein, American master of urban photography. His revolutionary images capture the energy of modern metropolises.

On display is a selection of sixteen original black and white prints, coming from Studio Klein in Paris. The chosen images, dedicated to the themes of cities (New York, Moscow, Tokyo, Rome) and Fashion, tell of photography that affirms and condenses in itself the avant-garde, complexity and contradiction.

Each photograph is an artistic manifesto that has influenced generations of photographers and visual artists.

July 28 to November 30 - IKONA Photo Gallery

Villa Pisani hosts an extraordinary exhibition dedicated to Roberto Capucci, the master of Italian haute couture. "The power of color" presents the creations of the designer, true masterpieces that transform fabric into architecture.

The exhibition, which includes twenty dresses, about seventy drawings, sketches and period photographs, explores the combination between his artistic vision and the historic spaces of Villa Pisani, creating an exhibition path of rare beauty. Each creation is a work of art that explores the relationship between form, color and movement.

May 17 to November 2 - Villa Pisani

Palazzo Grassi hosts from April 2025 to January 2026 "The strange life of things", the first major exhibition in Italy of the franco-Italian artist, Tatiana Trouvé.

The artist transforms the entire palace into a labyrinth of physical and imaginary spaces, populated by sculptural works, large-scale drawings where interior and exterior worlds intertwine and "site-specific" installations, presented in dialogue with works from the last decade.

April 6, 2025 – January 4, 2026 Palazzo Grassi

Venice celebrates its millennial glassmaking tradition with The Venice Glass Week, a widespread festival that involves Murano and the entire city. Historic furnaces, galleries and museums open their doors for live demonstrations, exhibitions and special events.

You can watch master glassmakers at work, discover ancient techniques passed down from generation to generation and admire contemporary creations that reinterpret tradition. The ninth edition of the festival offers a privileged glimpse into this unique art in the world.

September 13 to 21, 2025 - Venice, Murano and Mestre

Venetian churches transform into magical settings for classical and sacred music concerts. San Vidal, Santa Maria della Pietà and the Basilica of San Marco host performances that unite musical art and architectural heritage.

The exceptional acoustics of these sacred spaces enhance every note, creating an unforgettable spiritual and emotional experience.

September - San Vidal Church, Santa Maria della Pietà Church, St. Mark's Basilica

Venetian panoramic terraces offer the opportunity to experience the city from unique perspectives, ideal for unforgettable aperitifs. The Terrazza Danieli offers breathtaking views of the Bacino di San Marco and the Doge's Palace, while the Skyline Rooftop Bar of the Hilton Molino Stucky at Giudecca offers a 360-degree panorama of the lagoon.

The Ca' Sagredo Rooftop Terrace on the Canal Grande conquers with its Hollywood atmosphere, and for those seeking a free experience, the terrace of the Fondaco dei Tedeschi (reservation required) offers an invaluable view of the Rialto area. Each location has its particular charm and September is the ideal month to admire the sunset over the canals while sipping the traditional Venetian spritz.

Terrazza Danieli (Hotel Danieli), Skyline Rooftop Bar (Giudecca island), Ca' Sagredo (Hotel) and Fondaco dei Tedeschi (department store with panoramic terrace)

Venice in September awaits you with a very rich calendar of events celebrating art, history and tradition. Each appointment is an opportunity to discover new facets of a city that never stops surprising, giving authentic emotions among calli, canals and millennial palaces.