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Today in Venice
Open the full day →What's on this week
Mon 12 – Sun 18. Each item links to where we found it.
- Last days · Until Sun 18
Biennale Musica 2026: A Child of Sound
The 70th International Festival of Contemporary Music offers concerts, installations, and absolute premieres across various historic and contemporary venues in Venice. A second phase of the festival continues from October 20-24.
- Last days · Until Sun 18
Festival Universitario 'Echoes of the Sun'
The second edition of the university festival, promoted by Ca' Foscari University, features debates, workshops, editorial presentations, and live music, including a concert by Doppelganger and a day curated with L'Altana magazine.
- Last days · Until Sun 18
Festival Universitario 'Echoes of the Sun' - Debates and Learning
Opening day of the university festival with debates on generational confrontation and learning with Alessandro De Concini.
- Until Sun 18
Festa dei Veneziani in Piazza 2026
The second edition of this event aims to reconnect Venetians, especially younger generations, with Piazza San Marco. Activities include choirs, folk dances, games, documentary screenings, free tastings, and guided tours of various city landmarks.
- All week
'Transforming Energy' by Marina Abramović
A major exhibition by Marina Abramović, featuring performance art and Renaissance masterpieces, including interactive 'Transitory Objects'. This exhibition marks the artist's 80th birthday.
- All week
Ciclo Grandval, una nobile all'avanguardia (Festival d'Autunno)
A series of classical and lyric concerts focusing on wind instruments, as part of the Autumn Festival at Palazzetto Bru Zane.
33 more this week in the app
Things to do in Venice
The city's classics, ranked for a first visit. Places a local guide stops at say so.
No verdicts on these places yet. Been to any? Say whether it's worth it — that is exactly what the next traveller reads here.
When to go
The next 14 days — crowds, weather and what's on in one strip. Tap a day to open it.
- Fri1621°
- Sat1721°
- Sun1820°
- Mon1921°
- Tue2018°
- Wed2122°
- Thu2219°
- Fri2319°
- Sat2421°
- Sun2521°
- Mon2619°
- Tue2718°
- Wed2819°
- Thu2917°
Crowds:QuietComfortableBusyVery busy
Best pickBusiestSomething on
Best days: Mon 19, Thu 22 and Thu 29
Picked for lighter crowds and good weather.
What Venice is like
A year-round read of the city's character, not this week's weather.
Venice leans hardest into Culture, Romance and Beauty — and Authenticity matters least here.
Good to know about Venice
- For Venice Carnival, dates vary annually, and the most elaborate costumes are mainly seen at private events and balls, not as much in the public squares. Source
- Except for the lagoon area closer to Chioggia, there are few opportunities for bird migration spotting as the most interesting areas are protected natural reserves and difficult to access. Source
All scores and the radar
The vibe of this city
How strongly this place leans into each kind of trip — a stable read on its everlasting character, not today's weather.
Year-round profile
How Venice scores, dimension by dimension
Calmstrong · 59Why
The absence of cars and the slow pace of life in most Venetian sestieri, such as Cannaregio or Castello, allow you to switch off and enjoy peaceful walks along the fondamenta.
Adventurequiet · 16Why
Options for hiking, climbing, or surfing are almost non-existent near the city; for something more active, consider a day trip to the Dolomites or the lagoon.
Naturelight · 35Why
Wild nature is limited in the urban center; to enjoy the beach or greener walks, you can visit the Lido di Venezia or explore the lagoon islands.
Foodlight · 34Why
Specialty coffee and vegan options are limited; for authentic Venetian cuisine, seek out small bacari in Cannaregio or Castello.
Sportlight · 25Why
Activities like hiking or climbing are not common here; the main way to stay active is by walking the city or exploring via gondola or kayak.
Culturevery strong · 81Why
The city offers immense cultural richness with museums like the Peggy Guggenheim Collection or the Gallerie dell'Accademia, in addition to festivals like the Biennale.
Sociallight · 33Why
Finding events with major international artists or coworking spaces is uncommon; for socializing, you can seek out small local bars in less touristy areas.
Familybalanced · 48Why
There are some child-friendly attractions, but the high density of tourists and lack of parks make navigating with strollers a challenge.
Romancevery strong · 74Why
The city's atmosphere, with its pedestrian walks, canals, and select restaurants, naturally creates a romantic setting for couples.
Productivitybalanced · 49Why
Internet connectivity is generally good, but the scarcity of coworking spaces means remote work can be challenging.
Valuequiet · 9Why
Venice tends to be an expensive city, especially for accommodation and restaurants in the most central areas, making it difficult to get a lot for your money.
Authenticityquiet · 5Why
The historic center is heavily tourist-dominated, which dilutes local life; for a more authentic experience, explore the Cannaregio or Castello neighborhoods.
Safetybalanced · 53Why
While generally safe, the large crowds and narrow streets can lead to crowded situations and petty theft.
Weatherstrong · 61Why
Venice offers many hours of sunshine and pleasant temperatures for much of the year, with cool winters and warm summers without extreme heat.
Beautyvery strong · 71Why
Venice's urban and natural aesthetic is exceptional, with its canals, historic architecture, and the unique light reflecting on the water, creating iconic views.
Scored on 16 of 16 vibe dimensions from this city's year-round data.
Nearby and similar
- Is Venice busy right now?
- Open today's date for Venice to see the live vibe — we fuse weather, crowds, events and holidays into one busyness score, updated daily.
- When is Venice least crowded?
- Browse the next 14 days above: each day is labelled from quiet to very busy. Quiet days are usually mid-week and away from holidays and big events.
- What's the weather like in Venice?
- Each day card shows the expected highs, lows and rain for Venice. Open any date for the hourly breakdown.