La Biennale di Venezia
From mid-June through early November in odd-numbered years, Venice hosts a world-famous exposition of modern art that features painters, sculptors, and performance artists from around the world.

Looking back on the Biennale
A report (with photos) on an earlier international exposition of modern art in Venice.

Carnival (Carnevale)

Venice Carnival - Carnevale di Venezia
In Venice during February, "Who was that masked man?' isn't a question about the Lone Ranger.

Venice Carnival Dates
Plan your trip to the Carnevale di Venezia with our calendar.

Venice Carnival Masks
Whether you're headed for Carnevale or enjoying it vicariously at home, you can learn about Venetian Carnival masks--and where to buy them in Venice.

Film Festival

Venice International Film Festival
Film Critic Roger Ebert has described Venice's Mostra Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica as "Cannes without the hassle."

Other Events

Fall Festivals in Venice
After All Saints' Day on Nov. 1, stick around for the Festival of Santa Maria della Salute on Nov. 21--and watch the Venetians walk on water.

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Venice canal reflections

From our Venice Travel Blog:

A water taxi ride to Venice Airport
A warning about water taxis

Venice Railroad Station: a vaporetto view
Long lines at Venice Airport
Free boat trips to Murano

Need to pee? Prepare to pay
The perils of overpacking
Flood warning: the sound of sirens

Stupid tourist tricks
Johnny Depp's palazzo
Venetian daily life

Maggie in Venice

From Maggie in Venice:

A dog's life in Venice
A Beagle boards a water bus
Venice Carnival for dogs

Venice cruise review:

MSC Eastern Mediterranean Cruise