Two women smiling at Ca Corrigiane hotel in Venice, Italy, holding a framed award

TIPS FOR CURIOUS TRAVELERS



Choosing, getting lost… there’s no single way to reach a place. As Franz Kafka said, “The path is only made by walking.” We always encourage our guests to experience the city spontaneously, just as we do every day. But Venice is often reluctant to reveal itself, especially in its most hidden and distinctive spots.

That’s why we recommend places to our guests that preserve a sense of authenticity, or activities and events that allow them to see Venice from different and more meaningful perspectives.


Francesca and Rosanna 

Professional woman in white outfit against pink background, Ca Cortigiane hotel Venice staff portrait

The 61st Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition



From Saturday, May 9, to Sunday, November 22, 2026 (preview days: May 6, 7, and 8)

at the Giardini, the Arsenale, and various locations throughout the city.

Fireworks illuminate Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute and Venice's Grand Canal near Ca Cortigiane hotel

Feast of the Redeemer



On Saturday, July 18, the “Notte Famosissima” returns—one of the most eagerly anticipated and evocative events in Venetian tradition: the Festa del Redentore.
Biennale Danza Venezia poster, July 17 - August 1, 2026. Modern design with geometric patterns in pink and dark background.

International Contemporary Dance Festival



Running in Venice from July 17 to August 1, the 20th International Festival of Contemporary Dance, directed by Wayne McGregor, is titled "Time Does Not Exist."

Colorful gradient spheres and abstract objects arranged in concentric circles on light blue background

HOMO FABER: An Island of Light



From September 1 to 30, 2026, the stunning setting of the Giorgio Cini Foundation on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore will host the fourth edition of Homo Faber 2026, the prestigious international exhibition dedicated to excellence in contemporary fine craftsmanship.

2026 La Biennale di Venezia schedule showing Carnevale, Arte, Teatro, Danza, Cinema, and Musica dates in Venice

Venice Film Biennale 2026



The 83rd Venice International Film Festival returns from September 2 to September 12, 2026

Ornate Venetian gondola procession on Grand Canal with Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute in background

VENICE HISTORICAL REGATTA



Sunday, September 6, 2026. It is a parade featuring dozens and dozens of traditional 16th-century boats, all colorful and manned by gondoliers in period costume, carrying the doge, the dogaressa, Caterina Cornaro, and all the highest-ranking officials of the Venetian magistracy.

Elegant ballroom at Ca Cortigiane Venice with debutantes in white gowns and guests in formal attire

VENICE DEBUT: WHERE HISTORY, FASHION, AND DANCE MEET



Saturday, September 19, 2026—don't miss the unique experience of Venice Debut: history, fashion, and dance come together in the heart of Venice.

Sunset view from Ca Cortigiane Venice terrace with candles, boats, and Grand Canal waterfront

Venice Glass Week 2026



The 10th edition of the festival dedicated to artistic glass,

The Venice Glass Week will take place from September 12 to 20, 2026.

Black exhibition booths fill industrial warehouse space at Ca Cortigiane event in Venice with visitors browsing displays

2026 HIGH-END CRAFTS FAIR



The Salone dell’Alto Artigianato Italiano returns to Venice from Thursday, October 1, to Sunday, October 4, 2026—a unique event celebrating Italian art and craftsmanship in the heart of the lagoon, the cradle of ancient trades and expertise passed down through the centuries.
Biennale Musica Venezia 2026 poster with 'A Child of Sound' title and geometric pink design

2026 Music Biennale



"A Child of Sound" is the title chosen for the 70th International Festival of Contemporary Music, taking place in Venice from October 10 to 24 and directed by Caterina Barbieri.
Event gathering at Ca Cortigiane hotel in Venice, guests and panelists in elegant interior space with historic architecture

VENICE DESIGN WEEK 2026



A citywide event dedicated to design, taking place in Venice from October 9 to 18, 2026. Venice Design Week is an international event dedicated to design in all its forms, transforming Venice into a citywide creative laboratory spread across historic sites, galleries, museums, studios, and unique venues throughout the city.
Person examining colorful fabrics and textiles at Ca Cortigiane in Venice, Italy

VENICE FASHION WEEK 2026



Fashion, crafts, design, business culture, and sustainability in Venice!
Now in its twelfth edition and featuring a network of over 120 participating organizations, Venice Fashion Week will take place October 19–24, 2026.
Guest at Ca Cortigiane hotel enjoying Venice's Grand Canal with historic palaces and traditional gondola

VENICE COCKTAIL WEEK 2026



In Venice from October 21 to 25, 2026

The essence of Venice Cocktail Week is to explore the city of Venice through a tour of hotel bars, cocktail bars, and exclusive venues—Event Partners—to discover cocktails created specifically for the event. 
Sailboats racing in Venice waters with St. Mark's Basilica and historic buildings in background

Venice Hospitality Challenge 2026



The Venice Hospitality Challenge is now in its 13th edition and returns with its spectacular sails on Saturday, October 17, 2026
Sailboat regatta on turquoise Venetian lagoon with Venice cityscape and historic buildings in background

Veleziana 2026



The classic regatta organized by the Compagnia della Vela returns on October 18, 2026
This year marks the event’s 19th edition. The course takes place on the open sea, starting in the waters off the Lido of Venice and concluding with the traditional finish in St. Mark’s Basin with sails unfurled. 
Marathon runners in orange shirts racing through Venice's St. Mark's Square with the iconic campanile tower

Venice Marathon 2026



Sunday, October 25, 2026: Don't miss the 40th Venice Marathon!
Venige Noir festival logo for noir literature in Venice, Italy

Venice Noir



From November 12 to 15, 2026, Venice will host an unparalleled literary festival, held partly in English and partly in Italian. A unique opportunity to meet world-class writers at three of the city’s most iconic venues: the Ateneo Veneto, the Teatro La Fenice, and the Ridotto at the Hotel Monaco, once Casanova’s casino.
Traditional performers in costume at Venice's St. Mark's Square during festival celebration

Venice Carnival 2027



January 23–February 9, 2027
Experience the magic of the Venice Carnival: a timeless journey through masks, history, and wonder. Traditions and charm in the heart of the City of Water.
Venetian canal with turquoise gondolas, historic terracotta buildings, and stone bridges in Venice

WHAT TO DO IN VENICE IN EVERY SEASON