The Venice events calendar has something scheduled no matter when you might choose to visit the city. August is an especially busy month, with many kinds of attractions across the city taking place to suit a variety of different i
nterests. There are some however, that are suited to virtually everybody. Here is a roundup of three important events in the city during August that anyone in the city must attend.
nterests. There are some however, that are suited to virtually everybody. Here is a roundup of three important events in the city during August that anyone in the city must attend.
Possibly the most colourful events in the city are the Village Festivals. During the month of August, the city of Venice comes alive with a number of local festivals. These festivals are marked by their colourful fireworks and fanfare and many of them even have boat races. Since there are a number of them across the region, it is possible to find one close to where you are staying.
The second event that is worth attending in Venice in August is the Venetian Jazz Festival. This festival starts in the last week of July and extends to first week of August and sees a number of international and local artists perform at this festival. These performances take place at the Teatro La Venice as well as at the Cannaregio area. Apart from the concerts, there are a number of exhibitions of artwork, readings and parties around the city.
On the first of August every year, the Pellestrina Regatta takes place on the island of Pellestrina.
It takes place on the day of the feast of Madonna Dell’ Apparizione and is one of the most important regattas during the rowing season in Venice. To watch the regatta, you will have to find a spot on the shore of Pellestrina. Along with the regatta, there are also a number of stalls and general fanfare, which makes it a very exciting day trip idea for the entire family.
