The Chess game in Marostica

Veneto – Events

Veneto is home to one of the most famous events in the world: the Venice Carnival, which annually attracts over 4 million visitors.

But Veneto is also rich in many other famous events like the International Film Festival (Venice), the Biennale Arte (from May to November in Venice),  the Game of Marostica chess (September), the Opera Festival in Verona (from June to September)…

Many festivals to historical or religious background, like the Festa della Sensa (Venice in May) and the Feast of the Redeemer (Venice in July). Very amusing and curious is Tocatì, the International Festival of Street Games that enlivens the streets of Verona in September.

There are also many food events such as the Salted Codfish Festival in Sandrigo (Vicenza), Made in Malga in Asiago and the biggest Rice Fair in Isola della Scala (Verona).

Welcome to Veneto, the region of Venice and Verona, Lake Garda, the Dolomites, the sea of ​​Jesolo, baccalà and much more.

EVENTS

6 Sep 2026
Venice- Historica Regatta

Historical Regatta – Venice

Sunday September 6th, 2026, the most important Venetian rowing competition.

12 Jun 2026 - 12 Sep 2026

Verona Opera Festival at the Great Arena

From June 12th to September 12th 2026 the most famous Italian opera festival

4 Sep 2026 - 12 Sep 2026
The Chess game in Marostica

The Live Chess Game in Marostica

September 4-5 and 11-12, 2026. The Chess Game with living pawns

2 Sep 2026 - 12 Sep 2026
film festival

Venice International Film Festival

2-12 September 2026, the world of the movie stars comes to Venice

12 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026
Venice Glass Week

The Venice Glass Week – Venice

September 12th to 20th, 2026. The international festival dedicated to the art of glass

All year long
Brenta cycle route Vicenza - Veneto - Italy

Brenta cycle path (province of Vicenza)

The path in Veneto of the Valsugana cycle path. 33 km until Bassano del Grappa

11 Oct 2026
Verona-giocattoli-modellini auto

Vintage Toys Market – Verona

October 11th, 2026. Collectors can buy and exchange old toys and childhood memorabilia

Sep 2026 - Oct 2026
Fiera del R

Rice Fair – Isola della Scala (Verona)

In September-October 2026 the biggest rice fair and its tasty recipes

All year long
Torcello Museum - Veneto - Italy

Torcello Museum – Venice Lagoon

In Torcello island, archaeological finds and objects of Greek and Roman culture

All year long
Castelbrando Museum Veneto italy

CastelBrando Museum – Cison di Valmarino

Weapons, costumes, musical instruments and carriages in a castle in Veneto. All year long

All year long
Villa Widmann Rezzonico Foscari - Veneto - Italy

Villa Widmann Rezzonico Foscari – Brenta river

Venetian jewel in French rococo style to be admired on the Riviera del Brenta

All year long
Giusti Garden - Veneto - Italy

Giusti Garden – Verona

Open all year long, one of the most beautiful Italian style gardens in Italy