Between screenings or shows
A two- to four-hour gap: something close by.
- Half-dayMask-making workshop
- EatRialto market
Venice Film Festival 2027 in Venice: weekend guide and things to do
25 August to 4 September 2027 · ExpectedVenice, Italy
Venice Film Festival leaves gaps between screenings, shows and events, and companions without a pass have whole days in Venice. This guide fills them.
Know before you go
- Public tickets are sold online for many screenings.
- Stay on the Lido for beaches between screenings, or in Venice for everything else.
Airport to Palazzo del Cinema, Lido
Marco Polo airport (VCE) has Alilaguna water buses to San Marco and the Lido (about 1 hour 15 minutes), buses to Piazzale Roma (25 minutes) and water taxis (about 140 euros).
Vaporetto to Lido, then a bus or walk.
Public transport directions to Palazzo del Cinema, Lido
Where to stay by budget
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Mestre | Mainland hotels 10 minutes by train or tram, much cheaper. |
| Mid-range | Cannaregio and Castello | Quieter canals with local bars. |
| Splurge | Grand Canal and the Lido | Palazzo hotels and beach hotels on the Lido. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Anda Venice
- Mid-range: Hotel Moresco
- Splurge: Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort
Day plans for the free hours
Built around the usual festival stay schedule for 25 August to 4 September 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.
A free day
For companions without a pass, or attendees taking a day off.
- Full dayProsecco hills day trip
Evenings
After the last show of the day.
- EveningCicchetti and wine walk
- EatPasticceria Tonolo
Rainy day
Indoor backups.
- Rain or heat backupDoge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica
- FreeGet lost in Castello and Cannaregio.
Family-friendly picks
Half day · Family · Low walking
Murano, Burano and Torcello boat tour
Glass, lace and colourful houses.
- Lido beaches.
- Natural History Museum.
Evening and day-trip tours
After dark
- Fondamenta della Misericordia bars.
6 tours worth booking for Venice Film Festival
| Tour | Length | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Mask-making workshop | Half day | Bad weather, Families |
| Gondola ride | Half day | Tired legs, Families |
| Murano, Burano and Torcello boat tour | Half day | Families, Tired legs |
| Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica | Half day | Bad weather |
| Prosecco hills day trip | Full day | Food lovers |
| Cicchetti and wine walk | Evening | Food lovers, Night owls |
Where to eat
Rainy-day backups
- Peggy Guggenheim Collection.
- Gallerie dell'Accademia.
Getting around on event days
- Vaporetto passes (1 to 7 days) save money.
- Day-trippers must pay the access fee on peak days; overnight guests are exempt.
Day trips from Venice
- Padua: 25 minutes by train
- Verona: 1 hour 10 minutes
Bringing a group?
Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Venice Film Festival.
Plan a group tripQuestions people ask
When is Venice Film Festival 2027?
The next edition is 25 August to 4 September 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.
How do I get from the airport to Palazzo del Cinema, Lido?
Marco Polo airport (VCE) has Alilaguna water buses to San Marco and the Lido (about 1 hour 15 minutes), buses to Piazzale Roma (25 minutes) and water taxis (about 140 euros). Vaporetto to Lido, then a bus or walk.
Where should I stay for Venice Film Festival?
For most visitors the best base is Cannaregio and Castello: Quieter canals with local bars.
What can we do between sessions at Venice Film Festival?
Good short outings in Venice include Gondola ride, Murano, Burano and Torcello boat tour, Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.
What is there for kids and families near Venice Film Festival?
Family-friendly picks: Gondola ride, Murano, Burano and Torcello boat tour, Mask-making workshop. Lido beaches.
How far is Palazzo del Cinema, Lido from Venice centre?
About 6 km in a straight line. Vaporetto to Lido, then a bus or walk.
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