Venice

Experience the best of Venice

• Country: Italy
• Population: 55,000(city centre) / 260,897 (surrounding area)
• Official Language: Italian
• Nearby Cities: Jesolo, Treviso

Venice barely needs an introduction! One of the most famous cities in Italy and one of the most visited tourist destinations in the entire world, Venice has charmed generations of people for more than its beautiful canals and romantic gondolas. It was an important centre for maritime commerce during the Renaissance and ever since, it has been traditionally associated with luxury and wealth, as well as crowds of tourists! Like other important Italian destinations, Venice is hailed for its amazing gastronomy, incredible art, its history and its remarkable architecture. Venice is also well-known for its annual carnival, the Carnevale di Venezia, held every February. Even outside of this period, there is plenty to do in the city. Explore all of Venice's entertainment on StubHub, where you can buy and sell Venice event tickets today and prepare for the experience of a lifetime.

A centre for art and culture

Venice’s importance to not only Italian history and culture, but also Western culture itself, is indisputable.  There are many museums in the city which are the home to important pieces of art and history, such as the Doge’s Palace, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and the Galleria dell’Academia. In addition, Venice’s international art exhibition, the Venice Biennale – la Biennale di Venezia in Italian – is held every two years and it is one of the most anticipated events in the city. Other important festivals include the Venice Film Festival, the oldest of its kind in the world, the celebratory fireworks of the Festa del Redentore, held in July, and the Festa della Sensa, which every year celebrates the city’s relationship with the sea. Make sure you see it all with Venice event tickets available on StubHub.

Venice: The Republic of Music today

Venice, once dubbed the "Republic of Music" during the times of the Venetian state and maritime expansion, became instrumental to the development of Italian music. The city is home to important orchestras such as the Venice Baroque Orchestra and the opera house La Fenice,  where you may have the chance to watch Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata. Choose from available Venice event tickets and save your seats!

Explore the region of Veneto

In Veneto, where Venice is located, there are many other cities nearby that offer great options to keep you entertained. Near Venice are the cities of Jesolo and Treviso, both only 40 minutes away, which are very popular with tourists. A little further away is the city of Verona at about an hour and a half by car, famous for being the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Look for tickets for concerts and theatre shows in these cities: there is sure to be plenty to choose from on StubHub!