Live the best experiences on the island
Venice is not just a city to visit, but a place to experience. Throughout the year, the lagoon comes alive with events, festivals, and celebrations that showcase the city’s cultural, artisanal and creative soul.
By staying at the Starfish Apartments on Giudecca, you can enjoy the most authentic and evocative experiences in Venice, experiencing the city like a true Venetian.
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January – February
Venice Carnival
The Venice Carnival is one of the most famous celebrations in the world. Masks, historical costumes, dances, and performances transform streets and squares into an open-air theater.
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May – June
Venice Boat Show
The Venice Boat Show celebrates the deep bond between the city and the sea. Held in the Arsenale, it is an unmissable event for boating, design, and innovation enthusiasts.
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July
The Feast of the Redeemer
It’s one of the most heartfelt celebrations for Venetian people. Every July, Venice gathers for a night of celebration, dinners on boats, spectacular fireworks show, and conviviality. From Giudecca, you can enjoy one of the most breathtaking views of the fireworks that illuminate St. Mark’s Basin.
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May – November
The Venice Biennale
The 61st International Art Exhibition – Biennale Arte 2026 returns to Venice, transforming the Giardini, the Arsenale, and the city’s locations into a vast stage of contemporary creativity. An unmissable event for art lovers, with works, installations and visions that narrate the present global art scene.
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September
Historical Regatta
The Historical Regatta is one of the most spectacular events in Venetian tradition. A historical parade of vintage boats opens the rowing races along the Grand Canal, telling the story of the city and its inextricable relationship with water.
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September
Venice International Film Festival
The Venice Film Festival, held on the Lido, is the oldest film festival in the world. Actors, directors, and film enthusiasts arrive from all over the world to experience this unique event.
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September
The Venice Glass Week
The Venice Glass Week celebrates the art of glass, a symbol of Venetian artisanal excellence. Exhibitions, events, and demonstrations involve furnaces and cultural spaces between Venice and Murano. An unmissable experience for those who love craftsmanship, design, and creativity.
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September
Homo Faber
Homo Faber is an exhibition event dedicated to European craftsmanship excellence. An exhibition that highlights the know-how, craftsmanship, and beauty of artisanal work.
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October
Venice Design Week
Venice Design Week brings contemporary design to the city’s historic sites. Installations, workshops, and exhibitions transform Venice into a widespread creative laboratory.
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April and October
Venice Fashion Week
Venice Fashion Week showcases sustainable, independent, and artisanal fashion. Fashion shows, presentations, and events bring historic buildings and alternative spaces to life.
Experience Venice with Starfish
Whatever experience brings you to Venice, StarFish Apartments is the ideal starting point to fully experience it. From Giudecca, you can easily reach every event and return at the end of the day to the tranquillity of the lagoon.
Contact us and organize your stay in Venice.