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When June arrives, Venice changes its rhythm…
It is the time of Biennale Teatro and Biennale Danza, two events that bring artists, companies and audiences from all over the world to Venice.
Here’s how to make the most of the beginning of the Venetian summer.
1. Biennale Teatro: Venice between performances and new visions
• From 7 to 21 June 2026, Venice hosts the 54th International Theatre Festival, directed by Willem Dafoe and titled ALTER NATIVE.
• During these weeks, the city becomes a creative laboratory dedicated to contemporary performing arts, with performances, talks, international companies and productions linked to Biennale College Teatro, designed to support emerging artists as well.
• In 2026, the festival also celebrates two important awards: the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement to Emma Dante and the Silver Lion to Greek-Albanian director Mario Banushi.
• Performances take place in some of the Biennale’s most fascinating venues: Teatro alle Tese, Teatro Piccolo Arsenale, Tese dei Soppalchi, Sale d’Armi and the historic spaces of Ca’ Giustinian, headquarters of La Biennale. Places worth visiting in their own right, making every performance even more immersive.
Biennale Teatro is the perfect choice for those who love being surprised by new ideas, stage languages and innovative ways of interpreting the present.
2. Biennale Danza: movement meets the lagoon
• From 17 July to 1 August 2026, Venice welcomes the 20th International Festival of Contemporary Dance, directed by Wayne McGregor and titled Time Does Not Exist.
• The theme draws inspiration from physicist Carlo Rovelli’s reflections on the non-linear and multiple nature of time, transforming dance into a way to explore movement, memory, perception and the future.
• The programme includes daily performances by soloists, international companies and activities from Biennale College Danza, creating an ongoing dialogue between leading contemporary artists and new generations of performers.
• Dance also finds its home mainly within the Arsenale area, where former industrial spaces overlooking the water are transformed into contemporary theatres, creating a unique dialogue between historic architecture and performance.
• In 2026, the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement will be awarded to the Australian company Bangarra Dance Theatre, while the Silver Lion will be awarded to Mamela Nyamza.
Biennale Danza is the perfect choice for those who love art, movement, experimentation and new forms of storytelling through the body.
3. Venice Lido: culture and relaxation by the sea
After a day of theatres, performances and shows, the Venice Lido offers a different kind of break, with beaches, seaside walks and a relaxed atmosphere.
From here, Venice’s historic centre is easily reached by vaporetto, allowing you to combine cultural events and relaxation without compromising on either.
Staying at The Caesar Venezia 2000 means experiencing the Biennale from two different perspectives: the cultural vibrancy of Venice on one side, and the tranquillity of the sea on the other.
The Lido is the perfect choice for those who want to combine art, summer and wellbeing.
– Biennale Teatro is perfect if you love performances, storytelling and new artistic visions, with the ALTER NATIVE festival directed by Willem Dafoe.
– Biennale Danza is ideal if you are looking for creative energy, international performances and innovation, following the theme Time Does Not Exist.
– The Venice of calli and bacari is the right choice if you want to combine culture with authentic local experiences.
– The Venice Lido is perfect if you wish to enjoy the Biennale without giving up relaxation, staying at The Caesar Venezia 2000.
The beginning of summer is one of the most fascinating times to discover Venice: a city that, through theatre, dance and the lagoon, knows how to turn every day into a performance.
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