The Feast of the Redeemer (Festa del Redentore) is one of the most cherished holidays for Venetians, combining both religious and spectacular elements. On Saturday night, the fireworks attract thousands of visitors: light and reflection games on the unique stage of the Bacino di San Marco create a kaleidoscope of colors behind the spires, domes, and bell towers of the city.
It is an occasion to remember the end of the terrible plague epidemic that struck Venice between 1575 and 1577. The Redeemer, the "most famous" night as Venetians colloquially call it, is an integral part of the customs of the lagoon city's inhabitants. They continue to renew, even today, the gastronomic traditions, folklore, and celebrations handed down by their ancestors, making this "very Venetian" festival internationally known and one of the city's greatest tourist attractions.
The event is part of the celebrations for the 700th anniversary of Marco Polo's death.
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starting from Monday, 8th July for residents of the Municipality of Venice*
Program in Venice
Friday, July 19
From 8:00 PM, the opening of the votive bridge connecting the Zattere with the Church of the Redeemer on the Giudecca island, open until midnight on Sunday, July 21.
Saturday, July 20
From 11:30 PM,
Fireworks display in Bacino di San Marco. To attend the fireworks display, whether from land or by boat, it is MANDATORY to book your place online as access will be limited. Reservations will be available from Monday, 8th July. Click here.
*Reservations are initially reserved for residents in the Municipality of Venice. If you are a resident of Giudecca Island, you will have priority booking for the Giudecca area. During the second booking phase, starting on 11th July, the booking system will also be opened to non-residents of the Municipality of Venice for the Zattere and San Marco sectors and to residents of the Municipality of Venice for the Giudecca sector. In the final booking phase the Giudecca sectors will also be open to non-residents of the Municipality of Venice.
Sunday, July 21
Redeemer Regattas, Giudecca Canal
- 4:00 PM Youth regatta on two-oared pupparini
- 4:45 PM Regatta on two-oared pupparini
- 5:30 PM Regatta on two-oared gondolas
7:00 PM Votive Mass at the Church of the Redeemer on the Giudecca island
On Sunday 21st we can celebrate the Redeemer at The Human Safety Net House! Entrance is free for everyone.
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Program in the mainland
ASSEGGIANO “Asseggiano in Festa”. Saturday 20th July at 11.30pm, fireworks.
MALCONTENTA “Sagra del Redentore”. Saturday 20th July at 11.30pm, fireworks.
MARGHERA “Festa del Redentore a Marghera”, Piazza Mercato. Saturday 20th July music and dancing party.
PELLESTRINA “Redentore a Pellestrina”, in Zendrini square. Saturday 20th July at 11.30pm, fireworks.
GAZZERA “Redentore al Parco”, villa Pozzi: picnic, magic circus, music and party.
MURANO "Redentore a Murano". From 7.00pm fish-based dinner with music and dancing, waiting for the fireworks.
Useful Information
To attend the fireworks display, whether from land or by boat, it is MANDATORY to book your place online as access will be limited.
The visibility areas on land are divided into sectors: Zattere, Piazzetta San Marco-Riva degli Schiavoni, Giudecca. The mooring areas for boats are divided according to the type of boat.
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To attend the fireworks display, whether from land or by boat, it is MANDATORY to book your place online as access will be limited. Reservations will be available shortly. Click here.
