Venice · CONCERTS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 concerts worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Hear Baroque classics in the 17th-century Church of San Vidal in Venice with Interpreti Veneziani. 90 minutes, $37, superb acoustics.
“It was perfection. I’ve been following this ensemble for a couple of years.. listening to their recordings on vinyl. To have the opportunity to experience them live, in Venice, was sublime!!”
Venice’s Vivaldi Four Seasons live concert in a small historic setting with period costumes and top string players, 75 minutes long.
“Extremely talented musicians. What an experience listening to Vivaldi in Venice. Highly recommend for a different one of a kind experience.”
Visit Venice’s Music Museum with 200 instruments, then hear Vivaldi’s Four Seasons live at San Vidal with Interpreti Veneziani.
“Sublime to hear Vivaldi's works live, fantastico! Great location too, easy to get to with the Zattere boat stop near by”
Hear Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in Venice at Santa Maria della Visitazione, where he worked, performed by a Baroque ensemble.
“The wonderful music and musicians, combined with an incredible forum was a truly enjoyable experience.”
The Three Tenors concert in Venice brings Verdi and Puccini to life with period costumes, a live orchestra, and an intimate setting.
“What a lovely night of beautiful music and outstanding voices!! The costumes were lovely too. In fact it was so good, they got a standing ovation!”
An elegant 90-minute Vivaldi Four Seasons concert in Venice’s Scuola Grande di San Teodoro, with period costumes and period-style playing.
“Such a beautiful place to experience opera. The costumes and setting made for a special night. Thoroughly enjoyed it”
Hear world-class baroque music by Interpreti Veneziani in Venice’s San Vidal, with superb acoustics, open seating, and English programs.
“It was a Very moving music in an intimate setting. Please attend if you can fit it into your itinerary.”
One hour of opera arias in St. Mark Square’s Prison Palace, with piano accompaniment and works from Mozart to 20th century.
“Enjoyed every minute of this wonderful performance, great singers and the pianist. Recommend highly to all opera lovers.”
Hear Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at Venice’s Chiesa della Pietà. 80 minutes with the Vivaldi Baroque Ensemble for about $40.
“It was a wonderful experience!!! Definitely show up early to get good seats, beautiful performance”
Venice classical concert at Palazzo Pisani Revedin, 1 hour at 9:00 pm. Pickup, mobile ticket, and admission included in a historic cultural setting.
“Muy recomendable, un ambiente de paz y musica para el alma, apoyemos a la cultura de la musica, nos encanto para toda la familia”
Around Vivaldi baroque concert in Venice's Pietà church near St Mark's, $40, 1.5 hours of Vivaldi plus Bach, Haendel, Mozart.
“Parfait pour l'acoustique du lieu et la prestation musicale”
Baroque Vivaldi concert ticket in Venice plus free entry to the Music Museum in San Maurizio, with playable instruments and violin-making.
“This performance was an unforgettable introduction to classical music, brimming with passion and precision. Their incredible energy made the 1 hour and 30 minutes fly by, leaving me wishing it could last forever. This first experience with live classical music has sparked a newfound appreciation, and I’m eagerly looking forward to more!”
Venetian dinner by St. Mark’s, then a concert in the baroque Church of San Vidal with music from Vivaldi and other masters.
“The concert was outstanding. Meeting point directions were a bit unclear but when we called the guide she picked up immediately and clarified them.”
Hear Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in Chiesa di San Vidal, then use your concert ticket for free Museo della Musica entry in Venice.
“the event was amazing, Vivaldi is always easy to listen when there is a great orchestra as the gents we had the honor to listen to,i we totally recomand it!”
Live jazz with an organic dinner or aperitif in Venice at Laguna Libre, set by the Cannaregio canal in an 18th-century palace.
“Nel prezzo è compreso aperitivo e cena con una bottiglia di vino. qualità buona eccetto le cozze nel mio cous cous che non erano fresche. Musicisti molto bravi. Unica ma importante nota dolente c'era una festa in una sala accanto di ragazzi di 20 anni che per accedere passavano dal ristorante con un vai e viene di gente impressionante, sembrava di stare in metropolitana! quando i musicisti non suonavano si sentiva la musica dell altro locale. Dubito anche sui sistemi di sicurezza in caso di incendio di quel locale. Peccato! a volte voler guadagnare troppo rovina la qualità.”
From the Basilica to the far lagoon — every experience, ranked.
