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”
Venice evening baroque concert with Interpreti Veneziani plus San Maurizio Music Museum entry. Hear Vivaldi and Mozart live, 90 minutes.
“We had a fantastic time at the concert. Beautiful music in a wonderful setting. Well worth the money.”
Hear opera arias and piano inside Palazzo delle Prigioni in St. Mark’s Square, Venice, with two seating options and a mobile ticket.
“Amazing music in a unique space! Rich, resonant sound; skilled and expressive singers and pianist. First time for us to hear operatic arias in a prison.”
Private Venice cooking class in Chef Francesco Colabella’s home, learn Italian recipes with fresh ingredients, then enjoy live acoustic guitar.
“If you are looking for a cooking experience where you feel relaxed, at home and with friends, this is for you. Francesco welcomed us into his exquisite home with one of the best views in Venice! We made truly delicious food an d my daughter is now insisting I buy all the necessary tools and ingredients for when we arrive back home. And to settle our full stomachs, we were treated to glorious live music. An experience we will never forget.”
Cicchetti dinner at Bacarando, then Vivaldi in a historic Venetian Scuola Grande, with a fixed menu and evening concert timing.
“Per quanto riguarda la cena, troppo poco tempo dalle 19 alle 20,15 per arrivare in tempo al concerto: hanno apparecchiato dopo le 19, lenti nel servizio, abbiamo dovuto rinunciare al caffè ( già pagato) , non servito velocemente nonostante i solleciti. Concerto operistico molto gradevole.”
Spend New Year’s Eve in Venice with I Musici Veneziani, 14 performers and opera singers in the Scuola Grande di San Teodoro.
“Fabulous performance by both orchestra and singers. Mix of well-known with less well known composition. Tenors performance amazing”
From the Basilica to the far lagoon — every experience, ranked.
