There are many shows on Venice.
The city has a reputation for enjoying some of Italy's finest classical performances.
From jazz clubs to a night at the theater, Venice has plenty to offer even after the sun goes down.
Today, I'm talking about places where you can enjoy a show during your evenings in Venice.
Venice show: article summary
Shows in Venice: La Fenice theater
La Fenice was designed by Giannantonio Selva in 1790. It was not until the 19th century that the Teatro La Fenice (Le Phénix) has become one of Europe's leading theaters. It premieres works by Italian maestros Gioachino Rossini and Giuseppe Verdi.
The theater is home to a wide repertoire, hosting operas, ballets, dance productions and orchestral works. The theater also hosts two major fundraising events each year:
- Visit Gran Ballo della Cavalchinaa private ball in March
- Visit Fenice Day, an annual fundraising gala in November.
Le Musica a Palazzo
Musica à Palazzo offers a unique operatic experience in the halls of the 17th-century Palazzo Barbarigo-Minotto, a magnificent manor house of the Grand Canal in San Marco.
Each act takes place in a different room of the palace. The audience follows the performers from the frescoed salon as they sing excerpts from La Traviata. The palace itself offers a spectacular setting, with six rooms enriched in the first half of the 1700s by major artists of the period.
Show in Venice: the Café Florian
Venice's oldest café-bar, the Café Florian is ideally located on the place Saint-Marc and serves the finest coffees and wines to the most discerning customers.
The Café hosts numerous cultural events, including contemporary art exhibitions, and there's a live orchestra every evening. Indoor and outdoor seating can be reserved for cocktails, banquets or any other event, offering a magnificent setting for a special occasion.
Harry's bar
Arguably the most famous bar in Venice, the Harry's Bar opened in 1931, and its success led to the opening of much more distinguished Harry's Bars around the world.
According to legend, the name comes from a wealthy Boston student named Harry Pickering, to whom Cipriani lent some money. When Harry returned to repay the debt a few years later, he also gave Cipriani enough money to open a bar.
Famous regulars include Ernest Hemmingway, Charlie Chaplin, Woody Allen, Somerset Maughan, Noël Goward, Orson Wells and Peggy Guggenheim. If you'd like to try the local speciality, try the Extremely Dry Martini ten parts gin to one part vermouth.
Show in Venice: the Molocinque
In 1999, this former theater was transformed into a huge complex featuring four dance halls with different themes and 12 bars.
Thanks to its location outside the center of Venice, the club can turn up the volume and play techno, pop and dance until the wee hours of the morning, without incurring the wrath of the locals. Part of the club is located outside under superb white awnings, perfect for warm summer nights. From hip-hop to merengue, your musical taste buds will be delighted.
The Venice Jazz Club
In the evening, meet at the Venice Jazz Cluba small venue in the artistic district of Dorsoduro.
The club hosts concerts featuring both international and local artists. The Venice Jazz Club is an ideal place for jazz lovers. Here you can enjoy some of Venice's finest performers. The modest, dimly lit jazz club offers guests a full bar in addition to great music.
With so many shows on offer in Venice, you'll have no trouble filling your evenings. You can enjoy exceptional events during your stay.
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