The 14 Classical Concerts in Venice That Earn Their Ticket Price

1.Venice: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Live Classical Music Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,524 reviews · 1h 15m · from $41Our pick

Hear I Musici Veneziani perform Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in a small Venetian concert hall. The 75-minute program uses period costumes and may include a brief vocal performance. Arrive early for better seats, since the venue fills quickly and the concert may begin around 8:30 pm.

“lovely music great for older children the costumes are very fun. audience needs to learn when to clap haha some concert etiquette. had a great tome felt very venezian and dramatic”

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2.Venice: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Concert & Music Museum Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,065 reviews · 1 day · from $46

Visit Venice’s Music Museum, home to 200 instruments from 1600 to 1900, then hear Interpreti Veneziani perform Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in a historic church. The ticket is valid for one day, and the museum visit may be made before or after the concert.

“Magical way to end our time in Venice. I would highly recommmend this concert as a special way to enjoy this city.”

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3.Venice: Vivaldi Four Seasons Concert at Vivaldi Church

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,864 reviews · 1 day · from $42

Enter Santa Maria della Visitazione, known as the Vivaldi Church, and hear the Vivaldi Baroque Ensemble perform The Four Seasons. You sit where Vivaldi played, composed, and led the orchestra of the Putte. Arrive 45 minutes early for the best seats, and dress suitably for a church.

“Amazing performance, must attend. I would suggest arriving 30-45 minutes before time to get the best seats.”

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4.I Musici Veneziani Concert: Vivaldi Four Seasons

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 945 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Spend about 90 minutes hearing I Musici Veneziani perform Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in the Salone Capitolare of the Scuola Grande di San Teodoro. The program also includes works by Albinoni and Pachelbel, with possible opera soloists and musicians in 18th-century costume. Smart casual dress is requested.

“A great night of classical music in the heart of Venice near St Marcos square. A must see and do if you have a free night in Venice!”

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5.I Musici Veneziani Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Tenor arias

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 652 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42Top rated

Spend 90 minutes with I Musici Veneziani in Venice’s Salone Capitolare, hearing Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and famous tenor arias in an intimate historic setting. Choose VIP seats in rows 1 to 3, standard seats through row 12, or back seats through row 22. Smart casual dress is expected.

“We sat in the back on the bench and didn’t expect to have the best experience due to our location, but I must say, even the worst seat in the house was the best. The music literally brought tears to my eyes because it was so beautiful. This was by far my favorite part of our trip to Venice. Bravo!”

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6.Interpreti Veneziani Ensemble Baroque Concert in Venice Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 403 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Spend about 90 minutes with Interpreti Veneziani in Venice’s former Church of San Vidal. Hear Baroque favorites by Vivaldi, Bach, Handel, and Mozart, played beneath Carpaccio’s altarpiece. Seating is open, so arrive early if you want a front-row view of the musicians.

“This was amazing! We loved every minute of it. The musicians are extraordinary! Such a beautiful church and beautiful music! It was a highlight of our time in Venice!”

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7.Venice: Vivaldi Four Seasons Concert at Vivaldi Church

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 287 reviews · 1 day · from $40Best value

Attend an 80-minute performance of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by the Vivaldi Baroque Ensemble inside Venice’s Church of the Pietà, Santa Maria della Visitazione. You’ll hear the composer’s music in the church linked to his work, with English-speaking staff and seating on a first-come basis.

“The concert was an incredible experience. The church was a beautiful setting and the musicians were so talented and passionate.”

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8.Venice: Around Vivaldi Concert Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 112 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $40

Spend 90 minutes with Vivaldi and other Baroque composers in Santa Maria della Pietà, near St. Mark’s Square and the Arsenale. Expect orchestral works, opera arias, and sacred music in the church where Vivaldi worked for nearly 40 years. The program may include Bach, Albinoni, Tartini, Handel, and others.

“Parfait pour l'acoustique du lieu et la prestation musicale”

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9.Venice: Vivaldi Baroque Concert Ticket and Free Music Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 103 reviews · from $44

Start at San Vidal Church near Accademia Bridge for an 80-minute concert of Vivaldi and Baroque music. Visit the free Music Museum in San Maurizio Church, home to 200 playable instruments and displays on Italian violin making.

“The music was absolutely beautiful!! Everyone of my family loved this concert. Highly recommend”

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10.Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Concert and Music Museum Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Spend about 90 minutes hearing Interpreti Veneziani perform Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in Chiesa di San Vidal, an art-filled Venetian church. Choose from two evening times, then use your concert ticket for free entry to the Museo della Musica, about five minutes away in Campo San Maurizio.

“Excellent musicianship and venue - well worth the fee and a great end to our break in Venice - highly recommended”

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11.Venice: Golden Hour Cruise with Classical Music & Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 59 reviews · 1h 30m · from $70

Spend 90 minutes on a comfortable catamaran sailing from Riva dei Sette Martiri across San Marco Bay, the Giudecca Canal, and toward Lido. You’ll have a choice of Prosecco, Spritz, cocktails, or soft drinks, plus classical music by Vivaldi, Bach, and Chopin with jazz touches.

“Świetna atrakcja! Razem z mężem jesteśmy zachwyceni 😊 Bardzo miła obsługa. Idealne na zakończenie naszych wakacji w Wenecji 😊 Polecamy każdemu!”

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12.The Four Seasons at the Vivaldi Church (Pietà Church) in Venice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Spend about 80 minutes hearing Vivaldi performed by professional classical musicians inside Chiesa di Santa Maria della Pietà, the church linked to the composer. The 7 pm concert uses open seating, so arrive early for a better view. Check the evening’s program carefully, since the Four Seasons is not played at every performance.

“Incredible musicians performed a vibrant, energetic program, with so much passion and heart. Love it.”

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13.Around Vivaldi

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $40

Hear Vivaldi’s concertos, opera arias, and sacred music in Santa Maria della Pietà near St. Mark’s Square. The 90-minute program may also include Albinoni, Bach, Handel, Tartini, and other Baroque composers. Admission costs $40, with wheelchair access and flexible cancellation.

“It was amazing to hear Vivaldi in the church where he actually performed. The music was absolutely splendid. Well worth it!!”

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14.La Serenissima: Lagoon Cruise on Catamaran with Classical Music

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

You’ll spend 90 minutes aboard a roomy catamaran, gliding past Venice’s waterfront neighborhoods, San Servolo, other lagoon islands, an iconic church, and the Biennale Gardens. Classical music plays on board, and your ticket includes one drink, from prosecco and spritz to beer or soft drinks.

“Loved this cruise! They switched between classic and classic rock music lol but it was amazing. Loved seeing Venice this way. Much easier than walking and easier for my mom with mobility issues to get into than a gondola. Loved the drinks and snacks. If in Venice again I would do this tour again even though I’ve already done it. Very relaxing after a long day.”

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