The 15 Best Concerts in Venice

1.Venice: La Fenice Opera House Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11,742 reviews · 1 day · from $14Our pick

Enter La Fenice Opera House with a skip-the-ticket-line voucher and explore its grand auditorium, royal box, rooms, paintings, and Maria Callas display. Download the audio guide to your phone in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, or Russian, and bring headphones.

“We loved La Traviata , the performance was excellent , the view was somewhat obstructed because we bought our tickets late. The opera house is spectacular and is a must see when in Venice . It was highlighted by meeting the wonderful actress Emma Thompson at intermission Who graciously allowed us a photo”

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2.Venice: Interpreti Veneziani Concert at Church of San Vidal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,256 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $37

Spend 90 minutes with Interpreti Veneziani in San Vidal, a 17th-century church near central Venice. Expect Baroque concertos by Vivaldi, Bach, or Handel, lively solo work, excellent acoustics, and the option to take home the ensemble’s CD.

“Absolutely incredible… This is a must-see concert if you’re in Venice. I genuinely can’t remember the last time I saw such talented musicians! Especially the cellist – a true embodiment of someone who becomes one with the music the moment he starts playing. He breathes and feels every single note. It was such an honor to witness it live.”

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

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

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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4.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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5.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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6.Venice: Catamaran Sunset Jazz Cruise with Aperitivo

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,206 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $94

Join Andreas and his crew for a relaxed 90-minute sunset cruise from Riva dei Sette Martiri. Sail past San Marco Bay, Giudecca, and toward Lido while a saxophonist plays jazz and bossa nova. You get one drink, Venetian cicchetti, spacious seating, and views that are hard to match from land.

“Really excellent experience vibe was great, views and drinks where nice. Alls I would say is have the option for card payment also for extra drinks. The 1st one is free but we had to Goto a card machine and come back to pay”

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7.Venice: The Three Tenors Concert Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,183 reviews · from $39

Join I Musici Veneziani for a 90-minute concert pairing three opera tenors with orchestra, period costumes, and Italian favorites by Verdi, Puccini, and Baroque composers. The performance takes place in the 16th-century Scuola Grande di San Teodoro and offers an approachable first taste of opera.

“It was great that the orchestra as well as the Tenors were featured and all combinations of the Tenors, single, pair and all 3 sang.”

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8.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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9.Musica a Palazzo ‘Traveling Opera’ Performance in Venice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 722 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $117

Watch a shortened La Traviata, Rigoletto, or Barber of Seville inside Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto. You follow the singers from salon to salon, with live piano or violin accompaniment and one drink at intermission. The intimate setting puts you only a few feet from the performers.

“We were in a palace that was absolutely beautiful!and you get to move rooms so more entertaining. The musicians were extraordinary. The singing was amazing…. If you are worried if you will like it don’t even think twice! The music and the performances will transport you. The experience was magical.”

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10.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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11.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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12.Venice: Opera Concert at Casanova Prisons in St. Mark Square

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 347 reviews · 1 hour · from $46

Spend one hour with opera singers and piano in the Council Hall of Venice’s Prison Palace, beside Doge’s Palace. Hear Mozart, Rossini, Puccini, Offenbach, Lehár, and other composers in an intimate setting tied to Casanova’s famous escape. Arrive early, since the entrance can be easy to miss.

“A fantastic night out! The performers were absolutely amazing and it is in a very lovely area. I would highly recommend.”

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13.Venice: Vivaldi Four Seasons Concert at Vivaldi Church

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

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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14.Sunset Jazz Catamaran Cruise with Aperitivo and Live Saxophone

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Set out from Via Giuseppe Garibaldi for a 90-minute sunset sail past San Marco, Giudecca, San Giorgio Maggiore, Lido, and the Biennale Gardens. You get a prosecco or spritz, light cicchetti, recorded jazz and live saxophone, with blankets available when the evening turns cool.

“Just a very average tour. Wouldn’t take again, especially for the cost. The jazz musician only played about 20 minutes and then they had loud music. Not relaxing. Also the captain of the boat smoked continuously which then made the boat smell like smoke. The two ladies that worked on the boat were very pleasant”

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15.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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