Top Venice Family-friendly Shows

Murano, a tight cluster of islands on the outskirts of Venice, has been the center of the city’s glassmaking industry since 1291. This small-group glass-blowing demonstration takes place in a historic former church dubbed Ex Chiesa di Santa Chiara, and allows you to observe glass-making masters at work as they bend and sculpt glass to create two original pieces before your eyes.

Hear Antonio Vivaldi’s magnificent ‘Four Seasons’ performed by Venice’s acclaimed I Musici Veneziani. The 1.5-hour show will whisk you back to 18th-century Venice, with performers dressed in traditional Venetian costumes and a spectacular setting in the exclusive Salone Capitolare at the Scuola Grande di San Teodoro.

Experience an evening of opera in Venice, surrounded by the historical elegance of a 15th-century palace. The singers and musicians of the Musica a Palazzo ensemble perform classics of Italian opera within the ornate salons of the Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto. Move from room to room with the performers and soak up the drama of epics such as “La Traviata” and “Rigoletto” in a truly intimate, immersive environment.

Many people come to Venice to sightsee and miss out on the Floating City’s nightlife. For a special experience, book an entertaining evening out at the cabaret. A grand magic show, musical performers, and dancers keep you entertained while you dine on a three-course dinner with Italian wine. Choose from among three different menus; a welcome cocktail is included.

Pay homage to the golden age of Venice with a night at the opera. Enjoy the exciting "The Four Seasons" by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the orchestra and singers of I Musici Veneziani. The show takes you through four violin concertos that are inspired by a different season of the year.

Delve into Venice's rich musical heritage with this unique combination ticket to Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" concert and the nearby Music Museum. Enjoy a live performance of one of the most famous pieces of Baroque music in the world, held in a beautiful historic church bursting with paintings by artists like Carpaccio, Piazzetta, and Lama. Your ticket is also valid for entrance to the nearby Museo della Musica (Music Museum), where you can admire a collection of historic musical instruments on your own.

Immerse yourself in the lush sounds of baroque music at this authentic chamber performance in Venice. The 17th-century Church of San Vidal provides an intimate historic setting and fantastic acoustics for concertos and symphonies by European masters such as Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi, and Handel. The talented members of the Interpreti Veneziani ensemble bring these musical masterworks to life for a night out you won’t soon forget.

Spend a one-of-a-kind evening out in Venice—and enjoy a night of classical music, hosted steps from some of the city's best-known sights—during this special concert experience. Book tickets in advance to guarantee your place; then, head to the venue, steps from the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Cathedral. Listen as talented singers perform arias from some of the most beloved Italian operas, all interspersed with piano performances.

Venice is delightful any time of day, but the city shows its true romantic spirit after the sun sets each evening. Enjoy the beauty of Venice by night with an evening out in the historic center. Relax over an intimate dinner in a traditional Venetian restaurant just off St. Mark’s Square, and then enjoy a classical music concert in the historic Church of San Vidal a short stroll away.

Enter the enchantment of 18th century Venice with a magical candlelit concert at Palazzo Soranzo. In these elegant halls, in the spring of 1746, a young Giacomo Casanova played the violin for three days on the occasion of the lavish wedding between the Soranzo and the Cornaro della Regina. A fascinating anecdote that makes this location truly unique. Wrapped in the flickering light of hundreds of candles, Casanova makes its return, a refined chamber ensemble in period costumes will revive the soundscape of the Serenissima. You will hear masterpieces by Antonio Vivaldi, Giuseppe Tartini and Luigi Boccherini, performed in the very rooms that hosted the Casanova musician. Each note recalls the elegance, intrigue and splendor of an unforgettable era, transporting you to the world that forged its legend. More than just a concert, it is an intimate journey through music and history, where the atmosphere of ancient Venetian festivals still seem to awaken today.

an immersive Christmas experience inside Palazzo Soranzo, a 15th century Gothic building in Campo San Polo, where Venetian history is transformed into a fairytale world. Enter the Venetian Elven world and discover all its secret rooms: Elven School, Santa Claus Office, Elven Workshops, Lady Christmas Chocolate Shop and Post Office. At the Elven School you will take part in “extraordinary” lessons of Elven magic; in the Elven Laboratories the imagination takes shape with the help of elves; in the Post Office write your letter with decorated paper and wax seal. And finally he enters Santa's Office to meet him and talk to him, takes a souvenir photo with the whole Family ... But remember, only those on the good list can meet him.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting Venice Carnival with an exclusive gala dinner held in a historic theater. Experience the vibrant atmosphere filled with lavish costumes and enjoy a spectacular musical cabaret show while savoring a delectable 4-course meal. Kick off the evening with a welcome drink and indulge in complimentary face painting before the grand performances. Suitable for all ages, this event features top-tier dancers, singers, and musicians, all set against the backdrop of ornate interiors. Delight in a menu that includes a starter, two main courses, dessert, water, and half a bottle of wine, all while surrounded by the magic of Venice. - Celebrate Venice Carnival with a gala dinner and cabaret show - Enjoy a 4-course meal with water and half a bottle of wine included - Marvel at extravagant costumes and performances by talented artists.

Celebrate the New Year in grand Venetian style with a New Year's Eve or New Year's Day concert by the acclaimed I Musici Veneziani performers. The ornate historic surroundings of a salon in the Scuola Grande di San Teodoro provide a sophisticated backdrop for a recital of classics by Mozart, Verdi, Strauss, and others. Feel transported to the 18th century as you revel in the sensory delights of 14 singers and musicians bringing these compositions to life while adorned in rich period costumes.

Celebrate the talents of Veneto filmmaking at the Venice Film Festival Recognize directors, actors, producers, and screenwriters from Italy Enjoy the support of the Veneto Region and the City of Venice Discover the cultural heritage of emerging young talents in the film industry Experience the collaboration with the Veneto Film CommissionRecognize personalities, businesses, and works from the world of cinema and audiovisual media that have particularly distinguished themselves by offering insights into and deepening the region's many cultural, landscape, and historical characteristics.

Experience the timeless sound of the Italian mandolin in a striking historic church in the heart of Venice. Leave the crowds outside and soak up the cosy atmosphere of one of the most beautiful historic churches in Venice. For an unforgettable evening, the MandolinVenice Quartet takes you into the golden age of Italian music — baroque and classical repertoire performed with passion, precision and that intimate elegance that only a small ensemble can offer. The mandolin is the soul of Italian musical tradition, and nowhere resonates more naturally than within the stone walls of a Venetian church, where every note seems to belong to the centuries that surround it. Why book this concert: - Baroque and classical repertoire of great Italian masters - Reserved place in a beautiful historic Venetian church - An authentic musical experience — not a tourist show - The only ensemble in Venice specialized in the tradition of the mandolin