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Castello
Classical music, dance, live-music nights.
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Giudecca, Lido & the Southern Islands
Lido, cinema.
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Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands
Lido di Jesolo - live music, DJs.
Lonely Planet's Top Choices
Venice Biennale
Europe's signature art and architecture biennials draw international
crowds in alternate years, while musicians and dancers perform annually in Biennale sum-
mer showcases.
Teatro La Fenice
Divas hit new highs in this historic jewel-box theatre for under 1000
lucky ticket-holders.
Venice International Film Festival
Movie stars align along the Lido's red carpet, and
thoughtful, stylish films earn top honours.
Verona's Roman Arena
Larger-than-life tenors rock the Roman amphitheatre June to
August, to choruses of
Bravo!
from 30,000 fans.
Interpreti Veneziani
Venice's breakthrough classical talents play baroque with such
bravado, you'll fear for their antique instruments.
Best Outdoor Activities
Carnevale
Dancing in the streets.
Row Venice
Rowing.
Su e Zo Per I Ponti
Crossing 55 bridges for charity.
Lido
Tandem-biking to Malamocco.
Festa del Redentore
Crossing the Giudecca Canal via pontoon bridge.
Il Lato Azzuro
Bicicheti (cycling plus
cicheti
).
Best Modern Music Events
