Here are the festivals and events that happen each October in Venice. For news on temporary exhibits, concerts, or other occasional events, visit Martha's Italy Travel Blog.
All month during odd-numbered years - La Biennale. The months-long contemporary arts extravaganza that is the Venice Biennale begins in June every other year during odd-numbered years and runs through November. Read more about the Venice Biennale.
4th Sunday in October - Venice Marathon. An internationally recognized race, the Venice Marathon starts out on the mainland and concludes in Saint Mark's Square. For more information, visit the Venice Marathon website.
Halloween. Although Halloween is not really an Italian holiday, it's becoming pretty popular, especially amongst young adults. You'll see shop windows decorated for Halloween and you may find Halloween costume parties in bars or restaurants and in nightclubs on the Lido. Read more about Halloween in Italy. For something a little creepy you might consider the Doge's Palace Secret Itineraries Tour.
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