Fireworks Display
Thousands watch from boats or shore as fireworks light up the lagoon.
Around 23:30
FestivalAtlas
Festa del Redentore a Venezia
Jul 18 - 19, 2026Expected
On the third weekend of July, Venice gives thanks for the end of the great plague of 1576 with the Festa del Redentore. A long bridge of boats is laid across the water to the Redentore church, and on Saturday night the lagoon erupts in fireworks as Venetians watch from decorated boats.
Thousands watch from boats or shore as fireworks light up the lagoon.
Around 23:30
Venice, Italy
Open in MapsWear white clothing
Boat reservation for best view
Attend Mass respectfully, cover shoulders in church, avoid loud behavior during ceremonies.
Crowd level: high.
Free events are available.
Reviewed mediaMAJOR RELIGIOUS FESTIVAL
Festa del Redentore a Venezia
Venice, Italy
On the third weekend of July, Venice gives thanks for the end of the great plague of 1576 with the Festa del Redentore. A long bridge of boats is laid across the water to the Redentore church, and on Saturday night the lagoon erupts in fireworks as Venetians watch from decorated boats.
Originating as a votive rite, the Festa del Redentore was established after Venice’s 1577 plague as thanksgiving to Christ the Redeemer for ending the epidemic. A wooden church was built on Giudecca and a boat bridge (pontoon) laid to reach it. Over 400 years later, the tradition continues with civic support from the city of Venice and community participation. It remains a symbol of Venetian communal faith and gratitude, blen...
Thousands watch from boats or shore as fireworks light up the lagoon.
first-timer tips
Wear white clothing
Boat reservation for best view
Attend Mass respectfully, cover shoulders in church, avoid loud behavior during ceremonies.
This is a religious festival; visitors should dress modestly in church areas and respect worship activities.
Jul 18 - 19, 2026
Estimated
Venice
Veneto, Northeast Italy
Free public events available
High
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
Save this celebration to keep the date correct, get planning guidance, follow key moment updates, and build your trip around what matters.
Plan with confidence
Get your Attendance Blueprint
Travel solo with ease
Find tips and support that make it simple
Stay date-correct
We'll watch the date so you don't have to