Here is the updated list as of April 2026 of the best exhibitions in Venice.
The city offers a rich calendar of museums, foundations, and major temporary exhibitions. Throughout the year, and especially during the Biennale Arte, Venice transforms into a vast exhibition hub.
In this guide, you will find an updated selection of the must-see exhibitions in Venice, with useful information to organize your visit.
Exhibitions in Venice during the Biennale 2026
In 2026, Venice hosts the Biennale Arte, one of the most important events in the world for contemporary art. During this period, the city is enriched with collateral exhibitions, events, and new displays spread across historic palaces and independent spaces.
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Biennale Arte 2026 from May 9 to November 22, 2026
The Biennale Arte 2026 transforms Venice into a large international laboratory dedicated to contemporary art. With national pavilions, thematic exhibitions, and collateral events, the event engages the entire city, from the Giardini to the Arsenale and numerous independent spaces.
Lee Ufan: from May 9 to November 22, 2026 at SMAC Venice
The exhibition dedicated to Lee Ufan is part of the collateral events of the Biennale Arte 2026. The artist, a central figure of the Mono-ha movement, explores the relationship between matter, space, and perception through essential and contemplative installations. The exhibition project in Venice offers an opportunity to delve into an artistic research that combines Eastern philosophy and Western minimalism.
Jenny Saville: from March 28 to November 22, 2026 at Ca’ Pesaro
The exhibition of Jenny Saville at Ca’ Pesaro brings to Venice one of the most powerful voices in contemporary painting. Known for her large canvases dedicated to the human body, the British artist investigates physicality and the representation of the figure with a direct and intense gaze. The exhibition is part of the 2026 program of the museum, offering a dialogue between contemporary art and historical collections.
Joseph Kosuth: from March 28 to November 22, 2026 at Casa dei Tre Oci
The exhibition of Joseph Kosuth presents an in-depth reflection on language and meaning in contemporary art. As one of the leading figures in conceptual art, Kosuth uses texts, installations, and philosophical references to question the very nature of the artwork. The Venetian exhibition offers an immersive journey through words, images, and concepts.
1948–1958. The Glass of Murano and the Venice Biennale: from April 19 to November 22, 2026 at the Giorgio Cini Foundation
This exhibition tells the story of the connection between Murano glass and the Venice Biennale in the post-war period. Through historical works, documents, and installations, the exhibition reconstructs a fundamental period for Italian design and artistic craftsmanship. The path highlights the role of Murano as a center of innovation and experimentation in the international landscape.
ETRUSCANS AND VENETI at the Doge’s Palace in Venice until September 29
Etruscans and Venetians. Waters, cults, and sanctuaries: a narrative surrounding the complex and fascinating world of ancient religious practices, where water assumes a generative, therapeutic, and identity-forming value, hosted in the rooms of the Doge’s Apartment at the Doge’s Palace from March 6 to September 29, 2026.
Visiting Venice in 2026 means immersing yourself in a rich calendar of exhibitions and events. Between exhibitions in museums, contemporary projects, and events related to the Biennale, there are countless opportunities to discover art in the city.
Check this guide to stay updated on exhibitions in Venice in 2026 and to best organize your visit.
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