Venice Film Festival 2028 hotels in Venice
Aug 30 – Sep 9, 2028 · projected dates · Venice, Italy
The Venice Film Festival is projected to run from August 30 to September 9, 2028, on Venice’s Lido. These dates follow its usual 11-day, late-August-to-early-September schedule and are not confirmed.
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Key facts
- Founded in 1932, Venice is the world’s oldest international film festival.
- The festival is organized by La Biennale di Venezia.
- Its principal venues are on the Lido, including the Palazzo del Cinema.
- The Golden Lion is the festival’s top prize for best film.
Where to stay
- Lido is the most convenient base for festival venues and late screenings.
- San Marco offers central Venice sightseeing and waterbus connections toward the Lido.
- Castello is an alternative in historic Venice; check your accommodation’s nearest waterbus stop and route.
- Mestre is a mainland base, but reaching festival venues requires travel into Venice followed by a boat to the Lido.
Getting there and around
- ACTV vaporetto services connect central Venice with the Lido.
- From Venezia Santa Lucia railway station, continue to the Lido by waterbus.
- From Venice Marco Polo Airport, check Alilaguna waterbus services or travel by land to Piazzale Roma for onward waterbus connections.
- Local buses operate on the Lido; check routes and festival transport arrangements before traveling.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Venice Film Festival in 2028?
The projected dates are August 30–September 9, 2028. Official dates remain unconfirmed, so verify them with La Biennale di Venezia before booking nonrefundable travel.
Where should I stay for the festival?
Choose the Lido for convenient access to screenings. San Marco or Castello can suit a combined festival and sightseeing trip, but check boat connections and late-evening return options.
Can the public attend screenings?
Many screenings are open to the public with tickets, while some access is reserved for accredited attendees. Check the official program and ticketing rules when released.
What should I check before booking a hotel?
Check cancellation terms, transport to the Lido and the total stay cost. PikPakGo hotel totals include reported taxes and mandatory fees; review the booking details for payment timing and any charges payable at the property.
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Dates are projections and may shift once officially confirmed. Last updated 2026-09-27.