Venice · CONCERTS
10 reviewed
The good concerts in Venice sell out early and the great ones sell out first. Ranked below are the 10 best, with current prices and what makes each one different, so you can book before the calendar fills.
Baroque concert in Venice’s San Vidal Church with Interpreti Veneziani, top acoustics, Vivaldi and more, plus optional CD.
“brilliant musicians were fantastic and venue was central and outstanding”
Venice: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons live with I Musici Veneziani, baroque costumes, 75 minutes, from $41. String drama for all ages.
“The venue was in a beautiful location and it was well organised. The staff were really friendly and welcoming, they dressed the part too. When the musicians came out, they looked amazing in their costumes and they played the instruments beautifully, particularly the cellist and violinist. The whole experience was great from start to finish. My only complaint was that it had to end. Highly recommend this to anyone for an evening activity in Venice.”
Live Vivaldi Four Seasons in San Vidal plus free entry to Venice Music Museum and 200 original instruments.
“It was marvelous, a perfect concert! What a beautiful moment with my family last night in Venice! I strongly recommend!”
Hear Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in Venice at Santa Maria della Visitazione (La Pietà). Live ensemble, historic church acoustics, $42.
“This was completely amazing, musicians were superb and location was beautiful. The reviews about arriving 45 to one hour ahead of time were very helpful to get seats in the front. After the first couple of rows, you need to sit in the pews that looked very uncomfortable. There were a couple of hundred people at the concert we attended. Would 100% recommend.”
Venice’s The Three Tenors show by I Musici Veneziani pairs a live orchestra with Verdi and Puccini in a historic 16th-century venue.
“It is a memorable event you can do in Venice. The opera and theatrical performance of soprano, baritone, tenor was very good. We liked that opera artists interaction with auidence. Also it was wonderful to listen opera in a beautifully designed building and such a nice dresses reflecting age period.”
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in Venice’s Salone Capitolare with I Musici Veneziani, period costumes, and opera soloists for a 90-minute night.
“This is for tourists, and is a pleasant thing to do, but for musical purists, it's really a bit of a mish mash. The violin soloist was talented. The soprano's voice seemed a bit tired but she was a nice performer. Seating is in rows and on the flat. You pay extra to be near the front. Not a stunning experience but pleasant enough.”
A 17th-century Venice church concert by Interpreti Veneziani—period-instrument baroque, superb acoustics, open seating, English tickets.
“Unbelievable talents from everyone in the orchestra. I'm not a classical music fan normally but I was absolutely mesmerised. It was brilliant. I would 100% recommend everyone gives it a try.”
A one-hour opera concert in Venice’s Prison of Piazza San Marco with intimate singers and piano, Mozart to 20th-century works, $46.
“The enthusiasm and passion of the two singers and the intermediate historic location. Note you enter the building and give your name at the small kiosk best to arrive at least 20 minutes before performance begins.”
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in Venice at Chiesa della Pietà. 80-minute concert with Vivaldi Baroque Ensemble, $40, great acoustics.
“Great value for money! Amazing orchestra and a very special experience.”
An intimate one-hour classical music concert at Palazzo Pisani-Revedin in Venice, with pickup and a mobile ticket, starting at 9 pm.
“Muy recomendable, un ambiente de paz y musica para el alma, apoyemos a la cultura de la musica, nos encanto para toda la familia”
