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La Biennale di Venezia (Giardini & Arsenale) tickets: free entry days, prices & hours
The international art and architecture exhibitions of La Biennale di Venezia, held in alternate years in the Giardini pavilions and the Arsenale shipyards; one ticket covers one entry to each venue.
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Venice Biennale is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: children up to 6 years old (included); the companion of a visitor with a certified disability.
- Otherwise: one-access ticket (one entry to Giardini + one to Arsenale), Biennale Arte 2026 — €30.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- The Art Biennale closes on 22 November 2026; the next edition is the Architecture Biennale, 8 May - 21 November 2027.
- Tickets are sold online only, with no fixed date: the one-access ticket gives one entry to the Giardini and one to the Arsenale, even on different days.
- Under-7s go free but need a complimentary ticket, added online with an adult ticket or collected at an Infopoint.
- Most Collateral Events and many national pavilions around the city are outside the Giardini/Arsenale ticket, and the Biennale says most Collateral Events are free.
- Closed on Mondays, except Monday 16 November 2026.
- Large bags and suitcases are not allowed in the venues.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for children up to 6 years old (included) | up to 6 | Biennale Arte 2026 only. One free children's ticket per paying adult ticket. Children from 7 pay the €16 student/under-26 rate. Whether the €0.50 online presale fee applies to the free child ticket is not stated. | No |
| Free forFree for the companion of a visitor with a certified disability | carers of visitors with disabilities | Biennale Arte 2026 only. The need for a companion must be certified: European Disability Card with code "A", or the redacted Medical Commission report stating the entitlement. The companion may enter only together with the disabled visitor, who pays the €20 reduced ticket (sold only at the Infopoints). | No |
Official prices
Venice Biennale ticket prices
| One-access ticket (one entry to Giardini + one to Arsenale), Biennale Arte 2026 — Sold online only, plus €0.50 presale fee. Reduced €20 for over-65s and Venice residents; €16 for students of any age and anyone 26 and under (children 7+ also take this ticket). No date needs to be chosen: the ticket is valid on any opening day, and the two venues can be visited on different days. | €30 |
| 3-day ticket (personal, multiple entries on 3 consecutive opening days) | €40 |
| Weekly ticket (personal, multiple entries on 7 consecutive opening days) | €50 |
| Guided tour at stated times, per venue per person (entrance ticket not included); from 29 Sep on Saturdays and Sundays only | €10 |
| Art + Dance, Music or Theatre performance combined ticket | €40 |
Prices from the official website, checked Nov 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (one-access ticket (one entry to giardini + one to arsenale), biennale arte 2026). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11:00–19:00 |
| Wed | 11:00–19:00 |
| Thu | 11:00–19:00 |
| Fri | 11:00–19:00 |
| Sat | 11:00–19:00 |
| Sun | 11:00–19:00 |
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:00 |
| Mon | 10:00–18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:00 |
Biennale Arte 2026 (61st International Art Exhibition) runs 9 May - 22 November 2026 at the Giardini and the Arsenale. Summer (9 May - 27 Sep): 11:00-19:00, last admission 18:45; Arsenale only, Fri-Sat to 20:00 until 26 Sep. Autumn (29 Sep - 22 Nov): 10:00-18:00, last admission 17:45. Closed Mondays except 11 May, 1 Jun, 7 Sep and 16 Nov. Closed from 23 Nov 2026 until the next edition: Biennale Architettura 2027 runs 8 May - 21 Nov 2027 (hours and prices not yet published).
Giardini: Viale Trento 1260, Castello; Arsenale: Campo della Tana 2169/F, Castello, 30122 Venice, Italy
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FAQ
Venice Biennale: common questions
Is Venice Biennale free?
Venice Biennale has no free entry for everyone. Also free: children up to 6 years old (included); the companion of a visitor with a certified disability. Otherwise the official ticket costs €30.
Who gets free entry to Venice Biennale?
Up to 6 — biennale Arte 2026 only. One free children's ticket per paying adult ticket. Children from 7 pay the €16 student/under-26 rate. Whether the €0.50 online presale fee applies to the free child ticket is not stated.. Carers of visitors with disabilities — biennale Arte 2026 only. The need for a companion must be certified: European Disability Card with code "A", or the redacted Medical Commission report stating the entitlement. The companion may enter only together with the disabled visitor, who pays the €20 reduced ticket (sold only at the Infopoints)..
How much is a ticket to Venice Biennale?
One-access ticket (one entry to Giardini + one to Arsenale), Biennale Arte 2026 costs €30 on the official site.
What are Venice Biennale's opening hours?
9 May – 27 Sep: Tue–Sun 11:00–19:00, closed Mon. 29 Sep – 22 Nov: Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00, closed Mon. 16 Nov – 22 Nov: daily 10:00–18:00.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- labiennale.org/en/art/2026/information · checked Monday, 2 November 2026
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