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Venice Nightlife

Venice is not renowned for its nightlife, but it is possible to enjoy some late night entertainment in the Lido area where nightclubs and bars are more commonplace. If you prefer to stay within Venice, do as the locals do - enjoy a late meal followed by a glass or two of local wine.

For listings and information relating to events, see A Guest in Venice (www.aguestinvenice.com), which also offers a printed publication throughout the year available in most good hotels. For large scale cultural events with a national interest, Bestticket (tel: 051 649 3265; www.bestticket.it) offers an information and ticket booking service online.
 

Bars in Venice

Bacaro Jazz

This is a lively, upbeat cocktail bar, conveniently attached to a restaurant and is located just a two minute walk from the Rialto Bridge. This bar is the haunt of the young and trendy, and excites the palate with a cocktail list that’s unique to them. The wine and beer selection is equally as extensive and well chosen.

San Marco 5546, Venice, Italy
Tel: 041 528 5249.
www.bacarojazz.com

Zen Cafe

The ultra cool bar is designed around a minimalist oriental theme, with pale woods and calming music. Smoking is not allowed here, which is relatively unusual for Italy. The male waiters dress as monks, while the women sport kimonos and serve a fusion mix of oriental and Italian foods to their patrons.

Via Torre Belfredo 110/112, 30174 Mestre Ve, Venice
Tel: 041 953 042.
www.zencafe.it

Clubs in Venice

Club 22 - Acropolis

There aren’t any real nightclubs in the main part of Venice, but travel to the Lido area and there are still one or two places where you can party after dark. Club 22 is one of those places, with music that spans from the Seventies to present day. This is the place to find the 30-something Venetians, as well as the odd celebrity or two, dancing the night away.

Marconi Guglielmo, 22 Lido, Venice
Tel: 041 526 0466.

Molocinque

For most Venetians, clubbing means catching the train to the mainland and heading out in Mestre, and for most, this means a visit to Molocinque, a restaurant/nightclub with an impressive columned facade and an equally impressive collection of sounds. You’ll find everything from hip hop to merengue within these walls.

Via Electricity, 8 Marghera (Venezia)
Tel: 041 538 6740.
www.molocinque.it

Picolo Mondo

This is one of the more famous locations in Venice for dancing, although it’s not strictly speaking a nightclub – more of a bar that plays disco music and happens to have a dance floor! Stay open till 0400.

Accademia D.D. 1056, 30100, Venice
Tel: 041 520 0371.
www.piccolomondo.biz

Live Music in Venice

Pizzeria 900 Jazz Club

This lively hotspot comes alive most evenings with live music and jazz bands. Patrons are welcome to drop in whenever they wish to see what’s on, impromptu style. Drinks are served, but food isn’t available. If you enjoy the experience, then CDs of the evening’s entertainment are always on sale afterwards.

San Polo 900, Venice
Tel: 041 522 6565.
www.jazz900.com

Classical Music in Venice

Scuola Grande San Rocco

This building houses some important and unique works of art, including a large number by Tintoretto. The nearby church, from which the building takes its name, adjoins the Scuola and together they open their doors to host cultural evenings, with tours of the fine artwork, as well as classical music renditions by local musicians.

San Polo 3052, 30125 Venice
Tel: 041 524 2820.
www.scuolagrandesanrocco.it

Theatre in Venice

Teatro a l’Avogaria

For visitors looking for something a little less ordinary, a visit to this contemporary theatre is a must. Founded by Giovanni Poli, whose love of free expression inspired the city in the 1960’s, this theatre hosts short dramatic pieces as well as less controversial classical renditions throughout the year. Booking isn’t required, and instead the theatre asks only for a donation from its patrons.

Dorsoduro 1617, 30123 Venice
Tel: 041 099 1967.
www.teatro-avogaria.it

Music and Dance in Venice

Gran Teatro La Fenice

This fabulous theatre was originally built in the late 1700’s. It was devastated by a malicious fire in 1996, but restored to its former glory a few years later. The building, which originally only granted access to visitors by boat, is an inspiring piece of Venetian architecture, and plays host to operas, classical concerts and ballet performances throughout the year.

Campo S. Fantin 1965, 30124 Venice
Tel: 041 786 511.
www.teatrolafenice.it

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