Venice Architecture Biennale – Italy 2025

Background & History

The Venice Architecture Biennale, founded in 1980 as part of the Venice Biennale, established in 1895, is one of the world’s most prestigious architecture exhibitions. Held every two years, it showcases contemporary architecture from across the globe. The event provides a platform for architects, designers, and thinkers to present innovative ideas addressing social, cultural, and environmental challenges. The 19th edition, curated by Carlo Ratti, will focus on intelligence in architecture to adapt to climate change and global issues.

Event Highlights

• National pavilions showcasing cutting-edge architectural works
• Thematic exhibitions exploring natural, artificial, and collective intelligence in architecture
• Talks, workshops, and symposiums by leading global architects and experts
• Site-specific installations and urban interventions across Venice
• Collaboration between architects, artists, scientists, and institutions
• Special projects across Giardini, Arsenale, and other Venice neighborhoods

Dates & Duration

• Dates: May 10 to November 23, 2025
• Duration: Approximately 6 months

Venue / Location

Address: Calle del Ridotto, 1359, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Venice, Italy – Main venues include Giardini, Arsenale, Forte Marghera, and other locations across the city

Contact Information

• Phone: +39 041 521 8711
• Email: info@labiennale.org
• Website: labiennale.org

Ticket Information

• Standard Admission (Adults): $27
• Reduced Admission (Groups 10+): $20
• Students (High School): $11
• Children under 6: Free
• Journalists: $17
• Family-friendly guided tours: $9 per participant
• Private group tours: $97 per venue
• University groups: $76 (one venue) / $130 (both venues)

Cultural Experience

Visitors will experience a fusion of architecture, science, art, and culture, with innovative exhibitions reflecting global challenges, especially climate change adaptation. The event fosters an inclusive and interdisciplinary dialogue through diverse media, installations, and live events.

Food & Drinks

Venice offers a rich culinary tradition with nearby cafes, restaurants, and markets where visitors can enjoy Italian specialties such as cicchetti (Venetian tapas), fresh seafood, and regional wines.

Family & Accessibility

The Biennale offers family-friendly tours and is committed to accessibility, with facilities designed to welcome visitors with disabilities. Children under six enter free.

Getting There

Venice is accessible via Venice Marco Polo Airport, well-connected by train and bus. The city is pedestrian-friendly, with water buses (vaporetti) and gondolas providing transport along canals. Parking is available on the outskirts, with most visitors encouraged to use public transit.