Biennale Danza 2027 – Venice, Italy

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Biennale Danza is the International Festival of Contemporary Dance of La Biennale di Venezia, one of the most prestigious contemporary dance festivals in the world. Founded in 1999 as part of La Biennale, the festival has become a leading platform for world premieres, experimental choreography, and site-specific performances. The 20th International Festival in 2026 was directed by Sir Wayne McGregor, now in his sixth year as Director, building on the founding vision and themes such as future myths, sustainability, and the generative power of art under titles like Myth Makers and Time Does Not Exist.

You can expect a programme that includes world premieres, Golden Lion and Silver Lion awards, Biennale College Danza showcases, video installations from La Biennale Historical Archive, talks, films, and site-specific performances at Arsenale venues. The festival combines large scale productions with intimate installations, documentary screenings, and conversations with artistic directors who have led the festival since 2003 including Frédéric Flamand, Karole Armitage, Virgilio Sieni, Marie Chouinard and Wayne McGregor.

The event brings together leading international companies, choreographers and dancers for an intensive programme that explores contemporary movement, technology, and cross-disciplinary practice.

Fechas de los eventos

Período: July – August 2027 – Dates TBD – Biennale Danza – International Festival of Contemporary Dance
Edition reference: 20th International Festival ran July 16 to August 1, 2026 with previews from July 14, giving indication of typical summer window for 2027 edition
College residency reference: Biennale College Danza residency typically runs from May to early August with intensive three-month programme
Closing reference: Programme typically concludes with Italian premieres and world premieres at Teatro Piccolo Arsenale and Teatro Malibran
Official site: https://www.labiennale.org/en/dance/2026 – reference for 2026 edition, with 2027 programme to be published on same domain
Contacto: +39 041 5218711, email info@labiennale.org, La Biennale di Venezia, Ca’ Giustinian, San Marco 1364/A

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Lugares de los recintos y las actuaciones

Main hub – Arsenale: Arsenale di Venezia is central venue with Teatro alle Tese, Teatro Piccolo Arsenale, Sala d’Armi A and Sala d’Armi E, Tese dei Soppalchi. Site-specific performances, installations and College showcases take place here. Bar alla Cisterna at Teatro alle Tese provides services for public.

Historic theatre – Teatro Malibran: Located in Cannaregio, Malibran hosts major evening premieres with stalls, box seats and balcony, gallery sections. World premiere of Scirocco and other tribute works have been presented here.

Headquarters – Ca’ Giustinian: San Marco 1364/A houses Biennale Library at Giardini, Portego, and ticket office. Talks, films, book presentations such as We Are Movement by Wayne McGregor, and award ceremonies for Golden and Silver Lion take place here with free admission upon reservation.

Additional venues: Giardini Biennale Library, Sala d’Armi installations for video-installations curated by Historical Archive ASAC such as LIFE LINES, and other city theatres.

Programa completo

Actuaciones: Full length contemporary dance works by international choreographers, including Italian premieres and world premieres.

Installations: Video-installations from Historical Archive, installations in Sala d’Armi A and E, open with Speciale Danza ticket or Biennale Arte ticket.

Biennale College Danza: Performances by selected dancers and choreographers – 16 dancers between ages 18 and 28 and 2 choreographers under 30 selected for intensive and immersive three-month residency in Venice with programme conducted under guidance of leading international masters and professionals to develop artistic abilities and acquire new knowledge.

Talks and films: Programme includes documentary screenings such as Frederick Wiseman Crazy Horse and La danse, talks with artists like Molissa Fenley, and conversations such as Twenty Festivals of Dance with artistic directors joining Sarah Crompton.

Premios: Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement and Silver Lion award ceremonies at Ca’ Giustinian.

Producciones y artistas destacados

Artistic direction: Sir Wayne McGregor, in sixth year as Director, curates programme with focus on future myths and sustainability, building on previous editions Myth Makers.

College winners and emerging artists: New Zealand choreographer of Maori descent Oli Mathiesen winner of international call for new choreographic creation, with works such as Just Between Me and Jesus. College choreographers presenting Residue and A Slow and Easy Day in Venice, College dancers presenting On Tenderness / Sulla tenerezza.

International guests: Works such as Elle Sofe Sara – Láhppon/Lost, Mamela Nyamza – The Herd/less, Andrea Salustri – Invisible, Wen Hui and Eiko Otake – What is War with Italian premiere at Teatro Piccolo Arsenale, Scirocco Death in Venice Bridge of Sighs tribute at Teatro Malibran.

Interdisciplinary artists: Inclusion of artists from film, visual art and music collaborating with dance.

Espectáculos y actuaciones

Shows include full evening performances in Arsenale theatres and Malibran, installation performances in Sala d’Armi, and College showcases. Each evening typically features one major premiere at Teatro alle Tese or Teatro Piccolo Arsenale at 21:00 or 21:30, plus earlier installation and film programme at 17:00 to 19:00.

Performances range from large ensemble works to solo experiments, with site-specific works using Arsenale’s industrial architecture. Some performances are not suitable for public under age of 18, with guidance in programme.

Calendario de actuaciones

Daily structure: Afternoon installations and talks from 17:00, documentary screenings at Ca’ Giustinian at 18:00 upon reservation, evening performances at Arsenale theatres and Malibran at 21:00 and 21:30.

College performances: Biennale College Danza performances scheduled throughout festival, with dedicated slots for dancers and choreographers.

Eventos especiales: Golden and Silver Lion award ceremony, Twenty Festivals of Dance conversation at 11:30 am at Biennale Library at Giardini, book presentation at 5:00 pm at Portego at Ca’ Giustinian, both free admission upon reservation.

Noche de clausura: Prophetic works such as What is War and world premieres conclude festival at Teatro Piccolo Arsenale and Teatro Malibran.

Tipos de billetes

Performances – Arsenale theatres: Full price $27 USD corresponding to EUR 25, students and/or under 26 $17.30 USD corresponding to EUR 16, concession Biennale Card $19.50 USD corresponding to EUR 18, concession Biennale Card Young Adult $15 USD corresponding to EUR 14.

Teatro Malibran: Stalls full price $32.40 USD corresponding to EUR 30, students $21.60 USD corresponding to EUR 20, concession Biennale Card $30.20 USD corresponding to EUR 28, Young Adult $17.30 USD corresponding to EUR 16. Box seats and balcony full price $27 USD corresponding to EUR 25, students $19.50 USD corresponding to EUR 18, concession $23.80 USD corresponding to EUR 22, Young Adult $15 USD corresponding to EUR 14. Gallery full price $16.20 USD corresponding to EUR 15, students $13 USD corresponding to EUR 12, concession Biennale Card $13 USD corresponding to EUR 12, Young Adult $8.60 USD corresponding to EUR 8.

Installations Sala d’Armi: Speciale Danza ticket $16.20 USD one price corresponding to EUR 15, admission with Speciale Danza ticket or with Biennale Arte ticket.

Biennale College Danza performances: $10.80 USD one price corresponding to EUR 10.

Entrada gratuita: Golden and Silver Lion Awards Ceremony, Talks, Films upon reservation subject to seating availability, people accompanying disabled persons and children up to 6 years old.

Liberación y reserva de entradas

Advance sales: Online at www.labiennale.org and www.vivaticket.it, plus on-site at venues. Purchase online at labiennale.org/en/tickets with opening early in year. Ticket office at Ca’ Giustinian San Marco 1364/A open daily 10 am to 5 pm during festival.

On-site sales: For Arsenale Theatres and Malibran Theatre ticket office opens one hour before performance at show venue, ticket sales possible only for scheduled performance.

Reservations for free events: Free events require reservation via website, subject to seating availability.

General rules: Entry not permitted once performance has started, tickets and subscriptions not refundable, some performances not suitable for under 18, check program before buying tickets.

Asientos VIP y premium

Malibran premium: Stalls offer closest view to stage, with best sightlines for large scale works. Box seats and balcony provide elevated perspective suitable for choreographic patterns.

Arsenale intimate: Teatro Piccolo Arsenale and Teatro alle Tese offer immersive experience with proximity to dancers, industrial backdrop enhancing atmosphere.

Biennale Card concessions: Biennale Card and Young Adult concessions provide reduced pricing for multiple performances, ideal for frequent attendees.

Subscriptions: 3 performances excluding College performances – full price $64.80 USD corresponding to EUR 60, students and under 26 $38.90 USD corresponding to EUR 36, offering savings for curated selection.

Art + Dance Formula: 1 Biennale Arte ticket plus 1 Biennale Danza ticket for $43.20 USD corresponding to EUR 40 one price, allowing combination of visual art and dance in single day.

Reglas del evento

Age guidance: Some performances not suitable for public under age of 18, please check program before buying tickets.

Entrada: Entry not permitted once performance has started, ticket office opens one hour before performance at show venue.

Disability access: Persons with certified disability may benefit from concession ticket for $19.50 USD corresponding to EUR 18, purchasable at Ca’ Giustinian ticket office and at International Art Exhibition Infopoints upon presentation of certification. Wheelchair users venues can accommodate certain number, applicants requiring such seat must submit request to booking@labiennale.org indicating whether accompanied by certified companion up to 48 hours before performance, receiving email with documentation required. Applicant may purchase reduced-price ticket while companion entitled to free ticket, requests accepted based on availability of reserved seating.

Entrada gratuita: Persons accompanying disabled persons and children up to 6 years old free.

Non refundable: Tickets and subscriptions not refundable.

Cómo llegar

City: Venice, Italy – Biennale venues across city, main hub Arsenale di Venezia.

From airports: Marco Polo Airport and Treviso Airport – Alilaguna water bus or land bus to Piazzale Roma then vaporetto to Arsenale or San Marco.

From train: Venezia Santa Lucia station – vaporetto lines 1, 4.1, 5.2 to Arsenale stop or San Marco stop, then walk to venues.

From car: Parking at Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto, then vaporetto to Arsenale.

Within Venice: Walking is main mode between Ca’ Giustinian, Malibran and Arsenale, approximately 15 to 25 minutes. Vaporetto lines connect quickly.

Transporte público y aparcamiento

Vaporetto lines: ACTV lines 1, 4.1, 5.2, 6 serve Arsenale and San Marco, plus night lines.

Lido and city buses: Bus services between Piazzale Roma and Arsenale area.

Aparcamiento: Tronchetto and Piazzale Roma car parks on mainland Venice, with rates increasing during high season. No car access in historic centre.

Entradas: ACTV travel cards and tourist passes available, with festival offering information at Ca’ Giustinian.

Zonas de alojamiento

Arsenale and Castello area: Most convenient for evening performances at Teatro Piccolo Arsenale and Teatro alle Tese, with boutique hotels and apartments within 5 to 10 minutes walk.

Cannaregio – Malibran area: Near Teatro Malibran, offering quieter stay with easy access to evening premieres, range of guesthouses and hotels.

San Marco area: Near Ca’ Giustinian headquarters and talks venue, ideal for central access to both Arsenale and Malibran, with luxury to mid-range options.

Giardini and Biennale area: Near Biennale Library and installation venues, suitable for attendees combining art and dance.

Mainland Mestre: More affordable options with bus to Piazzale Roma then vaporetto, suitable for longer stays covering College residency period.

Comedor y refrescos

Arsenale venues: Bar alla Cisterna at Teatro alle Tese serves drinks and light snacks during festival hours, catalogue point nearby.

Castello and Via Garibaldi: Traditional trattorias serving Venetian seafood, pasta and risotto within walking distance of Arsenale, ideal for pre-performance dinner.

San Marco and Malibran area: Restaurants near Ca’ Giustinian and Teatro Malibran ranging from historic cafes to contemporary bistros, with reservations recommended.

Cannaregio: Near Malibran, diverse options including kosher and seafood, plus student-friendly eateries.

Quick bites: Street food and bacari for cicchetti near venues for between shows.

Accesibilidad

Venues accommodation: Venues can accommodate certain number of wheelchair users, applicants requiring such seat must submit request to booking@labiennale.org up to 48 hours before performance indicating presence of certified companion, receiving email with documentation required.

Entradas reducidas: Persons with certified disability may benefit from concession ticket $19.50 USD corresponding to EUR 18 at Ca’ Giustinian ticket office Tuesday to Sunday 10 am to 5 pm and at Art Exhibition Infopoints upon presentation of relevant certification.

Companion: Companion entitled to free ticket, applicant may purchase reduced-price ticket, requests accepted based on availability of reserved seating.

Entrada gratuita: People accompanying disabled persons and children up to 6 years old free.

General access: Arsenale theatres have ground level access with some steps, assistance available upon request.

Las mejores actuaciones a las que asistir

Golden and Silver Lion award ceremony: At Ca’ Giustinian with free admission upon reservation, celebrating lifetime achievement and emerging talent.

World premieres at Teatro Piccolo Arsenale and Malibran: Major evening premieres such as What is War and Scirocco tribute offer most prestigious experience.

Biennale College Danza showcases: Performances by 16 dancers and 2 choreographers selected for residency, presenting new works developed under guidance of leading international masters – ideal for discovering future stars.

Installations and video archive: LIFE LINES video-installation curated by Historical Archive ASAC in Sala d’Armi and Historical Archive video installations provide context of dance history.

Talks and films: Documentary screenings such as Crazy Horse and La danse, plus talk with Molissa Fenley and Twenty Festivals of Dance conversation with artistic directors, offering insight into choreographic practice.

Aspectos destacados de años anteriores

20th International Festival – Time Does Not Exist: Following success of 2025 edition Myth Makers – journey through generative power of art – Wayne McGregor returned to direct 20th International Festival of Contemporary Dance. Programme concluded on Saturday with prophetic What is War by Wen Hui and Eiko Otake, great artists from China and Japan well established on international scene, which had Italian premiere at Teatro Piccolo Arsenale at 6 pm, and with world premiere at Teatro Malibran at 9 pm of Scirocco Death in Venice Bridge of Sighs tribute.

Attendance and college: 17,000 attendees reported at 2026 edition, with 16 dancers and 2 choreographers selected for Biennale College Danza intensive three-month residency in Venice from May to early August with single programme under guidance of leading international masters.

Site-specific and awards: Highlights included world premieres, Golden and Silver Lion awards at Ca’ Giustinian, site-specific performances at Arsenale, and Biennale College Danza showcases, with focus on themes like future myths and sustainability, building on 1999 founding vision.

New voices: New Zealand choreographer of Maori descent Oli Mathiesen winner of international call for new choreographic creation with work Just Between Me and Jesus presented at Teatro alle Tese at 21:00, showcasing global diversity.

Entradas oficiales

Official site: https://www.labiennale.org/en/dance/2026 – reference for information, with 2027 tickets to be available via same domain and www.vivaticket.it.

Ticket pricing in USD: Performances full price $27 USD corresponding to EUR 25, students $17.30 USD corresponding to EUR 16, Biennale Card $19.50 USD corresponding to EUR 18, Young Adult $15 USD corresponding to EUR 14. Malibran stalls $32.40 USD corresponding to EUR 30, gallery $16.20 USD corresponding to EUR 15. Speciale Danza $16.20 USD corresponding to EUR 15, College $10.80 USD corresponding to EUR 10, subscription 3 performances $64.80 USD corresponding to EUR 60, students $38.90 USD corresponding to EUR 36, Art + Dance formula $43.20 USD corresponding to EUR 40.

Sales: Online ticket sales at www.labiennale.org, ticket offices at Ca’ Giustinian San Marco 1364/A open daily 10 am to 5 pm during festival, plus Arsenale Theatres and Malibran Theatre ticket office opens one hour before performance at show venue.

Contacto: Tel +39 041 5218828 Monday to Friday 10 am to 1 pm and 2 to 5 pm, Saturday 10 am to 1 pm, email promozione@labiennale.org, info@labiennale.org.

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