Biennale Teatro 2027 – Venezia, Italia

Cosa aspettarsi

Biennale Teatro is the International Theatre Festival of La Biennale di Venezia, inaugurated in 1934 and recognized as one of the most important contemporary theatre festivals in Europe. The 54th International Theatre Festival in 2026 titled Alter Native was directed by Willem Dafoe, who began his artistic journey at 19 with Theatre X from 1975 to 1977, one of the first experimental groups in the US. The programme featured performances and events with the most important figures on the contemporary theatre scene, in addition to productions created as part of Biennale College Teatro, the training project dedicated to young artists.

You can expect over 200 artists for 55 events, including 11 productions and co-productions, 10 world premieres, 2 European and 4 Italian premieres, as seen in recent edition with 610 applications submitted for Biennale College Teatro. The festival explores native rituals and traditions while developing them in often startlingly innovative ways, with practitioners from Italy and many parts of world including Africa, Japan, New Zealand, Indonesia, Greece and India, bent on exploring native rituals.

The festival builds on themes such as Theatre is Body – Body is Poetry, an homage to Ronconi’s legendary 1975 Biennale, and Alter Native, which examines how theatre can return to origins while creating alternative futures.

Date degli eventi

Punto: June 2027 – Dates TBD – 55th International Theatre Festival – Biennale Teatro
Reference edition: 54th International Theatre Festival Alter Native ran from June 7 to June 21, 2026, directed by Willem Dafoe, indicating typical June window for 2027 edition
Programme announcement: Typically announced in spring with full line-up of productions, co-productions, world premieres and College projects
Ticket office period reference: Ca’ Giustinian ticket office open from 7 to 21 June 10 am to 5 pm daily during festival, with Biennale Arte Infopoints open Tuesday to Sunday 11 am to 6:30 pm
Sito ufficiale: https://www.labiennale.org/en/theatre/2026 – reference for 2026 edition, with 2027 programme to be published on same domain
Contatto: +39 041 521 8711, email info@labiennale.org, La Biennale di Venezia, Ca’ Giustinian, San Marco 1364/A

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Sedi e luoghi per le esibizioni

Centro nevralgico – Arsenale: Arsenale di Venezia is central venue with Teatro Piccolo Arsenale, Teatro alle Tese, Sale d’Armi A and Sala d’Armi E, Tese dei Soppalchi. Site-specific theatre performances, Progetto Scuole di Teatro and Mise en Lecture take place here. The Arsenale provides spectacular 16th-century industrial setting where sails of Serenissima fleet were once stretched.

Historic theatre – Teatro Goldoni: Located near Rialto, Goldoni hosts major productions with pricing from stalls to gallery. Hosts international companies and large scale works requiring traditional proscenium.

Sede centrale – Ca' Giustinian: San Marco 1364/A houses Biennale offices, Portego, and spaces for open meetings. Free admission events such as Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement and Silver Lion award ceremonies, open meetings at Ca’ Giustinian, talks, and book presentations take place here upon reservation subject to seating availability.

Additional venues – Ca’ Malcanton and Centro Servizi San Giobbe: Hosting performances, talks and College presentations with free admission upon reservation.

Biennale Arte Infopoints: Giardini venue at Viale Trento 1260 and Arsenale Riva Ca’ di Dio provide information, ticket sales and cross-over with Art Biennale.

Programma completo

Productions and co-productions: Around 11 productions and co-productions including large ensemble works, solo performances and international collaborations.

Anteprime mondiali: Around 10 world premieres, plus European and Italian premieres showcasing most important figures on contemporary theatre scene.

Biennale College Teatro: Training project dedicated to young artists, with hundreds of applications, culminating in presentations of new works developed during residency.

Progetto Scuole di Teatro: Project in Sala d’Armi A presenting works from theatre schools, with dedicated ticket.

Mise en Lecture: Staged readings in Sala d’Armi E, with intimate format and one price ticket.

Open meetings, talks and performances: At Ca’ Giustinian, Ca’ Malcanton and Centro Servizi San Giobbe with free admission upon reservation.

Cerimonie di premiazione: Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement and Silver Lion awards celebrating theatre masters and emerging talent.

Produzioni e interpreti in evidenza

Direzione artistica: Willem Dafoe returns as director, bringing experience from Theatre X and extensive film and theatre career. His advisory team includes practitioners from diverse continents.

International companies: Companies from Africa, Japan, New Zealand, Indonesia, Greece, India, Italy, United States and other regions exploring native rituals and traditions while developing innovative approaches.

College artists: Young directors, actors and playwrights selected through international call, with 610 applications in recent edition, presenting new creations as part of festival.

Notable formats: Works such as Mugen-Noh Othello with Micari Desdemona and Maki Honda Pilgrim from Venice previously presented, indicating blend of Noh theatre and contemporary reinterpretation.

Emerging voices: Festival emphasizes alternative and native practices, creating dialogue between ancestral performance forms and contemporary experimentation.

Spettacoli e spettacoli

Shows include full length theatre productions in Arsenale theatres and Goldoni, school projects in Sala d’Armi A, staged readings in Sala d’Armi E, and free performances at Ca’ Malcanton and San Giobbe. Performances range from text-based theatre to physical theatre, ritual performance, multimedia and site-specific works.

Each evening typically features major production at Teatro Piccolo Arsenale or Teatro alle Tese and simultaneous performance at Goldoni, plus afternoon College and school presentations. Some performances are not suitable for public under age of 18, with guidance in programme.

Programma delle esibizioni

Struttura giornaliera: Morning open meetings and talks at Ca’ Giustinian, afternoon Progetto Scuole di Teatro and Mise en Lecture at Sala d’Armi, evening main productions at Arsenale theatres and Goldoni.

Eventi speciali: Golden Lion and Silver Lion award ceremonies, book presentations, and conversations with directors.

Eventi di chiusura: Final weekend includes award presentations and final performances of College works.

Advance information: Programme details published in spring, with daily schedule available on website and at ticket offices during festival.

Tipi di biglietto

Arsenale theatres performances: 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 $15.10 USD corresponding to EUR 14.

Teatro Goldoni: From $32.40 USD to $16.20 USD full price corresponding to EUR 30 to EUR 15, from $21.60 USD to $13 USD students and/or under 26 corresponding to EUR 20 to EUR 12.

Progetto Scuole di Teatro – Sala d’Armi A: $16.20 USD one price corresponding to EUR 15.

Mise en Lecture – Sala d’Armi E: $10.80 USD un prezzo corrispondente a EUR 10.

Ingresso gratuito: Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement and Silver Lion award ceremonies, open meetings at Ca’ Giustinian, performances at Ca’ Malcanton and Centro Servizi San Giobbe, talks, people accompanying disabled persons and children up to 6 years of age.

Rilascio dei biglietti e prenotazione

Prevendita: 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.

Vendita in loco: Ticket office opens one hour before performance at show venue, ticket sales possible only for scheduled performance. Entry not permitted once performance has started.

Ticket offices: La Biennale di Venezia, Ca’ Giustinian, San Marco 1364/A open daily 10 am to 5 pm during festival, plus Biennale Arte Infopoints at Giardini and Arsenale venues Tuesday to Sunday 11 am to 6:30 pm.

Informazioni: 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.

Rules: Biglietti e abbonamenti non sono rimborsabili.

Posti VIP e premium

Goldoni premium: Stalls offer closest view, box seats and balcony provide elevated perspective for ensemble choreography and scenography. Gallery offers most affordable option.

Arsenale intimo: Teatro Piccolo Arsenale and Teatro alle Tese offer close proximity to performers, industrial backdrop enhancing ritual atmosphere.

Riduzioni per i possessori di Biennale Card: La Biennale Card e le riduzioni per giovani adulti offrono prezzi ridotti per più spettacoli, ideali per chi frequenta spesso la città.

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

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

Regole dell'evento

Indicazioni sull'età: Alcuni spettacoli non sono adatti a un pubblico di età inferiore ai 18 anni; si prega di consultare il programma prima di acquistare i biglietti.

Ingresso: L'ingresso non è consentito una volta iniziato lo spettacolo. La biglietteria apre un'ora prima dell'inizio dello spettacolo presso la sede dell'evento.

Accesso per persone con disabilità: Persons with certified disability will benefit from reduced ticket at $19.50 USD corresponding to EUR 18, purchasable at Ca’ Giustinian ticket office Tuesday to Sunday 10 am to 5 pm or at International Art Exhibition Infopoints upon presentation of relevant certification. Persons in wheelchairs theatres can accommodate limited number, applicants who require such seat must send request to booking@labiennale.org indicating possible presence of certified companion up to 48 hours before performance, applicants able to purchase reduced-price ticket while companion entitled to free ticket, requests accepted based on availability of reserved seats.

Ingresso gratuito: Ingresso gratuito per gli accompagnatori di persone disabili e bambini fino a 6 anni.

Non rimborsabile: Biglietti e abbonamenti non sono rimborsabili.

Come arrivarci

Città: Venezia, Italia – Sedi della Biennale in tutta la città, hub principale Arsenale di Venezia.

Dagli aeroporti: Aeroporto Marco Polo e Aeroporto di Treviso – vaporetto o terrestre Alilaguna fino a Piazzale Roma poi vaporetto fino all'Arsenale o San Marco.

Dal treno: Venezia Santa Lucia station – vaporetto lines to Arsenale stop or San Marco stop, then walk to venues.

Dall'auto: Parcheggio a Piazzale Roma o al Tronchetto, poi vaporetto fino all'Arsenale.

All'interno di Venezia: Walking is main mode between Ca’ Giustinian, Goldoni and Arsenale, approximately 15 to 25 minutes. Vaporetto lines connect quickly.

Trasporti pubblici e parcheggio

Linee Vaporetto: Le linee ACTV 1, 4.1, 5.2, 6 servono Arsenale e San Marco, più le linee notturne.

Bus services: Land buses between Piazzale Roma and Arsenale area, plus Lido connections.

Parcheggio: Tronchetto and Piazzale Roma car parks on mainland Venice. No car access in historic centre.

Biglietti: ACTV travel cards and tourist passes available.

Aree di alloggio

Zona Arsenale e Castello: La soluzione più comoda è per assistere agli spettacoli serali del Teatro Piccolo Arsenale e del Teatro alle Tese, con hotel boutique e appartamenti raggiungibili a piedi in 5-10 minuti.

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

Cannaregio e Santa Croce: Near additional venues Ca’ Malcanton and Centro Servizi San Giobbe, offering quieter stay with easy access.

Area Giardini e Biennale: Near Biennale Library and Art Exhibition venues, suitable for attendees combining art and theatre.

Mestre continentale: More affordable options with bus to Piazzale Roma then vaporetto, suitable for longer stays.

Ristorazione e rinfreschi

Luoghi in cui si svolge l'Arsenale: Bars and catering at Teatro alle Tese and surrounding areas serve drinks and light snacks during festival hours.

Castello e Via Garibaldi: Trattorie tradizionali che servono frutti di mare veneziani, pasta e risotto, a pochi passi dall'Arsenale, ideali per una cena prima di uno spettacolo.

San Marco and Goldoni area: Restaurants near Ca’ Giustinian and Teatro Goldoni ranging from historic cafes to contemporary bistros.

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

Brevi spunti: Bacari for cicchetti near venues for between shows.

Accessibilità

Accesso per sedie a rotelle: Theatres can accommodate limited number of disabled persons in wheelchairs, applicants must send request to booking@labiennale.org indicating possible presence of certified companion up to 48 hours before performance.

Biglietti scontati: Persons with certified disability benefit from reduced ticket $19.50 USD corresponding to EUR 18 at Ca’ Giustinian and Art Exhibition Infopoints upon presentation of certification.

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

Ingresso gratuito: Ingresso gratuito per gli accompagnatori di persone disabili e bambini fino a 6 anni.

Accesso generale: Arsenale theatres have ground level access with some steps, assistance available upon request. Ca’ Giustinian and other venues accessible.

Le migliori esibizioni a cui partecipare

Golden and Silver Lion award ceremonies: A Ca' Giustinian, con ingresso gratuito previa prenotazione, si celebrano i successi di una vita e i talenti emergenti.

World premieres at Teatro Piccolo Arsenale and Teatro alle Tese: Major evening productions exploring native rituals and alternative forms, most prestigious experience.

Teatro Goldoni large scale productions: International companies presenting works requiring traditional stage, offering different aesthetic from Arsenale.

Biennale College Teatro showcases: New works by young artists selected from 610 applications, presenting future of theatre, ideal for discovering emerging directors.

Progetto Scuole di Teatro and Mise en Lecture: School projects and staged readings in Sala d’Armi offering intimate and experimental formats, with affordable tickets.

Momenti salienti dell'anno precedente

54th International Theatre Festival – Alter Native: Following success of first edition as director with Theatre is Body – Body is Poetry homage to Ronconi’s legendary 1975 Biennale, Willem Dafoe returned to Venice with 54th festival running from June 7 to 21, 2026. Programming set for 2026 festival brought to Venice over 200 artists for 55 events including 11 productions and co-productions, 10 world premieres, 2 European and 4 Italian premieres.

Diversità internazionale: Theatre Biennale 2026 memorandum noted programme included practitioners from Italy and many parts of world including Africa, Japan, New Zealand, Indonesia, Greece and India bent on exploring native rituals and traditions while developing them in often startlingly innovative ways.

College success: 610 applications submitted for Biennale College Teatro indicating strong interest from young artists globally, with selected projects presented during festival.

Award ceremonies and free events: Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement and Silver Lion award ceremonies, open meetings at Ca’ Giustinian, performances at Ca’ Malcanton and Centro Servizi San Giobbe, talks with free admission upon reservation subject to seating availability.

Biglietti ufficiali

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

Prezzi dei biglietti in USD: Arsenale 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 $15.10 USD corresponding to EUR 14. Goldoni from $32.40 USD to $16.20 USD full price corresponding to EUR 30 to EUR 15. Progetto Scuole di Teatro $16.20 USD corresponding to EUR 15, Mise en Lecture $10.80 USD corresponding to EUR 10, subscriptions 3 performances $64.80 USD corresponding to EUR 60, students $38.90 USD corresponding to EUR 36, Art + Theatre formula $43.20 USD corresponding to EUR 40.

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

Contatto: Tel +39 041 5218828, Tel +39 041 521 8711, email info@labiennale.org, promozione@labiennale.org.

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