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Venice Film Festival

Late Aug-early Sep· Lido di Venezia, Italy

Film Superyacht Private jet

Why the circuit stops here

The oldest film festival, and the circuit’s most cinematic arrival: water taxis to the Lido, premieres at the Palazzo del Cinema, yachts idling in the lagoon between galas.

The money signal

Lido suites and lagoon berths book out a year ahead for premiere week.

Who's there

Studio money, European aristocracy, awards-season kingmakers.

How they arrive

  • The harbour is the venue: berths book out months ahead and the best parties happen on deck, not on shore.
  • Private aviation is the default: expect FBO slots and hotel helipads to be the real constraint, not tickets.

On the calendar

Also in August: Cowes Week · Costa Smeralda: Porto Cervo · Monterey Car Week & Pebble Beach · Burning Man