La Biennale di Venezia aims to carbon neutrality. This involves reducing and offsetting the emission of carbon dioxide through targeted actions that require the involvement and attention of all Festival participants. We would like to thank you in advance for your collaboration in achieving this ambitious goal, which will be reached through the individual behaviour of each of us.
Italian and foreign students of any course of study, including PhD students and all 18+ high school students, can apply for Cinema accreditation upon presentation of proof of University enrolment for the current academic year or school enrolment certificate issued by the Institute.
EARLY BIRD FEE: € 80
Request by 4th June 2026
Online payment by 11th June 2026, 2:30 pm CEST
FULL FEE: € 95
Request by 12th August
Online payment available throughout the entire duration of the Festival
Payment of the accreditation must be made exclusively online.
After the payment, the accreditation typology cannot be changed unless a new accreditation request and payment are made. Refund of the previous payment will not be possible.
The accreditation pass constitutes a strictly personal fiscal document.
Any transfer or assignment to third parties, even on a temporary basis, is strictly prohibited.
In the event of non-compliance, the accreditation will be immediately withdrawn by security personnel, declared null and void, and will not be eligible for refund or reissue.
The booking of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival screenings (2-12 September 2026) will only be available to pass holders who have paid for their accreditation.
SERVICES OFFERED
Cinema accreditation is an access title that offers the possibility of watching all films of the Festival marked as “Tutti gli accrediti” (All pass holders), the access to the projects of the Venice Immersive section at Isola del Lazzaretto Vecchio (Venice Immersive Island), the access to the Exhibition Areas and to the free access conferences organized by the Venice Production Bridge.
Access to the screenings is allowed after the online booking on the dedicated platform.
The 7 pm official screenings in Sala Grande are exclusively for the public.
· discount on tickets to the 61st International Art Exhibition (Giardini and Arsenale 9 May - 22 November 2026) and participation in the free guided tour of the Exhibition (for further information, please contact promozione@labiennale.org).
The screening schedule will be available on the website from mid-August and in the official programme which will be handed out with the accreditation badge.
The accreditation will be valid for the entire duration of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival (2–12 September 2026). Please note that access to the screening rooms will only be possible by showing your accreditation and reservation.
The following data will be requested in the online accreditation form:
· updated copy of your academic transcript for the current academic year, or copy of the payment receipt of your tuition fees for the current academic year or, in the case of over 18 years of age High School students, a copy of the certificate of enrolment issued by the institution or the final report card for the current school year 2025-26.
These documents must necessarily include the applicant personal data, the University or College details and attest the academic and scholastic activity during the current year.
The Registration Office will evaluate all requests and will send a confirmation email, together with payment information.
We remind you that the request must be accompanied by the appropriate documentation as outlined by the online procedures and must therefore be received complete in all parts by the deadline.
Please note that the accreditation badge, digital entry, can be paid exclusively with traceable payment systems online, such as credit and debit card or other payment method indicated on the e-commerce page.
Badges are strictly personal and non-transferable. Therefore, they must be collected in person at the Accreditation Desk upon presentation of a valid ID and the registration confirmation letter, either in digital or printed form.
The accreditation fee is not refundable under any circumstances, including non-attendance or decision not to use it.
Loss or theft of the accreditation badge must be reported to the local police authority. The badge will only be replaced against renewed payment of the same fee previously paid and within the times of the issuing office.
Badges are issued at the full discretion of the La Biennale di Venezia.
CINEMA ACCREDITATION FOR STUDENTS REQUEST FORM
Contact us:
Registration Office
Tel. +39 041 5218 842
E-mail accrediti@labiennale.org