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When will the next Venice International Film Festival run?
From 2 to 12 September 2026.

Where does the Festival take place, and how can I get there?
The Festival is held every year at the Lido di Venezia, an island easily accessible by both public and private transport.
By train: From Venezia S. Lucia railway station, take a vaporetto boat to Lido (Actv lines; stops: Lido S. Maria Elisabetta or Lido Casinò).
By car: Exit the A4 Motorway at Venice and follow road signs to Venezia Lido. Then, board the Actv ferry boat.
By boat: From Ferrovia, Piazzale Roma, or S. Zaccaria, take Actv lines 1, 6, 4.1, or 5.2 to Lido S. Maria Elisabetta; or Actv lines 20 and MC to Lido Casinò.
By airplane: Arrive at Marco Polo Venice Airport, then take the Alilaguna boat (Red or Blue lines) to Lido S. Maria Elisabetta.

Which films will screen at the next Festival?
The complete line-up will be announced at the end of July 2026 during the official press conference, that will be streamed live on La Biennale di Venezia channels.

Where can I buy tickets? Are there any reductions? Whom are they granted to?
Tickets can be purchased exclusively online at labiennale.org starting from mid-August 2026. In accordance with current regulations, tickets are non-transferable and personal. Discounts are available for individuals under 26, over 65, as well as for Biennale Card 2026 holders. A valid document supporting the discount must be presented at the entrance along with the ticket.

Are there subscriptions to attend all the screenings in all the venues?
Subscriptions are available for specific screening venues and time slots. Accreditation will grant access to the reserved screenings as indicated in the programme.

When will the daily film programme be available? Can I buy tickets a couple of months in advance?
The daily programme will be available in mid-August. Tickets will go on sale only once it is published.

HOW TO REGISTER

When will you open the registration?
In February 2026.

Where can I submit my accreditation request?
To submit your accreditation request you need to fill out the online request form related to your professional category (Industry or Cinema) or follow the specific procedures for Press accreditation. Further information available on the Accreditation page of our website.

Until when can I apply for an accreditation?
It is possible to apply for accreditation within the deadlines indicated in the regulations for each typology, according to the availabilities. It is highly recommended to request and pay the accreditation as soon as possible, to benefit of the best rates and of the offered services.

I’m a minor, can I have an accreditation?
No, the accreditation is reserved to people from 18 years old.

When will submissions open?
In February 2026.

Who can submit  a film?
All production and distribution companies, as well as filmmakers, can submit films for selection, provided they hold the necessary rights and adhere to the Festival's Regulations and deadlines.

What are the submission deadlines?
The deadline for registering a full-length film is the end of June 2026. The deadline for a short film is the end of May 2026. The deadline to submit immersive projects is mid-May 2026. Restored film can be proposed by mid-May 2026. The selection screener must also be provided within the respective deadline.