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New Year in Venice 2024 | Top 9 Things to Do, Events, Parties & More!

Why Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2024 in Venice?

The enhancing floating city of Venice looks all the more magical around the festive season with chirpy crowds, colors, and lights. The city of canals offers a lot of fun activities to do for New Year. Brilliant fireworks cover the skies at midnight and plenty of cultural events happen across the city. You can ride on a Gondola or a sightseeing motorboat along the canals of Venice or visit a museum, or palace. You may also go on a day trip to the islands of Murano, Burano & Torcello, or Lido Beach. Read on to know the best things to do this New Year in Venice.

Weather in Venice during New Year’s Eve

New Year in Venice - Weather

Average Temp: 4 °C

  • Highest Temp: 6 °C
  • Lowest Temp: 2 °C

Chances of Rain: Occasional rainfall is expected on New Year’s Day.

What to Wear: Waterproof jackets or hoodies, ponchos, neck scarves, gloves, thick socks, and comfortable walking shoes are recommended to be worn in Venice for New Year.

What to look out for: Venice is mostly cold, foggy, and cloudy with some drizzling on New Year’s Day. Do wear a jacket and carry an umbrella or a poncho with you when stepping out, to stay comfortable.

Top 9 Things to do in Venice on New Year's Eve

New Year in Venice - Brilliant Fireworks Display

1. Watch The Brilliant Fireworks Display

Watch the skies over the canal and streets of Venice brilliantly light up with fireworks at the stroke of midnight, which go on for over an hour.

Why Visit?

New Year in Venice - Gondola Ride
New Year in Venice - Guggenheim Museum
New Year in Venice - Teatro La Fenice
New Year in Venice - Go On A Day Trip
New Year in Venice - Doge’s Palace
New Year in Venice - St. Mark’s Basilica
New Year in Venice - New Year On A Boat
New Year in Venice - Lido Beach

9. Spend The Day At The Lido Beach

Head to Lido Beach to spend a relaxing New Year. Enjoy the beautiful vistas, try some traditional festive food, and join a group of swimmers on New Year’s first dip.

Why Visit?

  • Join the annual ‘Auguri di Capodanno sulla spiaggia’ New Year’s Eve party at Blue Moon beach.
  • Relish on the traditional New Year’s meal of ‘lenticchie and cotechino’ (a dish of lentils and pork sausages) and local wine.

Parties & Events on New Year’s Eve in Venice

New Year in Venice - Palazzetto Pisani

New Year’s Eve Party At Palazzetto Pisani

Spend the last evening of the year in style at the Palazzetto Pisani Moretta - a wonderful 18th-century palace overlooking the Grand Canal! Their New Year’s Eve party starts with welcome cocktails and live performances followed by a fancy dinner, the sight of fireworks, and a DJ party.

Location: Quartiere San Polo, 2766, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy | Find on map

New Year in Venice - Classical Music Concert
New Year in Venice - Opera Performance

I Musici Veneziani Opera Performance

Welcome the New Year with an exceptional opera performance by I Musici Veneziani at Scuola Grande di San Teodoro. Listen to soprano Vittoria Boldrin, tenor Massimo Cagnin, and baritone Nico Mamone, joined by 14 other musicians dressed in 18th-century Venetian costumes.

Location: Campo S. Salvador, 4810, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy | Find on map

New Year in Venice - Avanspettacolo Venice Cabaret

New Year Gala at Avanspettacolo Venice Cabaret

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at a Baroque-adorned theatre hall with a festive multi-course dinner, wine, live piano concert, magic show, dance performances, and midnight toast, followed by an all-night DJ after party.

Location: Via Della Fisica, 30176 Venezia VE, Italy | Find on map

Plan Your New Year in Venice

Getting Around
Where to Eat
Where to Stay
New Year in Venice - Getting Around

Vaporetto Boats: These are the most common and frequent means of transport in Venice connecting the mainland to nearby islands along 19 routes. They operate round the clock during New Year.

Water Buses: Water buses run the length of the Grand Canal at a frequency of every 10 minutes till 7 A.M. on New Year’s Day.

Water Taxis: Gondolas and water taxis are available all night long but at higher rates on New Year’s Eve.

Trains: Venice has two main train stations -  Venezia Santa Lucia (long distance)  and Venezia Mestre (local trains) which both operate as per the weekend schedule on New Year.

New Year in Venice - Hotel

Price per night for 2 guests in a room

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Tips for celebrating New Year's Eve in Venice

  • You are advised to make your bookings months in advance as airfare and hotel tariffs spike during this season.
  • Most hotels in Venice apply a minimum booking restriction during this time of the year. So you may have to book the same place for at least 2 or 3 days.
  • While selecting accommodation, make sure it is close to the pier for easy access to gondolas (public transport).
  • Not that food and accommodation are comparatively more expensive in Venice around New Year.
  • Hotels, events, and festive dinners can quickly get fully booked due to the large crowds. So do make your reservations well in advance.
  • You can use your credit or debit cards to pay in most places including taxis as Venice is an almost cashless city.
  • If visiting St. Mark’s Basilica, please bear in mind that your clothes and behavior must be appropriate for a place of worship.
  • Most 4-star and 5-star hotels in Venice organize parties and festive dinners on New Year’s Eve which are open to all.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Celebrating New Year in Venice

What are the best things to do in Venice on New Year?

Some of the best things to do in Venice on New Year are to watch the fireworks, take a Gondola ride, join the celebrations at St. Mark’s Square, attend cultural events, hit the Lido beach, feast on a festive dinner, and party.

What are a few off-beat things to do on New Year’s Eve in Venice?

Visiting the Doge’s Palace Or Guggenheim Museum and going on a day trip to Murano, Burano, or Torcello are some of the off-beat things to do on New Year’s Eve in Venice.

What are a few kid-friendly things to do on New Year’s Eve in Venice?

Kids would have a great time watching the fireworks, riding on a Gondola, exploring the crafting islands of Murano and Burano, and playing at Lido beach on New Year’s Eve.

Is it crowded on New Year in Venice?

Venice is very crowded during New Year as the city receives the second-highest number of tourists in the year around this time.

Is Venice safe during New Year?

Venice is very safe even during New Year as there are fewer streets and no cars. You only need to be aware of pickpockets in crowded areas. If traveling with children, please keep them close when standing near the water, and in crowds.

What are the best parties/events on New Year’s Eve in Venice?

The New Year’s Eve party at Palazzetto Pisani Moretta, Interpreti Veneziani’s classical music concert at Chiesa di San Vidal, the opera performance by I Musici Veneziani at Scuola Grande di San Teodoro, and the New Year’s Eve gala dinner at Avanspettacolo Venice Cabaret are some of the best parties and events to attend on New Year’s Eve in Venice.

Which is the best place to watch fireworks on New Year’s Eve in Venice?

The banks of the Grand Canal, St. Mark’s Square, La Riva Degli Schiavoni, the Venetian Arsenal, and Punta Della Dogana are some of the best places to watch the fireworks on New Year’s Eve in Venice.

What is the weather like on New Year in Venice?

It is winter in Venice in December with the average temperature ranging from 2 °C to 6 °C, with a light drizzling expected around New Year.

Is public transport available on New Year in Venice?

Vaporetto Boats and water buses are the most common means of transport, both of which are frequently available all night on New Year’s Eve in Venice. Water taxis and Gondolas are also available but at hiked rates. Trains to and from Venice operate as per the weekend schedule on New Year.

What to eat on New Year in Venice?

A meal of ‘lenticchie and cotechino’ - lentils and pork sausages - is the most popular festive dish eaten on New Year in Venice. Some of the other local food to try are risotto con le capesante (risotto with scallops), neri di seppia (squid ragout), fegato alla veneziana (venetian liver), pesce spada con acciughe e sardine (swordfish with anchovies and sardines), and filetto di maiale con verdure (pork fillet with vegetables).

What are the best places to stay for New Year in Venice?

Palazzina Grassi, The St. Regis Venice, and The Gritti Palace Hotel are some of the fanciest places to stay for New Year’s in Venice. The more affordable options include Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli e Gran Canal, AC Hotel Venezia by Marriott, and Egò Boutique Hotel The Silk Road. Hotel Domus Cavanis, Locanda Ai Santi Apostoli, and Hotel San Luca Venezia are some of the most economical places to stay for New Year in Venice.

What are the best restaurants to visit for New Year’s in Venice?

Laguna Restaurant, Restaurant Brasserie, Aromi Restaurant, Restaurant Terrazza Danieli, Gio's Restaurant & Terrace, Combo, Trattoria Storica, Da Mamo, Ai due Vescovi, Giardino d’Inverno, La Nuova Grotta, Ristorante Da Tura, Osteria Oliva Nera, and La Caravella are some of the best places to dine at on New Year in Venice.

What are the best clubs and pubs to visit for New Year in Venice?

Molocinque, Area City, Bar Terrazza Danieli, Bar Dandolo, Laguna Libre, Trattoria Da Bruno, and Rialto Bar & Lounge are some of the best clubs and pubs to visit for New Year in Venice.