Venice Entertainment

Cinema entertainment in Venice

  1. A

    Multisala Astra

    When you start feeling the burn on the beach, catch a show instead in this dark, air-conditioned recently remodelled cinema. The program is planned by the Venice municipal film commission, so subtitled art-house films occasionally share the marquee with blockbusters dubbed into Italian.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Summer Arena

    In summer, ancient Campo San Polo becomes the forward-thinking Summer Arena, with open-air cinema, concerts and theatre performances. This space is wide-open to ideas year-round, so watch out for political rallies and flash-mob silent raves.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Casa del Cinema

    This film archive and research centre occasionally puts on film nights featuring classics, pre-release previews and events with filmmakers. For most events you’ll need a member’s pass. Show up early for prime seating.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Cinema Giorgione Movie d’essai

    Screenings of Oscar winners and recently restored classics share top billing at this modern cinema in the heart of Venice. There are two screens (one tiny) and as many as three screenings a day (roughly 5pm, 7.30pm and 10pm).

    reviewed

  5. E

    Cinema Dante d'essai

    This is the best bet in Mestre for good flicks, a balanced mix of mainstream cinema and some quirkier stuff from the non-Hollywood circuits.

    reviewed