Venice in Focus: The Biennale and Beyond September 16–21, 2026
Venice in Focus: The Biennale and Beyond is a rare opportunity to experience Venice at one of the most exciting moments in the global art calendar.
During the Biennale, the city becomes an extraordinary meeting point for contemporary art, with major national pavilions, museum exhibitions, foundation shows, and special projects unfolding across Venice. To be there is to experience not only the Biennale itself, but the wider cultural energy it brings to the entire city.
Designed for those who want more than access alone, this highly curated, expert-led journey offers a thoughtful way to engage with it all. Guests will explore the Biennale’s major exhibitions alongside important museum shows, historic palazzi, and remarkable foundations, while sharing the experience with a group of like-minded, art-full women. Curated dining experiences create space for conversation, connection, and discovery, resulting in an insider’s view of Venice that is rich in perspective, beautifully organized, and impossible to replicate on one’s own.
Tentative Schedule (subject to change):
Times are approximate and schedule is subject to change at the leader’s discretion.
Day 1 — Wed 16 Sep
Arrival & time to settle in
Afternoon: Optional neighborhood walk + spritz
Evening: Sunset Gondola ride
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Day 2 — Thu 17 Sep
Morning: Homo Faber, San Giorgio Maggiore
Afternoon: Arsenale (Biennale day 1)
Evening: Cicchetti walking tour
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Day 3 — Fri 18 Sep
Morning: Giardini pavilions (Biennale day 2)
Afternoon: Gallerie dell'Accademia — permanent collection + Marina Abramović Transforming Energy
Evening: Option to see Pagliacci at Teatro La Fenice (not included)
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Day 4 — Sat 19 Sep
Morning: Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Afternoon: Pinault Collection — Palazzo Grassi + Punta della Dogana
Evening: Helter Skelter at Fondazione Prada, Ca' Corner della Regina
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Day 5 — Sun 20 Sep
Morning: Murano — guided factory tour + glassblowing demo
Afternoon: Fondazione Dries Van Noten, Palazzo Pisani Moretta
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Day 6 — Mon 21 Sep
Departure
Trip Price for Art-full Members:
Includes accommodation at Hotel Bisanzio, a quiet boutquie hotel in the Castello neighborhood, as well as all activities listed above, aside from the option opera performance. NO flights or food are included, aside from breakfast at the hotel as well as the food tour on Thursday evening.
Private deluxe room with 1 queen bed:
$4,000/person through 7/1; $4,250 thereafter
Shared room with 2 beds:
$2,500/person through 7/1; $2,750 thereafter
Art-full PREMIER members save an additional 5%!
FAQ's
1. Can I book my own hotel/stay separately from the group?
Since the trip is designed as community-based travel, our goal is to keep all attendees together in one hotel so that we can experience Venice together as a group. Though of course there is free time built into the itinerary for you to experience the city on your own if desired.
2. What is NOT included?
All meals, transportation (to/from Venice), as well as any additional activities are separate and must be paid individually.
3. What if I don’t know anyone — do I need to come with a friend?
No! Most women attend our Art-full Abroad trips on their own, and the idea is that we will all get to know one another over the course of the weekend. However, please do let me know if you are coming with a friend with whom you would like to share a room.
4. Do I have to stay with the group/attend all pre-planned activities on the itinerary?
All attendees are expected to attend the scheduled group activities unless the group leader is given advance notice, or in the event of sickness or an emergency. No refunds can be provided for any of the included activities not attended. Please remember this a group trip designed for the community to experience Venice together. Please do NOT book the trip if you prefer to do your own thing or are not aligned with the proposed itinerary.
Note about tickets/ RSVP's:
RSVPs on LUMA do NOT count as official registrations for this event. To attend, you must purchase a ticket, which guarantees your spot, regardless of whether you RSVP here.