Redentore 2027 · Venice
The Redentore in Venice
On Redentore Saturday Venetians have dinner on boats and along the waterfronts, then wait for the fireworks over St Mark's Basin. On Sunday they go to church on the Giudecca and watch the regattas. Here is what to know for 2027 and what we arrange for you, from the boat for the night to the ride back to your hotel.
At a glance
- When is it?
- On the third Sunday of July. The big night is the Saturday: in 2027 it should be Saturday 17 July, to be confirmed by the City.
- What does it celebrate?
- The vow the city made during the plague of 1575-1577, which led to Palladio's Church of the Redentore on the Giudecca.
- Do you need to book?
- In 2026, for the first time, access to the viewing areas, on land and by boat, required a mandatory booking. The City publishes the 2027 rules before the event.
- Where do you watch the fireworks?
- From the waterfronts facing St Mark's Basin (Giudecca, Zattere, San Marco) and from the water, on boats moored in the designated areas.
Redentore 2027 dates
These dates follow the third-Sunday-of-July tradition and must be confirmed by the City of Venice, which publishes the programme and access rules before the event: we update this page as soon as they are out.
In the days before
The votive bridge
A bridge on pontoons crosses the Giudecca Canal from the Zattere to the Church of the Redentore. You can cross it on foot during the feast.
Saturday 17 July, evening
Dinner on the water
Decorated boats and tables along the waterfronts: dinner facing the Basin, as Venetians have done for generations.
Around midnight
Fireworks over St Mark's Basin
By tradition the display starts late in the evening, around midnight. The exact time is announced by the City with the programme.
Sunday 18 July
Votive Mass and regattas
The votive Mass is celebrated at the Church of the Redentore; rowing regattas take place during the day.
What we arrange for you
The boats are ours, with our own captains: we follow the year's rules and take care of what is needed for the boat. For dinners and tables we work with partners we know, with one point of contact.
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Private boat for the fireworks night
Saturday evening on board with your captain, positioned according to the rules set for that year. We arrange dinner on board with our partners, on request and subject to availability.
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Water taxi before and after
From the airport to your hotel, from the hotel to the boarding point, and back after the fireworks. Eight-seat boats, 24/7.
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Tables on the waterfront
If you prefer to stay ashore, we look for a table at a restaurant on the water, on request and subject to availability.
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Sunday on the lagoon
After the long night, a day at the Lido or a boat trip around the lagoon islands with our captain.
The private boat
Tips from people who work in Venice every day
- Follow the year's rules. In 2026 access to the viewing areas was booked on the official website, redentorevenezia.it. When the 2027 rules are out, we tell you what is needed.
- Plan early. Boats, waterfront tables and rooms overlooking the Basin are the first to go.
- Book the ride back too. After the fireworks everyone leaves at once: a water taxi already arranged keeps you away from the vaporetto crowds.
- Plan for the heat. July evenings are hot and humid: water, light clothes and something against mosquitoes.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Redentore in 2027?
The feast falls on the third Sunday of July: in 2027 that would be Sunday 18 July, with the fireworks night on Saturday 17. The dates must be confirmed by the City of Venice.
Do you need to book to see the fireworks?
In 2026, for the first time, access to the viewing areas (Giudecca, Zattere, San Marco) required a mandatory booking on the official website redentorevenezia.it, both on land and by boat, with priority windows for residents. The City publishes the 2027 rules before the event.
Can you watch the fireworks from a private boat?
Yes, in the water areas set aside for the night. In 2026 these were also booked on the official website. We follow the year's rules and take care of what is needed for the boat; the exact mooring spot depends on the rules and on availability.
Can you arrange dinner on board?
Yes, with our partners, on request and subject to availability. Tell us how many you are and what you like: we send a proposal with boat, captain and dinner.
What is the votive bridge?
A bridge on pontoons built for the feast, linking the Zattere to the Church of the Redentore on the Giudecca. Worshippers and visitors cross it on foot to reach the church.
Let us plan your Redentore in Venice
Tell us how many you are and what you need: a boat for the fireworks night, dinner, a table, transfers. We reply with a proposal and clear prices.
- Our own boats and captains, 24/7
- Ride back to the hotel arranged in advance
- Dinners and tables on request, subject to availability
